Be Filled By the Spirit | Ephesians 5:15-21 | Pastor Ben Nistor | May 25, 2025

In this sermon on Ephesians 5:15–21, Pastor Ben Nistor explores what it means to “be filled by the Spirit”—not just indwelt at salvation, but continually influenced and controlled by the Holy Spirit in daily life. Paul contrasts this Spirit-filling with drunkenness, urging believers to surrender their will, emotions, and desires to God so the Spirit can lead them in wisdom, worship, and obedience. Unlike the indwelling of the Spirit (which happens once at salvation), being filled is a repeated, ongoing action. The results of a Spirit-filled life include wise and careful living, redeeming the time, understanding God’s will, worshipful speech, gratitude in all circumstances, and humble submission to others. We’re challenged to reflect on what areas of our lives still need to come under God’s control, to let Scripture dwell in us richly, to guard our speech, and to seek God's filling through prayer and obedience. Will you invite the Holy Spirit to influence your life this week?

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