A ROOTED LIFE
Over the past several weeks we’ve been talking about what it means to live a fruitful life. This Sunday we stepped back and asked an important question: Where does spiritual fruit come from? Psalm 1 compares the godly person to a tree planted by streams of water. Healthy fruit is the natural result of healthy […]
Real Faith Produces Real Fruit
Real Faith Produces Real Fruit Most people would say they have faith. Many believe in God. Many attend church. Many know the Scriptures. They know doctrine. They know theology. But James asks a deeper question: What does your faith actually produce? In James 2, he paints a simple but challenging picture. Imagine seeing someone in […]
FRUIT IN YOUR WORDS
James 3:1–12 Have you ever said something and immediately wished you could take it back? Most of us have. Words are powerful. A few sentences can encourage someone for years, while a careless remark can leave a wound that lasts just as long. That’s why James spends an entire section of his letter talking about […]
FRUIT IN RELATIONSHIPS
Fruit in Relationships This past Sunday, we continued our Fruitful series in John 15:12–17 and looked at how abiding in Jesus shows up in our relationships. Jesus said, “Love one another as I have loved you.” That kind of love is not always easy. It’s one thing to love in theory—it’s another thing to love […]
When the Cast Came Off
What God Taught Me During Recovery After weeks of surgery, swelling, sleepless nights, and learning patience the hard way, I went back to the surgeon this week hoping for good news. In my mind, I had already pictured the moment. The cast would come off. A walking boot would go on. I would be one […]
The Evidence of Fruit: What Grows When You Walk in the Spirit
This past Sunday at Medina Community Church, we continued our Fruitful series by looking at Galatians 5:16–25 and the contrast between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. One of the biggest misunderstandings in the Christian life is thinking spiritual growth comes from trying harder. Many of us know what the […]
BAPTISM SUNDAY – MAY 24, 2026
One thing I constantly say about baptism is this: Baptism is the ultimate profession of faith. It’s the believer publicly declaring: “His death is my death. His resurrection is my resurrection. My life is His.” Baptism is an outward expression of an inward transformation. It’s a way of boldly identifying with Jesus Christ and declaring, […]
Abiding Relationship: Staying in His Love
John 15:9–17 Last Sunday at Medina Community Church, we continued our Fruitful spiritual campaign by looking deeper into what Jesus meant when He said: “Abide in My love.” — John 15:9 Last week, we focused on the source of fruitfulness: Jesus is the Vine. We are the branches. This week, we explored what it actually […]
Abiding Relationship: The Source of a Fruitful Life
This past Sunday we kicked off our Fruitful spiritual campaign, and we started with a simple end end end
REPENT AND BELIEVE
Repent and Believe: More Than Just Salvation This past Sunday, Travis Klaassen shared a message that really stuck with me. He talked about Jesus’ words, “Repent and believe the gospel,” and how we often think of that as the starting point of the Christian life—and it is. But it’s not just how we begin… it’s […]
