Liberty Church in O'Fallon, Missouri

Genesis 14:17-20 Abram's example is one for us to follow--a tenth of what we receive. And this occurred before the Law was given! Liberty Church

Stewardship and Virtue: * Theological Virtues * Real Issue is the Heart * Return to Foundations The Foundation of our Faith I. God is the Creator (Gen. 1:1) A. He is the owner (Malachi 3:8-10) B. He is the Lord (Ps. 2:1-3) II. God is the Provider A. God provided all Adam needed (Gen. 2) B. God now provides all we need (Matt. 6:25-34) III. Man is a Debtor A. As a steward we must all according to God's will (Gen 2:15) Conclusion: What are the Fruits of our Faith? One thing we will see is PEACE instead of ANXIETY! Matthew 6:19: So where is your heart?! Liberty Church

Matthew 22:34-37 One aspect of loving God is "with all your mind." Liberty Church

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Fruits of the Spirit: Peace Galatians 5:22 • General Definition • Three-fold Meaning • Peace with God: Reconciliation • Peace with Self: Tranquility • Peace with Men: Concord/Harmony Between Christian & Pagan Between Jew & Gentile Between Husband & Wife Between Fellow Christians • Being a Peacemaker • Does not retaliate (evil for evil) • Does not judge or offend • Avoids contentious words • Prays for peace • Puts away anger Liberty Church

Fruit of the Spirit: Joy Meaning of Joy (Greek: Xara): Joy is delight at something esteemed good in possession or in prospect. Xara denotes both the state and the object of joy Objects of Joy: • The Person of God • The People of God • The Power (Gospel) of God Observations on Joy: • Joy linked to thankfulness • Joy opposed to selfishness • Joy consistent with trials Liberty Church

Fruits of the Spirit: Love Liberty Church

Walking in the Spirit VI (Galatians 5:16 and following) Works of the Flesh can be grouped in this way: • Vices against Purity • Vices against Spirituality • Vices against Community VICES AGAINST SOBRIETY -- Vices against Sobriety 1) Methai: drunkenness 2) Komoi: revelries; carousing; rioting -- And the like 1) Ephesians 5:3-4 2) Colossians 3:8-9 3) 1 Corinthians 5:11 -- Shall not inherit 1) Tell you before 2) Those who do/practice Conclusion: Change the tree and you change the fruit Liberty Church

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Walk in the Spirit - Galatians 5:16-21 Works of the Flesh can be grouped in this way: • Vices against Purity • Vices against Spirituality VICES AGAINST COMMUNITY • Vices against Sobriety -- Vices against Community 1) Hatred - Exthrai: hatreds; animosities; enmity 2) Contentions - Eris: contentions; strife; disputes 3) Jealousy - Zelos: jealousy; envy; rivalry 4) Wrath - Thumoi: wrath; outbursts of anger 5) Selfish Ambition 6) Dissensions 7) Heresies Liberty Church