Clearbranch UMC
ClearBranch is a United Methodist Church serving the Trussville/Argo area of northeast Jefferson County, Alabama.
Our Mission is to
ENGAGE people through relational ministry, to
EQUIP disciples for Christ, and to
EMPLOY their gifts through missions.
The Vision of Clearbranch UMC is Transformed Lives offering the Transforming Love of Christ
Series: Bursting with Flavor
Sermon Title: Worthy Walking
Primary Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 (NRSV)
22 By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, 23GENTLENESS, and SELF- CONTROL. There is no law against such things.
Gentleness-More powerful than FORCE
Matthew 11:29 (CEB)
2 Corinthians 10:1 (NRSV)
Ephesians 4:1-2 (NRSV)
Philippians 4:5 (NRSV)
Matthew 11:29 (CEB)
29 Put on my yoke, and learn from me. I’m
GENTLE and humble. And you will find rest for yourselves.
2 Corinthians 10:1 (NRSV)
1 I myself, Paul, appeal to you by the meekness and GENTLENESS OF CHRIST—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!—
Ephesians 4:1-2 (NRSV)
1 I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and GENTLENESS, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Philippians 4:5 (NRSV)
5 Let your GENTLENESS be known to everyone. The Lord is near.
Self-Control-Choosing the greater GOOD
1 Corinthians 9:25-27 (NRSV)
2 Timothy 1:7 (CEB)
1 Corinthians 9:25-27 (NRSV)
25 Athletes exercise SELF-CONTROL in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. 26 So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air; 27 but I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified.
2 Timothy 1:7 (CEB)
7 God didn't give us a spirit that is timid, but one that is powerful, loving, and self-controlled.
Challenge Questions:
How will you allow God to develop the fruit of gentleness in you?
How will you sacrifice the good for the great?
Worship Setlist:
Forevermore;
Worthy Of Your Name;
It Is Finished;
O Come To The Altar;
I Want To Know You