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Four Questions to Revitalize your Personal Vision and Faith
“Good things as well as bad, you know, are caught by a kind of infection. If you want to get warm you must stand near the fire: if you want to be wet you must get into the water. If … Continue reading
Posted in Fruit of the Spirit, Growing in Faith
Tagged Biblical mindset, Build Faith, champion mindset, Christian mindset, convictions, dash, fixed mindset, Grow faith, grow Mindset, growing faith, growth mindset, maturity, mindset, personal vision, problem solving, setting goals, Successful business, Successful Christians, Successful people, vision
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Joy
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1:2-4 Bible passages to know: Psalm 32:7-9; 34:1-8; Proverbs 15:13; John 15:11; 17:13; 2 Corinthians … Continue reading
Posted in bible study, Fruit of the Spirit, Sermons
Tagged content, contentment, Fruit of the Spirit, happiness, Joy, Surrender, worship
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TEN WAYS TO IMPROVE Relational Skills
“Faithful to my Lord’s commands, I still would choose the better part; Serve with careful Martha’s hands And loving Mary’s heart.” John Wesley Romans 12:1-3; 1 Peter 5:6-7 1. SPEAK TO PEOPLE. There is nothing as nice as a cheerful … Continue reading
Posted in Ethos, Fruit of the Spirit, Speaking
Tagged friendship, people, Relationships, thoughtful
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Praise and Availability
Hebrews 13:15-16 “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:15-16 We … Continue reading
Posted in Fruit of the Spirit, pastor’s, Sermons
Tagged availability, available, character, Fruit of the Spirit, Hebrews, live Honorably, living sacrifice, Love, offering, praise, sacrifice, sacrifice of praise, sermon
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Are you Spirit Filled?
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Gal. 5:25 Has someone ever asked you if you are “led by the Spirit?” or if you are “Spirit driven” or “Spirit-filled” or have the Holy … Continue reading
Are you working out your Salvation?
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. Philippians 2:12 What is “work out your salvation?” Some may think this … Continue reading
Posted in bible study, Fruit of the Spirit, Growing in Faith
Tagged Faith, God’s Call, obedience, work out your salvation
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The Fruit of the Spirit, Peace
Is the Character of Peace working in you? Galatians 5:22-23 and Colossians 3:15-17 Sermon Church of the Foothills 020512 Colossians 3:15-17 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called … Continue reading
Posted in Fruit of the Spirit, Sermons
Tagged 23 gentleness and self-control, bond of perfectness, character, Character of Peace, Christ dwell, Christianity, Colossians 3, example of the Gospel, Faithfulness, forbearance, Fruit, Fruit of the Spirit, Fruit of the Spirit of Peace, Galatians 5, Goodness, gratitude, inner peace, Joy, Kindness, Love, Peace, proclamation of the Gospel, surrendering, thankful
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The Character of Joy
Sermon Church of the Foothills 010112 (Psalm 32:7-9; 34:1-8; Proverbs 15:13; John 15:11; 17:13; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Thess. 5:18; 1 Peter 4:13- 19; Hebrews 10:34; 12:2; James 1:1-4)! Happy New Year! Wow it is now 2012, the … Continue reading
Posted in Fruit of the Spirit, Sermons
Tagged apocalyptic, Character of Joy, Christ as Lord, Consider it pure joy, Count it joy, declare, discourser of events, Faithfulness, Fruit of the Spirit, gentleness and self-control, God’s plan, Goodness, grace, hope, in control, intrigue, Joy, Kindness, Love, maturity, Mayan, mystery, mystique, opportunist, optimist, Patience, Peace, perspective, pessimist, pure joy, trust, victory
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Love is a Spiritual Fruit
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Fruit of the Spirit, Sermons
Tagged Agape, assurance, atoning, authenticity, character, Christian life, complete, dedication, demonstrate, Discipleship, exhibit Christ, Faith, friends, God is Love, God so loved, God's love, gratitude, Greatest, growing in Christ, Jesus, knows God, Love, love comes, love is, love one another, loved God, mark, maturity, obedience, obey, one another, sacrifice, self giving, spiritual formation, spiritual growth
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A Heart After Christ 