Tag: fruits of the Spirit

Conquer Your Fears – Revisited

Mr. John Durrad  01-26-2019  (from 12-26-2009)

In this world, the minds of mankind is enslaved to fears. Fear can be managed if we learn to conquer our fears. We need to fear the Eternal. In doing so we will gain wisdom and knowledge that will conquer our fears.

Seven steps to conquer fear:

  1. Faith. Start with faith in God. We cannot fear God properly without faith in Him.
  2. Knowledge. Clean up our character by developing all the fruits of the Spirit.
  3. Temperance. Master temperance (self control) in all things in order to have proper control over mind and body.
  4. Patience. Develop broadness of mind by waiting for results under trial, the opposite of worrying.
  5. Godliness. Desire to be like God in character.
  6. Brotherly kindness. Decide not to be lukewarm by striving for brotherly kindness through the mastery of the fruits of the Spirit.
  7. Add love to brotherly kindness. Love is the perfection of God’s laws according to their spiritual intent. Love is directed away from self.

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Beginning Of Months – Faith – Revisited

Mr. Gerry Ardis   04-14-2018   (from 04-01-2014)

As one of “the weightier matters of the law,” faith is complete confidence in God, and without it we cannot please Him. It is a shield against all fiery darts, i.e., trials and temptations. It gives us power, and is a requirement for forgiveness of our sins. We are commanded to have faith and not to doubt.

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It’s Good To Be Good – Revisited

Mr. John Durrad   03-24-2018  (from 03-15-2014)

Goodness is a summary fruit of the spirit, exhibiting all the other fruits of the Spirit. Man’s carnal nature wants to be right, but not to do what is right in God’s eyes. God can bring goodness into our lives, but we must do good and this requires effort.

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Fruit of the Spirit – Goodness – Revisited

Mr. Gerry Ardis    03-17-2018  (from 03-08-2014)

Numerous scriptures are discussed showing God’s goodness to mankind both physically and spiritually. These scriptures provide us with an example of God’s spirit of goodness that we are to develop.

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Your Spiritual Attitude

Mr. Gerry Ardis         12-16-2017

If a person is not happy, this person is not thankful. It is our job to do the will of God. We must learn to be content in any situation we find ourselves, knowing that all things work for good in God’s purpose for us. Romans 8:28-30. Five strategies to improve our spiritual attitude is discussed.

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The Joy Of Christian Living – Revisited

Mr.  Jon Ardis     12-09-2017    (from 11-26-2011)

Being unthankful is prominent in today’s society. If you are unhappy you are not truly thankful. This needs to be addressed now. If we are really keeping all of God’s laws we will have a happy life and experience Joy. Five ways to increase the spiritual fruit of Joy is discussed.

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