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Title: “Living a Life That’s Full”
Theme Statement:
In a world that is often empty—of purpose, peace, and power—God calls His people to live full lives: filled with His Spirit, light, joy, power, good works, and glory. Fullness in Christ leads to fruitfulness in life.
Introduction:
Have you ever tried using your phone at just 1% battery? It barely functions and is bound to shut down. Many believers are walking around spiritually drained, living on empty—empty of power, joy, direction, and good works. But God has a better plan: He wants us full!
In this lesson, we’ll explore six things God wants us to be full of—each one a vital part of living the victorious Christian life.
1. Full of the Spirit – Ephesians 5:18
“Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit.”
Explanation:
Being filled with the Spirit is not a one-time event but a daily choice. It's about being led, empowered, and transformed by God.
Illustration:
Just as a car can’t run without fuel, a believer can’t function without the Holy Spirit. A pastor once said, “We leak, so we must be refilled daily!”
Short Story:
A woman once said, “I don’t need the Holy Spirit to go to heaven—I need Him to go to Walmart!” She was talking about how the Spirit helps her deal with everyday frustrations, people, and challenges. Being Spirit-filled isn’t just for church—it’s for life.
2. Full of Light – Matthew 6:22
“The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.”
Explanation:
Light speaks of clarity, direction, and purity. When our eyes are fixed on Christ, His light fills our entire life.
Illustration:
Imagine walking through a dark room with a flashlight that only flickers now and then. It’s frustrating and dangerous. But when the light is full, the path becomes clear.
Short Story:
During a blackout, a boy lit one candle in the room. His father smiled and said, “That little light just changed everything.” Even a small amount of God’s light in us can make a major difference in a dark world.
3. Full of Joy – John 15:11
“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
Explanation:
Joy is not just happiness. It’s deeper—it’s the inner gladness that comes from abiding in Jesus.
Illustration:
A thermometer measures temperature; a thermostat sets it. Joy-filled believers don’t just reflect the world’s atmosphere—they change it.
Short Story:
Corrie ten Boom, who survived a Nazi concentration camp, once said, “Joy runs deeper than despair.” Even in suffering, her heart overflowed with the joy of the Lord.
4. Full of Good Works – Acts 9:36
“Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha… this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.”
Explanation:
True faith always leads to action. Tabitha (Dorcas) was so full of good works that when she died, the widows cried over the clothes she had made them.
Illustration:
Think of your life as a sponge. When squeezed, whatever you're full of will come out. Are we full of kindness? Service? Or just self?
Short Story:
A man once said, “The only Jesus my neighbor may ever see is the Jesus in me.” He began mowing her lawn, checking on her, and eventually led her to Christ—not by preaching, but by doing good works.
5. Full of Power – Micah 3:8
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