Sermon
Bear Fruit
Mercy Hill Church - Cincinnati
Speaker: Ernie Bonnoitt
August 21, 2022 · 34 min
DiscipleshipIdentity in ChristEvangelism & OutreachObedienceMatthew 28:18–202 Corinthians 5:17John 3:16
Summary
Jesus commissions disciples to identify with him, conform to his image, go where he sends them, and reproduce disciples in others. True discipleship requires inward transformation reflected outwardly, active obedience to God's commands, and faithful gospel witness—not merely being a fan of Jesus but a committed follower bearing fruit through others.
Highlights
God is not calling you into a relationship with him to be his fan. He's calling you into a relationship with him to be his disciple.
Your identity, your standing with God is not founded on your performance, but it's founded on Jesus's performance.
The things God is calling you to do is meant to increase your joy, not take from it.