Full Sermon // September 20, 2026
The fourth week within our series, “Fruit of the Spirit” was all about patience with Pastor Debbie Martin preaching a message on the topic. Pastor Debbie broke down patience speaking into how we can exhibit it but also how it effects our lives for good; that patience is not passive waiting but active enduring.
Notes from Sunday’s Sermon:
The fruit of the Spirit are ALL outcomes of a life lived by the power of the Spirit.
If the fruit isn’t growing, check your source.
Based on the whole story of Scripture, what does it look like for (FRUIT) to flow out of me through the power of the Holy Spirit?
Based on the whole story of Scripture, what does it look like for PEACE to flow out of me through the power of the Holy Spirit?
Patience: “long-tempered” or “long-suffering”, slow to anger, directly opposing a short temper
Patience as a fruit of the Spirit is not just passive waiting, but an active, God-given endurance through trials and difficult relationships.
God sets the tone for patience by how He acts towards us during our spiritual journey.
Patience dictates how we behave during delays, hardships, and interactions with frustrating people.
Patience is how we act when we are waiting.
In the long-suffering, God is working in us. If we are not careful, we will miss it.
Scripture Reading for this Week:
Isaiah 40 — James 1 — Psalm 40 — Romans 8 — Psalm 37 — Ephesians 4
