Fruit Only the Spirit Can Grow

Summary

This sermon emphasizes that true spiritual fruit, like love and patience, comes not from self-effort but from receiving God's mercy after recognizing our inherent worthiness of condemnation. Referencing Galatians 5, it warns against using biblical teachings for self-improvement and legalism, instead urging reliance on the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. The practical takeaway is to shift from pleading innocence to pleading for mercy, accepting God's "not guilty" verdict as the source of genuine spiritual growth.