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January-March 2023

God’s Glorious Church is built around Ephesians 4 and will focus on becoming a more unified, equipped, and mature church for the glory of God and an increasing impact on our state.

“Equipped” gives us a look at how we are designed as people. From how we were created, to how followers of Jesus are uniquely gifted to be part of God’s mission here on earth, God has a purpose and design for all of us. You matter and you were made to participate in what God is doing in the world. We’ll discover our unique place within the body of Christ.

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Troy Thornton - May 25, 2025

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Scripture References: Galatians 5:22-23

From Series: "Real Fruit: Outcomes of Transformation"

The gospel becomes visible in our lives through what Paul describes as “fruit” of the Spirit in Galatians 5. This fruit is evidence that the Holy Spirit is at work within us, shaping us to become more like Jesus. As we follow Him, we begin to reflect His character, both personally and in how we interact with the world around us. In our part of the world, we often think of Christlikeness as simply the absence of sin—or personal holiness. Instead, fruits of the Spirit point to a transformation that impacts our relationships, mirroring how Jesus loved and served people in a broken world. They tie Christlikenss to relationships. As we grow, we become less satisfied with the imitation “fruit,”—inauthentic lives that may look good on the surface, but can ultimately cause harm to ourselves and others, falling short of being who Christ wants us to be. Instead, the process of transformation leads us to desire genuine fruit that reflects our Creator’s design for us and for the world around us.

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