Love First - Grace Church on the Mount

Self-Control: The Difficult One - Love First Part 9

June 9, 2024 • Galatians 5:22–23

What could you do with a little more SELF CONTROL? If you had a little more, how would your life change? Would it be for the better? But what is self-control? Join us as we finish our sermon series on the fruit of the Spirit.

Well Done- Love First Part 7

May 26, 2024 • Pastor Cameron Baker • Galatians 5:22–23

When you hear the word Faithfulness what comes to mind? Is it your goal to hear "Well done good and faithful servant"? Why is faithfulness so important? Join us as we explore this part of the fruit of the spirit.

The Goodness of God - Love First Part 6

May 19, 2024 • Pastor Chris Carpio • Galatians 5:22–23

Goodness is refreshing - but what exactly is goodness? "Goodness" is moral excellence, integrity, and righteousness defined by God.

The Power of Gentleness - Love First Part 8

June 2, 2024 • Galatians 5:22–23

Gentleness is an active trait that describes how we should treat others, and when it is present, it has the power to transform every interaction, every conversation, and every relationship we have. Join us as we unpack two aspects of gentleness.

Cultivating Kindness- Love First Part 5

May 12, 2024 • Pastor Scott McCrea • Galatians 5:22–23

God wants you and me to stand out, to be different - to be counter-cultural by being kind in our words and actions. That's why being kind is a work of the Holy Spirit in us.

Patience- I want it NOW! - Love First Part 4

May 5, 2024 • Pastor Cameron Baker • Galatians 5:22–23

What is Biblical Patience? In both the Old and New Testaments, the word commonly translated "Patience" also carries the heaviness of long- suffering, extended grief, and protracted pain. But the fruit of patience is having faith through the Holy Spirit, holding up yourself or another person, or a situation in hope and trust.

Does Jesus Want Me to Be at Peace? - Love First Part 3

April 21, 2024 • Pastor Chris Carpio • Galatians 5:22–23

Just imagine being in a boat with waves so big they're swept over your boat. Is there a clearer picture of anxiety? What are the waves that are overflowing into your boat? All of our waves can be made up of different influences, but no matter what, only one voice can command them to be still. Jesus' voice.

Joy that Endures- Love First Part 2

April 14, 2024 • Pastor Scott McCrea • Galatians 5:22–23

Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the confidence that, ultimately, He will set everything right in eternity, and the determined choice to respond to external circumstances with inner contentment.

Living the Fruit of the Spirit- Love First Part 1

April 7, 2024 • Pastor Cameron Baker • Galatians 5:22–26

The Fruit of the Spirit is Singular in nature, meaning these aren't different types of Fruit; they are ONE work of the Spirit within us. Each is a descriptor of what the Spirit is growing within us. From the moment we are saved by Jesus – the Spirit is at work cultivating His Fruit.