My Life Is Not My Own

Pastor Michael

May 24, 2026

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor Michael’s message was that our lives belong to God because we have been bought with a price, and the Holy Spirit now dwells within us. We were reminded that following Jesus is not about balancing two separate lives—our faith life and personal life—but allowing every part of our lives to be surrendered to Him. Pastor Michael walked us through the story of Scripture, showing that God’s plan has always been to restore His presence to His people, from Genesis to Jesus to the outpouring of the Spirit. We saw that living by the Spirit produces transformed priorities, deeper obedience, and fruit that glorifies God. Rather than seeing surrender as loss, we were challenged to see it as purpose and freedom. Ultimately, we were called to ask whether we are truly living like our lives belong to Jesus or still holding onto ownership ourselves.

Scripture References

1 Corinthians 6:12, 17-20, Galatians 5:13, Galatians 5:16-25, Luke 3:22, Luke 23:46, Acts 1:6-9, John 14:6-7, 1 Corinthians 6:20

What changes when you truly believe your life is not your own but belongs to God?

In what areas are you most tempted to separate your faith life from your personal life?

Discussion Questions:

How does understanding your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit reshape daily decisions?

What does it practically look like to walk by the Spirit in everyday life?

What is one area of your life you need to surrender more fully to Jesus this week?

Summary

In Pastor Michael’s message, My Life Is Not My Own, we were reminded that freedom in Christ is not about autonomous living but surrendered, Spirit-led living. Looking at 1 Corinthians 6, we saw Paul challenge the Corinthians’ belief that faith could be separated from physical behavior, reminding us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and were bought with a price. Pastor Michael emphasized that our lives are not our own, not as a statement of loss, but as an outcome of God restoring His presence in us through the Holy Spirit. We were encouraged to stop living compartmentalized lives where faith and personal decisions are disconnected. Instead, we were challenged to walk by the Spirit, glorify God with our bodies, and live with the awareness that God’s Spirit dwells within us. Ultimately, we were reminded that God’s plan has always been to dwell in His people and shape us into lives that reflect His presence.