John 15:1-8 Every branch that does not bear fruit He takes away… How do you know if you are bearing fruit? Galatians 5…

“Manifesting the Fruit of the Spirit” Galatians 5:22-23

…Scope of today’s lesson Consider the scriptural way of manifesting the fruit of the spirit Make practical application Urge each other to not take manifesting the fruit lightly

…Scope of today’s lesson Consider the scriptural way of manifesting the fruit of the spirit Make practical application Urge each other to not take manifesting the fruit lightly

Love John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 2Thessalonians 2:16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, 17 comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work. John 15:9…

Joy James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

Peace Ephesians 2:14-18 If you want peace to reign in your life… The let Christ reign in your life!! He Himself is peace!!!

Longsuffering Ephesians 4:1-6 Paul told the saints in Ephesus to bear “WITH one another”

Kindness Titus 3:4 “But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”

Goodness Romans 11:22 “Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Faithfulness Definition of faithful – Loyal, reliable and worthy of trust. (Also means consistent with reality) Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”

Gentleness Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.”

Gentleness Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.”

Self Control Matthew 4:1-11 The definition of tempt means to entice, attract, or allure. He overcame through measures of self-control!

Reality Check LOVE When was the last time you helped a poor person? When was the last time we invited someone to services?

Reality Check… JOY What does your countenance say?

Reality Check… PEACE Are we holding a grudge against anyone? Can we lay our head down at night KNOWING that we are right with God?!

Reality Check… PEACE Are we holding a grudge against anyone? Can we lay our head down at night KNOWING that we are right with God?!

Reality Check… LONGSUFFERING How do we react to painful things? Do I tend to get upset about what others are saying and doing?

Reality Check… KINDNESS How often do we make it a point to compliment others on a job well done?

Reality Check… GOODNESS Is there a lost soul, or a new convert you are trying to encourage?

Reality Check… FAITHFULNESS Can God depend on us to uphold high moral standards in this corrupt world? Can He rely on me to spread the gospel of Christ? Can your brethren depend on you to be here for worship?

Reality Check… GENTLENESS Does my behavior offend people? Does my approach offend people?

Reality Check… SELF CONTROL Level of debt can be a good indicator of our measure of self control!

In Conclusion We’ve examined some scriptural references. We’ve made some applications to our study How do you measure when or even IF you are bearing fruit? Matthew 12:33-37