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September-November 2023
Exploring God’s Faithfulness and Our Response to It
As followers of Jesus, we can look back on our lives and point to specific moments in which the Lord worked in our lives or in our church in unique—and even sometimes, miraculous—ways. Those moments are significant. They stand out in our memories, and they give us fuel to keep moving forward when things get difficult. The evidence of God’s work in our lives leads us to celebrate those moments and to even long for the next one, praying that God will continue to do unique things in our lives and in the life of our church. Many times, as we look at those high points, we miss the everyday, ongoing process of faithfully following Jesus.
The practice of allowing Jesus to transform us through His Word, gathering with other Christians, and investing faithfully in His work can get lost as we search for the next big moment. But it’s that consistent, faithful approach—continually valuing the things Jesus sees as important—and the implementation of making those habits a part of our lives that brings the space and opportunity for God to do unique and special things through us. It’s the thread between the moments.
Messages in this Series
Shawn Thornton - June 22, 2025
Self-Control
The Power to Bear Fruit: Self-Control that Lasts
Scripture References: John 15:1-8
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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Psalms 73:1-28, 2 Peter 3:8-9
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Valuing the Past, Shaping the Future
Looking at God’s faithfulness through the years and eagerly anticipating what’s to come.
Personal Timeline
How have you seen God’s faithfulness through the highs and lows of your life? Make notes of where you’ve seen God’s faithfulness.
Be in the Bible
Find tools to help you read and understand God’s Word. As followers of Jesus, the most important thing we can do is to “be in the Bible.”