Sermon Notes: "Two Actions" based on Galatians 5:19-23
Introduction : When does an action become natural? Think about driving a car—when does it move from remembering all of the steps and you just drive? Or what about learning a sport? When do you stop thinking about all of the fundamentals and just enjoy the sport? Or with music, drama, or art, when do you move from the basics to joy in the process? This morning, we are going to look at two actions that come from two very different places. Review: · (JL) Distractions?-Religion, Relationship-What is distracting us from the most important thing? · (Brad) A Declaration of Independence-Three-part independence-Service, Humility, Love; Three-part declaration-Spirit or desires, Spirit or flesh, Spirit or law Works (vs. 19-21) · Vs. 19-Source of the works-flesh o What is the flesh? § Last week, Brad defined the flesh as our body and soul (mind, will, emotions). § flesh ‘is not rooted in sensuality but rather in religious rebellion in t