Paul 12th century, oldest song of our faith Means “God With Us” 1 John 3:16-20 16 We have come to know love by this: that Jesus laid down his life for us; thus we ought to lay down our lives for our fellow Christians. 17 But whoever has the world’s possessions and sees his fellow Christian in need and shuts off his compassion against him, how can the love of God reside in such a person? 18 Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue but in deed and truth. 19 And by this we will know that we are of the truth and will convince our conscience in his presence, 20 that if our conscience condemns us, that God is greater than our conscience and knows all things. Matthew 6:19-23 19 “Do not accumulate for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where … Continue reading →

Paul (half time/full time Lindy) segue to Jon Week 5 of fruit of the spirit Week 1 – Galatians 5, fruits of the spirit, fight against the flesh, communicable aspects of God (the fruits), walking in the Spirit Week 2 – 1 Corinthians, love is patient and kind, Corinth had many attributes except love, opposite is fear, meeting the needs of others, counterfeit is loving someone because you need something from them Week 3 – joy and sorrow can coexist, in suffering and trials you…, opposite is hopelessness, counterfeit is blessings Week 4 – peace is confidence in God’s control of our lives, counterfeit is someone who just doesn’t care, opposite is anxiety and worry, can’t be peaceful with so much to do and being so scattered Today – Patience James 5:7-16 7 So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s return. Think of how the farmer waits for … Continue reading →

Paul , segue to Peletah – deliverance in Hebrew New song He walks through the fire with us Jon Philippians 4:4-9 22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Need to lower expectations CS Lewis – expectations are everything, how we walk through life, hotel, honeymoon suite, described as pretty good, not very opulent, same room described as jail cell, pretty good Always shifting and changing As we learn to walk the road of faith with the fruits We are constantly under attack by forces that want to destroy our peace and joy; steal our love from us Definition of peace: confidence and trust of God’s wise control of your life Believe that He’s a God that’s for us, not against us Philippians 4:4-9 – 4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation … Continue reading →