There is something in each of us that needs to be controlled. We spend a lot of effort trying to control these appetites and desires in our own strength. This may succeed in the short term, but eventually we fail. It is by the power of God, through the Holy Spirit, that we can produce…
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step…
1 “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. John 16:1 In the Upper Room, Jesus is speaking with the Disciples regarding what is to take place. He is letting them know that great trials await them and though He is going back to the Father, He is promising…
In this passage from John 14, Jesus gives three big ideas: 1) Jesus and the Father are One; 2) If we love Him, we will obey His commands – follow His Word; and 3) Though He is leaving soon (going back to the Father), He will not leave us as orphans. He has promised to…
What does it really mean to live a new life in Jesus? Because of the sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf, our lives should be markedly different after we give our lives to Him.
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.…
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit. Psalm 51:10-12 If we’re honest, we all have made some…
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Psalm 46:1-3 Where do you find hope? For some…
Tom Atkins speaking on the believers Spirit-Filled life. Sunday evening, 9/15/2019
The Holy Spirit is mentioned many times throughout the scriptures. Jesus said the Holy Spirit would: Be our Helper – Paracletos – one who comes alongside, intercessor Teach us all things Remind us of things He had said Convict the world concerning sin, righteousness and judgment Lead us into all…