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Sunday Morning Bible Study | Distracted: Week 3 | Derrick Milner
In week 3 of the series titled “Distracted,” Derrick Milner, explores the various ways believers can lose focus on their spiritual lives, particularly during the summer. Milner emphasizes that while summer offers freedom from school and obligations, it also presents many spiritual distractions.
Derrick references previous sermons in the series. He recalls Jonathan’s discussion on the Gospel, highlighting that a "counterfeit gospel leads to a counterfeit life." This counterfeit life involves simply going through the motions of faith—attending church and reading the Bible—without genuine consumption of one's life. He also mentions Zach's message on adoption, stressing that Jesus died to make "orphans, sons and daughters" by bringing them into God's family. Milner notes that adoption into God’s family is permanent, offering a place at home regardless of struggles or sins.
The core of Derrick's message centers on the concept of "true freedom" and the battle between being led by the Spirit versus driven by the flesh. While believers have the freedom to choose whether or not to follow God, true freedom comes from a genuine relationship with Jesus.
Derrick warns that this freedom can be abused. Citing Galatians 5:13, he reminds the audience that freedom should not be used as "an opportunity for the flesh," but rather as a means to "serve one another through love." Milner explains that abusing freedom can lead to spiritual captivity and distract believers from God's path.
Derrick emphasizes that the Christian life is not always perfect but a continuous battle between spiritual guidance and worldly desires. To maintain a strong relationship with God, believers must actively pursue Him. Milner concludes by highlighting the fruits of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23)—as the outcomes of living by the Spirit rather than the flesh.
Derrick encourages the audience to examine their hearts and pray for God to reveal how they are being led, particularly as they prepare for a church camp experience focused on pursuing a deeper relationship with God away from worldly distractions.
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By Dunwoody Baptist ChurchIn week 3 of the series titled “Distracted,” Derrick Milner, explores the various ways believers can lose focus on their spiritual lives, particularly during the summer. Milner emphasizes that while summer offers freedom from school and obligations, it also presents many spiritual distractions.
Derrick references previous sermons in the series. He recalls Jonathan’s discussion on the Gospel, highlighting that a "counterfeit gospel leads to a counterfeit life." This counterfeit life involves simply going through the motions of faith—attending church and reading the Bible—without genuine consumption of one's life. He also mentions Zach's message on adoption, stressing that Jesus died to make "orphans, sons and daughters" by bringing them into God's family. Milner notes that adoption into God’s family is permanent, offering a place at home regardless of struggles or sins.
The core of Derrick's message centers on the concept of "true freedom" and the battle between being led by the Spirit versus driven by the flesh. While believers have the freedom to choose whether or not to follow God, true freedom comes from a genuine relationship with Jesus.
Derrick warns that this freedom can be abused. Citing Galatians 5:13, he reminds the audience that freedom should not be used as "an opportunity for the flesh," but rather as a means to "serve one another through love." Milner explains that abusing freedom can lead to spiritual captivity and distract believers from God's path.
Derrick emphasizes that the Christian life is not always perfect but a continuous battle between spiritual guidance and worldly desires. To maintain a strong relationship with God, believers must actively pursue Him. Milner concludes by highlighting the fruits of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23)—as the outcomes of living by the Spirit rather than the flesh.
Derrick encourages the audience to examine their hearts and pray for God to reveal how they are being led, particularly as they prepare for a church camp experience focused on pursuing a deeper relationship with God away from worldly distractions.