Podcasts about fruitfulness

Pastor Andrew Schmidt starts our new series on Fruitfulness centered around Luke 13:6-9. Follow along as Andrew teaches on Jesus' parable and provides ways to participate in community.

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What does true fruitfulness look like in the Kingdom of God? Is it simply success, wealth and achievement, or is there a deeper call? In this message, we are reminded that God delights in the fruitfulness of His children, but the path to lasting fruitfulness is the way of the Cross. We are challenged to examine our hearts, live with eternity in view, and pursue a life that reflects Christ in character, ministry and daily living.  

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02nd August 2026 - Dundalk. Ministered by Pastor Jason Cooney.

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Romans 1 presents the Christian life as a wholehearted love for God that overflows into love for people. Paul begins with thanksgiving and prayer, reminding believers to intentionally encourage others by recognizing their faith instead of criticizing their faults. In a culture marked by isolation and distraction, these practices build genuine community and strengthen those who are faithfully following Christ, knowing that spiritual fruit often brings spiritual opposition. Paul also calls believers to live with generous, persistent love that gives more than it takes. Faithful friendships are marked by sacrifice, loyalty, and a refusal to give up on people, while the church's greatest obligation remains proclaiming Jesus above every competing priority. Thanksgiving, prayer, generosity, perseverance, and gospel witness work together to form a community that reflects Christ's love and advances His kingdom.

This Sunday, Charmaine Levingston brings us a message on ‘Fruitfulness”. This message is part of our campaign on the Fruit of the Spirit.Please follow along with our YouVersion Bible app event here: https://www.bible.com/events/49642521You can also watch the entire service here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F_bEOXDPJoClick http://bcc.life/whats-on to find out about all our events and activities. Click http://bcc.life/give to access our giving page, where you can return your tithes to God,bring an offering or make a donation! If you ever need to know how to make Jesus the Lord of your life and come home to Father God, here is a great prayeryou can pray: "Lord Jesus, I am so sorry for mywrongdoing. Please forgive me for being separated from you and from other people. I receive into you my life as Lord. Please lead me from now on. I surrender to you. I believe that you died on the cross to take away my sins,that you rose again on the third day and that you are alive and with me now. I accept you into my life. Please help me to live for you. Thank you for your gift of eternal life for now and for ever. Amen." If you prayed this prayer, please let us know! It's the best decision you can ever make, and we would love tocelebrate that with you!Let us know in the chat session of the livestream, email us at admin@bcc.life! or visit https://bit.ly/BCC-FollowJesus

How can you read the Bible, not just for knowledge but for greater fruitfulness? Find out as Brett Andrews shares. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

How can you read the Bible, not just for knowledge but for greater fruitfulness? Find out as Brett Andrews shares. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

There is a difference between producing fruit and producing foliage, and God is not interested in the leaves. In Matthew 21, Jesus cursed a fig tree that was full of leaves but had no fruit. Because fig trees produce their leaves and fruit at the same time, a leafy tree with no fruit was not just disappointing. It was deceptive. The same can be true of us when we maintain the appearance of spiritual health while our hearts are somewhere else entirely. God is calling us to genuine fruitfulness, not just the right exterior. That kind of fruit only comes through real collaboration with the Holy Spirit. The invitation is to stay yoked to Jesus, stay honest before Him, and trust that He is faithful to produce what He has promised. In this message you'll discover: Why Jesus cursed the fig tree in Matthew 21 The difference between spiritual fruit and outward appearances What it means to be Christ's ambassador How to collaborate with the Holy Spirit every day Why abiding in Jesus produces lasting fruit Practical ways to grow in faith, surrender, and spiritual maturity Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:20 Matthew 21:18-22 Matthew 11:28-30 Genesis 3 John 15

We often celebrate fruitfulness as the mark of a life well-lived. Yet in John 15, Jesus reveals that fruitfulness is not the finish line but the beginning of a deeper work. As we remain in the Vine, God continues to shape, refine and transform us in ways we may not expect. Perhaps the greatest work of God begins where we think the journey ends.

We often celebrate fruitfulness as the mark of a life well-lived. Yet in John 15, Jesus reveals that fruitfulness is not the finish line but the beginning of a deeper work. As we remain in the Vine, God continues to shape, refine and transform us in ways we may not expect. Perhaps the greatest work of God begins where we think the journey ends.

19th July 2026 - Dundalk. Ministered by Pastor Jason Cooney.

Join Darren C Davis as he shares on the fruit that comes from forgiving.

The sermon defines true Christian fruitfulness not as a vague concept but as measurable spiritual impact rooted in abiding in Christ. Drawing primarily from John 15, the speaker explains that believers must remain connected to Jesus, the true vine, to produce lasting results such as soul winning and righteousness. The message emphasizes that God, as the husbandman, actively purges believers to remove distractions and foster deeper intimacy with Him. It challenges the audience to move beyond mere survival or church attendance toward a vibrant, daily relationship with God through prayer and scripture. Ultimately, the goal is to glorify the Father by bearing much fruit and making an eternal impact in the world.

The sermon defines true Christian fruitfulness not as a vague concept but as measurable spiritual impact rooted in abiding in Christ. Drawing primarily from John 15, the speaker explains that believers must remain connected to Jesus, the true vine, to produce lasting results such as soul winning and righteousness. The message emphasizes that God, as the husbandman, actively purges believers to remove distractions and foster deeper intimacy with Him. It challenges the audience to move beyond mere survival or church attendance toward a vibrant, daily relationship with God through prayer and scripture. Ultimately, the goal is to glorify the Father by bearing much fruit and making an eternal impact in the world.

Sermon delivered on Tuesday, July, 15th, 2026, at Serious Christian Church in Cape Town, South Africa

12th July 2026 - Dundalk. Ministered by Pastor Jason Cooney.

Rachel McDonough grew up in Kenya as the daughter of missionaries, where she saw both deep poverty and the faith of parents who trusted God enough to follow His call across the world. Those early experiences planted a lasting conviction that every resource we hold belongs to God and can be used to bring life, freedom, and hope to others. After nearly two decades in wealth management, Rachel began asking a deeper question: what story is our capital telling? In this conversation, Rachel shares how God led her to build Wealth Squared, a firm that helps families align their investments, giving, and financial plans with biblical values. She explains how impact investing can direct capital toward businesses that promote human flourishing, and discusses themes from her new book, The River and the Garden, which uses story to explore stewardship, family unity, and Kingdom impact. This episode offers a hopeful vision for using wealth as a tool to cultivate lasting fruit for God's Kingdom, and invites you to consider where He may be calling your resources to grow. Major Topics Include: Hearing and following God's call Stewarding wealth as entrusted capital Investing as a moral and spiritual act Aligning portfolios with biblical values Distinguishing provision from impact assets Discovering your unique Kingdom DNA Using impact investing for human flourishing Building family unity around stewardship Integrating head, heart, and Spirit Finishing faithfully with resources God provides QUOTES TO REMEMBER “Capital tells a story.” “Even though I'm a small human with finite resources and a limited lifespan and limited dollars in the bank account, God can take something small, and if it's surrendered to Him, He can do something way bigger than any of us could ever ask or imagine.” “There is both an opportunity and a responsibility of being a Christ follower who is holding on to the resources that God owns and has entrusted.” “Some businesses create goods and services that help human flourishing, and others create bads and disservices.” “Fruitfulness comes from obeying what God shows you to do, not from having the right strategy.” “There are some biblical principles that are universally true, but there are also unique pieces of Kingdom DNA wired into the heart of each person.” “Once I know how much is enough for provision, I get freedom to ask what the purpose of the remaining assets should be.” “The faithful finisher asks, ‘Lord, what else? I'm not dead yet.'” “We need to let our heads and hearts work together more in harmony and be led by the Spirit.” “Real unity is hard work, but it is deep and worthy work.” “I want to be Jonathan's armor bearer for my clients. What's in your heart to do? Let's go take that hill.” “Faith-driven investing and impact investing right now is the revival that God has released on the earth.” “Find a financial advisor who wants to help you hear and follow God's voice.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Rachel McDonough and Wes Lyons on How Investors Are Taking Down Human Trafficking (see our past interview here) The River and the Garden by Rachel McDonough Wealth Squared Kingdom Advisors (see our interview with founder, Ron Blue) Eagle Freedom Fund (see out interview with cofounder Wes Lyons) Talanton Caleb Breakey, Founder of Renown Publishing (see our past interview here) BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW John 15:5 | Abiding Bears Fruit “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” 2 Corinthians 9:10 | Seed for Sowing “He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.” Matthew 4:19 | Fishers of Men “And he said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.'” Proverbs 20:5 | Deep Waters of the Heart “The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.” John 6:1-15 | Five Loaves and Two Fish 2 Corinthians 10:5 | Taking Thoughts Captive “We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.” TAKE A STEP DEEPER On the Finish Line podcast, we are all about stories, seeing how God draws us into generosity over a lifetime.   But sometimes these stories can leave us thinking, “What's that next step look like for me?” That's exactly why we've launched a whole new podcast called Applied Generosity which explores the full landscape of the generous life across 7 different dimensions of generosity. Applied Generosity helps make sense of the hundreds of stories we've shared on the Finish Line Podcast to help you find that best next step. If you've been inspired by these stories and want to take things to the next level, check out Applied Generosity anywhere you listen to podcasts or at appliedgenerosity.com.

Every soul is known to God before a word is even on the tongue. In Luke 8:4-18, we trace Jesus's teaching that nothing hidden will remain so not our thoughts, our motives, nor the true state of our hearts before him. This is a truth meant to strip away every pretense of self-sufficiency and drive us to the only remedy: Christ. Jesus's command, "take care then how you hear," presses the point: how we receive God's word reveals whether the Spirit has done his effectual work within us. Fruitfulness compounds; fruitlessness compounds and neither is finally hidden from God or man. For believers, this is a summons to repent of careless hearing and cultivate Spirit-wrought attentiveness at home and in worship. For the unconverted, the good news remains: God did not leave mankind to perish in sin and misery, but of his mere good pleasure has provided a Redeemer. The call is not to try harder, but to confess and believe, trusting wholly in him who alone gives ears to hear.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to John 15, where Jesus teaches that He is the true vine and we are the branches. After 2 Peter 1 calls us to grow in faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love, John 15 shows us where that fruit comes from: not from trying harder, but from abiding in Christ.Jesus reminds us that a branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine. Fruitfulness is the evidence of living union with Him, and spiritual barrenness is a warning sign that something is disconnected within. So today, read John 15 and ask the Lord to strengthen your inward life: abide in Him, receive from Him, and let His life produce fruit through you.

In this sermon, Pastor Rick teaches that building a lasting life requires continual spiritual progress, challenging believers to move beyond simply gaining control, discovering purpose, and bearing fruit by intentionally growing in their capacity, character, and kingdom impact. He reminds us that God never intended for us to settle or compare ourselves to others, but to keep becoming all He designed us to be through a life of ongoing development.

In this sermon, Pastor Rick teaches that building a lasting life requires continual spiritual progress, challenging believers to move beyond simply gaining control, discovering purpose, and bearing fruit by intentionally growing in their capacity, character, and kingdom impact. He reminds us that God never intended for us to settle or compare ourselves to others, but to keep becoming all He designed us to be through a life of ongoing development.

By David Morker - "America's Semiquincentennial: Fruitfulness Requires Faithfulness” calls us to recognize the United States as a people marked by Manasseh-like fruitfulness in affliction, broad inheritance, expansive strength, and generational responsibility, while receiving Abraham's blessing as an outward calling

Ps. Samuel teaches about being fruitful, because the Lord is glorified when we produce fruits

In this sermon, Pastor Rick teaches that a fruitful father is measured not by what he owns or achieves, but by the lasting value he produces in the lives of others through vision, faithfulness, integrity, forgiveness, truth, and provision. Using Joseph’s life as an example, he challenges fathers and believers alike to remain fruitful even in seasons of suffering, trusting God to use their lives for a greater purpose.

In this sermon, Pastor Rick teaches that a fruitful father is measured not by what he owns or achieves, but by the lasting value he produces in the lives of others through vision, faithfulness, integrity, forgiveness, truth, and provision. Using Joseph’s life as an example, he challenges fathers and believers alike to remain fruitful even in seasons of suffering, trusting God to use their lives for a greater purpose.

In this sermon, Pastor Rick teaches that a fruitful father is measured not by what he owns or achieves, but by the lasting value he produces in the lives of others through vision, faithfulness, integrity, forgiveness, truth, and provision. Using Joseph’s life as an example, he challenges fathers and believers alike to remain fruitful even in seasons of suffering, trusting God to use their lives for a greater purpose.

In this sermon, Pastor Rick teaches that a fruitful father is measured not by what he owns or achieves, but by the lasting value he produces in the lives of others through vision, faithfulness, integrity, forgiveness, truth, and provision. Using Joseph’s life as an example, he challenges fathers and believers alike to remain fruitful even in seasons of suffering, trusting God to use their lives for a greater purpose.

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Read OnlineEarly in the morning, as they were walking along, they saw the fig tree withered to its roots. Peter remembered and said to him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree that you cursed has withered.” Mark 11:20–21The prophets often used the image of a barren fig tree to symbolize Israel's fruitless spirituality (cf. Hosea 9:10; Jeremiah 8:13). Though they were God's chosen people, with whom God established His Covenant, time and moral decay led to a fruitless spirituality. Despite their outward observance of the Law, their hearts were far from God.In today's Gospel, Jesus was hungry as He left Bethany and journeyed toward Jerusalem. Along the way, He saw a fig tree from a distance with leaves, so He went to it to pick a fig to eat, but He found none. He immediately said to the tree, “May no one ever eat of your fruit again!” (Mark 11:14). This was a prophetic action. The green tree symbolized the outward appearance of the people of Israel and especially the religious leaders, who appeared righteous but bore no fruit of genuine faith, repentance, or divinely inspired charity.After arriving at the Temple in Jerusalem, Jesus drove out those buying and selling, overturning the tables of the moneychangers who were desecrating the sacredness of the Temple. As He did so, He recalled the prophecies of Isaiah and Jeremiah: “Is it not written: ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples'? But you have made it a den of thieves” (Mark 11:17; cf. Isaiah 56:7; Jeremiah 7:11). Just as the barren fig tree symbolized fruitless spirituality, the cleansing of the temple revealed the corruption of worship that failed to honor God. Both acts were prophetic judgments against the emptiness of external religiosity, warning that God desires not outward appearances but true worship and spiritual fruitfulness from the heart.The next morning, on their way back to Jerusalem, Jesus and His disciples passed by the fig tree Jesus had cursed. To their amazement, it had “withered to its roots.” This sign of judgment sparked a conversation between Jesus and His disciples in which He taught them about the connection between faith, prayer, and forgiveness: “Have faith in God…I tell you, all that you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it and it shall be yours…When you stand to pray, forgive anyone against whom you have a grievance…” (Mark 11:22; 24–25). Faith in God, combined with humble prayer and forgiveness, is the key to spiritual fruitfulness.Jesus' prophetic action and teaching on prayer and forgiveness ring as true for us today as they did for the people of Israel. Like a green fig tree that bears no fruit, we can fall into the trap of being more concerned about our outward appearance of religiosity than about true prayer and worship that is fruitful for the Kingdom of God.We are the temples Jesus wants to cleanse today. Just as Jesus cast out corruption from the temple, so must we allow Him to cast out the sin and spiritual barriers within us that hinder true worship. Forgiveness is an essential part of this cleansing, as it removes the obstacles that block our prayers and relationships with God. True prayer flows from faith that trusts completely in God's power and from hearts that forgive without reservation. When our focus shifts from self-interest to the love of God and service of others, our lives become fruitful for the Kingdom.Reflect today on your soul as the new temple Jesus wants to cleanse. There is incredible potential for each one of us to bear an abundance of good fruit for His Kingdom. Begin by forgiving everyone from your heart. Then, approach prayer with faith that trusts God's providence and seeks His will. Let your worship be sincere—not for appearances or routine, but out of love for God and a desire for His Kingdom to grow. Fidelity to prayer and forgiveness will transform your life into one of fruitfulness and grace, leading you to the abundant life of His Kingdom. My Lord, the source of all abundant good fruit, You desire to cleanse my soul of every sin and obstacle that hinders true worship. You call me to a life of deep prayer, grounded in faith and forgiveness. Purify me, and use me to bear an abundance of good fruit for Your Kingdom. Make me a pure and holy child of true worship. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: The Accursed Fig Tree by James TissotSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

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When God delivered Laura Perry Smalts from transgenderism, she knew He was asking her to embrace biblical womanhood. She just didn't know what a joy her femininity would become. We're marveling at our male-female differences today.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

Why does meditating on Scripture matter? Nancy and her friends have learned that the more you hide God's Word in your heart, the better prepared you'll be to suffer well. Learn from their stories.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

Do you sometimes feel like you're living in the days of the judges, when people did what seemed right in their own eyes? And if that's not enough, your life circumstances might be just plain difficult. Join us to find hope in the midst of the hard.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

Food addiction is common among women, often stemming from trauma or generational strongholds. But Asheritah Ciuciu wants you to know Christ offers freedom. She shares strategies to help you identify triggers, take thoughts captive, and embrace grace.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

Did you know 91 percent of college-aged women are on a diet? We're seeing an increasing obsession with healthy eating. Asheritah Ciuciu exposes common lies about food and points you to the truth: in Christ, you are not alone and can walk in freedom.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

Are you facing painful circumstances? Weighed down by sin? Desperate for hope? Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth opens Psalm 107 to show you how desperation precedes deliverance in the life of a believer.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

What if “the talk” wasn't enough? If you're a girl mom, Dannah Gresh encourages you to go deeper. She's sharing biblical wisdom for sex, dating, modesty, and marriage so you can have shame-free conversations rooted in the gospel.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

Did you know God's heart for you runs deeper than just “don't have sex before marriage”? He's not only for your abstinence from sin; He's for your holiness. We're looking at purity culture from this sanctified perspective.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

How should we talk with our girls about sex? Dannah Gresh says we need two things—truth and grace. Join us as we rethink purity culture and press past dos and don'ts to discover the heart behind God's design for sexuality.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today's readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, is the “soul” of the whole apostolate that leads us to bear fruit. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 863-870. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.