ODF 112518AM Unshackled wk 5

Enemies of A Spirit Filled Life Part 1

Colossians 2:16-23

Question for Consideration:  

Would you rather have a shadowor a Substance?

Statement of Truth:

If human effort is effectivethan the work of Jesus was unnecessary!

What is Legalism?

A biblical example of leaving legalism… Luke 19: 1-9

• Jesus engages Zacchaeus despite his Culture.   

• Jesus engages Zacchaeus in Conversation.    

• Jesus engages Zacchaeus to produce commitment.  

• This anti-cultural conversation produced change within his community.  

ODF 120218AM Unshackled wk6

Enemies of A Spirit Filled Life  Part B

Colossians 2:16-20

Theme:  There are real  enemies of the Spirit Filled Life that God gives us.  We must learn to break the chains of legalism, mysticism,  and asceticism.  

Statement of Truth:

If human effort is effective the work of Jesus was unnecessary!

I.  What is Legalism?   

Legalism attacks the freedom we have been given in Christ

    A.  The  Bondage of Legalism

       Warning:  The bondage of legalism will kill your Spirit!

   B.   The  blessing of Grace

II.   What is Mysticism?

Mysticism is having contact with the supernatural spirit world by ways of meditation  and trances

       A.  It promotes self and experience! 

       B.  It demotes the Saviour! 

III.  What is Asceticism?

Asceticism is the practice of self-denial

CALL TO ACTION!

1.   As a believer live like you  have died to the Law!  

2.   Believers have been separated from the rule of this world, so set your mind and hearts on things above!

3.  Believers do not need to yield to legalism, mysticism or asceticism.  

  

ODF 11-18-18 Unshackled Wk4

Hearers of the Word…

The Spirit Filled Life   {Part B}

Colossians 3: 15-16

Theme:  There are biblical witnesses of a Spirit Filled Life that 

we can evaluate and take comfort in.

I.  The Peace of Christ

      
Two characteristics concerning peace:

          1.  God’s peace is Calling us to live in unity

          2.  The Character of God’s peace is thankfulness

II.  The Word of Christ

        Three characteristics concerning scripture:

1.   The Residence of the Word of God!

2.  The Richness of the Word of God

3.  The word of God produces RESULTS

Remember:  The peace of God is not His provision

for my life it is His presence in my life!

Doers of the Word…

Call to Action:

I.      The word of God is to be affectionately received in my life 

II.    The word of God is to be passionately applied to my life

Questions to Consider:

1.      In what ways do you try and separate the scared from the secular?

2.      What evidences of a Spirit filled life does your life manifest?

3.      Is the Peace of God ruling and leading your life?

4.    Is our church united as one body in peace?  What ways can we move closer to what God desires?


On your own read and study the following passages:

Philippians 4:6-7; Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:14; John 14:27; 1 Corinthians 6:17

ODF 11-18-18 Unshackled Wk4

Hearers of the Word…

The Spirit Filled Life   {Part B}

Colossians 3: 15-16

Theme:  There are biblical witnesses of a Spirit Filled Life that 

we can evaluate and take comfort in.

I.  The Peace of Christ

      
Two characteristics concerning peace:

          1.  God’s peace is Calling us to live in unity

          2.  The Character of God’s peace is thankfulness

II.  The Word of Christ

        Three characteristics concerning scripture:

1.   The Residence of the Word of God!

2.  The Richness of the Word of God

3.  The word of God produces RESULTS

Remember:  The peace of God is not His provision

for my life it is His presence in my life!

Doers of the Word…

Call to Action:

I.      The word of God is to be affectionately received in my life 

II.    The word of God is to be passionately applied to my life

Questions to Consider:

1.      In what ways do you try and separate the scared from the secular?

2.      What evidences of a Spirit filled life does your life manifest?

3.      Is the Peace of God ruling and leading your life?

4.    Is our church united as one body in peace?  What ways can we move closer to what God desires?


On your own read and study the following passages:

Philippians 4:6-7; Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:14; John 14:27; 1 Corinthians 6:17

111118 AM ODF Sermon Notes

Hearers of the Word…

The Spirit Filled Life   {Part A}

Colossians 3: 15-16

Question for Consideration:

What are some evidences of a Spirit Filled Life?

I.  The Peace of Christ

      Three questions concerning peace:

           Q1?   What is peace?

                         Answer:  An attitude of rest & security

           Q2?   How does one receive peace?

                         Answer:  Receive Jesus and receive peace!

            Q3?  What does peace do for me?

                         Answer: It is found ruling and leading my life

Two characteristics concerning peace:

          1.  Calling us to live in unity

          2.  The Character of Gods peace is thankfulness

Statement of Truth:  The peace of God is not His provision for my life it is His presence in my life!

Doers of the Word…

Call to Action:

1. The word of God is to be affectionately received in my life 
2. The word of God is to be passionately applied to my life

Questions to Consider:

1. In what ways do you try and  separate the scared from the secular?
2. What evidences of a Spirit filled life does your life manifest?
3. Is the Peace of God ruling and leading you life?
4. Is our church united as one body in peace?  What ways can we move closer to what God desires?
   

On your own read and study the following passages:

Philippians 4:6-7; Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:14; John 14:27; 1 Corinthians 6:17