Sermon Recap: “Grace That Transforms” @ Heritage UMC

This past Sunday at Heritage United Methodist Church, Pastor Janean brought us a message that was as bold as it was necessary. Titled “Grace That Transforms” and rooted in Matthew 7:15–23, the sermon asked us to look past our spiritual activity and examine or spiritual vitality.  Are we going through the motions or are we producing the fruit of the spirit?

She challenged us with this question: “Am I becoming more like Jesus?” Too often, we assume we’re growing simply because we’re busy doing church things—but Jesus warns us that true transformation is deeper than that. It’s not what we say or do on the surface, but the condition of our hearts that reveals who we’re becoming.

Are we living a life that reflects a life shaped by grace? Are we producing fruit that reflects the life of a United Methodist? 

As someone who calls Heritage UMC home, I’m so thankful for a church that doesn’t just gather for worship, but truly strives to be a gathering place for the community, a growing place that is raising up the next generation of the Church, and a loving place that is supporting and caring for those in need in our community and across the world.  Grace isn’t just taught, it’s lived.

And that’s where our mission becomes personal: to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. That kind of change begins within. It's in the quiet daily transformation that shows up not in applause or recognition, but in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.

If you're ready to stop just doing church and start becoming more like Jesus, we invite you to take a next step. Join a small group, serve with us, or reach out to a pastor—we’re here to grow together. Because at Heritage United Methodist Church, grace doesn’t just cover you—it transforms you.

If you missed Sunday’s services, you can watch them HERE.