Mason County Reformed Church
We all want to live fruitful, meaningful lives but that’s much easier said than done. Even though we might aspire to live like Jesus and act a certain way, we often get distracted, discouraged, or let our circumstances dictate the way that we act. In this series, Fruitology, we are examining the 9 fruits of the spirit found in Galatians chapter five. These “fruits” are virtues that God wants to produce in our lives in order to help us live out the Christian life. These fruits that our lives produce are intended to benefit all our relationships and they help to give us greater influence so we can live the way God wants us to.
Fruitology
Pt. 2: The Same But Different
Pastor Todd Bush
Matthew 7:16-20 NIV
John 15:5-6 NIV
Galatians 5:22 NIV
The Fruit of JOY
1. JOY Happens To You.
(Acts 8:7-8; 2 Timothy 1:4)
2. JOY Is From Within.
(Hebrews 12:2; James 1:2; John 3:6)
3. JOY Is Produced By The Holy Spirit.
(Luke 10:21; John 14:26)
4. JOY Is Caused By Experiencing Christ.
(Galatians 3:1; John 16:13)
1 Peter 1:8-9 NIV
How To Cultivate The Fruit of Joy
1.Take The Long View.
(1 Peter 1:1)
2. Immerse Yourself In Hope.
(1 Peter 1:3)
3. Reflect On God’s Faithfulness.
(1 Peter 1:7)
1 Peter 1:1-2 NIV
1 Peter 1:3-5 NIV
1 Peter 1:6-7 NIV