Lewis VanAusdle
This message teaches that spiritual growth requires more than removing sin; it also requires intentionally filling our lives with Christ. Using the symbolism of the Days of Unleavened Bread, the sermon explains that sin must be replaced with the mind and character of Christ, not merely removed. True transformation happens when believers replace pride and selfish ambition with godly humility, allowing God’s Spirit to guide them to live counter to the ways of the world and move steadily in the direction of God.