“The Holy Spirit allows us to Grow” (The Fruit of the Spirit)

“The Holy Spirit allows us to Grow” (The Fruit of the Spirit)

Text: Ephesians 4: 12-13

Scripture Reading:   Galatians 5:22-23

Introduction:   The Fruit of the Spirit: Love!

“By this all men will know that you are “My” disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35)

       I.     Fruit: God’s Expectation   

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1.       II.     How the Fruit Grows

              - Psalm 1

              - John 15

              - Matthew 7:15-20

     III.     The Fruit of the Spirit:

              (God-ward relationship)

              - Love

              - Joy

              - Peace

              (Relationship with people)

              - Patience

              - Kindness

              - Goodness   

              (Relationship with the inner-self) 

              - Faithfulness

              - Gentleness

              - Self-Control

All of this will characterize our lives when we abide in Jesus Christ and allow the Holy Spirit to do His work in us.