An​chor of Grace

Life In The Spirit

     This series of five messages is a powerful and sometimes prophetic look at what "Life in the Spirit" can really be.  In this series, Pastor Ron takes the time to develop not only what it means to walk in the Spirit, but also emphasizes the imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ.  In these five messages, the focus of the messages remind us to prepare ourselves for His coming.  Though this series is filled with teaching from God's Word, the Holy Spirit shows up in powerful ways to speak prophetically to God's people.  May the Lord touch you in a powerful way as you listen. (Romans 8:12-17; Galatians 2:15-16; Romans 8:1-8; 2 Corinthians 6:17; Romans 2:4-11; Matthew 16:1-4; 2 Peter 3:9-14; Romans 6:13-14; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Hebrews 10:26-27; John 16:5-15; Matthew 25:1-13; Isaiah 36:1-5; Matthew 6:33-34; Luke 6:38; 3 John 1:2; Malachi 3:10; Isaiah 26:3)
     Pastor Ron lives and walks in the Spirit, desiring to help all Christ-followers to do the same, giving us the living Word messages, entitled, "Led By The Spirit Part 1 & 2"; "Repentance & Righteousness"; "Get Right & Stay Right"; and "A Mind Stayed On Him".

If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. - Galatians 5:25 NKJV

 "The Real Deal"

• 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. (Romans 8:12-17 NKJV)

"The Real Deal"

• 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. (Romans 8:12-17 NKJV)
  
  
• 15 We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, 16 knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified. (Galatians 2:15-16 NKJV)
  
  
• 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. 8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. (Romans 8:1-8 NKJV)
  
  
• 17 Therefore “Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.” (2 Corinthians 6:17 NKJV)
  

"Get Right and Stay Right"

• 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. 8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. (Romans 8:1-8 NKJV)
  
  
• 4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? 5 But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, 6 who “will render to each one according to his deeds: 7 eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; 8 but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath, 9 tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek; 10 but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 11 For there is no partiality with God. (Romans 2:4-11 NKJV)
  
  
• 1 Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven. 2 He answered and said to them, “When it is evening you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red’; 3 and in the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times. 4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.” And He left them and departed. (Matthew 16:1-4 NKJV)
  
  
• 9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
  10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
  14 Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; (2 Peter 3:9-14 NKJV)
  
  
• 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace. (Romans 6:13-14 NKJV)
  
  
• 9 But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man he things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9 NKJV)
  
  
• 26 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. (Hebrews 10:26-27 NKJV)
  

"Get Right and Stay Right"

• 5 “But now I am going away to the one who sent me, and not one of you is asking where I am going. 6 Instead, you grieve because of what I’ve told you. 7 But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. 8 And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment. 9 The world’s sin is that it refuses to believe in me. 10 Righteousness is available because I go to the Father, and you will see me no more. 11 Judgment will come because the ruler of this world has already been judged. (John 16:5-11 NLT)
  
  
• 12 “There is so much more I want to tell you, but you can’t bear it now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. 14 He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. 15 All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, ‘The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me.’ (John 16:12-15 NLT)
  

"Getting Prepared and Staying Prepared"

• 1 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps, 4 but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil. 5 When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
  6 “At midnight they were roused by the shout, ‘Look, the bridegroom is coming! Come out and meet him!’
  7 “All the bridesmaids got up and prepared their lamps. 8 Then the five foolish ones asked the others, ‘Please give us some of your oil because our lamps are going out.’
  9 “But the others replied, ‘We don’t have enough for all of us. Go to a shop and buy some for yourselves.’
  10 “But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Then those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked. 11 Later, when the other five bridesmaids returned, they stood outside, calling, ‘Lord! Lord! Open the door for us!’
  12 “But he called back, ‘Believe me, I don’t know you!’
  13 “So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return. (Matthew 25:1-13 NLT)

"Sing The Song of Salvation"

• In that day, everyone in the land of Judah will sing this song:
  Our city is strong!
  We are surrounded by the walls of God’s salvation.
  2 Open the gates to all who are righteous;
  allow the faithful to enter.
  3 You will keep in perfect peace
  all who trust in you,
  all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
  4 Trust in the Lord always,
  for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.
  5 He humbles the proud
  and brings down the arrogant city.
  He brings it down to the dust. (Isaiah 26:1-5 NLT)
  
  
• 33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
  34 “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today. (Matthew 6:33-34 NLT)
  
  
• 38 Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” (Luke 6:38 NLT)
  
  
• 2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. (3 John 1:2 NKJV)
  
  
• 10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse,
  That there may be food in My house,
  And try Me now in this,”
  Says the Lord of hosts,
  “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven
  And pour out for you such blessing
  That there will not be room enough to receive it."  (Malachi 3:10 NKJV)
  
  
• 3 You will keep in perfect peace
      all who trust in you,
      all whose thoughts are fixed on you!  (Isaiah 26:3 NLT)