What is the fruit of gentleness? It is widely misunderstood, and yet, sorely needed in our world today. Jesus described Himself as gentle in Matthew 11:29 (NIV), and yet the Bible also tells stories of Him flipping tables, casting out demons, rebuking the devil, and declaring great truths in the face of fierce opposition. Some of these stories don’t match our definition of the word “gentle,” and yet, that is exactly who Jesus is. Pastor Chris unpacks this today in a way that can help you and bring you closer to God, so that you can grow the fruit of gentleness and live the life God always intended you to live.
Notes
Galatians 5:22-23 NLT
Matthew 11:29 NIV
Philippians 2:6-8 NLT
Gentleness comes from awareness.
2 Corinthians 4:6-7 NLT
Gentleness isn’t weakness - it’s carefulness.
Gentleness is expressed through security.
Proverbs 15:1 NIV
Gentleness doesn’t turn up the volume, it turns up the value.
Gentleness is the proof of forgiveness.
Philippians 4:5 NIV
Forgiven people forgive people - even before they’re sorry.

Worship Pastor GiaVanni Himes shares an important message on growing the fruit of faithfulness in our lives. In a world where people are often quick to move in the face of challenge and controversy, faithfulness stays.

Today, our guest speaker shares with us how we can let the fruit of goodness grow in our lives.

Pastor Alan Bostick, Emilie Hunt, and Heather Snyder share about people who have made an impact in their life.

The fruit of God’s Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) isn’t something we can learn, but a byproduct of who we are. When we are producing this kind of fruit in our lives, then we know that what is going on inside of us is consistent with the Biblical values that our world so
desperately needs today. God wants this to happen in our lives, so we can enjoy the full life He intends for us and share it with others. Rather than hardening our hearts in an effort to protect ourselves, Pastor Chris shares how we can begin to produce kindness from the inside out in a way that both blesses our lives, and enriches the world around us.
Notes
2 Timothy 4:10 KJV
Galatians 5:22-23 NLT
Proverbs 11:17 NIV
Ephesians 4:32 NKJV
2 Timothy 3:1-5 NLT
Unthankful.
2 Peter 1:3 (paraphrasing)
Unholy.
Proverbs 9:10 KJV
Unloving.
John 3:16 KJV
Unforgiving.
Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV
When forgiveness flows, kindness grows.

The fruit of patience is often misunderstood. It is not meant to help us deal with the annoyances of life - it is actually meant to help us endure the trials, struggles, and mistreatment we all face with a Christ-like attitude. This is important so we can mature properly and grow
through our challenges, rather than just survive them and wait for the next one to come along. Today, let’s lock eyes with Jesus, so we can live the rich and fruitful life we were created for!
Notes
Galatians 5:22 KJV
James 1:4 MEV
Wait for God.
Proverbs 13:12 NKJV
Endure through trials.
Genesis 50:20 NLT
Forgive each other.
Colossians 3:13 NIV
Hebrews 12:1-2 NIV
Focus on who Jesus is.
Hebrews 10:23 ESV
Focus on what Jesus said.
Focus on what Jesus did.
Hebrews 4:15 ESV

If you want to get closer to God, it’s not something you can learn how to do - it
takes an all-in commitment to becoming someone new. It won’t happen overnight, but day by day and choice by choice, you can make the decision to grow deeper and live fuller in the life you were always meant to live - a life that is rich and fruitful.
Notes
Peace isn’t the absence of problems, it’s the presence of God.
Galatians 5:22-23 NLT
The Bible is the most powerful, relevant, and practical source for an abundant spiritual, physical, and soul life.
John 14:27 NIV
Philippians 4:4-7 NIV
This world is loud - you don’t have to be.
Proverbs 15:1 KJV
Peace is a person - not a feeling.
“Peace is the legible autograph of the Holy Spirit on a renewed heart.” Charles Spurgeon
Romans 15:33 KJV
Isaiah 9:6 KJV
2 Thessalonians 3:16 KJV
Be wrapped in peace - not the pressure.
Philippians 4:8-9 NIV

If you want to get closer to God, it’s not something you can learn how to do - it takes an all-in commitment to becoming someone new. It won’t happen overnight, but day by day and choice by choice, you can make the decision to grow deeper and live fuller in the life you were always meant to live - a life that is rich and fruitful.

Notes

“Fruit of the Spirit”

- Galatians 5:22-23 ESV

Nehemiah 8:10 ESV

“God is love”

- 1 John 4:8, 1 John 4:16 ESV

John 15:10-11 ESV

Joy grows where you’re planted.

Psalm 16:11 AMP

Psalm 34:3 ESV

Psalm 103:1-5 ESV

Joy grows when you release it.

Psalm 100:1-5 ESV

Joy grows when you remember you are found.

Romans 6:22-23 NLT

Hebrews 12:2 KJV

If you want to get closer to God, it’s not something you can learn how to do - it
takes an all-in commitment to becoming someone new. It won’t happen overnight, but day by day and choice by choice, you can make the decision to grow deeper and live fuller in the life you were always meant to live - a life that is rich and fruitful.
Notes
Week One: Love
Galatians 5:16-23 NLT
Galatians 5:4 KJV
You can’t learn fruit. Fruit grows when the roots are healthy.
John 3:16 KJV
Matthew 5:23-24 NLT
Galatians 5:6 (paraphrased)
Understand the depth of God’s love for you.
Luke 7:36-47 KJV
Micah 7:8 KJV
Receive God’s love.
1 John 4:19 KJV
Romans 5:8 KJV
Choose to love.
Matthew 6:21 KJV
Whatever I love becomes an obsession.
Whatever I’m obsessed with, I imitate.
Whatever I imitate, I become.
Whatever I love changes me into the image of what I love.

Pastor Chris sets the table for a new series starting Sunday by explaining the reason and occasion behind it.
Notes
John 15:8 NIV
John 13:35 TPT
2 Corinthians 2:17 NLT
Be sincere.
Galatians 6:2 NIV
Walk in Christ’s authority.
Acts 20:27 NLT
Remember God is watching!
Luke 8:17 NLT
Matthew 6:4,6,18 KJV