Perhaps one of the most important things needed in the church today is the operation of the gifts of the Spirit. Unfortunately, however, there seems to be very little teaching on the subject. Listen as Pastor Riggen introduces this essential topic and discusses just how important it really is.

Today’s podcast brings to a close the study on the Fruit of the Spirit. Listen as Pastor Riggen talks about temperance by using an analogy from the sports arena that might surprise you.

While most of the world considers “meekness” a form of weakness, the Scriptures paint a totally different picture. In today’s study of the Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Riggen explains the Biblical idea behind this aspect of Spiritual Fruit.

As we are continuing our study of the Fruit of the Spirit, we have come to the aspect which the King James Version of the Bible calls “faith.” A closer look at this term, however, shows something much deeper. On this podcast, Pastor Riggen provides not only the true meaning of the word, but just how important this particular quality is in the life of a Christian.

In our ongoing discussion of the nine Biblical aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit, we come today to the topic of goodness. Listen as Pastor Riggen not only defines what “goodness” is, but also shows how God has promised special blessings to those in whose life it is found.

Although some may think of gentleness as softness or perhaps even weakness, the Scriptural concept behind this term is something much different. Today, Pastor Riggen discusses the “gentleness” aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit, showing three different ways it is manifest in the lives of the believers.

As we continue to examine the Fruit of the Spirit, today’s podcast deals with longsuffering. To address this, Pastor Riggen examines an important parable found in Matthew’s gospel.

Today’s podcast continues our study of the Fruit of the Spirit, focusing on peace. What IS peace, and can it be achieved in the troublesome times in which we live? In this episode, Pastor Riggen answers these questions and more.

Pastor Riggen continues his study of the Fruit of the Spirit. In this episode, he deals with the benefits and sources of joy, as well as something he calls “the Course of Joy.”

Today’s episode covers the first aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5. Find out why love tops the list as you listen to this installment of Face the Truth.