From Passive to

Active FollowersGalatians 5:25-26

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From Passive to

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Be prepared for battle!.

But the fruit of the Spirt is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. (5:22-23)

If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. (5:25-26)

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Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever, Amen.

Eph. 3:20-21

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JESUS? YES

CHURCH? YES

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B = Active Followers

C = Passive Followers

D = Future sisters and brothers

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Involvement in a Single-Cell Church

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Leaders Mentors

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What is an active follower?1. Desires to honor Christ and the church.2. Accepts the authority of the spiritual gifts of

fellow believers. (Rom. 12:3-8)3. Commits to at least one ministry of the church.

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What is an active follower?4. Develops mature relationships (1 Thes. 5:12-13)We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

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What is an active follower?4. Develops mature relationships (1 Thes. 5:14-15)And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to be good to one another and to everyone.

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What is an active follower?5. Allows their life to be influenced by spiritual

leaders or mentors.6. Good followers (submissive, obedient,

supportive) (Eph. 5:21; Heb. 13:7,17)7. Allow the Spirit to lead them.

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Living by the SpiritGalatians 5:22-24