An introduction to lessons on the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5.22-24), reminding us that we will reap what we sow. Principle points adapted from John Shearheart (http://www.sermoncentral.com/Sermon.asp?SermonID=89370).

1. Whatever
One
Sows
Galatians 6.7-10
CB NT p. 334

2. “yields its fruit in
its season”
— Psalm 1.3
CB OT p. 835

3. “it does not cease
to bear fruit”
— Jeremiah 17.8
CB OT p. 1230

5. Galatians 5.16-26
CB NT p. 333-334

6. Galatians 5.16-26
CB NT p. 333-334

7. Galatians 5.16-26
CB NT p. 333-334

8. Galatians 5.16-26
CB NT p. 333-334

9. Galatians 5.16-26
CB NT p. 333-334

10. Galatians 6.7-10
CB NT p. 334

11. ➊ We reap what we sow.
Galatians 6.7

12. “Whoever
abides in me
and I in him, he
it is that bears
much fruit, for
apart from me
you can do
nothing.”
— John 15.5
CB NT p. 193

15. ❷ Reaping takes time, effort, 1
and patience. Galatians 6.9

21. ❸ What you sow comes from 1
your heart.
Luke 6.43-45
CB NT p. 114

22. “I have found in David the son
of Jesse a man after my heart,
who will do all my will.”
— Acts 13.22
CB NT p. 232

23. ❹ What you sow determines your1
eternal condition. Galatians 6.8

24. “Sow a thought, reap an action.
Sow an action, reap a habit.
Sow a habit, reap a character.
Sow a character, reap a destiny.”
— Samuel Smiles
(Scottish author, 1812-1904)

25. “Every branch
of mine that
does not bear
fruit He takes
away”
— John 15.2
CB NT p. 193

26. “Every branch
that does bear
fruit He prunes
that it may
bear more
fruit.”
— John 15.2
CB NT p. 193

29. 1
“bearing fruit in
every good work”
— Colossians 1.10
CB NT p. 350

30. Lesson slideshows (with notes)
and audio can be found at:
www.churchofchristmiranda.com

31. Compiled and Presented by:
The Fruit of the Spirit Dave Stewart
7 February, 2010
#01 Las Cruces, NM
www.churchofchristmiranda.com
Whatever One Sows
Galatians 6.7-10
Synopsis: An introduction to lessons on the fruit of the spirit, reminding
us that we will reap what we sow. Principle points adapted from John
Shearheart (http://www.sermoncentral.com/Sermon.asp?SermonID=89370).
“Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright
© 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”
“Let all that you do be done with love.”

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