Walk By the Spirit: A New Way to Live in 2026

As we begin a new year, this first sermon of the year in our series on Galatians 5 invites us into a deeper, Spirit-led journey of transformation. Grounded in the words “Walk by the Spirit,” Pastor Steve introduces the foundation for our Christian walk: we belong to God. Our lives, our bodies, and all we possess are not our own; they’ve been redeemed and entrusted to us for God’s glory.

This message helps us transition from understanding our justification (being declared righteous in Christ) to embracing sanctification (growing daily in Christlikeness). Drawing from Galatians 5:16 and Philippians 2:12–13, we learn that walking by the Spirit isn’t about trying harder, but about surrendering deeper. We walk in freedom not to serve the flesh, but to honor the One who saved us.

This message sets the tone for the weeks ahead, where we’ll explore how walking by the Spirit transforms how we steward: