Made New – New Control – Romans 8:5-11

Made New

New Control – Romans 8:5-11
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Pastor Mike Bailey

Introduction

The Apostle Paul reminds us that in Christ we are no longer condemned, controlled by sin, or driven by fear. Instead, we are given new life, led by the Spirit, and empowered to live in a way that pleases God. Over four weeks—New Life, New Control, New Obligations, and New Attitude—we will discover what it means to walk in freedom, replace fear with hope, and live confidently as God’s sons and daughters. This new year, don’t just try harder—be Made New.

January 4 – New Life – Romans 8:1-4

January 11 – New Control – Romans 8:5-11

January 18 – New Obligations – Romans 8:12-14

January 25 – New Attitude – Romans 8: 15-17

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New Control

Romans 8:5-11

1. New control means a new . (Romans 8:5-6)

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8

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2. New control means new . (Romans 8:7-8)

So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. 1 Peter 1:13

Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it. James 4:17

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3. New control means new . (Romans 8:9)

 “But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.” John 14:26

So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. Galatians 5:16

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4. New control means a new . (Romans 8:10-11)

²² throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. ²³ Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. ²⁴ Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. Ephesians 4:22-24

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Challenge:

What element of control do you need to give up and let God take over?

It’s your sins that have cut you off from God. Isaiah 59:2a

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

Growth Challenge:

Each morning this week pray for a renewal of your mind.

Read Romans 8:12-14 in preparation for next week’s message.

All Bible verses are from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.