Bearing Spiritual Fruit Philippians 1 9 11 God
Bearing Spiritual Fruit Philippians 1: 9 -11 God has called us to be productive children. He wants your life to be marked by good works. Good works encourage growth and vise versa. Ephesians 2 : 8 -10
Philippians 1: 9 -11 Now that we have: stepped out of the boat and identified our area of influence, what’s next?
Bearing Spiritual Fruit How do we do that?
Philippians 1: 9 -11 I. Abounding Love (Phil. 1: 9) A. Unlimited because of Christ B. Expressed within limits n Knowledge - vehicle is God’s Word n Discerning- Holy Spirit discerns how love operates
The Christian life must be motivated and transformed by LOVE A love governed by Biblical principles and exercised with judgment
Philippians 1: 9 -11 II. Without offense (Phil 1: 10) A. Pure and free of obstructions (not perfect) n Open before God n Open before man B. Oven Tested – “sine cera” C. When held to the light (2 Cor. 4: 7)
Philippians 1: 9 -11 A life that is abounding in love and without offense leads to …………
Philippians 1: 9 -11 III. Fruit of Righteousness (Phil. 1: 11) A. Not internal : fruits of the Spirit 1. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, & self control B. But is external – what is seen! Acts of kindness and service n John 15: 1 depends on Christ n Psalm 1: 1 -3 n Psalm 37: 1 -6
Philippians 1: 9 -11 Volts x Amps = Watts In what areas of your life are you. . A RESISTOR? A CONDENSOR? DRY? TAP INTO THE SOURCE AND BECOME A CONDUIT!
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