Apply the Word to Your Life

Sermon Date:  September 2, 2015

Sermon Topic: Apply the Word to your Life

Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:8, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:1, Romans 8:5, Psalm 37, Romans 7:18, Psalm 133:10, James 4:4, John 15:18, 1 John 4:17, Matthew 5, Colossians 2:9

Sermon Notes:

Once you know something – you must apply it to your life. Everything we see appeals to the flesh. 1 Peter 5:8 – the devil can devour those who don’t know the truth. The works of the devil were destroyed at Calvary. He has no power but he perpetuates lies to destroy families and relationships.

He’s the chief liar – a deceiver. We must live discipline lifestyles. Whatsoever the Lord says, I will do. Sometimes we must please God when we don’t understand. We must live lives that align with the word.

John 10:10 – The devils agenda is to steal, kill and destroy.

How do you have an abundant life? Get the word on the inside, so you don’t sin. You can’t wait until the enemy comes for on to the word.

The spirit led life is always in conflict with the flesh. You will have trials and affliction, but we must remember that he will deliver us.

If you’re going through something keep going. He will deliver you.

When we receive Christ – the spirit man became alive. 2 Corinthians 5:17 – All things have passed away but I must still deal with the flesh. Salvation transformed my mind – not my body. There’s an internal struggle. Before you were saved the things you desired. Your body still wants to do those things.

Romans 12:1 –

Stop living up with what the world is doing. I must do what the word of God says. I have to think.

We need preparation in order to withstand the schemes and methods of the devil. The enemy wants to make a road into your life through your thought life.

What priority do I place on things?

Am I still thinking in the old life?

Cast down imaginations! The contrary thoughts come against the knowledge of God. Our thoughts control our attitude.

Romans 8:5 – You must walk in the spirit. If I walk in the spirit I’m walking in love.

Born again people can’t lay their religion down. We can’t do it on our own. God keeps us. Even when we’re on the edge – He’s in control. There’s a greater good for a lot of the things we experience.

Psalm 37 – The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.

Romans 7:18 – in my flesh dwells no good thing and God knows all about it. The hair on our head is numbered. He knows which hair is being cut at the Barber shop.

The flesh doesn’t know how to do good. Psalm 133:10 – The works of the flesh isn’t just your body – it’s your will, your mind and your imaginations. We walk like Jesus walks – we live like Jesus lived. Walking in the spirit brings freedom from the world.

James 4:4 – Friends of the world are enemies with God. When you’re in Christ you can endure persecution.

John 15:18 – We need to give evidence of the spirit in our lives. We were bought with a price.

1 John 4:17 – Get rid of habits that make you back-slide. You must be consistent. No matter how tempting it looks or what comes in our lives.

Matthew 5 – Make use of your spiritual weapons. Ephesians 6:10 –

Colossians 2:9 – You are complete in Jesus. We don’t have to go anywhere else for anything else. I’m complete in him. I don’t have to lie, gamble, steal or beg.

Think on the goodness of Jesus. Be determined to walk in the spirit.