1. OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.

2. I AM... [Jesus]

3. I AM... [Jesus] “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.” [ John 15:5 ] The significants of Jesus’ John 15 statement It’s in between – the Last Supper – John 13 Garden of Gethsemane – John 18

5. I AM... [Jesus] “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.” [ John 15:5 ] The significants of Jesus’ John 15 statement It’s in between – the Last Supper – John 13 Garden of Gethsemane – John 18 John 15:1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.” False vines Making money for money’s sake Social Status The appearance of something good

6. I AM... [Jesus] “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.” [ John 15:5 ] First Thought Staying connected produces fruit Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control...” (ESV) Exodus 11:23 "Is the LORD's arm too short? Now you will see whether or not what I say will come true for you." Trying hard to be connected... but there is no fruit? We have to remain in Jesus

7. I AM... [Jesus] “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.” [ John 15:5 ] Second Thought Being disconnected produces nothing John 15:6 “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.” When we are disconnected... we are judgmental When we are disconnected... we self promote... Anybody is capable of anything, when you’re disconnected from the vine

8. I AM... [Jesus] “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.” [ John 15:5 ] John 15:10 “If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love...” How do we stay connected to the vine? The problem is we lack the motivation to stay connected Number One Do what Jesus says

9. I AM... [Jesus] “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.” [ John 15:5 ] John 15:10 “If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love...” How do we stay connected to the vine? The problem is we lack the motivation to stay connected Number One Do what Jesus says Just clean your room!

10. I AM... [Jesus] “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.” [ John 15:5 ] John 15:12 “My command is this: love each other as I have loved you.” How do we stay connected to the vine? Number Two Love like Jesus loves Matthew 23:11 “The greatest among you will be your servant.”

11. I AM... [Jesus] “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.” [ John 15:5 ] John 15:12-13 “My command is this: love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” How do we stay connected to the vine? Number Two Love like Jesus loves Matthew 23:11 “The greatest among you will be your servant.” Jesus set the bar really high

12. I AM... [Jesus] “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.” [ John 15:5 ] What fruit is evident in your life?...love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control?

13. I AM... [Jesus]

14. OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.