Sermons on Galatians 5:1-26:

Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2000

This sermon deals with Abraham's patience in claiming the promise

When Michel Angelo was 72 years old he started work on the monumental dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. When Galileo was 74 he published his dialogue concerning two new sciences. When Stradivarius was in his early 90s he fashioned two of his most famous violins. When P.T Barnum was 71 he joined ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Self-Control

Contributed by Charles Holt on Nov 3, 2000

This lesson deals with the fruit of the Spirit, Self-control, and practical suggestions of how it positively empacts the Christian’s life.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com SELF-CONTROL “But the fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control” (Gal. 5:23 NKJV). One can easily get the impression--based upon news describing social/cultural events--that self-control ranks low on the “must do” list of today’s society. One might ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Anger

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 7, 2000

Learning to control your anger before it controls you.

Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: Learning to control your anger before it controls you. Text: Ephesians 4: 26 - 27 (NLT) "And don't sin by letting anger gain control over you. Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a mighty foothold to the devil." Introductory ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

War Against The Sinful Nature

Contributed by A Armtrong on Nov 16, 2000

If you walk in the Spirit, you'll not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.

We must remember that we must not judge the meaning of the Word of God by what our lives are, but we must judge our lives by what the Word of God says. The 7th chapter of Romans is probably one of the most controversial, and I think one of the most misunderstood, chapters in the Bible. Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:5-21, Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fruit Of The Spirit: Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 21, 2000

This message looks at the faithfulness of Job in the face of the overwhelming problems.

Maybe his name was Job Murphy, cause it seemed that anything that could go wrong did go wrong. You might recall the story from the Old Testament book that bears the name of Job. If you have your bible with you then you can find it by going to the middle of your Bible which should be Psalms or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Harvest Of Goodness

Contributed by Dave Collins on Nov 22, 2000

It is an expository sermon on the fruit of the spirit goodness from the end of Galatians 6,

The book of Galatians was a letter written from Paul to the churches in what is now the country of Turkey. He wrote this letter to refute the teachings of the Judiazers who were saying that in order to be a true and whole Christian you had to be circumcised according to the Old Testament Law. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: *other

The Cure All Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

The answer to all of life’s struggles.

How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 11) THE CURE ALL (Gal 5:16) So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. (Gal 5:25) Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. (Eph 5:18) Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit: Gentleness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

This sermon looked at the gentleness of Christ in relation to the Fruit of the Spirit.

Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness It was almost a postcard perfect day, the blue skies, the gently sunshine and the children playing. The crowds had gathered around the young prophet from Galilee that they had heard so much about. The afternoon had begun with Jesus healing the sick who had been ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walking In The Spirit Revisited

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

What does it really mean to "walk in the Spirit?"

Revisiting "Walking in The Spirit" (Galatians 5:16-26) We can view "walking in the Spirit" in differing ways. One concise way to summarize the process I call the "5 Habits of Truly Spiritual Christians." They are implied in this text (as well as surrounding context), though some of them are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Comprehensive Guide To Walking In The Spirit

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

What does it REALLY mean to walk in the Spirit?

INTRODUCTION. A. Commanded to walk in the Spirit. B. The fact that there is a command means that there is a choice. C. Three types of minds: 1. The natural mind -- I Corinthians 2:14 -- "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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