Do you have faithfulness?
Are you trustable?
Galatians 5:22-23
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
EMPOWERED to Faithfulness
August 8, 2021
Do you have faithfulness?
Are you trustable?
Galatians 5:22-23
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
EMPOWERED to Goodness
August 8, 2021
What is goodness? Who is good?
Galatians 5:22-23
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
EMPOWERED - Mid Session Party
August 1, 2021
Do you know your fruits?
Galatians 5:22-23
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
EMPOWERED to SERVE
August 4, 2021 • Michael Fitzgerald
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
DISCUSSION
What is Kindness?
How did God show his Kindness to us? Be specific
Are you showing kindness to the undeserving — those who haven’t earned it — just like God does? Why or why not? If not, what do you need to change?
Read 2nd Corinthians 6:1-2. Have you made Jesus Lord or do you just know the facts about Jesus and salvation? If not, what is holding you back from accepting God's marvelous gift of kindness?
EMPOWERED to Peace
July 11, 2021
Peace, man.
Everyone wants peace. But what is it, and how do you get it?
Galatians 5:22-23
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
EMPOWERED to Kindness
July 25, 2021
What IS kindness?
Galatians 5:22-23
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
EMPOWERED to KINDNESS
July 28, 2021 • Michael Fitzgerald
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
DISCUSSION
What is Kindness?
How did God show his Kindness to us? Be specific
Are you showing kindness to the undeserving — those who haven’t earned it — just like God does? Why or why not? If not, what do you need to change?
Read 2nd Corinthians 6:1-2. Have you made Jesus Lord or do you just know the facts about Jesus and salvation? If not, what is holding you back from accepting God's marvelous gift of kindness?
EMPOWERED to Patience
June 27, 2021
Are you patient?
Galatians 5:22-23
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
EMPOWERED to PATIENCE
July 21, 2021 • Michael Fitzgerald
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
Discussion
1.What is Patience?
2. Part of patience is waiting for God to act. In what ways are you patient in God's timing for his will in your life? What ways are you not? Be Specific?
3. Would you consider yourself patient towards others? In what ways? Would you consider yourself impatient towards others? In what ways?
4. Read Romans 15:4-5. Waiting Patiently is hard! God gave us the Bible (His word) to patiently wait for Hope? How often do you go to His word for that hope? What examples (people) in scripture can you think of that patiently waited on God’s timing?
EMPOWERED to PEACE
July 7, 2021 • Michael Fitzgerald
Peace, man.
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
When God’s follower reflects His joy, the trials and hardships of this world don’t rock their faith. They trust God and reflect true contentment and satisfaction in Christ because Jesus alone is everything they need.
Discussion
What is peace?
Where does peace come from? Read Colossians 3:15 and John 14:27
Read Philippians 4:6-7
What do you worry about? Are you anxious about?
How can you counteract these thoughts?
Have you ever felt peace through trials?
How did you navigate dealing with that situation?
Now think when you have struggled through difficult times, What/who did you seek in those situations? (Think worldly vs. Godly for both questions)
EMPOWERED to Joy
June 27, 2021
Happiness vs. Joy
Galatians 5:22-23
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
EMPOWERED to JOY
June 30, 2021 • Michael and Ali Fitzgerald
Joy vs. Happiness
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
When God’s follower reflects His joy, the trials and hardships of this world don’t rock their faith. They trust God and reflect true contentment and satisfaction in Christ because Jesus alone is everything they need.
Discussion
The Holy Spirit’s production of joy can be seen in many different ways. What examples can you think of? *(Look to the Bible reading plan if you get stuck)*
Read John 15:9-11. What joy can we find living God’s way? Do you think you can have joy going against God’s way?
How can you stay joyful through various trials?
If you know Christ but are still lacking joy— what does your relationship with him look like?
EMPOWERED to Love
June 20, 2021
What is love?
Galatians 5:22-23
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
EMPOWERED to LOVE
June 23, 2021 • Michael Fitzgerald
What is love?
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
Discussion
Loving God:
What does it mean to love God with your -
Heart (Think emotions, dreams, passions)?
Soul (Think what you do, your actions, how you spend your time)?
Mind (Think about what you believe, think about, your goals)?
In which of these three areas — heart, soul, and mind — are you loving God well? In which of these three areas are you loving yourself or something/someone else more than God?
Loving Others:
What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself?
Who in your life are you loving well?
Who in your life are you not loving well? What can you change?