Results

Last week I asked a rather provocative question. If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do? What would you say? This is the context of the last two I AM statements of Christ. It is his last night with his disciples before he is betrayed, arrested, and hung on a cross. He is sharing…

TRUE LOVE Goal of the Message: That God’s Spirit move us to be at rest with ourselves and show Christian love to others through our actions. For the past couple weeks John has been addressing us as “children of God.” This evening again he says, “Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but…

I thought about taking the easier route this morning and digging in to the Gospel reading for my sermon today, but the story of the Ethiophian eunuch is just too tempting to pass up - and suspect you’ve heard more sermons on abiding in the vine than you have about the Ethiopian eunuch! I’ve got a terrible…

Jesus is the True Vine, stay apart of the True Vine and He will produce much fruit in you

ILLUST - IT issue - “is it plugged in?” reliance on electricity, power, internet, Read John 15:1-11 - Vine and Branches The metaphor of the Vine Father - the gardener, vineyard keeper Jesus - the Vine, the source of nourishment and strength Believers - branches - purpose is to bear fruit This vine -…

Read practicing the way pages 2-3 We’re so familiar with this reading that it’s easy to miss just how strange it is. What would make Simon step away from his life - his work, his family, his friends, and follow Jesus into unknown territory just like that? Let’s go back a couple of steps. Jesus was a…

As we begin our time in scripture this morning, let’s pray these words together, taken from Psalm 119:18 . “Open my eyes, that I might receive, wonderful truths from your word. <personal prayer> I’ve grown quite fond of it. It’s been with me for quite a while. In fact, I dare say that, without it, I…

The Purpose Fascination - Discovery - Identity - Authenticity One day, Napoleon was speaking of the Divinity of Christ; when General Bertrand said:— “I can not conceive, sire, how a great man like you can believe that the Supreme Being ever exhibited himself to men under a human form, with a body, a…

How many of us has had our CC numbers taken or been scammed? This week I bought $300 airpods to be sent to CA.. I’d like to start with an illustration from Jim L. Wilson and Rodger Russell Juan Zamora of Richland, Washington, owed a bill he could not pay for a charge he did not make. After filling up…

TRUE LOVE Goal of the Message: That God’s Spirit move us to be at rest with ourselves and show Christian love to others through our actions. For the past couple Sundays John has been addressing us as “children of God.” Today again he says, “Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with…

A man and woman thought they needed to go to couples counseling because, while they had a strong marriage, there was just one thing that drove the wife crazy. So they get in the car and get to the office and the first thing the counselor says, “So, what brought you here today?” The wife immediately speaks…

Good Morning Everyone. I am so glad that we can be in the house of the Lord this morning. We have already taken the Lord’s Supper this morning so we should all be feeling well fed right now right? I mean that small amount of bread and juice should hold us for a couple hours so let’s dig into the word…

He told many stories in the form of parables, such as this one: “Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seeds. As he scattered them across his field, some seeds fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate them. Other seeds fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seeds sprouted quickly because…

How shall we love? Acts 8:26–40 ; Psalm 22:25–31 ; 1 John 4:7–21 ; John 15:1–8 From Easter Day through to Pentecost we remember how the earliest church waited for the power of the Holy Spirit as Jesus had instructed them: 4 While staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait…

Opening Prayer Symbol of Lent - Crown of Thorns Music ministry 195 Nothing But The Blood (v3) 419 Abide With Me (1,2,3,4) 349 Trust and Obey (1,2,5) Holy Forever Word of God - John 15:1-11 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes…

Text: John 15:1-7 Title: Rooted in Prayer – A Life of Prayer Introduction: A Christian who is Abiding in Christ is a Christian who prays. Prayer is one of the Fruits of Abiding, and Abiding in Prayer brings forth other Spiritual Fruit as well. Throughout the Scripture, God indicates His desire for us…

Deuteronomy 29:10-15 ; Jeremiah 31:31-34 & Romans 12:1-2 Falling Forward It is fun watching small children learn to walk. They always look like they’re about to tumble. They straighten their knees - stretch out their hands. Realise that for once they’re above the ground. They give a smile… Then they…

In this concluding sermon of the "Deepening Your Relationship with God" series, we’ll explore what it means to “Abide in Me: Living Daily in God’s Presence.” Reflecting on the journey of trust, love, praise, and intimacy with God, this message ties together each aspect, emphasizing how to make them a natural part of everyday life. Using John 15:4-5 as our foundation, we’ll discuss the transformative power of abiding in Christ, not just as a practice but as a lifestyle. This continuous connection with God leads to fruitfulness, strength, and the joy of truly knowing Him, inspiring a lifelong walk in His presence.

1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. Jesus begins here with the last of the “I am” statements in John. 35 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. He is the source of our greatest need, food!…

1 Thessalonians 5:19 As we have looked at this series on living The Great Life we have seen that God has made man a Spiritual Being. But because of the fall of man, our spirit died. This is the state of all man who are unsaved - the Natural Man. When we accepted Christ as our Savior, he brought that…

1 T here is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten…

John 14:1 0 -14 Proposition: God wants us to know that we will see the power of prayer when we pray in submission to His will, and to both the power and purpose of God. Read the text John 14:1-14 . Proposition: God wants us to know that we will see the power of prayer when we submit to His will to both…

Pray Lord, in your mercy would you teach us what it means to abide in you. As we seek to follow you through each day of our lives moment by moment. Guide us towards you. Welcome us in the intimacy of your loving embrace. Transform us in the renewal of our minds and draw us ever closer to you in utter…

A quick review Read over Jn15:1-5 so we know where we came from. 1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “You are already clean because of…

Good afternoon. It's a joy to gather together once again in the presence of the Lord. As we gather today, I want to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you. Whether you've been a part of our community for years or you're here for the very first time, you are a vital part of this family, and…