Akron FBC

John 15:2 - "Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit."

John 15:11 - "These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full."

We are continuing our series on the Fruit of The Spirit!

Guest Speaker - Pastor Nick Felts

John 15:7 - "If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you." John 15:11 - "These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full."

Joy goes far beyond a smile. 

We speak of sharing the gospel as and obligation and a commandment to fulfill, and it is.  But sharing the gospel is so much more than that - it is also a source of great joy. 

The moment of salvation is inexpressibly joyous. Luke 10:20 – “…rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.”

Jonah 3:1-10 

John 15:10 - "If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love." John 15:11 - "These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full."

Let's discover the definition of real love, not in the pages of poetry or in the lyrics of a song, but through God and His Word. 

The love of God is the greatest thing in the world. 

The single most important thing Christian’s can learn while on earth – is to learn how to love.  That’s one of the reasons God created us – To learn His love, and to learn to love others in that same way. -- You are invited to Siouxland Youth For Christ’s Be The Story event on Sunday, January 15th at 5:00 pm At the Akron Golf Course. At this next step event you’ll hear how YFC has made a diff...

People in today's society are starving for love, bet they are looking for it in the wrong places. Galatians 5:22 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love..."

When we make mistakes, we often think, "Will God give me a second chance?" A better question to ask is, "What am I going to do with the chance God gives me?" Take a listen as Pastor Michael teaches how to live and tackle failures in light of God's relentless love and mercy!

Galatians 5:19 - "Now the works of the flesh are manifest..." Galatians 5:22 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is..." Bottom line: you can be led by the flesh, or you can be led by the Spirit of God, but you can’t be led by both — they are in constant conflict.

1. Christian Growth Is Gradual 2. The Growth Of The Spirit's Fruit Is Inevitable 3. The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Internal 4. Christian Growth Is Symmetrical

What is bearing fruit? Essentially, it is becoming like Jesus. Spiritual fruit will show itself in our lives as a change in our character and outlook. As we spend time with Jesus, cultivating our relationship,  and getting to know Him better, His thoughts will become our thoughts. His purpose will become our purpose. We will become like Jesus.

In this episode, we cover the abiding verses in John 15:1-5.  Apart from Jesus Christ we cannot accomplish anything of lasting value. In our selves, fruit does not grow naturally; weeds grow naturally. But when we maintain a daily, dependent, abiding relationship with Jesus Christ, our lives will produce fruit (Galatians 5:22-23).  Fruit is the outward sign of the presence and power of G...

God has given to every believer the supernatural, indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. The only way to truly live the Christian life is by allowing the "stream" of the Holy Spirit to flow freely through your life.  Galatians 5:22-23 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."

New Year = New Podcast Series! "The Fruit of a Faithful Life" daily devotional series will highlight one of the traits of the fruits of the Spirit each week! The new year serves as a time of reflection and goal setting. A time where we determine words of the year, aspirations, and focus shifts. The Scripture gives us everything we need. By being filled with the Spirit, we will be able to produce f...

Wrapping up our series on Ephesians.  Ephesians 6:18 - "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Ephesians 6:13 - "Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."

Ephesians 6:10-12 - "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

Ephesians 6:9 - "And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him."