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May 31, 2026

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The Spirit of God

Romans 8:5-11; Galatians 5:13-25

Sermon Notes

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I. Do not live according to the   (Romans 8:5-11)

A. Renew your                                (v. 5-7)

B. Control your                                (v. 8-11)


II. Keep in                                with the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-25)

A.                                by the Spirit (v. 16-18)

The Spirit:

1.                                the believer to what is contrary to God’s will.

2. Gives to the believer an intrinsic standard of                               .

3. Enables the believer to do what is good, with expression of that goodness being for the                                of others.

B.                                the desires of the flesh (v. 19-21)

C.                                the desires of the Spirit (v. 22-25)

Going Deeper Questions

  1. What “alarm bells” from the Holy Spirit have you been ignoring lately? Where is the

    Spirit calling you to repent, confess, apologize, or change direction?

    Read: Ephesians 4:30; Hebrews 3:12-15

  2. What is currently shaping your mindset more: the Spirit or the flesh? What is your

    mind set on? What practical changes will help you “set your mind on things above”?

    Read: Colossians 3:1-3; Philippians 4:8

  3. In what area of your life do you most feel the battle between flesh and Spirit? Paul

    described the inner struggle between sinful desires and the desires of the Spirit (see

    Romans 7:15-25). Where do you most need daily dependence on God right now?

    Read: Romans 7:15-25; Galatians 5:16-17

  4. How are you using your body: as a “weapon for righteousness or unrighteousness”?

    Consider your eyes, speech, habits, entertainment, energy, and time. What would it

    look like to glorify God with your body this week?

    Read: Romans 6:12-13; 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

  5. Which “work of the flesh” in Galatians 5 most threatens your walk with Christ? Is it

    anger, jealousy, selfish ambition, envy, impurity, drunkenness, division, or something

    else? What steps of repentance and accountability do you need to take this week?

    Read: Galatians 5:19-21; James 5:16

  6. Which aspect of the fruit of the Spirit is hardest for you right now? (Love, Joy,

    Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control) Ask God why

    this area is difficult and how He may want to grow you through it.

    Read: Galatians 5:22-23; John 15:4-5

  7. Are your values becoming more like the world’s values or more like Christ’s values?

    The Spirit gives Christians a different standard of values. How do your priorities with

    money, relationships, success or serving others reveal what you truly treasure?

    Read: Matthew 6:19-24; Romans 12:1-2

  8. Who in your life benefits from the Spirit’s work in you? The Spirit produces fruit and

    gives gifts for the good of others. How is your spiritual growth helping your spouse,

    children, church, coworkers, friends, or neighbors?

    Read: 1 Peter 4:10-11; Ephesians 4:1-3

  9. What would “keeping in step with the Spirit” look like in one specific situation this

    week? Think about a difficult conversation, temptation, conflict, parenting moment,

    decision, or opportunity to serve. What would obedience to the Spirit practically

    require?

    Read: Micah 6:8; Galatians 5:25

About the Speaker

Adam Utecht

Senior Pastor

Adam has joyfully served as Senior Pastor at Community Church since 2017. Adam graduated from Moody Bible Institute (B.A. in Bible Theology, 2002) and Baptist Bible Seminary (M.A. in Ministry, 2011). His passion is to preach the gospel, see lives changed, and worship God wholeheartedly with his life.

More about this series

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“Follow me.” We hear this on YouTube or see it on Instagram. There are many voices clamoring for us to follow. To follow our own feelings and desires is applauded in our culture. We can be pulled and tugged in numerous directions. What or whom should we follow? In this three week series we will see that we are designed to follow the Word of God, the Son of God and the Spirit of God. When we do, we will glorify God, but we will also find joy, satisfaction, and peace.

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To rewatch, access sermon notes, and read going deeper questions for the rest of this series, please visit our series page by clicking the link below.

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