The fruit of the Spirit manifests itself in 9 spiritual qualities.  Today we are going to study long-suffering, gentleness, and goodness. Long-suffering.  This is the ability to suffer through something for a long time.  It’s one of God’s characteristics, Ex 34:6.  It’s this quality that allows him to lead you...

The Lord’s Presence, Rom. 5: 1 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In our personal experience, the greatest single evidence of the Lord’s presence is peace.  Peace derives from our salvation [Rom 5:1], peace is part of the fruit of the Holy Spirit [Gal 5:22], peace is assured to us when we pray...

Galatians 5:22-26 Fruit of the Spirit CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Completely contrary to the flesh – totally different – you can’t produce any of this stuff.  You’ll produce a feigned imitation at best. Here is the fruit: Love – God, greatest commandment “God is love” – Holy Spirit in you, you love Jesus...

The Fruit of the Spirit Gal. 5:22-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The fruit of the Spirit is spiritual and therefore much different than something that is carnal or emotional.  Without the Spirit of God in you, you are hopeless to manifest any of these characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit. ...

The Fruit of the Spirit Part II Gal. 5:22-26 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Please refer to the complete set of notes on the Fruit of the Spirit found under the prior Sunday school lesson on the Fruit of the Spirit.  This particular lesson deals with the following aspects of the fruit...

The Fruit of the Spirit CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The fruit of the Spirit is singular fruit, not plural “fruits.”  In other words, when the Holy Spirit is producing this fruit in your life, you will see all aspects of it in varying degrees in your life. First, notice that this...

Spiritual Growth Your parents were keenly aware of your physical growth from your infancy well into your teens. They were mindful to feed you the things that your body needed, to grow correctly. They may have made you stand in the doorway of a closet and mark your height on...