Where to Find Fruit

Study Guide for “Where to Find Fruit” by Rev. C. H. Spurgeon

Introduction

In this sermon, Rev. C. H. Spurgeon explores the profound truth found in Hosea 14:8, “From me is thy fruit found.” He emphasizes that all spiritual nourishment and fruitfulness come from God. Spurgeon illustrates how believers must seek their sustenance in Christ, who is both the source of their spiritual life and the means by which they produce good works. The sermon encourages believers to recognize their dependence on God for both their spiritual growth and the fruit they bear in their lives.

Discussion Questions

  1. Understanding Dependence: How does recognizing that “from me is thy fruit found” change your perspective on your spiritual life and efforts?

  2. Seeking Nourishment: In what ways do you actively seek nourishment from Christ in your daily life? Are there specific practices or habits that help you connect with Him?

  3. Personal Reflection: Reflect on a time when you felt spiritually fruitful. What were the circumstances, and how did your relationship with Christ contribute to that fruitfulness?

  4. Challenges in Fruitfulness: What are some obstacles you face that hinder your ability to bear fruit? How can you bring these challenges to Christ for help?

  5. Role of Grace: Spurgeon mentions that good works are a believer’s own but proceed entirely from God. How do you reconcile the idea of personal responsibility in good works with the belief that they come from God’s grace?

  6. Cultivating Graces: What specific graces (like faith, love, or prayer) do you feel called to cultivate more in your life? How can these lead you closer to Christ and increase your fruitfulness?

  7. Approaching Christ: How can you encourage someone who feels unworthy to approach Christ for help in their spiritual life? What truths from this sermon can you share with them?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, I come before You acknowledging that all good things come from You. Help me to seek my nourishment in Christ, recognizing that apart from Him, I can do nothing. Teach me to rely on Your grace for my spiritual growth and to bear fruit that glorifies You. May I cultivate a deeper relationship with You, drawing near in faith and love. I ask for Your strength to overcome obstacles and to be a vessel for Your work. Thank You for the promise that in You, I have all I need. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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