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Every Good Tree
Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021 (message contributor)
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1. Love
Contributed on May 27, 2021
You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.
July 18, 2020 Our scripture for the next 9 sermons begins and concludes with this statement, “You will RECOGNIZE them by their fruits.” Context Jesus was wrapping up the Sermon on the Mount. He had just told the crowd to beware of false prophets who walk around in sheep’s clothing, but are in ...read more
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2. Joy
Contributed on May 27, 2021
You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.
July 25, 2020 Last week we identified LOVE as the core of the fruit in a Victorious Christian Life. Today we will examine JOY. • Psalm 33:1-4 - Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. 2 Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ...read more
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3. Peace
Contributed on May 27, 2021
You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.
August 01, 2020 The desire of all humanity is peace. But what kind of peace do we want, exactly? • No war? • No quarrels, conflicts, arguments with family, friends, co-workers? • No civil disturbances or riots – law and order? • No political in-fighting? • Calm and tranquility? Is that all ...read more
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4. Patience
Contributed on May 27, 2021
You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.
August 08, 2020 We are a society in a hurry. We want what we want and we want it yesterday, so we have: • Microwaves – great invention to reduce cooking times, but now we tap our fingers because it’s not fast enough. • Highspeed internet • Highspeed rail • Instant messaging and ...read more
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5. Kindness
Contributed on May 27, 2021
You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.
August 15, 2020 It’s amazing how cruel and unkind people can be……….. Here is one example from this week’s headlines: • Missouri woman pepper-sprays workers who ask her to wear a face mask Despite the headlines, most of us live out our days fulfilling the obligations of life while trying to do ...read more
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6. Goodness
Contributed on May 27, 2021
You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.
August 22, 2020 We throw the word “good” around a lot: • That was a “good” sermon - Pastors really like that one…. ??? • She is really “good” at math. • Fresh vegetables are “good” for you. • He is a “good” singer. The word “Good” suggests a desirable quality and "Goodness" ...read more
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7. Faithfulness
Contributed on May 27, 2021
You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.
August 29, 2020 We often confuse Faith and Faithfulness. Faith: • Dictionary - Faith is “trust, confidence, complete acceptance of a truth which cannot be proved.” • Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. • Oswald Chambers - Faith is ...read more
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8. Gentleness
Contributed on May 27, 2021
You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.
September 05, 2020 Today we are discussing GENTLENESS. The Greek words translated as gentleness also mean “seemly, equitable, yielding, mildness, humility, meekness, and patient” As with the other fruit on our Good Tree, Gentleness in word and deed is not a popular characteristic in our ...read more
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9. Self-Control
Contributed on May 27, 2021
You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.
September 12, 2020 We began this series with Love. Love is the seed of all our fruit: joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and gentleness. Self-Control is the glue that holds it all together. Self-Control comes from a Greek word that literally means to be a “MASTER OF ...read more