Bearing Spiritual FruitPhilippians 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

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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?

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I. Abounding Love (Phil. 1:9)

A. Unlimited because of Christ

B. Expressed within limits

Knowledge - vehicle is God’s Word

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

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II. Without offense (Phil 1:10)

A. Pure and free of obstructions (not perfect)

Open before God

Open before man

B. Oven Tested – “sine cera”

C. When held to the light (2 Cor. 4:7)

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A life that is abounding in love

and without offense

leads to …………

Philippians 1:9-11III. Fruit of Righteousness (Phil. 1:11)

A. Not internal : fruits of the Spirit

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, & self control

B. But is external – what is seen!

Acts of kindness and service

John 15:1 depends on Christ

Psalm 1:1-3

Psalm 37:1-6

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In what areas of your life are you..

A RESISTOR?

A CONDENSOR?

DRY?

TAP INTO THE SOURCE AND

BECOME A CONDUIT!