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A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Keep in Step with the Spirit
Galatians 5:16-25

Main Point:
If you live each day in the leading of the Spirit then you will not live out of your flesh (sinful nature), but we must keep in step with the Spirit.

Flesh (v.19 ‘sinful nature’) = my fallen nature apart from the power of the Spirit.
Sin sampler – vss.19-21> (see also Mark 7:14-23)

James 1:13-15 – my desires (flesh-corrupted) give birth to
sin = death (separation from the life of God)
Some sins become strongholds (it’s a spiritual issue!)

How do I live each day in the leading of the Spirit?
1. Die to myself each day: Luke 9:23

Ask for forgiveness & cleansing: I John 1:9

2. Ask the Spirit within me to fill me (take control) and lead me throughout this day: verse 16 > Ephesians 5:18.

*The fruit will be – verses 22-23. Notice last is self control – for emphasis & connection.

3. Listen for His Voice/Leading throughout the day & follow. verse 26

It’s hard/battle – We’ve got to be intentional!

He wants to show us and lead us into the deep things of God

But we have to move past the elementary things.
I Corinthians 2:12-14

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A message from the series “The Book of Hebrews.” Jesus, Our Better Covenant
Hebrews 8:1-13

Main Point:
Through Jesus, our eternal High Priest, we have a better, superior covenant (relationship)! We must remain faithful to Jesus!

> Jeremiah 31:31-34

1. Perfect Guarantor! (verse 8-10)

Everything of our salvation is initiated by God, and guaranteed by Him!

2. Perfect fellowship – (relationship). (verses 10-11)

God desires a relationship with us right where we are!

3. Perfect forgiveness & forgetfulness. (verse 12)

Our sin has been forgiven, and forgotten by God! Therefore, we live in freedom!

Hebrews 12:2

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Ambassadors for Christ
II Corinthians 5:17-21

Main Point:
Now that we are reconciled to God through Jesus Christ, we are called to be Christ’s ambassadors. We represent Him to everyone around us.

Ambassador = One who is an authorized representative, authorized messenger.

1. If we are reconciled to God through Jesus Christ, then we are a new creation through the indwelling Spirit – the old is gone and we are made new! (verses 17-19)

Are you reconciled to God through Jesus Christ? Verse 20 Be Reconciled!

Walking worthy of His calling on your life? Ephesians 4:1

2. As His ambassadors Jesus has committed this message of reconciliation to us to appeal to the unsaved around us.

Appeal = to call near, invite, implore, beseech.

-v.20 ‘we implore you’ = we invite you, urge you, beseech you – be reconciled to God thru Christ!

How have you been allowing God to appeal thru you to those around you who do not yet know Christ? His Love _____ us!(verse 14) He is making His appeal through us!

Luke 14:24

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A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Run the Race to Win!
Hebrews 12:1-3
Main Point:
As Christ followers we are called to run life as a race; we are to run in such a way that we the race marked out for us

I Corinthians 9:24-27 Run the race in order to get the prize.

1. In order to run the race to win, we must run with ______
(verse 1)

11:32-40 heroes of faith that !

2. In order to run the race to win, we must throw off
everything that , and the sin that so easily
entangles. (verse 1)

*What is it that is a hindrance/weight to your walk??

3. In order to run the race to win, we must our eyes on
Jesus, the Author and perfecter of our faith. (v. 2)

v.3 Remember what Jesus suffered so that we don’t grow
weary and lose heart!

A message from the series “The Book of Hebrews.” You’ve Got a Friend in Me!
Hebrews 7:23-28

Main Point:
Jesus, our great Savior and High Priest, is able to save us completely because He lives forever and intercedes for us always.

Intercede = to entreat, ask strongly, confer with (I John 2:1-2)

1. Jesus was made perfect through what He suffered – He obeyed the Father perfectly, and through His sacrifice became the source of our salvation and obedience. (verse 28)

Hebrews 5:8-9

*Jesus Christ ever is the High Priest, Sacrifice, Intercessor, and the Mediator of the human race!

2. Jesus is able to save completely those who have received Him, because He lives forever and intercedes for us always.(verse 23-25)

Hebrews 10:14

A message from the series “The Book of Hebrews.” Jesus, Our Great High Priest
Hebrews 7:1-22

Main Point:
Jesus is our Great High Priest, and better guarantee, not on the basis of the Law or lineage, but on the basis of His
____________________. (Key verse – 16)

1. Melchizedek, Priest of the Most High God, was greater
than Abraham, or Aaron, and is a of
Christ. (verse 3)

-Jesus’ lineage not from Aaron (Levi), but like Melchizedek.

2. God’s oath was that through the Messiah He would
establish an like that of Melchizedek. (verse 21 > Psalm 110:1,4)

3. We draw near to God and hold firm in Jesus, who is the
guarantee of a superior covenant! (verses 18-22)

Hebrews 12:2

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