Wellspring Church
Wellspring Church is a vibrant community of faith that values the past and the future yet remains fully engaged in the present. We are enriched by the diverse treasures of God’s kingdom, both the old and the new, that we may minister to the diverse needs of our culture today and leave a legacy of faithfulness for tomorrow.
Wellspring Church
The Parable of the Two Sons :: 8/31/25 :: Katie Gayle
Welcome to Wellspring Church!
In this week’s message, Pastor Katie Gayle continued our journey through the parables of Jesus, looking at the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21. Here, Jesus confronts the religious leaders who struggled to accept His authority and shows that true obedience is revealed not by words, but by repentance and transformed lives.
Katie reminded us that the gospel is not about proving our worth through performance or rule-following. Neither son in the parable got it right at first, but the one who repented and turned back to the father displayed the way of righteousness. Repentance leads to fruitfulness—not as something we manufacture, but as the Spirit’s work in us.
📖 Key Themes in This Message:
🔹 Our identity as children of God and citizens of His Kingdom is the truest thing about us
🔹 Repentance is not shameful but freeing, moving us from rebellion into forgiveness
🔹 Outward appearances of righteousness cannot substitute for a changed heart
🔹 The fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control—is evidence of God’s transforming work
The invitation of Jesus is not to hide behind self-righteousness, but to step into the light, repent, and walk by the Spirit. As we do, our lives bear fruit that points to Him.
📅 Join us this week at Wellspring Church! Want to learn more about living as a child of God? Visit www.wellspringenglewood.com.
💬 How has God been calling you into repentance and fruitfulness lately?