Examine the Fruit: What Your Life Reveals About Your Heart

About this sermon

In this message, I dig into a truth that many believers have heard before, but often do not stop long enough to examine: Jesus said we would know people by their fruit. Not by appearances, not by platform, not by religious language, but by the evidence of the kingdom showing up in their lives. I talk about what it means to be the salt of the earth, why the condition of the Church affects the condition of society, and why healthy things are meant to bear fruit and multiply. I also walk through Matthew 7 and Galatians 5 to confront an important question: what kind of fruit is actually growing in our lives? Love, joy, peace, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are not side issues in the kingdom. They are evidence of a heart that is truly being formed by Jesus. In this episode, I challenge the idea that faith is only about words or a one-time decision, and I call us back to the kind of life that actually reflects the nature of Christ. Along the way, I share personal stories, practical conviction, and a reminder that our words are seeds. What we say, how we respond, and the way we live are all producing something. My prayer is that this message helps you pause, examine the fruit, and allow God to prune whatever is not bringing life so that you can become someone who truly bears the fruit of the Spirit. Chapters: 00:00 - Why Fruit Matters in the Kingdom 03:03 - Salt, Culture, and the Atmosphere of a Church 06:06 - Be Fruitful and Multiply 09:09 - Healthy Things Grow and Bear Fruit 12:12 - By Their Fruit You Will Know Them 15:15 - A Challenge to "Easy Believe-ism" 18:18 - Words Are Seeds That Create Harvests 21:21 - Discipline, Discipleship, and Self-Control 24:24 - The Fruit of the Spirit Test 27:27 - Pruning for Life and True Kingdom Fruit Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertrstearns/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertrstearns/ Don't forget to PUSH THE BELL to get NOTIFICATIONS of new and upcoming videos.