Overcoming sin our lives is a lifelong process. The issue often is, “How do I overcome sin in my life?” Let me share with you some steps you can take to overcome sin in our lives. 1. Recognize the presence of sin our flesh – “Romans 7:21 “… When I would do good, evil is present with me.” 2. Have a heart fixed on God – Psalm 57:7 “My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.” 3. Meditate on God’s Word – Psalm 119:11 “Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” 4. Commune regularly with God is prayer. – I Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing” 5. Practice obedience – I John 3:9 “Whosoever is born of God doth not practice sin…” 6. Seek a godly accountability to remain pure – James 5:14 “Is any among you weak? Let them call for the elders of the church …” Living the Spirit-filled life does not come through mystical application, but from studying and submitting ourselves to the Word of God.… READ MORE

Since Pentecost, the Holy Spirit has indwelt all believers from the moment of their conversion to Christ. He provides the ability to understand and apply God’s Word as well as empowering them for growth in their Christian lives. In Romans 8:-17 we continue to have revealed the innumerable results of justification, specifically the marvelous,. benefits of the spirit’s ministry of providing freedom from defeat in the Christian life. In this passage it is revealed that the Spirit changes our nature and grants us strength for victory over the unredeemed flesh that we struggle with in our lives. We need to be reminded that while their is a struggle between our desires of the flesh and our desires to please God, the victory has been won, through the ability to apply the Word of God to our minds which will help us deal with the short term pleasures of the hear and now, and live for the long term gains of serving God. Take some time today to peruse this passage and find the strength to become new in your walk with Christ.… READ MORE