We have reached the end of this series on the work of Christ on the cross. In this series, we have seen that Jesus accomplished a series of things meant to grant us freedom and peace in the Holy Spirit. In this message, once more we’ll see how the cross of Jesus changes our lives right now – in the moment – by changing our very desires. Join us as we celebrate the amazing plan of salvation with “A Rearranging,” the finale to our What About the Cross? Series.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
What was something you really wanted to have growing up?
READ
Galatians 5:19-25
TAKEAWAY
1. If you do not belong to Christ, you belong to your desires
2. The cross is a desire rearranger
3. The Spirit is constantly leading us to godliness and away from evil
How can we follow the Spirit?
1. LISTEN to the word
2. Pray HONESTLY
3. INTENTIONAL relationships
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. What do you believe God has been saying to you lately through his word?
2. What desires do you regularly have that you know are not from the Spirit?
APPLICATION
Our culture says you should stake your identity on your desires. How might you respond to someone who believes that?
FOR MENTORING
Who do you talk to regularly about your doubts, fears, and questions regarding your faith?
