July 5, 2020 – Rev. Bill Klear
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit must never lay rotting on the ground, but instead, we are full of fruit so that we may be fruitful! But, in this passage the Apostle Paul gives a rather surprising identifying mark for those who are full of the Spirit and belong to Christ.
Belonging in the Gospel – Galatians 5:22-25
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Gospel Fruit: SELF-CONTROL – Galatians 5:22
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June 28, 2020 – Rev. Bill Klear
In a mature Christian, self-control is never self-serving. Instead it is the evidence of the Holy Spirit’s benevolent fruit for your good, for others’ gain, and for His glory.
Gospel Fruit: GENTLENESS – Galatians 5:22
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June 21, 2020 – Rev. Bill Klear
The Biblical word for “gentleness” or “meekness” is a difficult concept to contain in a single English word. It is a paradox in more than one way. The Holy Spirit mysteriously gives birth to mighty GENTLENESS in each born again Christian!
Gospel Fruit: FAITHFULNESS – Galatians 5:22
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June 14, 2020 – Rev. Bill Klear
The Holy Spirit creates FAITHFULNESS in the healthy soil of a humble soul. Listen to Pastor Bill’s sermon to hear a description of the three facets of faithfulness: trusting others, trusting God, and being trustworthy as personified by Jesus Himself.
Gospel Fruit: GOODNESS – Galatians 5:22
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June 7, 2020 – Rev. Bill Klear
GOODNESS is not only a description of the actions of God, it is the very makeup of His character. God is not only good, He is goodness. AND the Holy Spirit is producing this fruit in the life of every Christ follower.
Gospel Fruit: KINDNESS – Galatians 5:22
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May 31, 2020 – Rev. Bill Klear
True KINDNESS is a purposeful response to the spontaneous and collective fruit of the Spirit which God is graciously, albeit unevenly, cultivating in every one of His children.
Gospel Fruit: PATIENCE – Galatians 5:22
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May 24, 2020 – Rev. Bill Klear
Just as a mighty oak tree grows up from a humble acorn, the Holy Spirit inevitably, unfailingly, unstoppably cultivates enduring patience from everyone He indwells.
Gospel Fruit: PEACE – Galatians 5:22
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May 17, 2020 – Rev. Bill Klear
The Holy Spirit internally grows beautiful, peaceful harmony in those lives submitted to Him like a gardener grows flowers.
Gospel Fruit: JOY – Galatians 5:22
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May 10, 2020 – Rev. Bill Klear
The Holy Spirit consistently produces the fruit of unconditional JOY in the lives of those who submit their souls to His cultivation.
Gospel Fruit: LOVE – Galatians 5:22
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May 3, 2020 – Rev. Bill Klear
The Holy Spirit indwells the children of God, and grows fruit in opposition to that of the flesh. God is love and His Spirit cultivates this characteristic in lives that are open and submitted to Him.
