CELEBRATION NOTES
Sunday, August 16th, 2026
“But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, He will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Here there is no conflict with the law.” Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)
Love Joy Peace
Patience Kindness Goodness
Faithfulness Gentleness Self-Control
SELF CONTROL
“It is better to be patient than powerful; it is better to have self-control than to conquer a city.” Pr. 16:32
STAGE 1= THE FEELING OF OFFENSE.
STAGE 2= THE CHOICE TO LIVE OR NOT LIVE
OFFENDED.
HOW TO DISARM YOUR BUTTON-PUSHERS
“I’M OVER IT”
“If you cannot control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls, open to attack.” Proverbs 25:28
- CALCULATE THE COST
“An angry person causes trouble, and a person with a quick temper sins a lot.” Pr. 29:22
“Those who control their anger have great understanding; those with a hasty temper make mistakes.” Pr. 14:29
- LOOK PAST THEIR WORDS TO THEIR PAIN
“A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.” Pr. 19:11
IF YOU PLAY THE VICTIM YOU STAY THE VICTIM
- THINK BEFORE REACTING
“Sensible people always think before they act.” Pr. 13:16
“A fool gives full vent to anger, but a wise person quietly holds it back. Pr. 29:11
- ASK GOD FOR HELP
“Lord, help me control my tongue; help me to be careful about what I say!” Psalm 141:3
America Needs Self-Control…America Needs Jesus!
