1. Bearing Spiritual Fruit Philippians 1:9-11 God has called us to be productive children. He wants your life to be marked by good works. Good works encourage growth and vise versa. Ephesians 2 :8-10

2. Philippians 1:9-11 Now that we have: stepped out of the boat and identified our area of influence, what’s next?

3. Bearing Spiritual Fruit How do we do that?

4. Philippians 1:9-11 I. Abounding Love (Phil. 1:9) A. Unlimited because of Christ B. Expressed within limits Knowledge - vehicle is God’s Word Knowledge - vehicle is God’s Word Discerning- Holy Spirit discerns how love operates Discerning- Holy Spirit discerns how love operates

5. The Christian life must be motivated and transformed byLOVE A love governed by Biblical principles and exercised with judgment

6. Philippians 1:9-11 II. Without offense (Phil 1:10) A. Pure and free of obstructions ( not perfect ) Open before God Open before God Open before man Open before man B. Oven Tested – “sine cera” C. When held to the light (2 Cor. 4:7)

7. Philippians 1:9-11 A life that is abounding in love and without offense and without offense leads to ………… leads to …………

8. Philippians 1:9-11 III. Fruit of Righteousness (Phil. 1:11) A. Not internal : fruits of the Spirit  Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, & self control B. But is external – what is seen! Acts of kindness and service John 15:1 depends on Christ John 15:1 depends on Christ Psalm 1:1-3 Psalm 1:1-3 Psalm 37:1-6 Psalm 37:1-6

9. Philippians 1:9-11 Volts x Amps = Watts In what areas of your life are you.. A RESISTOR? A CONDENSOR? DRY? TAP INTO THE SOURCE AND BECOME A CONDUIT! BECOME A CONDUIT!