Spirit Filled Church

Da'Mar Hodge

June 30, 2024

Main Idea

The central theme of the sermon was the necessity of being filled with the Spirit of God. Pastor illustrated this through the metaphor of a fig tree, teaching us that being planted in Jesus and rooted in practices like prayer and scripture is crucial. Additionally, being part of a Christian community where we can thrive is essential. The sermon culminated in the call to bear real spiritual fruit, as evidenced by the qualities listed in Galatians 5:22-23, rather than just outward signs of religiosity.

Scripture References

Matthew 21:18-19, Galatians 5:22-23

What does being 'planted in Jesus' mean to you, and how do you practice it?

How does being part of a Christian community impact your spiritual growth?

Discussion Questions:

What are some ways we can focus on bearing spiritual fruit rather than just having leaves?

How can we discern the difference between genuine spiritual fruit and mere outward signs of religiosity?

In what areas of your life do you need to seek more of the Spirit's filling to produce the fruit described in Galatians 5:22-23?

Summary

In the sermon, we explored the importance of being Spirit-filled, drawing parallels from a story in Matthew about a fig tree. Pastor emphasized three main points: being planted in Jesus, engaging in Christian community, and producing fruit rather than just displaying leaves. We were reminded that what we are planted in feeds us, and the significance of being surrounded by thriving Christians. The message concluded with a personal testimony, underscoring the need for genuine spiritual fruit in our lives.