Learning the New Way to Live Through the Holy Spirit

In this message from Romans 8:5–11, Pastor Chris explores how the Holy Spirit, who lives within every believer, leads us into a new way of life. Using everyday illustrations and Paul’s teaching, the message challenges believers to move off spiritual autopilot, turn from familiar ruts, and live by the power of the Holy Spirit. Rather than living by lists or habits from the past, we are invited to let the Spirit shape our desires, direction, and confidence as we walk in new life. 

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Key Points: Learning a New Way to Live - How to Live in Victory Series

1. Choose to set your mind on what brings life and peace (Romans 8:5–6)
    Our mindset shapes our direction. When our thoughts are centered on Christ and renewed by Scripture, we experience life, peace, and clarity instead of drifting through life on spiritual autopilot.
2. Turn away from old patterns that keep you spiritually stuck (Romans 8:7–8)
    Familiar routines, inherited traditions, or empty religious habits can become ruts that limit growth. The Spirit invites believers to move forward in freedom rather than remain stuck in the past.
3. Depend daily on the Spirit who lives within you (Romans 8:9–10)
    The Christian life is not lived by willpower alone. Everyone who belongs to Christ has the Holy Spirit living within them, empowering obedience, transformation, and assurance.
4. Walk with confidence knowing God’s resurrection power is at work now (Romans 8:11)
    The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is actively at work in believers today, giving endurance in hardship, confidence in weakness, and hope that reaches beyond this life.

Personal Stories from Pastor Chris

Pastor Chris shares relatable illustrations about driving on autopilot, mowing straight rows by fixing your eyes on a distant point, and getting stuck in familiar ruts. These stories help connect biblical truth to everyday life and spiritual habits.

Notable Quotes
“You can’t steer a parked car.”
 “Lists are good, but lists don’t change hearts.”
 “The mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”

Actionable Takeaways
Reflect on where your mind naturally drifts during the week.
Identify any spiritual ruts or habits that may be limiting growth.
Choose daily to renew your mind through Scripture.
Yield your decisions and direction to the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

Scripture References
Romans 8:4–11
Galatians 5:13–25
Romans 12:2
John 14:16–17

Keywords
Romans 8, Holy Spirit, Christian living, spiritual growth, mindset, spiritual direction, renewal of the mind, walking by the Spirit, faith, discipleship

Challenge
This week, intentionally surrender one familiar habit or mindset to the Holy Spirit and ask God to guide you onto a new path that leads to life and peace.

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