Self-Control by the Spirit

What do you do when you want to do what’s right…but keep doing what you hate?

Today we close out our “Life by the Spirit” series by talking about the fruit that holds every other fruit together: self-control by the Spirit.

In this message, Brad unpacks why self-control isn’t willpower, rule-following, or trying harder — it’s the supernatural strength the Holy Spirit produces as we build walls, make pre-decisions, create boundaries, and fall deeper in love with Jesus.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, ashamed, or out of control… if you’ve wondered why change feels impossible… if you’ve battled addiction, temptation, or secret cycles — this message is full of hope.

There is no condemnation for those in Christ, and the Spirit gives you everything you need to walk in victory.

Speaker

Brad Straarup

Series

Life by the Spirit

Topic

Discipleship
Spiritual Disciplines
Spiritual Formation
Fruit of the Spirit
Pornography/Lust

Scripture

Galatians 5:22
Galatians 5:23
Proverbs 25:28
John 10:10
Romans 7:15
Romans 7:21
Romans 7:22
Romans 7:23
Romans 7:24
Romans 7:25
Romans 8:1
Romans 8:2
Romans 8:3
Romans 8:4
John 14:15
Titus 2:11
Titus 2:12
Galatians 5:16
Philippians 2:12
Philippians 2:13
1 Peter 5:8
1 Peter 5:9
1 Corinthians 16:13
Matthew 26:41
2 Corinthians 2:11
1 Corinthians 10:13
Matthew 18:7
Matthew 18:8
Matthew 18:9
Ecclesiastes 4:10
2 Corinthians 7:1

Date

December 7, 2025
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