Ephesians 5:18-21 - Spirit-Filled Relationships

Join us as Pastor Chris Jessee continues our "Masterpiece In Progress" series on Ephesians. In this powerful message from Ephesians 5:18-21, Pastor Chris explores what it truly means to be filled with the Holy Spirit and how it directly impacts our relationships. Discover how being under the Spirit’s influence leads to a life marked by worship, gratitude, and mutual submission.

Key Takeaways:

• Control by the Spirit: Being filled with the Spirit means allowing God to be the dominant and controlling factor in our lives, replacing other influences.
• Expressions of the Spirit: The sermon highlights three key expressions of a Spirit-filled life: singing praises to God and one another, giving thanks always, and submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.
• More Than Exuberance: Being Spirit-filled is less about emotional displays and more about living a life marked by the fruit of the Spirit, such as love, joy, peace, patience, and self-control.
• Stability and Strength: The Holy Spirit provides stability and inner strength, like ballast in a ship, helping us withstand life’s challenges.
• Worship and Relationships: The Spirit's work in our lives renews both our worship of God and our relationships with others.

What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and how does it affect my daily life?
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Jessee explains that being filled with the Spirit is not just a one-time event but an ongoing yielding to God's influence. It manifests in practical ways, such as singing praises, expressing gratitude, and humbly submitting to others. This filling brings stability, inner strength, and transforms our relationships, making us more Christ-like in our daily interactions.

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