CONNECTED?
John 15:1-15
We are commanded to love each other
We are called to remain in Jesus
- Remaining in Jesus means living by his teaching (John 8:31; 1 John 2:24-25; 2 John 9)
- Jesus warning for not remaining (John 15:2,6)
- Called to bear fruit
Results of remaining in Christ
- He remains in us (John 15:4)
- We are fruitful (John 15:4-5)
- Our prayers are heard (John 15:7,16)
- Positively effects our sense of community
- Preparation for his coming (1 John 2:28)
- Remaining is important
TAKEAWAYS
- Worship that focuses on the person of Jesus
- Applying Jesus teachings
- Mutual encouragement to remain
- Remaining requires surrender