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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 15, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 24,687 views

    In Galatians 5:22–23 Paul lists nine representative characteristics of the godly fruit produced by the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life.

    What qualifies someone for a task? There is a story of the testing of a candidate for missions work: One snowy morning at 5:00 a.m., a missionary candidate rang the bell at a missionary examiner’s home. Ushered into the office, he sat three hours past his appointment time waiting for his interview. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,549 views

    Paul, Pt. 14

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (GALATIANS 5:16-23) A brother attended a charismatic church retreat. It was such an emotional highpoint for him. He said he had never cried so much in his life before. Curious, he asked why more than half the audience speaks in tongues simultaneously, so I shared with him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fruit-- Bearing

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008
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     | 7,200 views

    A message on our responsibilities for service.

    FRUIT-BEARING John 15:1-14 INTRO: Anyone who has ever done any farming or gardening, knows what it means for a tree or vine to bear fruit. We all know how much work is involved to bring forth good fruit. If we let the vine grow wild, chances are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
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    Paul, Pt. 14

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (GALATIANS 5:16-23) A brother attended a charismatic church retreat. It was such an emotional highpoint for him. He said he had never cried so much in his life before. Curious, he asked why more than half the audience speaks in tongues simultaneously, so I shared with him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fruitful Lives

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
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    We must see ourselves as branches connected to Jesus rather than Jesus being connected to us.

    John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: When we lived in Nederland, Texas, we had some shrubs in our front flower beds that seemed to grow 6 inches overnight. I cut and cut those shrubs. The more I cut; the more they grew. Finally, I cut them to within 6 inches of the ground hoping they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Producing Fruit

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
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    “You are in control of your own destiny.”

    I started True Potential Publishing to address how we define success and human potential in this culture. Before founding the publishing company I had been in business for several years and had been in full time sales for years before that. As a young, energetic, thinking salesman I gravitated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of Meekness

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,089 views

    meekness

    The Fruit of Meekness 7/27/03 I’d like to say that today I’m here to speak in behalf of a group that is maligned, put down, and discriminated against. And it’s just not fair! I’m here to speak up for the "lemons!" [HOLD UP LEMON] When things go good they’re "peachy" If something is in good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruit Or Folly

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 8, 2020
     | 1,845 views

    You must return to the Lord! Outline

    Amos 4:9-13 Proposition: You Must Return To Jesus! I. Because your planting is in vain! vs. 9 A. There is no blessing! vs. 9a B. There is no fruit! vs. 9b II. Because your power is gone! vs. 10 A. It is only form! vs. 10a B. It is a stench! vs. 10b III. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit Or Folly

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 8, 2020
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    You must return to the Lord!! Full sermon

    Introduction: We are surrounded today by myriads of “evangelical” organization and our local churches are loaded with programs designed to promote evangelicalism and spiritual growth. Yet, for all this, souls are won in trickles and saints are sadly stunted. Where is our problem? Are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of Patience

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 29, 2020
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    Our choices have consequences! Lack of patience will always leads to costly mistakes.

    THE FRUIT OF PATIENCE "8 Then he waited seven days, according to the time set by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. 9 So Saul said, “Bring a burnt offering and peace offerings here to me.” And he offered the burnt offering. 10 Now it happened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Tree Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 19, 2020
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,123 views

    The Sycamores of the Middle East are highly prized. And it was one such highly prized and valuable tree who's limbs held a despised and sinful man. Why was he despised and what difference did Jesus make in his life?

    OPEN: The story of Zacchaeus only occurs in the Gospel of Luke. It seems to me that its possible that, as Luke interviewed people for his Gospel, he may have spoken with Zacchaeus - and the man’s story stood out to him. It’s also possible, given that Zacchaeus’ name is used here, that he was known ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021
     | 5,201 views

    Paul wrote this passage on the fruit of the Spirit to emphasize the believers' community living, peaceful existence in and outside the Church fellowships.

    Theme: Fruit of the Spirit Text: John 15:1-8,16 & Galatians 5:22-24 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Let me draw your attention to the portions read to us from John 15:1-8 & Galatians 5:22-24. Let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Fruit Happens

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 15, 2021
     | 2,288 views

    There are 4 Intertwined Phases in a Fruitful Life

    April 16, 2016 It’s springtime now and the trees are starting to flower. John and I have several different fruiting trees in our backyard – 2 orange, 1 lemon, 1 plum, 1 prune and 1 dead cherry tree (we know its dead because there are no leaves and no fruit). I know I have a lemon tree because ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Fruit Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2021
     | 3,230 views

    Galatians 5:22 mentions endurance as one of the slices/ traces/graces of the fruit of the Spirit of God. I want to leave with you three things related to longsuffering. Patience is a valuable character quality.

    Theme: Fruit of Patience Text: Psalm 40:1-13 Greetings & Introduction: The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We will meditate from Psalm 40, about the fruit of patience. Galatians 5:22 mentions endurance as one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Fruit Of Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2021
     | 3,174 views

    In the epistle to Galatians 5:23, Paul used the word Gentleness. This word Gentleness and Meekness are used interchangeably in the Bible. The Greek word ‘Praotes’ is translated as meek and gentle by different scholars and translators.

    Theme: Fruit of Gentleness Text: Colossians 3:12-14 & Galatians 5:22-23. Greetings & Introduction: Gentleness is the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered. Bible Dictionary defines it as ‘Sensitivity of disposition and kindness of behaviour, founded on strength and prompted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist