Fruit: Week 1 – Love, Enmity, Sorcery

New Series from Galatians 5 by Pastor Matthew Mletzko

In this opening message of the "Fruit" series, we revisit Galatians 5 to explore the contrast between living by the Spirit and living by the flesh. The key question is not if we produce fruit, but what kind we are producing—Spirit-led or flesh-driven?

This week focuses on the first fruit of the Spirit: Love. Biblical love is defined not just by affection or emotion, but by selflessness, patience, kindness, and truth. It is the foundation of a Christ-like life and is to be present in all we do. The message encourages believers to examine their lives: Are we walking in the Spirit, producing love that reflects God’s character? Or are we still clinging to fleshly fruits that oppose His nature?

This series invites us to grow spiritually by confronting what we’re cultivating in our lives—and by choosing the fruit that comes from abiding in Christ.