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What do they need to know?
Roots: Source
Fruit: Result
What do they need to know?
That the source (roots) of their heart will produce the results (fruits) in their lives
Introduction: Mom cut my daffodil
It’s incredible to consider how one word or action can determine the course of our lives.
Story: “You talk funny..”
He grows up to be one of the most well spoken people I know
What’s the picture?
Roots: Source
Fruit: Result
Why do they need to know this?
Because if we don’t take time to identify the root of our issue, we will always deal with picking the fruit instead of experiencing true change
Big Idea: Roots determine Fruits
Roots determine Fruits
Matthew 12:33
2 things roots need:
1. Roots need good soil
Explain:
Jesus is using Ag imagery to explain the thoughts, words & deeds of pharisees
Roots: The Source of what is feeding their lives
Fruits: The words, the actions the beliefs
The Pharisee’s spent their lives and energy PERFORMING their way into God’s favor:
Their ROOT wasn’t in Christ
Their FRUIT was religion that attempted to cover hidden sin
Paul describes these strong roots as a Stronghold
2 Corinthians 10:
Illustration: Drawing the picture of my life’s tree...
Drawing the picture of my life’s tree...
What happens when we know the roots?
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2. Roots need constant care
Explain
Explain
Jesus is reminding his listeners that just getting rid of sin isn’t enough…It must be replaced with something...
When people say:
I’ve already dealt with that
Why do you we want to bring up old things
My response is:
Because the devil prowls around like a lion
Because the process of change is RARELY just a one-and-done reality
Paul encourages:
Ephesians 4:
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Story: Weeding as a kid: every other week
1. “But you look like you and Tarah and fine.”
“But you look like you and Tarah and fine.”
That’s why we go
That’s why we go
Now What?
What do they need to do?
Why do they need to know this?
Why do they need to know this?
Because if we don’t take time to identify the root of our issue, we will always deal with picking the fruit instead of experiencing true change
Roots: Source
Fruit: Result
It’s incredible to consider how one word or action can determine the course of our lives.
Story: “You talk funny..”
What if we could
He grows up to be one of the most well spoken people I know
Roots: Source
Fruit: Result
Now What?
What do they need to do?
Ask Questions
If we don’t ask questions, we’ll never give ourselves or those around us the chance to know the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’.
Asking questions is they way we steward our hearts
Write things down
Write things down
Writing things down forces us to spend the time processing our thoughts and emotions
Talk things over
Talk things over
Talking helps clarify who we can trust and encourages openness
Pray it through
Pray it through
Prayer invites God’s help to fill the gap
Praying will invite God’s truth to fill the spaces in our hearts
Asking questions is they way we steward our hearts
Writing things down forces us to spend the time processing our thoughts and emotions
Talking helps us to identify who we can trust and to let down our guard
Praying will invite God’s truth to fill the spaces in our hearts
Conclusion: Roots determine Fruits
Let’s take the time and attention we need to cultivate healthy roots in our lives, so that the fruit we see reflects, more and more, the character of Christ in us.
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