Sermons on Galatians 5:1-6:10: showing 1-15 of 2,240

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit. We consider why we struggle with manifesting the fruit and how we are able to do so.

1. The days are getting longer, the temperature slowly warming up. We can see and feel that soon it will be spring. 2. One of things I used to enjoy doing in late spring, is looking at the beautiful gardens people have. Last year remember handing out brochures for VBS. I admired well-landscaped ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Utilize Your Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another.

1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another. Paul had to remind the carnal Galatians of this fact when he wrote, "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Should I Do When Others Do Not Respect My Personal Freedoms In Christ?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Do not let other people squeeze you into their mold through man made rules, regulations and restrictions. Paul wrote, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."

Biblical solutions for the problems people face with personal freedoms? Illustration: Dr. Henry Cloud’s most popular book Boundaries, teaches Christian how they can successfully set up borders that will shield them from being overwhelmed by abusive people, difficult circumstances or personal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Liberating Love

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Love liberates us from sin and selfish inner drives so we can serve one another.

LIBERATING LOVE TEXT: Gal 5:13 "For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another." (KJV) I. CALLED UNTO LIBERTY A. SOME ARE AFRAID TO PREACH LIBERTY 1. They fear that it will lead people to sin and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

How To Experience Fullness Of The Spirit's Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

(Notes adapted from Alban Douglas 100 Lessons, page 76) 1.

(Notes adapted from Alban Douglas 100 Lessons, page 76) 1. What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? - A person must totally surrender the control of their mind, will and emotions to the Holy Spirit as directed by Bible. (Gal. 5:16) At conversion a believer becomes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Experience Fullness Of The Spirit's Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? 1.

What Are the Requirements for Experiencing Fullness of the Spirit's Power? 1. A person must totally surrender the control of their mind, will and emotions to the Holy Spirit as directed by Bible. (Gal. 5:16) At conversion a believer becomes complete in Christ but usually does not learn what it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Spiritual Battles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Battles - Gal 5:17-23

How the Holy Spirit Helps us Win Our Battles - Gal 5:17-23 Illustration:Quotes:There are no victories at discount prices. General Dwight Eisenhower. 1. The Holy Spirit wages war with Christians’ sinful human nature. Paul writes, "For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lifestyle Characterized By Law Or Grace?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

People living by grace share many qualities with Jesus Christ who accepted all people everywhere * People living by grace are tolerant of others * People living by grace are forgiving * People living by grace see the law as a school master useful for b

A person living according to lawful orientations looks for guidelines to order everyones’ actions * A person living by the law is quick to judge others’ by his own rigid standards * A person living by the law often lacks love * A person living by the law is proud of his own accomplishments and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help Me Relate Better To Carnal Christians?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What are some of the best ways to relate to carnal Christians? 1.

What are some of the best ways to relate to carnal Christians? 1. Let everyone know the advantages of being controlled by the Spirit versus the disadvantages of living according to one's fleshly desires. Paul writes, "The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Attracts People To Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There is no greater attractive force than love. Every person hungers to love and to be loved. The Holy Spirit pulls people to Jesus Christ with a powerful magnetic attraction that is superhuman and greater than any mind can comprehend.

1. The Holy Spirit draws people to Jesus Christ with the power of love. Paul wrote, "The fruit of the Spirit is love." (Gal. 5:22) There is no greater attractive force than love. Every person hungers to love and to be loved. The Holy Spirit pulls people to Jesus Christ with a powerful magnetic ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Utilizes Gentleness In A Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit gives us the fruit of gentleness to create a graciousness in a leader that combats any tendency to be harsh with people. Paul wrote, "Live with complete lowliness of mind (humility) and meekness (unselfishness, gentleness, mildness), with

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the fruit of gentleness to create a graciousness in a leader that combats any tendency to be harsh with people. Paul wrote, "Live with complete lowliness of mind (humility) and meekness (unselfishness, gentleness, mildness), with patience, bearing with one another and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Dropouts

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Those who drop out of church tend to struggle with their purpose in life and never find their niche in the Kingdom of God.

SPIRITUAL DROPOUTS TEXT: Gal 6:9 INTRODUCTION: A. DEFINITION OF DROPOUT 1. A school dropout is a student who leaves a school for any reason except death before graduation or completion of a course of study and without transferring to another school. 2. A spiritual dropout is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Bearing Burdens 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Christians should help to bear the burdens of others.

BEARING BURDENS Gal. 6:1-5 INTRO.- ILL.- An airline company was disturbed over a high percentage of accidents so they decided to eliminate human errors by building a completely computerized plane. "Ladies and gentlemen," came a voice over the PA during the initial flight, "It may interest you to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life In The Spirit 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Life in the Spirit is more than we think.

INTRO.- ILL.- The captain’s voice came over the PA system of the airplane. He said, "There’s no cause for alarm but we felt you passengers should know that for the last three hours we’ve been flying without the benefit of radio, compass, radar, or navigational beam due to the breakdown of some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of The Spirit: Love Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

This was the introduction to a series on the Fruit of the Spirit, and included Love.

Has anyone here ever grown fruit trees? What type? I am not a farmer or a gardener, but in 1990 we moved into a rented house that we were told had five different types of fruit trees in the back yard. When I heard that I thought, “wow that’ll be so cool.” The day we arrived one of the first ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan