Sunday Reflections

Here are some thoughts from Sunday:

• It was week three in The Ghost series and Mother's Day!  We talked about the Fruit of the Spirit.
• We gave away several gift certificates.  We also gave away a Spa Day to a very deserving sweet lady in our church.
• Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing and godly mothers out there!
• The fruit of the Spirit is the primary indicator of whether you truly have life.  
• Are you living the world's way or God's way? Read Galatians 5:16-26 for a contrast between the two.
• We can't claim to know Jesus and not bear fruit. (John 15:1-8)
• You have a choice: will you believe the lie or choose life?
• You must realize that God is the only source of true life.  (John 10:10)
• It's not about trying harder or self-help.  It's not Christ plus anything!  It is Christ alone. 
• It is Christ in you and the fruit of the Spirit is the by-product of Christ having control of your life. (Galatians 2:20-21)
• Who wouldn't want more love, peace, joy, etc. in their life?  We all do!  If we want the fruit of the Spirit to grow in us, we must join our lives to Jesus each day. (John 15:4,5)
• If you were put on trial for being a Christian, would there really be enough evidence to convict you?  There sure was enough evidence for them to convict the early disciples.  Eleven of the first twelve disciples were killed for their faith!
• Yes, I do think the Swagger Wagon video is hilarious. 
• Yes, I am a Brett Favre fan and hope he comes back for one more season.
• Get your swagger back!  Don't let anyone or anything else determine your values or standards in any area of your life.  Realize who you are in Christ and live like it!
• Your confidence comes from Him and not what you can do or who you were before you met Jesus.
• If you are saved, you should live like it!  (Galatians 5:25)
• Jesus is life to those who find Him!  Do what God has called you to do and stay true to Him.
• Read Ephesians 1:13-14 and really let these verses soak in.  Memorize it and live like you believe it!
• I hit a wall Sunday afternoon.  It felt like my body was just shutting down.  I have been struggling off and on with some kind of virus this past week.  I would really appreciate your prayers!
•  I praise Jesus for what He is doing in our church right now!  Grateful for those who are inviting others and truly having a heart to reach others for Christ.  We are having the most first time guests we have had each week since we started Elevate.  Now praying we can connect as many as possible for Christ.
• Susan prayed for all the mothers at the end of the service and we prayed over a couple who is moving to Belgium this week. 
• Next Sunday we are talking about the Gifts of the Spirit.  It amazes me how many people really don't know what spiritual gifts God has given them.  Can't wait to talk about that this coming Sunday!