The fruit of the Spirit is contrary to the works of our sinful flesh; however, our flesh and its works are not the believers only enemy. Part of the Christian walk is warfare for those in Christ there are enemies within and without.
In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher examines this world, its darkness, and works - who runs it? how does he run it? and, how do we war? Pastor Josh also devles into the hope of the believer and the present fruit of that hope.
Lesson 13 | The Fruit of the Spirit
June 6, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Galatians 5:16–26
Intake, digest, and the fruit being Christ are the essentials of spiritual growth and vitality before God. In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher hones in on the specificity of the work of the Spirit in believers walking after Him. Josh develops the principle of sowing and reaping and that you reap of the Spirit when you sow to the Spirit and you reap the fruit of the Spirit.
Lesson 12 | The Mind & Bowels of Christ in the Believer
May 30, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Philippians 2:5–16
Christians feed on the Word of God by taking it in by reading it and digesting it through study, meditation, and prayer ultimately they may grow in their knowledge and experience of Christ. Yet, to whom does the fruit of that labor reflect?
Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher in his sermon delves into answer this question as he brings the reality of the mind, bowels, and life of Christ being display in the life of the believer.
Lesson 11 | The Labor of the Word of Truth
May 24, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Colossians 1:21–29
We eat through the intake of food that it may be digested as a source of strength and energy for our bodies. As we intake God's Word and digest it the Spirit uses His provision as the power to quicken our mortal bodies in service unto God.
In this sermon, Pastor Strelecki examines the labor in studying the word and doctrine, but specifically the intended fruit of that labor. Where is the fruit of our labor? Who benefits from that fruit? Josh Strelecki answers these questions and more.
Lesson 10 | The Digestion of the Word of Truth
May 16, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Jeremiah 15:16
In the process of spiritual growth the believer in Christ continues to take in His Word and words. The Christian eats the words of God, they are the nourishment and strength in the inner man to grow in Jesus Christ. In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher examines the next step in the process which is to digest the word of truth once ingested.
Strelecki examines the place of digestion drawing upon the example of food being digested physically, but also the purpose digestion. Finally, Josh ends with the process of digesting the word of God in reading, studying, meditation, and praying.
Lesson 9 | The Intake of the Word of Truth
May 9, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • 1 Timothy 4:12–16
In this sermon Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher discusses the importance of reading, studying, meditating, and praying with the Word, and the role of the Holy Spirit in strengthening believers' inner man. Josh also highlighted the biblical requirement for Israel's kings to write a copy of the law and keep it throughout their life to govern their rule, and the benefits of studying the word of truth as a crucial step in spiritual growth.
Lesson 8 | The Mind and Heart of Man Pt. 2
March 31, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Colossians 3:16–17
The Spirit of God leads us in the knowledge of Christ. He uses the word of truth to effectual work Christ in our inner man. In this lesson, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher examines the realm of the Spirit - the mind and heart of mind. Learn how the mind and heart are connected yet different and the integral role they play in the Spirit's work with the believer.
Lesson 7 | The Mind and Heart of Man
March 24, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Romans 8:1–15
The Spirit of God leads us in the knowledge of Christ. He uses the word of truth to effectual work Christ in our inner man. In this lesson, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher examines the realm of the Spirit - the mind and heart of mind. Learn how the mind and heart are connected yet different and the integral role they play in the Spirit's work with the believer.
Lesson 6 | The Effectual Working of the Word of Truth
March 17, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • 1 Thessalonians 2:13
The Spirit that regenerates the individual with a believing heart also renews and leads us into the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Thus the Spirit of God teaches us the truth in Jesus. In this lesson, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher develops the medium the Spirit uses, the power therein, and the purpose of His leading.
Lesson 5 | Taught the Truth in Jesus
March 10, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:20–24
Christians are given the Spirit of God and therefore have the Spirit. The Spirit of God leads the believer in teaching that which is consistent with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher in this lesson addresses the realm of the Spirit's substance of teaching as not something but Someone. Both in the gospel and in His ongoing teaching ministry to those He dwells in He teaches the truth is in Jesus.
Lesson 4 | Led by the Spirit of God
March 3, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Romans 8:1–15
We are to walk after the Spirit seeing we have the Spirit. What does the Spirit do? What does He lead us in? How is this consistent with His enlightening work with the gospel as it concerns sin and righteousness? Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher addresses these questions and teaches the goal of the Spirit's leading us and how He leads us.
Lesson 3 | Walking After the Spirit
February 25, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Romans 8:1–15
The Spirit is involved in taking the light of the gospel and confronting our dark hearts. The moment we believe the gospel the Spirit operates in our inner man, we are given the Spirit, and we are led by the Spirit of God. In this lesson, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher surveys the role and activity of the Spirit of God.
Lesson 2 | The Operation of God
February 18, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Colossians 2:10–12
From death to life the Spirit of God quickens the individual that believes the light that has shined in their foolish and darkened heart. Understanding our spiritual life in Christ necessitates an examination of who we were before identification with Christ and after, but also, what is happening when we are confronted with the gospel of the grace of God that serves as a foundation for our walk. In this lesson, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher delves into "the operation of God" of the gospel, man's heart, and His activity before and after faith of the heart.
Lesson 1 | Once Dead - Now Quickened
February 4, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Colossians 2:13–15
Spiritual life commences with God, His Word, the gospel, and an obedient heart to His light in Christ. Spiritual life begins with a spiritual conception - regeneration. As natural conception and birth a newness of knowledge, growing, and developing to be able to walk takes place, so with spiritual conception and birth. Who were we before our spiritual conception? What took place when we obeyed from the heart the word of truth, the gospel of our salvation? Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher answers these questions as he explores the detail of our former predicament and the work of the Spirit in regeneration.
