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The Fruit Of The Spirit
Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019 (message contributor)
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1. Learning To Love
Contributed on Aug 7, 2019
By way of introduction, note the word “fruit”. It means harvest. The word is singular. It is the divine life working in us.
The following series of sermons was preached from the pulpit of First Baptist Church Dresden during the Fall of 2006. They are based on the writings of the Apostle Paul found in Galatians 5:22-23. I simply call this series “The Fruit of the Spirit.” Please note that tis is the Spirit’s fruit, not ...read more
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2. Jumping With Joy
Contributed on Aug 7, 2019
Jesus said, “By their fruit you shall know them.” Joy is the fruit of the Holy Spirit. It should be manifested in the life of the believer
Jumping With Joy Galatians 5:22 Introduction: During a Texas revival meeting led by Mordecai Ham, a man in the congregation was overcome by the love and mercy of God. He had killed four men and never dreamed God could care for him. He was so touched by the gospel that he stood up during that ...read more
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3. Precious Peace
Contributed on Aug 7, 2019
There are three types of peace which experience.
Precious Peace Galatians 5:22 Introduction: Helen Keller said, “I don’t want peace that passes understanding, I want the understanding that brings peace.” What is peace? It has been described as a sense of security, a sense of a foundation underneath you, the assurance that God is in control. See ...read more
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4. Practicing Patience
Contributed on Aug 7, 2019
Waiting can be frustrating. We just hate to wait. A poet once said, “Patience is a virtue, possess it if you can, seldom in a woman, never in a man.” Let’s take up this issue of patience.
Practicing Patience Galatians 5:22 Introduction: Waiting can be frustrating. We just hate to wait. A poet once said, “Patience is a virtue, possess it if you can, seldom in a woman, never in a man.” Let’s take up this issue of patience. I. Patience Must Be Defined A. Consider some secular ...read more
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5. Show A Little Kindness
Contributed on Aug 7, 2019
You never know how a bit of kindness will pay off! Let’s talk about kindness. We need to:
Show A Little Kindness Galatians 5:22 Introduction: A woman was standing at a bus stop in Louisville KY. As she waited for the bus, she noticed a passerby stop and give some money to a beggar sitting nearby. She became convicted and thought to herself that she, too, should give the beggar ...read more
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6. For Goodness Sake
Contributed on Aug 7, 2019
Let’s take up this idea of goodness.
FOR GOODNESS SAKE! GALATIANS 5:22 INTRODUCTION: James Hunter, writing in Leadership magazine, said, “We Americans generally want to think of ourselves as good people. That, in many respects, is where the trouble begins.” Let’s take up this idea of goodness. I. Goodness Defined How ...read more
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7. Old Faithful
Contributed on Aug 7, 2019
Are you faithful? Can God count on you? Can others depend on you? Let’s talk about faithfulness.
OLD FAITHFUL GALATIANS 5:22 INTRODUCTION; “Yellowstone National Park’s most featured attraction is a geyser named Old Faithful, which earned its name by consistently erupting like clockwork…but Old Faithful is losing its faithfulness. In the 1960’s it erupted an average of every 64 minutes. Now ...read more
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8. Gentle Giants In A Violent World
Contributed on Aug 7, 2019
Throughout this series I think we can all see that what we really need is a “personality transplant.” We need God to transplant into us His very nature.
GENTLE GIANTS IN A VIOLENT WORLD GALATIANS 5:22 INTRODUCION: Throughout this series I think we can all see that what we really need is a “personality transplant.” We need God to transplant into us His very nature. Before He does that all we are stuck with is an old nature – the ...read more
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9. The Struggle For Self-Control
Contributed on Aug 7, 2019
This is the last sermon in this series. Today, let’s wrap up by talking about “self-control.”
THE STRUGGLE FOR SELF-CONTROL GALATIANS 5:23 INTRODUCTION: “The first victory that successful people ever achieve, or win is the victory over themselves.” (John Maxwell). This is the last sermon in this series. Today, let’s wrap up by talking about “self-control.” I. Let’s ...read more