Walk By The Spirit is the second sermon in Cole Tuck’s series on the Holy Spirit. After establishing who the Holy Spirit is, this lesson answers the practical question every Christian should ask: How do we actually walk with the Spirit?
Drawing heavily from Galatians 5, Cole explains that Christians are commanded to “walk by the Spirit,” “keep in step with the Spirit,” and allow the Spirit to produce His fruit within them, not through human effort alone, but through God’s transforming work.
The sermon outlines three biblical ways believers grow closer to the Holy Spirit:
- Receive the Holy Spirit in baptism by becoming a child of God.
- Listen to the Spirit by reading Scripture, His inspired Word.
- Depend upon the Spirit through prayer, asking God daily for wisdom, strength, and transformation.
Cole also cautions against relying on feelings, dreams, visions, or subjective experiences as sources of divine guidance, emphasizing instead that God has already revealed His will through Scripture. Christians grow spiritually by trusting God’s Word, submitting to Christ, and continually seeking God’s help through prayer.
Ultimately, walking by the Spirit is not about chasing mystical experiences but faithfully following God’s revealed truth every day.
Talking Points
- The Holy Spirit is God and desires a close relationship with believers.
- Walking by the Spirit is a biblical command, not an optional experience.
- The fruit of the Spirit is produced by God—not human self-improvement.
- Becoming a child of God through baptism is the beginning of walking with the Spirit.
- The Holy Spirit speaks through the inspired Scriptures.
- God’s Word is sufficient for life and godliness.
- Christians should be cautious of teachings based solely on dreams, feelings, or personal revelations.
- Prayer is essential for spiritual growth and wisdom.
- God generously helps those who seek Him.
- Walking by the Spirit means continually drawing nearer to God every day.