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Life On The Vine
Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011 (message contributor)
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1. The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...love
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
When the Fruit of the Spirit is at work in the body, it is alluring to an unbelieving world.
Beginning this morning, we’ll embark on a new journey that will take us through the various aspects of the fruit of the Spirit over the next nine weeks. Each week, I’m going to open our time with a short story from a book titled Home Town Tales, which is authored by a Quaker minister ...read more
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2. The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...joy
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
We develop joy in the body of Christ by looking beyond our circumstances and developing contentment in our lives.
Before I read our story from Home Town Tales, let’s take a moment to briefly review the three aspects of the fruit of the Sprit that we’re focusing on during this series: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate ...read more
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3. The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...peace
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
We develop peace in the body of Christ by focusing on what unites us and working toward the mutual edification of the body.
Let’s begin this morning by reminding ourselves of some important aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving ...read more
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4. The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...patience
Contributed on May 2, 2011
We are to exercise patience toward others in the same manner in which God has been patient with us.
As we’ve done each week, we’ll begin with a quick review of several important characteristics of the… THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an ...read more
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5. The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...kindness
Contributed on May 2, 2011
We are to treat others with kindness regardless of how they treat us and not for the prupose of getting something in return.
As we’ve done each week, we’ll begin with a quick review of several important characteristics of the… THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an ...read more
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6. The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...goodness
Contributed on May 16, 2011
Using goodness as the starting point for how Christ Followers should respond to the death of Osama bin Laden.
Last Sunday night, well after midnight in Washington DC, President Obama addressed the nation to confirm that Osama bin Laden had been killed, an announcement which sparked celebrations such as this. [Show video] I’ve got to admit that the news of bin Laden’s death, as well as ...read more
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7. The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...faithfulness
Contributed on May 16, 2011
How to develop faithfulness in the body of Christ
As we’ve done each week, we’ll begin with a quick review of several important characteristics of the… THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an ...read more
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8. The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...gentleness
Contributed on May 23, 2011
We develop gentleness in the body by balancing power and gentleness as we study God's Word, restore fallen brothers and sisters and in sharing the gospel.
Together we have been focusing on how to develop the fruit of the Spirit within our church so that we will be an alluring and attractive place to the world around us. As we’ve seen consistently, it is the “fruit” of the Spirit and not the “fruits” of the Spirit. There ...read more
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9. The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...self-Control
Contributed on May 29, 2011
We exercise self-control in the body by yielding our rights for the benefit of others.
One of the reasons that I really look forward to the summer is the availability of fresh fruit. There is just something about a juicy peach or a cold, crisp apple or some ripe strawberries that is so refreshing in the midst of the summer heat. For nine weeks now, we have been looking at a different ...read more