Fruit of the Spirit

Fruit of the Spirit Part 7

May 26, 2024 • Dan Londeree • Galatians 5:24—6:2, Colossians 2:13–14, Romans 8:12–13, John 10:7–10

God the Father nailed our sin debt to the cross as Jesus became sin for us. This first execution was carried out so that we could be reconciled to Him. A second execution takes place when we put to death our own selfish desires, but we can only do this in the power of the Spirit. When we do, we follow the Spirit as he leads us on the path of obedience.

Fruit of the Spirit Part 6

May 19, 2024 • Dan Londeree

As we examine the final three types of fruit produced by the Spirit in the life of a believer, we are reminded that these can only be cultivated as we are surrendered to him.

Fruit of the Spirit Part 5

May 12, 2024 • Dan Londeree • Galatians 5:22, 1 Timothy 1:15–16, Ephesians 4:1–3, Titus 3:4–7, John 16:7

We see God's patience, kindness and goodness through His plan of redemption. He has withheld his judgment so that people have a chance to repent. When we consider that no one deserves his forgiveness, his mercy is evident. And his generosity is seen through the gift of his Son and the gift of the Spirit.

Fruit of the Spirit Part 4

May 5, 2024 • Dan Londeree • Galatians 5:22, John 15:8–13, 1 John 4:7–12, Romans 5:6–8, John 14:26–27

As we begin to examine each type of fruit that the Spirit produces in the life of a believer, we see that God's love, joy and peace are given to us as we allow the Spirit to control us. We must remember that we cannot produce these on our own.

Fruit of the Spirit Part 3

April 28, 2024 • Dan Londeree • Ephesians 5:18–21, Galatians 5:17–21, Matthew 5:27–30, Matthew 5:21–24

Paul wrote that the works of the flesh were obvious, but he still took time to list some of them. Understanding how these evil behaviors affect our relationship with God and others can help us see the seriousness of these sins and remind us to pursue Christ instead of our own selfish desires.

Fruit of the Spirit Part 2

April 21, 2024 • Dan Londeree • Galatians 5:16–18, Matthew 7:7–11, John 15:1–10, Ephesians 5:18–21

Paul wrote that believers are to "walk by the Spirit," and doing so will keep us from satisfying our own selfish desires. This week we turn to Matthew 7 and John 15 to gain insight from Jesus about this central truth that empowers us to live out our faith.

Fruit of the Spirit Part 1

April 14, 2024 • Dan Londeree • Galatians 5:1–15, Matthew 23:13–15, Matthew 21:42–43

It is possible to know the ways of God without living in obedience to Him. Focusing only on the commands of Scripture without cultivating a change of heart will leave us trapped. When we submit to the Holy Spirit, he begins his transformative work that leads to producing the fruit of God's kingdom in our lives.

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