Building Character Resources: Fruit of the Spirit

The Fruit of the Spirit: Experiencing (with others noticing) more of the Fruit of God’s Spirit (love, joy, peace, etc.) growing in your life.

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Author: Gateway Community Church
© 2004 Gateway Community Church
Notes: How are you at waiting -- being patient? This short exercise will help you think about patience as a fruit of the Spirit.
Resource Access: Download PDF
Growth Level: Develop

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Author / Series: Jack Kuhatschek / Fruit of the Spirit
© 2001 Zondervan ISBN 0310238706
Bible Section: Topical Study
Notes: A group study on Self-Control, with emphasis on mastering our passions. What self-control do you have for speech, body, desires, appetite, and finances? These passion areas can be used for good or evil -- this book talks about how self-control fits with these passions.
Resource Access: Buy at a bookstore, including at Gateway order online
Leader Notes: 6 sessions. Includes some notes for leaders.
Growth Level: Develop

Author / Series: Evelyn Bence, Luci Swindoll / Women of Faith
© 1998 Zondervan ISBN 0310213363
Bible Section: Topical Study
Notes: Study about the topic of "Joy" from a woman's point of view. This is an interactive and relational study that seems to work especially well with busy women.
Resource Access: Buy at a bookstore, including at Gateway order online
Leader Notes: 6 sessions. Recommended for Women only. Works well for Running Partners.
Growth Level: Develop

Author / Series: Donald Baker / Life Guide
© 1999 InterVarsity Press ISBN 0830830138
Bible Section: NT-Philipians
Notes: Do you have a sense of joy? Do you experience joy when things aren't going so well? Think about those topics and more through studying the book of Philippians and thinking about Joy.
Resource Access: Buy at a bookstore, including at Gateway order online
Leader Notes: 9 sessions. Basic study; recommended for new leaders. This is not a study specific to the Fruit of the Spirit, but instead to the fruit of Joy.
Growth Level: Discover (New Christ-Followers)

Author / Series: Bill Hybels, Kevin & Sherry Harney / InterActions (Willow Creek)
© 1997 or 2005 Zondervan ISBN 0310213150 or 0310265967
Bible Section: Topical Study
Notes: A group study on Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Sensitivity, and Faithfulness. Learn about these transforming qualities and how the Holy Spirit works within you to produce this spiritual fruit.
Resource Access: Buy at a bookstore, including at Gateway order online
Leader Notes: 6 sessions. Basic study; recommended for new leaders. Revised in 2005.
Growth Level: Discover (New Christ-Followers)

Author / Series: Hazel Offner / Life Guide
© 1999 InterVarsity Press ISBN 0830830588
Bible Section: Topical Study
Notes: This study guide thinks about the fruit of the Spirit from more than just the commonly quoted passage in Galatians. Studying from various places in the Bible gives you a good perspective on how the Fruit of the Spirit matter in various situations.
Resource Access: Buy at a bookstore, including at Gateway or order online
Leader Notes: 9 sessions. The Life Guide series is usually quite easy to lead.
Growth Level: Develop

Author / Series: Group Publishing / Learn It Live It
© 2003 Group Publishing ISBN (NA)
Bible Section: Topical Study
Notes: A group study guide on the Fruit of the Spirit. One session for each of the Fruit (Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control).
Resource Access: Leaders can access at the library or anyone can order online
Leader Notes: 9 sessions. Good study; recommended for somewhat experienced leaders.
Growth Level: Develop