TOPIC:

Understanding Christian Fruitfulness — Part 2

PREACHER:

Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa

SCRIPTURES:

John 15:8

John 15:11

Matthew 5:16

Galatians 5:22 –23

Philippians 1:11

Hebrews 12:11

Matthew 3:8

Acts 26:20

Hebrews 13:15

Colossians 1:10

Titus 3:8

Romans 1:13

Proverbs 11:30

Philippians 4:17

2 Corinthians 9:10

KEY POINTS (PART 2)
1. Understanding Fruit-Bearing (Recap)
a. What Is “Fruit” in Scripture?

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  Greek: Karpos (καρπός) — meaning:

  
  
  
  
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    Result

    
    
  
  
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    Outcome

    
    
  
  
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    Visible evidence

    
    
  
  
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    Advantage or profit

    
    
  
  
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    “That which originates from something”

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Biblically, fruit represents the visible expression of an invisible life—the outward manifestation of the inward work of the Holy Spirit.

  
  

2. Results of Bearing Fruit

Fruitfulness produces undeniable outcomes in the believer’s life:

a. Fruit Glorifies God — John 15:8

Your fruit is evidence that God is working through you.

b. Fruit Proves Discipleship — John 15:8

A true disciple is known by the results their life produces.

c. Fruit Brings Personal Joy — John 15:11

Spiritual productivity leads to deep joy and fulfillment.

d. Fruit Influences the World — Matthew 5:16

Your good works shine light and draw people to Christ.

3. Types of Fruits Every Christian Must Bear
1. The Fruit of the Spirit — Galatians 5:22 –23

This fruit reflects the character of Christ in the believer.

The nine traits include:

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  Love

  
  


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  Joy

  
  


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  Peace

  
  


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  Longsuffering

  
  


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  Kindness

  
  


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  Goodness

  
  


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  Faithfulness

  
  


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  Gentleness

  
  


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  Self-control

  
  

These are not nine different fruits, but one fruit with nine expressions.

2. The Fruit of Righteousness — Philippians 1:11 ; Hebrews 12:11

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  Produced through obedience to God and sensitivity to the Spirit.

  
  


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  Righteousness leads to right living and right actions.

  
  

3. The Fruit of Repentance — Matthew 3:8; Acts 26:20

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  True repentance produces visible change.

  
  


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  Turning away from sin is evidence of genuine salvation.

  
  

4. The Fruit of the Lips — Hebrews 13:15

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  The fruit of praise and thanksgiving.

  
  


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  A believer who abides in Christ expresses gratitude continually.

  
  

5. The Fruit of Good Works — Colossians 1:10 ; Titus 3:8; Matthew 5:16

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  Good works reveal inward faith through outward actions.

  
  


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  This fruit blesses other people and glorifies God.

  
  

6. The Fruit of Soul-Winning — Romans 1:13 ; Proverbs 11:30

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  Paul called his converts “fruit.”

  
  


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  Every believer is expected to reproduce spiritually by winning souls.

  
  

7. The Fruit of Generosity — Philippians 4:17 ; 2 Corinthians 9:10

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  Giving is spiritual fruit credited to the believer’s account.

  
  


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  Generosity reflects a heart of love, stewardship, and sacrifice.

  
  

CONCLUSION (PART 2)

Part 2 expands on what fruitfulness looks like in the Christian life. Fruit-bearing is not limited to character alone — it includes righteousness, repentance, worship, good works, soul-winning, and generosity.

A fruitful Christian is one whose life produces consistent, visible, and spiritual results that glorify God and edify others.