Sermons on Galatians 5:13-17:

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

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

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

Living In Freedom

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 28, 2001

As the founders of America wanted life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, believers can find those spiritual riches and more in Christ.

Living in Freedom Introduction: America’s Churches Help Her People Be Great French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests--and it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of Freedom

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 30, 2001

A simple message on learning how to set ourselves free through unconditional love.

ON JULY 3, 1776, THE DAY BEFORE THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, GEORGE WASHINGTON WROTE A LETTER TO HIS WIFE, ANTICIPATING THE HARDSHIPS WHICH WOULD SOON OCCUR. HE WROTE, "IN A FEW DAYS, YOU WILL SEE A DECLARATION SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES WHICH HAVE IMPELLED US TO THIS MIGHTY ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15, Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Freedom Or License

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jul 3, 2001

Real freedom comes from God.

Last Sunday night after all that we did with church I went home with my only intention being to vedg out in front of the television. I was tired. I didn’t want to have to do anything or think about anything. I know that may of you felt the same way. While it was a wonderful day, it was also ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

We Have A License

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 18, 2001

Our freedom in Christ is freedom from the burden of guilt

Semon Text: Galatians 5: 1, 13-25 July 15, 2001 WE HAVE A LICENSE It’s summer time again, and that means a whole bunch of new drivers will be out on the roads. High school students are finishing their Driver’s Ed. Courses and practicing for their tests, all in the hopes of getting a driver’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Freedom And Responsibility Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on May 10, 2001

This is an installment in the continuing series on Galatians.

The Triumph of Grace ¡§Freedom & Responsibility¡¨ July 30, 2000 This Morning¡¦s Text ¡V Galatians 5:1-15 ¡§It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. ¡§Behold I, Paul, say tot you that if you receive circumcision, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Battle Within! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

It is one thing to accept what Christ has done for us - but quite another thing to experience our salvation as personal and real.

"The Battle Within" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 3 Text: Gal. 5:16-17; Rom 7:21-23 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church July 9, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Galatians 5:16-17 "So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-23, Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 25, 2001

The Fruit of the Spirit is the sign of godly living

Life in the Spirit Galatians 5:16-26 April 19, 1998 Morning Service I. The Command A. Walk by the Spirit 1. Walking as a way of Life: Continual and regular action, not an option, implies progress, lead from where we are to where we ought to be, submission to the Spirit - direction to where God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Church Hinderances

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 16, 2001

Some instances and obstacles the Church must deal with Today.

In the Church today, as a Pastor and Preacher there are times we are faced with hinderances to the worship service. As Sons of God, we are to keep on the firing line and be instant in season and out of season. Let’s look at a few things ALL of God’s men are faced with. There is the pitch-fork ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-15, Galatians 5:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Live The Alternative - Part 1

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

An exhortation to live a truly alternative lifestyle.

Live The Alternative! Part 1 Galatians 5:16-25 In previous years, Americans have seen the flappers, zoot suiters, beatniks, hippies, punkers, and gangs. Now we have the Goths. Each generation has its group of people seeking an identity that is away from the mainstream. They scoff at society’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist