The Cure- The Comforter Series

Series: Action [#132]

THE CURE- THE COMFORTER

Romans 8:1-17

Introduction:

This has been a challenging week. Last week I spoke about how weak we are on our own, and I was challenged most every day of this week. As we start Chapter 8, we find encouragement. At the end of Jesus earthly ministry, He was encouraging His disciples by telling them that once He left this Earth God would send them a comforter.

John 14:15-17

Through the power of the Holy Spirit we can do great things.

Romans 8:1-4

Through the Comforter…

1. You are not condemned.

What does it mean to be condemned? Condemnation is when you feel guilty. It’s when you are afraid. It’s when you feel rejected. Through the power of the Holy Spirit within you, there is no reason to feel bad. Jesus Christ paid our price, and we have nothing to worry about. Don’t sit around being defeated- You are not condemned.

Romans 8:5

Through the Comforter…

2. You can have the right mindset.

This is an important concept. That which is on your mind can control you. If you have the mindset that you are defeated, that’s what will happen. If you have your mind set on what God’s will for your life is, you will be victorious every time. Set your mind on the things of God.

Romans 8:6

Through the Comforter…

3. You can have life and peace.

How you live each day is determined by who is in control. If the Holy Spirit is in control over your life, then you will have life and peace. It’s not what is going on that determines if you have peace or not- It’s based on your relationship with God.

Romans 8:7-8

Through the Comforter…

4. You can please God.

“Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.” The opposite holds true as well. If you aren’t controlled by the sinful nature, then you can please God. I don’t know about you; but I want to please God my Father. In order to please God, you must be led by the Holy Spirit. What or who controls you?

Romans 8:9-11

Through the Comforter…

5. You can have the power of God.

Think about this- As a Christian, the Spirit of God is in you. Through the Comforter you are able to do greater things than Jesus Christ. That is a crazy thought. The power of God is in you. Let the Holy Spirit of God overflow in your life, and you will be amazed at what happens.

Romans 8:12-13

Through the Comforter…

6. You can stop sinning.

Every time I say that, I feel ridiculous. You have a choice- You don’t have to sin. It depends if the Spirit or the flesh is making the decisions in your life.

Romans 8:14-17

Through the Comforter…

7. You can know that you are God’s child.

You may think that this is an odd thing to say; but there are times when I don’t act like a child of God, and I begin to wonder if I am. This word Abba, Father is like saying dad and that’s who God is to His children. Not only am I His child; but I am also an heir to God. We have the same standing with God as Jesus.

Conclusion:

We have a power through the Holy Spirit that I don’t think most people can even fathom. Instead of suffering through life letting everything and everybody destroy us; we can have victory and live in peace. The question today is, “Will you allow the Holy Spirit to lead and control your life”?