Spirit Led
Galatians 5:16-26
Keep in Step with the Spirit
16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 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. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 21 envy,[a] drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do[b] such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 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 with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
SERMON NOTES
The Holy Spirit doesn't need to equip you for what you're not going to do, so if you're in rebellion against Jesus and refusing His right to be Lord, He doesn't need to send the Holy Spirit to equip you for service. And, tragically, you miss out on the joy that He brings.
So let the Holy Spirit deal with anything that's keeping you from obeying Christ.”
Henry and Melvin blackaby
- Who is the Holy Spirt? What is He like? How does he operate? What is His role?
- Why does Paul describe the Christian Journey as a walk?
- Paul talks about the Spirt and the flesh being against each other. What does that look like? How would you describe the battle?
- What 'acts of the flesh’ do you struggle with most?
Other Resources in Right Now Media:
- "THE BOOK OF GALATIANS" BIBLE STUDY FEATURING KYLE IDLEMAN
- Galatians by Ray Pritchard
SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER
- Jeremiah 31:33
- Ephesians 5: 15-21
- Romans 7
THIS WEEK
Monday, August 24
8:00 am Pastoral Devotions (online)
9:30am Men’s Prayer
Tuesday, August 25
Wednesday, August 26
8:00 am Pastoral Devotions (online)
Thursday, August 27
8:00 pm Systematic Theology Class
Friday, August 28
8:00 am Pastoral Devotions (online)
Saturday, August 29
Sunday, August 30
10:00 am Online Worship Service
10:00am In-Person Service - please pre-register (please note: registration for each service will open on Wednesday at 9 am and close Saturday night.) (Grades 1 - 6 Sunday School available.)
8:30 pm Filipino Catch-Up (online)
JOURNEY UPDATES
PASTORAL DEVOTIONS TO THE CONGREGATION: Join us online Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for a devotional message from one of our Pastors. We will air these messages on our YouTube Channel at 8:00 am. (Don’t worry, if you miss it, you can watch it later.)
Children’s Ministry: Grades 1 – 6, join us for Sunday School as we move toward the second phase of our re-launch in compliance with the guidelines for children. If you are able please pre-register between Wednesday morning and Saturday evening on the website or by calling the office.
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY CLASS Thursday evenings at 8:00 pm on ZOOM. Join us on our Facebook group. Pastor Steve will post a video each Monday to the group. Watch the video and take notes at home.
KEENAGERS (55+): We will not be meeting during the month of August. Check here for our September re-start date.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2020: This year’s AGM will be held on Sunday, September 20 at 2:00 pm. All members and attendees are encouraged to attend in person or online. Annual Reports and Elder nomination information will be available at the Welcome Center on August 31 or by contacting the office for a digital copy via email.
THE CHURCH OFFICE: office hours are Mon – Fri from 9 am -4 pm. We are closed for lunch daily from noon- 1pm.
Please keep your eye out for weekly updates. Sign up for the newsletter if you haven’t already at https://www.sgac.net/newsletter
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS FOR GIVING
ONLINE GIVING
Whether it is a one-time gift or you would like to schedule a recurring donation, you can give online to Spruce Grove Alliance Church. This option allows you to give using a Visa debit card or the traditional Visa or MasterCard credit cards.
PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING
Pick up a pre-authorized debit agreement form from our church office or download one here. You can fill it out and then with a voided cheque - you can either scan it and email it to the office, or drop it off during regular office hours.
INTERAC/DEBIT
During office hours, you can drop by and use the INTERAC/DEBIT machine at the Welcome Centre, then fill out your donation envelope as normal including your name, address, giving number and insert your debit receipt so we can disburse funds as directed in the Box on the counter.
E-TRANSFER
Use E-Transfer to give at SGAC, using giving@sgac.net Please include your offering envelope number and contact information. The money is deposited directly into the church account and does not require a security question. Please also include your envelope # if you have one and your phone number in the note section.
IN PERSON
You can stop by the church office and drop off your donation in a sealed envelope. Mark it Finance / Confidential. Please call ahead as Office Hours are by appointment only.
By MAIL / CHEQUE
Mail your donation to:
Spruce Grove Alliance Church
Attn: Finance
250 Century Road
Spruce Grove, AB T7X 1W6
Thank you for your generosity in giving to SGAC.
Questions: Please contact the church office at 780 962 4700 or by email . You may also visit our website at www.sgac/Give
PRAYER
Please pray for:
- Our Christian Workers: Jon & Andrea Bauer live in St. Albert where Jon is a Canadian Contemporary Christian Music artist & songwriter. His parents attend SGAC.
- Our Pastoral Team Staff Member: Steve Kim - Pastor of Apologetics. Steve is married to Sharina and they have two children.
- Our Support Staff Team Member: Joanne Fehr. Joanne is married to Bruce and they have two adult children.
- Our Elders Team Member: Tim Wiebe. Tim is married to Julie and they have three children.
FAMILY MATTERS
- Print out a Bingo card and play along during today’s message. Bingo Cards are available to download from SGAC Kids Facebook Page.
- We want to pray for you. Please send your requests to prayer@sgac.net