Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Beginning of the End: It's time to be fruitful

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God showers us with his love. God gives us everything we need for our bodies and souls. God forgives our sins and lavishes us with his abundant grace.
 

The message of repentance and forgiveness of sins through Jesus falls on eager ears and living hearts. God’s Spirit turns our focus away from self and fixes our thoughts on Jesus. We respond to God’s grace with the fruit of righteousness. Our whole lives are devoted to serving the Lord and serving our neighbor.
 

We’re not trying to score points. We’re not trying to win God’s favor. We’re simply responding with sincere and grateful hearts to all of the mercy God has given us. 
 

We have been bought by him. We belong to him. We produce good fruit in him!