Living Under the Influence | Part 6 | Self-Control

In this message, Pastor Brian unpacks the biblical meaning of self-control (enkrateia), demonstrating that true self-control is not a matter of human willpower, but the Spirit-produced power to bring our desires and actions under the authority of God. By surrendering our hearts daily to the leading of the Holy Spirit, we build protective boundaries that guard our lives and keep temporary impulses from sabotaging God’s permanent purpose for us.

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Key Verse

So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.”

Galatians 5:16 (NLT)

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