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Week 1 The Fruit of the Vine. the fruit of the vine. a history of unfruitfulness… israel the church. a picture of fruitfulness…. a lifestyle of connection… abiding dependence pruning results love. Week 2 The Fruit of the Spirit. the fruit of the spirit. galatians 5:16-25.
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the fruit of the vine a history of unfruitfulness… israel the church
a lifestyle of connection… abiding dependence pruning results love
the fruit of the spirit galatians 5:16-25
a spiritual tug-of-war you know a tree by its fruit
are you in step with the sprit today?
the fruit of experience “Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.” – Philippians 1:12-14
my experiences two big truths: everybody has experiences our response is the key
I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. – Charles Swindoll
a spiritual tug-of-war you know a tree by its fruit
what has happened to me . . . the paul perspective… joy in difficulty hope in uncertainty peace in chaos
God's Story 3 stories: Their Story My Story
the fruit of values fruit of the spirit = who you are fruit of experiences = where you’ve been
“If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being likeminded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus…” -- Philippians 2:1-5
fruit of values = what you believe what do we value as a church? value what scripture values value what you’re passionate about value what produces fruit
fruit of the disciplines = what you do 1 corinthians 9:24-27…
who/what are you training for? the prize (1 Thess 2:19; Phil 4:1) the one we give it to (Rev 4:9-11)
some fruitful disciplines: prayer fasting confession meditation secret service giving & receiving coaching relationships
the fruit of multiplication “…I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” – John 15:16
adding fruit and multiplying it matthew 25 -- a God that reaps where he doesn’t sow
fruit multiplication factors: family mentors community churches