Resurrection South Austin

Father Shawn McCain Tirres on June 29, 2025 In this 'family Sunday' sermon, Father Shawn explores what it means to bear spiritual fruit in our lives when we follow Jesus, using the vivid metaphor of trees that either flourish or remain barren. Through interactive moments with children and relatable analogies like swimming against a whirlpool current, he addresses the real challenge of following Jesus in a world that often pulls us in the opposite direction. Drawing from Galatians and the Gospel story of Jesus rebuking disciples who wanted to call fire from heaven, Father Shawn emphasizes that God's way of love and mercy is always better than the world's way of retaliation and force. He encourages both kids and adults to ask for God's help in growing the fruits of love, peace, patience, and kindness, rather than trying to force change on their own.