Church attendance is falling. It is more difficult to find people who will serve. A percentage of every church will pack up and leave this year to find another church or maybe not attend at all. Is this what the Church is supposed to look like? Jesus had an enticing and grand picture of what the Church could be and this Sunday he reveals his plan and shows us how to get there. Join us for “Dependence Day” – part of The Gospel According to John Series and be prepared to rethink the way you view your church.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
How often do you tend to ask for help? Give an example.
READ
John 15:1-17
KEY INSIGHTS
1. Jesus expects fruit in us
2. We are dependent on him
3. Only those who remain in Christ bear fruit
4. We are commanded to love each other
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. How do you think the Church is doing with the command, “Love each other?” Why?
2. What would it specifically look like for you to “remain” in Christ?
APPLICATION
How could you love your church family more?
FOR MENTORING
What fruit have you seen in your own life?
