Morning Sermon

 

"Is It In You?"


John 15:1-2,8; Galatians 5:22-26; 2 Timothy 1:7

What does the fruit of the Spirit look lik in your life? What does yor life look like?

I. 3 Christian Habits of Mind

A. Love - last week recap - 1 Corinthians 13 - the expression of holiness that also describes the nature of God; enlightened good will

B. Joy - Right living brings joy - a basic attitude of habit of mind that springs from the depth of the soul; a sense of spiritual well-being

C. Peace - God's presence brings peace; harmonious relationship with your surroundings; calmness

II. 3 Relationship Qualities

A. Longsuffering - 1 Corinthians 13:4 - patient endurance under injuries inflicted by others

B. Gentleness - a kindly disposition toward one's neighbors whatever the circumstances

C. Goodness - uprightness of heart and life

III. 3 Principles that Guide a Christian's Conduct

A. Faith - in God and others that things will work out; trustworthiness, fidelity, honesty, dependability

B. Meekness - strength of character under pressure

C. Temperance - (self-control) - a restoration of what was lost in the fall; it includes the mastery of all appetites, tempers, and passions

 

- They that are Christ's belong to Jesus adn do Jesus' bidding

- They live as God's Spirit leads them

- They walk as God's Spirit leads them

 

What does your life look like? Come and receive God's recipe for greatness.

Are you filled with the Spirit or just a drop or two?

Come and be filled.

 

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