Transcript File - Church of Christ Lemoore, CA

Out of the Abundance of the
Heart
Lemoore Ladies Day 2016
Fruit is Good!
Vitamins in Oranges
Nutrients/Minerals in Oranges
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Other vitamins in small amounts
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Potassium
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Calcium
Iron
Selenium
Manganese
Copper
Zinc
Other minerals in small amounts
Luke 6: 43-45
For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good
fruit, for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered
from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The
good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and
the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the
abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
It starts in the heart!
California’s Central Valley
Meekness ≠ Weakness
Meekness = Power under control
Meek Will Inherit the Earth
DO: PRAY
Acts 16:11-15
So, setting sail from Troas, we made a direct voyage to Samothrace, and
the following day to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is a
leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We
remained in this city some days. And on the Sabbath day we went
outside the gate to the riverside, where we supposed there was a place
of prayer, and we sat down and spoke to the women who had come
together. One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city
of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The
Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. And
after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us,
saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my
house and stay.” And she prevailed upon us.
DO: SPEAK TRUTH
Acts 21:8-9
On the next day we departed and came to Caesarea, and we entered
the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and
stayed with him. He had four unmarried daughters, who prophesied.
DO: TEACH THE YOUNGER WOMEN
Titus 2:3-5
Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or
slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the
young women to love their husbands and children, to be selfcontrolled, pure, working at home, kind, andsubmissive to their own
husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.
DON’T: COMPLAIN
Numbers 10
Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman whom he
had married, for he had married a Cushite woman.And they said, “Has
the LORD indeed spoken only through Moses? Has he not spoken through us also?”
And the LORD heard it. Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people
who were on the face of the earth. And suddenly the LORD said to Moses and to
Aaron and Miriam, “Come out, you three, to the tent of meeting.” And the three of
them came out. And the LORD came down in a pillar of cloud and stood at the
entrance of the tent and called Aaron and Miriam, and they both came
forward. And he said, “Hear my words: If there is a prophet among you, I
the LORD make myself known to him in a vision; I speak with himin a dream. Not so
with my servant Moses. He is faithful in all my house. With him I speak mouth to
mouth, clearly, and not in riddles, and he beholds the form of the LORD. Why then
were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?” And the anger of
the LORD was kindled against them, and he departed. When the cloud removed
from over the tent, behold, Miriam wasleprous, like snow. And Aaron turned
toward Miriam, and behold, she was leprous.
DON’T: ARGUE
Philippians 4:2-3
I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask
you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by
side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my
fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
DON’T: GOSSIP
1 Timothy 5:11-15
But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw
them away from Christ, they desire to marry and so incur
condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. Besides that,
they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only
idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not. So
I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their
households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander. For some
have already strayed after Satan.
Gauging Our Ability to Bear Fruit
Gauging Our Ability to Bear Fruit
1. Check Your Heart – Colossians 3: 16-17
2. Check Your Mouth – James 3:10-12
3. Check Your Relationships – 1 Corinthians 12:18-21
Luke 6: 43-45
For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good
fruit, for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered
from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The
good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and
the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the
abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Matthew 5: 13-16
You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its
saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be
thrown out and trampled under people's feet.
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor
do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it
gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine
before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to
your Father who is in heaven.
Tools for Your Fruit-Bearing Toolbox
• Carry on a Conversation with God
• Be a Hugger
• Share Joys Before Concerns
• Watch Your Step
• Know Your Crops
Psalm 25: 1-8
To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.
O my God, in you I trust;
let me not be put to shame;
let not my enemies exult over me.
Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;
they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
Make me to know your ways, O LORD;
teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all the day long.
John 20: 24-28
Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them
when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the
Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the
nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand
into his side, I will never believe.”
Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with
them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among
them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your
finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in
my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My
Lord and my God!”