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 This teaching explains what it means to abide in Christ and remain connected to Jesus each day. When we stay close to Him, spiritual growth becomes steady and God produces lasting fruit in our lives. Video https://youtu.be/zPOBonB6qGA Audio Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Table of contentsVideoAudioDownloads and LinksIntroductionScripture ReadingJohn 15:1-8Abiding Means Staying Connected to JesusReflectionFruit Comes from Relationship, Not StrivingPruning and GrowthShare and Encourage OthersAbiding Through God’s Word and PrayerA Simple Abiding Daily DevotionConclusionThis WeekLooking AheadFor Leaders and Small GroupsMain TruthKey ScriptureDiscussion QuestionsSuggested Practice Downloads and Links 2026-01-25 - Abiding That Produces Fruit Notes 2026-01-25 - Abiding That Produces Fruit Notes Watch the video of this teaching on our YouTube channel or above. Introduction Today we are concluding our January teaching series, Firmly Rooted: Living from Identity in Christ. In Week 1, we talked about being firmly rooted in Christ and building our lives on a strong spiritual foundation.In Week 2, we talked about being secure in who God says we are.In Week 3, we talked about belonging and living as people who are adopted into God’s family. Today we close this series by talking about how this identity continues to shape our daily lives. We are talking about abiding in Christ. Abiding is not about trying harder.Abiding is about staying connected.Abiding is about living from relationship, not effort. When we remain connected to Jesus, our lives grow stronger, our faith grows deeper, and we begin to produce spiritual fruit that lasts. Scripture Reading John 15:1-8 (1) "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. (2) He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. (3) You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. (4) Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. (5) "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. (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. (7) If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. (8) This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. Abiding Means Staying Connected to Jesus Jesus uses a very simple picture. He says He is the vine, and we are the branches. A branch has one job. A branch must remain connected to the vine. If the branch stays connected, life flows into it. The branch grows. The branch produces fruit.If the branch disconnects, it dries up. It becomes weak. It cannot produce anything. Jesus teaches us the same truth about our spiritual lives. We do not grow strong by trying harder.We grow strong by staying connected to Jesus. Abiding means we live close to Him. We remain with Him. We depend on Him. Many people think discipleship is mainly about doing more, trying harder, and pushing forward. But Jesus shows us a different path. A healthy Christian life grows from connection, not pressure. Reflection Ask yourself:Have I been trying to live the Christian life without staying closely connected to Jesus?Have I been depending on my own strength instead of His? Fruit Comes from Relationship, Not Striving Jesus says something very direct: “Apart from Me you can do nothing.” That is a humbling statement, but it is also a freeing statement. Jesus is not saying that we cannot do anything at all in life. We can work, plan, and accomplish many things. But without Him, we cannot produce lasting spiritual fruit. We cannot manufacture love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control through effort alone. These qualities grow as we remain with Jesus. Fruit is the overflow of a life connected to Christ. Many believers feel discouraged because they want to change, but they keep struggling. They try to be more patient, but frustration continues.They try to overcome fear, but anxiety returns.They want to forgive, but the pain remains. When that happens, the answer is not always more pressure. Often, the answer is deeper connection. Abiding does not remove all struggle, but it changes the source of strength. Pruning and Growth Jesus also talks about pruning. Pruning is part of growth. Pruning is not punishment. A gardener prunes a healthy plant so it becomes more fruitful. Sometimes God removes things from our lives. Sometimes He reshapes our priorities. Sometimes He changes our direction. Pruning can feel uncomfortable, but it is not a sign that God has left you. It can be a sign that God is growing you. If you are...
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