About the Series
June 2024
From the first days of the church until now, every generation has wanted to know when the end will come. When will Jesus return? Will there be signs? How should we get ready?
The disciples pose these very questions to Jesus in Matthew 24-25 during His final week on earth. Jesus presents them (and us) with signs, tensions, and a call to readiness. Jesus doesn’t focus on giving us every detail of what is to come, but He gives a clear call to action and to conduct befitting a disciple awaiting His return.
A guide designed for deeper personal or group study.
Messages in this Series
Kris Stout - June 15, 2025
Faithfulness
Scripture References: John 15:9-17
From Series: "Real Fruit: Outcomes of Transformation"
The gospel becomes visible in our lives through what Paul describes as “fruit” of the Spirit in Galatians 5. This fruit is evidence that the Holy Spirit is at work within us, shaping us to become more like Jesus. As we follow Him, we begin to reflect His character, both personally and in how we interact with the world around us. In our part of the world, we often think of Christlikeness as simply the absence of sin—or personal holiness. Instead, fruits of the Spirit point to a transformation that impacts our relationships, mirroring how Jesus loved and served people in a broken world. They tie Christlikenss to relationships. As we grow, we become less satisfied with the imitation “fruit,”—inauthentic lives that may look good on the surface, but can ultimately cause harm to ourselves and others, falling short of being who Christ wants us to be. Instead, the process of transformation leads us to desire genuine fruit that reflects our Creator’s design for us and for the world around us.
