Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing isn't just about doing more—it's about trusting Jesus to grow the fruit of the Spirit in us.

In this inspiring episode, we explore how spiritual growth is like cultivating a mango tree: uprooting what hinders us, pruning distractions, fertilizing with God's Word, and daily watering with the living water—Jesus. Yet, none of this guarantees fruit without the Holy Spirit's power. Through real-life examples and biblical truths from Galatians 5:22-23, we learn:

• Spiritual fruit grows not by our effort alone, but by the Spirit's work in us
• The purpose of the fruit is multiplication—growing more fruit-bearing lives for God's kingdom
• Staying focused on the "main thing": Jesus and His glory, not our own gain or statistics

🎯 Key Verses: Galatians 5:22–23

📌 Topics: Fruit of the Spirit, Spiritual Growth, Discipleship, Holy Spirit Empowerment, Kingdom Multiplication

🕊️ Takeaway: Don't just try harder. Trust deeper—and let the Spirit produce fruit that lasts.

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Baptist Community Church is a young and growing church plant of the Zambia Baptist Association (ZBA), located in the heart of Meanwood Kwamwena, Lusaka.

📖 Our Mission

We seek to glorify God by making disciples, leading people into authentic worship, and reaching out with God's love to individuals, families, communities, and beyond. Our foundation is the Word of God and biblical fellowship.

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Self-control isn't just about resisting cake—it's about resisting sin. In this compelling episode, we explore the importance of self-control as the final fruit of the Spirit. Through real-life analogies, biblical narratives like Cain and Abel, and Paul's Olympic-style coaching from 1 Corinthians 9, we're reminded that:

• The Christian life is a race we must run with purpose
• Willpower isn't enough—only the Holy Spirit can empower lasting self-control
• Discipline, desire, and direction determine whether we finish well
• At the end of the race, we won't just receive a crown—we'll lay it at Jesus' feet

🎯 Key Verses: Genesis 4:1–8, 1 Corinthians 9:24–27

📌 Topics: Christian Discipline, Temptation, Emotional Control, Spiritual Growth

🕊️ Takeaway: Don't just run. Run to win—and let the Holy Spirit lead the way.

🙌 About Us

Baptist Community Church is a young and growing church plant of the Zambia Baptist Association (ZBA), located in the heart of Meanwood Kwamwena, Lusaka.

📖 Our Mission

We seek to glorify God by making disciples, leading people into authentic worship and reaching out with God's love to individuals, couples, families, communities and nations abroad. Our foundation is the word of God and biblical fellowship.

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Your generosity helps us grow, reach more people, and develop our community—both spiritually and practically.

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In this sermon, Pst. Mambwe continues our Fruit of the Spirit series by teaching on Gentleness.

It's not about being soft or passive. It's about being rooted in God's strength — able to stand firm without dominating, able to respond with grace without compromising truth.

💡 This message challenges us to rethink control, pressure, and influence — and shows us how Jesus models gentleness in the heat of betrayal and injustice.

🔍 Highlights:

– The biblical difference between niceness and gentleness

– How gentleness is power under the Spirit's control

– What happens when we replace gentleness with force

– How to reflect Jesus in moments of pressure or betrayal

📖 Scripture: Luke 22:47–53

🧠 Referenced Thinkers: Dallas Willard, Tim Keller

🎙 Speaker: Pst. Mambwe

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🙌 About Us

Baptist Community Church is a young and growing church plant of the Zambia Baptist Association (ZBA), located in the heart of Meanwood Kwamwena, Lusaka.

📖 Our Mission

We seek to glorify God by making disciples, leading people into authentic worship and reaching out with God's love to individuals, couples, families, communities and nations abroad. Our foundation is the word of God and biblical fellowship.

❤️ Want to support our ministry?

Your generosity helps us grow, reach more people, and develop our community—both spiritually and practically.

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