This week, Pastor David preaches from Matthew 7 and James 2, reminding us that genuine faith is revealed through the fruit of our lives. We can say all the right things, but if our lives don’t reflect the love and character of Christ, something’s missing. True disciples don’t just talk about faith; they live it out through obedience, compassion, and surrender. This message challenges us to examine the fruit in our lives and stay rooted in Christ, the true Vine.

1. “You’ll Know Them by Their Fruit” (Matthew 7:15–20)

- Jesus warns about false prophets who look right but live wrong.

- You can recognize true faith by consistent, godly fruit.

- What we produce reveals who we’re really following.

2. “Faith Without Works Is Dead” (James 2:14–20)

- Real faith always produces action.

- Words without obedience are empty.

- Faith and works work together to show a living relationship with Jesus.

3. “Faith Proven Through Obedience” (James 2:21–26)

- Abraham and Rahab’s obedience revealed their genuine faith.

- Faith isn’t proven in comfort; it’s revealed in costly obedience.

- God calls us to trust Him enough to act on what we believe.

4. “Abide and Bear Fruit” (John 15:1–9)

- Jesus is the true Vine; we are the branches.

- Remaining in Christ is the only way to produce lasting fruit.

- Apart from Him, we can do nothing.

5. “The Fruit of the Spirit” (Galatians 5:19–25)

- The flesh produces chaos; the Spirit produces Christlike character.

- The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

- Stay in step with the Spirit, and let His fruit define your life.

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