Set Free to be a Spirit-Led Church by Mosaic published on 2023-12-11T22:02:29Z Pastor Erik Lindeen's sermon "Set Free To Be a Spirit-Led Church" dives into the book of Galatians and highlights the pivotal role of the Holy Spirit in binding and shaping the church community. With the backdrop of the pandemic compared to navigating church growth, Pastor Lindeen underscores living a Spirit-led life, bringing to life the manifestations of the Spirit's fruits like love, joy, peace, kindness, patience etc. All these attributes, he says, are not mystical but reflected directly in our individual behaviors and attitudes in everyday situations. Pastor Lindeen stresses the necessity of acting with gentleness and humility when confronting sin, mirroring Paul's instruction to lovingly bring back those who have strayed. He encourages the sharing of burdens within the church, standing in solidarity through griefs and celebrations alike. Importantly, he advocates for personal accountability, emphasizing the examination of one's own conduct rather than blaming external circumstances for personal failures. Pastor Lindeen points out the importance of supporting church leaders financially as a form of generosity and obedience. This act allows the believer to be led by the Holy Spirit, not just in contributing to the church but in living out a Spirit-led life. He concludes his sermon by reminding believers to strive for a life that pleases the Spirit. This includes continual encouragement of one another, maintaining personal responsibility, and being generous, gentle, and humble. In doing so, he reminds believers of the immense blessings that come from persistent good deeds, underscoring the harvest that awaits those who persevere. In essence, this sermon seeks to imbue believers with the tenets of a Spirit-led church and life, fostering communal growth and personal spirituality. Genre Religion & Spirituality