Jan 28

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28th Jan 2021
Pray that we will people who are learning to put on Jesus Christ and live lives that produce fruit... But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law Galatians 5:22-23 ...and not give into the desires of the flesh Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify

Jan 27

Posted by occwebsite
27th Jan 2021
Paul wrote that in the last days, difficult times will come, in part because many individuals will not have self-control But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than

Jan 26

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26th Jan 2021
We are praying through the fruit of the Spirit But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Pray that we will be so aware of Jesus' presence in us - that he is Lord of our lives - and so we will always be ready to give an answer to everyone who

Jan 25

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25th Jan 2021
We are praying through the fruit of the Spirit But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 In Matthew 23:23-24, Jesus pronounced woe on the scribes and Pharisees because they tithed mint, dill, and cumin, but neglected justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites!

ordinary time

Posted by occwebsite
25th Jan 2021
In the liturgical church calendar, there are two seasons of what is called “Ordinary Time” The first is after Epiphany, January 6. Scripture readings during this season focus on the life and ministry of Jesus and invite us into the journey and maturity of faith. The second is after Pentecost, which occurs 50 days after Easter. This is the longest season in the liturgical year. In this second season of

Philippians 2:1-4

Posted by occwebsite
24th Jan 2021
Philippians 2:1-4 "Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to

Jan 24 – Philippians 2:1-4 – Keeping Sane… Around Others

Posted by occwebsite
24th Jan 2021
welcome As followers of Jesus, we are to think and live differently than the culture. As followers of Jesus, we can point people to joy, confidence, hope and life. As followers of Jesus, we are salt and light in this world - primarily online and via phone right now. As followers of Jesus, we grow in Christ, individually and together, in koinōnia – that shared life in the Spirit that

Jan 24

Posted by occwebsite
24th Jan 2021
We are praying through the fruit of the Spirit But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica and said: we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every

Jan 23

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23rd Jan 2021
We are praying through the fruit of the Spirit But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Pray that OCCers will actively exercise kindness in every interaction - on-line and in-person.

Jan 22

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22nd Jan 2021
We are praying through the fruit of the Spirit But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 The NIV uses the word forbearance, other verses use patience. The word is a combination of patience and self-control. So we pray that followers of Jesus would have that stick-to-it-ive-ness in the midst of waiting