FRUIT & FLESH
When we are guided by the Spirit, we produce this.
Fruit of the Spirit
Romans 12 says every believer has at least one of these.
A gift or talent
This book and chapter give us a blueprint for a connected church.
Acts 2
The early believers met not just on Sundays but
regularly/continuously during the week
This root issue is often masked by “ We just can't see eye to eye"
unforgiveness
This fruit is lacking when we can’t tolerate others’ or their growth journeys.
Patience (longsuffering)
Hospitality, generosity, teaching — all these gifts are meant to be used with this attitude.
Love
In Acts 2 verse 42 the early church devoted themselves to
the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer
Pastor gave this reminder to attend weekly
Prayer meeting/ Bible study
These two siblings criticized Moses, showing how judgment and gossip destroy unity.
Miriam and Aaron
The opposite of the fruit of the Spirit is living in …..
Works of the flesh
If your gift is encouragement, what should you do?
Encourage others
According to Philippians 2:1–3, we should not do anything out of selfish ambition but rather in.…
humility
To build a connected church, we must do more than hear the word; we must…
be doers of the Word
This community disruptor tricks us into thinking we don’t have time to serve
Busyness
This fruit helps us with people who frustrate us.
Gentleness or kindness/patience
Paul encourages those who lead to …
Take this responsibility seriously
Romans 12 reminds us that every member of the body has ….
a unique gift and purpose
Pastor said we must learn to do this with one another, especially in joyful moments.
celebrate
These perceived differences can cause division, even though in Christ we are one.
social/class/status differences
This fruit helps us remain disciplined, calm, and gentle, even when we're provoked.
Self-control
No gift is lesser — all are vital to this
the body of Christ or the church
According to Pastor, God multiplied what was ______ and ______.
united and surrendered
This is the mindset we must adopt if we want a connected and flourishing church community
attitude of Christ /servant leader/ humility
This dangerous feeling causes us to hide and not allow others into our homes or space..
Shame/anxiety/depression