Expositional Sermon Series Overview: The Fruit Of Our Lives – A Call To Repentance And God’s Love

Sermon 1: The First Bite – The Danger of Eating Bad Fruit

Text: Genesis 3:1-7, Romans 5:12, James 1:14-15

Main Points:

Sin begins with deception – The serpent twisted God’s words (Genesis 3:1).

Sin looks appealing but leads to death – Adam and Eve fell because they trusted their own wisdom over God’s command (Genesis 3:6).

The consequences of sin are real – It separates us from God and brings suffering (Romans 5:12).

God’s love made a way for redemption – Even after the Fall, God provided a path to salvation through Jesus Christ (John 3:16).

🔥 Emphasis on God’s Love: Even when Adam and Eve sinned, God sought them out and promised a future Redeemer (Genesis 3:15).

Sermon 2: The Rotten Tree – What Does Bad Fruit Look Like?

Text: Matthew 7:15-20, Galatians 5:19-21, Luke 6:43-45

Main Points:

We are known by our fruit – A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a corrupt tree cannot bear good fruit (Matthew 7:17-18).

The works of the flesh produce bad fruit – Sinful behaviors like idolatry, hatred, and immorality show an untransformed heart (Galatians 5:19-21).

Bad fruit leads to destruction – Those who live in sin without repentance will face God’s judgment (Matthew 7:19).

Jesus can transform any life – When we surrender to Him, He fills us with the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

🔥 Emphasis on God’s Love: God does not want anyone to bear bad fruit—He calls everyone to repentance so they can experience new life in Him (2 Peter 3:9).

Sermon 3: The Tree That Will Be Cut Down – The Judgment for Bearing Bad Fruit

Text: Matthew 3:10, Luke 13:6-9, Hebrews 10:26-31

Main Points:

God expects His people to bear fruit – A barren tree is useless and takes up space (Luke 13:6-7).

The axe is already at the root – If a person refuses to repent, judgment will come (Matthew 3:10).

God gives extra time for repentance – Jesus pleads for the barren tree to be given another year (Luke 13:8-9).

Those who refuse to bear fruit will be cut down – Hell is real, and those who reject Christ will face eternal separation from God (Matthew 13:42).

🔥 Emphasis on God’s Love: Even when judgment is near, Jesus intercedes on our behalf, calling us to repentance so that we will not be cut off (Luke 13:8).

Sermon 4: A Good Tree Cannot Bear Bad Fruit – How to Bear Good Fruit

Text: John 15:1-8, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 7:17-18

Main Points:

Abiding in Christ is the only way to bear good fruit – Without Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5).

The fruit of the Spirit is evidence of a transformed life – Love, joy, peace, and faithfulness grow in those who follow Jesus (Galatians 5:22-23).

God prunes us so we can bear more fruit – He removes distractions and sin to help us grow spiritually (John 15:2).

Living by the Spirit produces lasting fruit – When we obey the Holy Spirit, we reflect the character of Christ (Galatians 5:16).

🔥 Emphasis on God’s Love: God does not just save us—He guides us, nurtures us, and grows us into the people He designed us to be (Philippians 1:6).

Sermon 5: Cutting Off the Rotten Branches – How to Get Rid of Sin in Your Life

Text: John 15:1-6, Colossians 3:5-10, Matthew 5:29-30

Main Points:

Jesus commands us to cut off whatever leads to sin – If your eye or hand causes you to sin, remove it (Matthew 5:29-30).

Sin must be put to death – We must actively reject sinful behaviors and desires (Colossians 3:5).

God will remove unfruitful branches – Those who remain in sin without repentance will be cast away (John 15:6).

Walking in the Spirit keeps us free from sin – When we stay connected to Christ, we overcome temptation (Galatians 5:16).

🔥 Emphasis on God’s Love: God’s pruning may feel painful, but it is proof that He loves us and wants us to grow stronger in our faith (Hebrews 12:6).

Sermon 6: The Harvest Is Coming – What Will You Reap?

Text: Galatians 6:7-9, Matthew 13:24-30, Revelation 22:12

Main Points:

We will reap what we sow – If we plant sin, we will reap destruction; if we plant righteousness, we will reap eternal life (Galatians 6:7-8).

Jesus will separate the wheat from the tares – The righteous will be gathered into His kingdom, and the wicked will be cast into fire (Matthew 13:30).

The judgment of God is coming soon – Jesus is coming quickly, and He will reward each person according to their deeds (Revelation 22:12).

Those who remain faithful will not grow weary – If we do not give up, we will reap a harvest of blessing (Galatians 6:9).

🔥 Emphasis on God’s Love: Jesus warns about judgment because He wants to save us from it. His return is not a threat—it is an invitation to prepare and receive eternal life (John 14:2-3).