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OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ. I AM. [ Jesus ]. I AM. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” [ John 15:5 ] . [ Jesus ].
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OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.
I AM... [Jesus]
I AM... “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” [ John 15:5 ] [Jesus] The significants of Jesus’ John 15 statement • It’s in between – the Last Supper – John 13 • Garden of Gethsemane – John 18
I AM... “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” [ John 15:5 ] [Jesus] The significants of Jesus’ John 15 statement John 15:1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.” • It’s in between – the Last Supper – John 13 • Garden of Gethsemane – John 18 False vines • Making money for money’s sake • Social Status • The appearance of something good
I AM... “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” [ John 15:5 ] [Jesus] First Thought Staying connected produces fruit Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control...” (ESV) Exodus 11:23"Is the LORD's arm too short? Now you will see whether or not what I say will come true for you." • Trying hard to be connected... but there is no fruit? • We have to remain in Jesus
I AM... “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” [ John 15:5 ] [Jesus] Second Thought Being disconnected produces nothing • When we are disconnected... we are judgmental John 15:6 “If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned.” • When we are disconnected... we self promote... Anybody is capable of anything, when you’re disconnected from the vine
I AM... “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” [ John 15:5 ] [Jesus] • How do we stay connected to the vine? The problem is we lack the motivation to stay connected John 15:10 “If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love...” Number One Do what Jesus says
I AM... “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” [ John 15:5 ] [Jesus] • How do we stay connected to the vine? The problem is we lack the motivation to stay connected John 15:10 “If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love...” Number One Do what Jesus says Just clean your room!
I AM... “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” [ John 15:5 ] [Jesus] • How do we stay connected to the vine? Number Two Love like Jesus loves John 15:12 “My command is this: love each other as I have loved you.” Matthew 23:11“The greatest among you will be your servant.”
I AM... “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” [ John 15:5 ] [Jesus] • How do we stay connected to the vine? Number Two Love like Jesus loves John 15:12-13 “My command is this: love eachotheras I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Matthew 23:11“The greatest among you will be your servant.” Jesus set the bar really high
I AM... “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” [ John 15:5 ] [Jesus] What fruit is evident in your life? ...love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control?
I AM... [Jesus]
OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.