Sermon Series: (Stand Alone Message) – December 28 – Marc Sundstrom
Sermon Title: Closing Time
Key Scriptures: Galatians 5:19-23
Bottom Line: Closing the door on the wrong things helps open the door to the right things.
Intro: message primarily to believers: Think about the time when you grew the most/fastest…
Bottom Line: Closing the door on the wrong things helps open the door to the right things.
Gal. 5:19-23 – Acts of Sinful Nature vs. Fruit of the Spirit
Sin List: 3 Categories – Broken/Unhealthy relationships with God, Others & Self…
God: Idolatry (materialism/success/children) & Witchcraft (horoscopes/Buddha dolls, etc.)
Others: Hatred, discord, jealousy, rage, dissensions, factions, envy
Self: Sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery, selfish ambition, drunkenness, orgies
Fruit of the Spirit: Also 3 Categories – Right/Healthy relationships with God, Others, Self…
God: Love, Joy, Peace
Others: Patience, Kindness, Goodness
Self: Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control
Bottom Line: Closing the door on the wrong things helps open the door to the right things.
Think back to that season of growth, who was around? Positive or negative influences?
Who’s around makes a BIG difference