Introduction Jesus spoke these powerful words in John 15:1-8: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” Fruitfulness is a sign of life, purpose, and […]
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Introduction Jesus declared in John 15:1-8: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser… Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” As believers, we are called to bear fruit—not just any fruit, but eternal fruit. The
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Jesus’ Own Words About Our Eternal Home What is Jesus doing right now? Where is He? And what is He preparing for His people? These questions have been asked by believers throughout history, and the Bible gives us clear answers. Jesus Himself spoke about **the place He is preparing**, and the apostles confirmed His words
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Introduction In John 15:1-8, Jesus gives us a powerful illustration of our spiritual lives by comparing Himself to a vine, His followers to branches, and God the Father to the vinedresser. This imagery would have been deeply familiar to His listeners, as vineyards were a crucial part of life in ancient Israel. The process of
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Learning from the Past to Walk in Faith The Bible is not just a record of ancient events—it is God’s living word, written for our instruction. 1 Corinthians 10:11 tells us: “Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages
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Learning from the Past The Bible is filled with real stories of real people—some who triumphed in faith, and others who fell into failure. But these stories are not just ancient history; they were written for our instruction. The apostle Paul warns: “Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written
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Bold Preaching at Pentecost Text: Acts 2:14-41 The birth of the church was marked by the power of the Holy Spirit and the bold preaching of Peter. On the day of Pentecost, God empowered His disciples to proclaim the gospel, and Peter, once afraid and denying Christ, now stood boldly to preach the first sermon
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The Power of Peter’s Preaching Text: Acts 3:1-10 Preaching is powerful when it is backed by the authority of Jesus Christ. Peter and John’s encounter with a lame man at the temple gate was more than an act of compassion—it was a proclamation of the gospel in action. I. The Setting of the Miracle (Acts
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Throughout Scripture, the threshing floor is a powerful symbol of separation, refining, provision, and redemption. It was a place where grain was winnowed, removing the chaff and leaving the valuable wheat behind. Spiritually, the threshing floor represents the seasons in our lives where God is refining us, calling us to surrender, and preparing us for
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The concept of the kinsman-redeemer (go’el in Hebrew) is a vital theme in the Old Testament, particularly in the Book of Ruth. This law provided a way for families to be restored and protected, ensuring that inheritance and lineage were preserved. The role of the kinsman-redeemer finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who redeems
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