Aug 12, 2019
Juicy Fruit - The Fruit of the Spirit
Self-Control - Galatians 5:22-23; Luke 6:27-36
Self-control – the ability to control your emotions, desires and actions, especially in difficult circumstances. But Jesus shows us how to marshal and direct our energies wisely, to accomplish his will and his purposes. Jesus’...
Aug 12, 2019
Juicy Fruit - The Fruit of the Spirit
Faithfulness - Galatians 5:22-23; Matthew 25:14-30
Faithfulness is defined as remaining loyal and steadfast. For Christians this is rooted in loyalty to God’s purposes, plans, and mission. Ultimately it is loyalty to Jesus – his work of redemption and his call to join in his...
Aug 12, 2019
Juicy Fruit - The Fruit of the Spirit
Goodness - Galatians 5:22-23; Matthew 19:16-26
Goodness is the quality of being morally good or virtuous. In spite of our best efforts, goodness does not come to us naturally which creates a tension between what we want to do and be, and what we really are and do. Only Jesus can...
Aug 12, 2019
Juicy Fruit - The Fruit of the Spirit
Kindness - Galatians 5:22-23; Luke 10:25-37
Kindness is being friendly, generous and considerate toward other people. This is the heart of God we see revealed in Jesus, and the heart that the Holy Spirit is at work shaping in our hearts as followers of Jesus.
Aug 12, 2019
Juicy Fruit - The Fruit of the Spirit
Patience - Galatians 5:22-23; Genesis 15:1-18
Basketball coaching legend John Wooden once said, “Great things take time.” God tells us in the Bible that in his eyes a day is like a 1000 years and a 1000 years is like a day. It takes patience for plans to unfold! The Holy Spirit...