Pastor Bossman
Sermon Title: Growing in the Spirit: Walking in the Spirit
Theme: Growing in the Spirit: Walking in the Spirit
Foundational Scripture
Romans 8:1 (KJV)
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
Introduction
As believers, we have a responsibility to grow in God. We should not remain the same year after year. Growth and change are necessary—an inward transformation that becomes visible outwardly.
If you are in Christ, people should notice the difference in your life. We are called to grow in the grace and knowledge of God. The more we grow in His knowledge, the more we are transformed.
Growth in the Spirit is not accidental—it requires intentionality.
No Condemnation in Christ
Through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, we have received forgiveness for all our sins. He paid the cost, lifted every penalty, and justified us before God.
This covenant was sealed with His blood, making us legally blameless. Because of this, we can lift our hands in worship, knowing we are covered, forgiven, and made worthy.
Romans 4:7–8 (KJV)
“Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.”
Through Christ, our position is secure—we are seated with Him in heavenly places, and there is no condemnation.
A New Life in Christ
2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
Romans 6:4 (KJV)
“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”
Because of what Christ has done, we cannot return to our old ways. We are no longer led by the flesh, but by the Spirit.
What Does Walking in the Spirit Look Like?
- Yielding to the Holy Spirit’s leading in actions and decisions
- Obeying God’s commandments
- Resisting temptation and worldly desires
- Trusting in God’s power and relying on the Spirit for strength
Walking in the Spirit means living with the Holy Spirit within us (to build character) and upon us (to empower service).
Example: Joseph’s Life
Joseph’s life shows us what it means to walk in the Spirit. Though betrayed and sold into slavery, the Lord was with him, and everything he touched prospered.
When tempted by Potiphar’s wife, Joseph resisted and fled, choosing to honor God instead of yielding to sin.
Proverbs 5:3, 7:10, 7:21, 7:24–27 (KJV) warn against temptation and the destruction that follows giving in. Joseph chose the Spirit over the flesh, and God exalted him.
Example: Lot’s Wife
Lot’s wife looked back, showing her heart was still tied to the past. As a result, she became a pillar of salt.
Living after the flesh causes us to lose our future. We must stop dwelling on the past—we are new in Christ!
Walking in the Spirit
Galatians 5:16 (KJV)
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”
1 Corinthians 2:12 (KJV)
“Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.”
Luke 24:45 (KJV)
“Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,”
Psalm 119:18 (KJV)
“Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.”
Romans 8:9 (KJV)
“But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.”
When the Spirit dwells within us, He changes our nature and desires. Our transformation becomes visible to others.
Transformation Seen by Others
Galatians 1:24 (KJV)
“And they glorified God in me.”
Like Paul, our transformation should be so evident that others glorify God because of what they see in us.
Closing Thought
Walking in the Spirit is more than avoiding sin—it is living as God’s representative on earth. Christ lives within us, and we carry His Spirit. Our responsibility is to live Spirit-led lives that glorify God in every area.
