Life with the Spirit, Part 3

Everyone faces temptation. Whether it’s anger, anxiety, addiction, comparison, or the feeling that something else will satisfy us more than God, the struggle is real.

In this message, Chad Bader, missionary in Guatemala and longtime Seven Marks partner, explores why temptation isn’t a sign of failure, why sin always promises more than it delivers, and how the Holy Spirit gives us the power to live differently. This isn’t about trying harder. It’s about learning to walk with God one decision at a time.

If you’ve ever wondered why you keep fighting the same battles, this message offers hope and practical steps for moving forward.

Battle Belongs
Phil Wickham

You’ve Already Won
Shane and Shane

All Hail King Jesus
Jeremy Riddle

The Lord’s Prayer
Jon Guerra

O Come to the Altar
Elevation Worship

Temptation isn’t something unique to some of us, it’s experienced by ALL of us!

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Temptation is evidence of spiritual battle, not spiritual failure.

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James 1v13-15
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

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Temptation is an invitation to trust something other than God for satisfaction or control.

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Sin consistently overpromises and underdelivers.

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Galatians 5v22-25
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

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Dallas Willard
“Grace is not opposed to effort, it’s opposed to earning.”

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Dallas Willard
“The most important thing in your life is not what you do; it’s who you become. That’s what you will take into eternity.”

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2 Timothy 1v7
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

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1. Can you identify one frequent area of temptation in your life?

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2. What is one step I can take to work with the Holy Spirit to overcome that temptation?

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Matthew 6v9-13
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever, Amen.”

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