New Life Family Fellowship

The Mind of Christ (Fruit of the Spirit - Love and Joy)

This week, we are discussing Love and Joy as fruit of the spirit. When we are walking with the Lord, we should ask ourselves, "Are we showing love as Jesus would want us to? Is there evidence of joy in our daily lives?" It can be difficult in the face of trials and tribulation to be joyful. It can be very challenging to love one another, especially in the midst of difficult relationships. The Lord says that "people will know that you are my disciples by your love one for another," not by how many times we are right, what they can do for us, or how productive they were. Paul even wrote about rejoicing in the middle of a jail cell. So, how can we exhibit these particular attributes of fruitfulness in our daily lives, and what should that look like? 

8-03-25

Pastor Anthony 

Don't Climb the Wrong Mountain

In life, we pursue so many different things. Not everything we pursue is bad, but it may lead us to climb the wrong mountain. How could we climb the wrong mountain, you may ask? If what we are in pursuit of is not partnered with the Lord, it can lead to distraction, and possibly destruction. When we are operating with the mind of Christ, we will start to desire pursuing the things on HIS heart. It's important to choose the mountain you are meant to climb. Let's look at the Word and see what the Lord has to say about what God-Given pursuit should look like. 

7-20-25

Mel

  

The Mind of Christ (Fruit and Works)

There is nothing in our own power, whether in what we say or do that earns our salvation. So, what purpose does the fruit of the spirit serve if not to earn or help us keep our salvation? In fact, there is a difference between the purpose of the fruit and what they produce and the justification that was purchased for us by Christ on the cross. So let's take a look at the Word and dive into the details of fruit versus works.

 

7-6-25

Pastor Anthony 

The Mind of Christ (Fruit of the Spirit #1)

When we hear the phrase, "fruit of the spirit," it seems like it would be singular? In reality, from a spiritual perspective, it is actually plural. There are nine fruit of the spirit, so it could be very discouraging to realize you are only good at one or two of them, while lacking in all the rest. Sometimes we view freedom as the right to do what we want, when we want. However, the Word describes freedom very differently. As a Christian, when you are learning to have the mind of Christ, it can be difficult to really understand freedom and what that means to you. Are you free, or aren't you? Let's look at how freedom and the fruit of the spirit connect.

 

6-29-25 Pastor Anthony 

The heart of the Father

The word 'Father' is more of a title than it is a word . The Aramaic word for father is Abba , which refers to an intimate relation.  As we dive into the story of the prodigal son we found that his dad's reaction to his return is not as expected. We often expect one reaction from God and get another. Could it be that it is easier to understand and look at God as a king and not so much as a father. Let us look into the father's heart and see what his true nature and character as a Father. 

 

6-15-25 Pastor Anthony 

The Mind of Christ (Fruitful)

When we think of the word "fruitful" many things come to mind. We often think of things like productive, fertile, and maybe even see it as the result of a process. All of those things are good, but the truest definition is "anything done with the partnership of God the Holy Spirit." So, on what wall does your ladder lean? Are we working by ourselves or are we partnering with the Lord and walking in HIS fruitfulness? Let's dive into the Word and explore what fruitfulness truly looks like.

 

6-8-25 Pastor Anthony 

The Mind of Christ ( A Father's Plea )

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Wisdom, however, is an invitation and not a command. As parents, we often command our children instead of inviting them to choose. Like God does with us, let's invite our children and the ones in our lives to search for the wisdom that comes from the Lord. If we listen, call out, and then search, we will find the wisdom of the Father, walk in the mind of Christ and think and behave more like the Lord. Let's Go to the Word and investigate all that comes with the pursuit of wisdom from the Lord.

 

6-1-25

Jeremiah  

The Mind of Christ (Willing to Yield & Full of Mercy)

When we look at the events in our lives, how do we see them? Do we see them as opportunities to align our day with the Holy Spirit and "go with the flow," or do we see it as something to face head-on or overcome with the mind of Christ? We oftentimes view things that happen unexpectedly as an opposition. So, the question is, how do we have the mind of Christ and become willing to yield in all that we do? The Word has a great outline of what that should look like.

 

5-25-25 Pastor Anthony      

The Mind of Christ: His Heart and Thoughts Toward Mothers and Children

We know that mothers are irreplaceable. Jesus himself had a mother who cared for him. Sometimes, they can also be underappreciated or forgotten. God's heart is to honor mothers every day of the week, not just once a year. Even when that may not be the easiest thing to do, His mind is always on honoring not just mothers, but everyone He puts in our lives, no matter how prickly they can be sometimes. He sees us even in our deepest, darkest places as demonstrated by Hagar. He hears our cries as mothers as demonstrated by Hannah and her son, Samuel. Let's look at the Word and dive into what His heart reveals to us about mothers and children.

 

5-11-25

Pastor Anthony

Having the Mind of Christ (James 3:17)

According to James 3:17, "the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle..." Peace in Greek is "eirene" and indicates a state of tranquility, harmony and well- being. Gentle, likewise in Gree, is "eiko," meaning to humbly yield, to give way, to voluntarily submit. In seeking to have the mind of Christ, these are the attributes one should be striving to exhibit. However, without walking closely with the Lord, anyone would find difficulty exhibiting these attributes, even in the best of circumstances. Let us look at the Word in showing us how to obtain these qualities and what that should look like in our daily lives. 

5-4-25

Pastor Anthony