Istrouma Baptist Church (BR)
Mar 12, 2023

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March 12 l Drop Your Nets
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March 12, 2023 | Tim Keith
John 15:1-8

‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭1‬-‭8‬‬
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. Every branch in me that does not produce fruit he removes, and he prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, and I in you. Just as a branch is unable to produce fruit by itself unless it remains on the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without me. If anyone does not remain in me, he is thrown aside like a branch and he withers. They gather them, throw them into the fire, and they are burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be my disciples.

When Jesus says "Remain in Me"


Who is Jesus talking to?
“every branch in Me”
v.2


What does He mean?
Stay close to Me
v.7


When do I remain in Jesus?
Every Day

Where do I remain in Jesus?
Everywhere


Why Remain in Jesus?
​* God's Blessing (v.2)
​* Be Fruitful (v.2 & v.5)
​* God's Glory (v.8)
* Your Joy (v.11)


How do I remain in Jesus?
* Keep going back when you stray (John 21:7)
* Keep reading His word and praying
    (Istrouma.org: Devotion and Prayer Guide)
* Remove Distractions


Why do we spend so much time trying to grow fruit that isn’t going to remain?

Is your fruit going to remain?

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭23‬‬
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The law is not against such things.

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭3‬:‭8‬‬
Therefore produce fruit consistent with repentance.

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬‬
But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.

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