The Power Of Abiding- Staying Connected To The Vine

Scripture Reading (John 15:1–5, 8, 11 – KJV)

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”

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The Marks Of A True Disciple-Being, Not Just Doing

John 13:34–35 (NIV)

When Jesus was nearing the cross, He didn’t give His disciples a strategy or a program; He gave them a commandment. Love one another. He didn’t say, “They’ll know you’re mine because you preach well, serve much, or give plenty.” He said, “They’ll know you’re mine because you love.”Being a disciple isn’t about how busy we are for God, but how much we resemble Him in love. Love is the true proof of spiritual maturity. It’s not just an emotion, it’s a decision to act with compassion, patience, and grace.

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The Cost of Commitment: Counting the Cost of Discipleship

Luke 9:23–26 (KJV)

“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?”

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The Master’s Invitation - “Follow Me”

Matthew 4:18–20 (NIV)

“As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will send you out to fish for people.’ At once they left their nets and followed him.”

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Living a Liberated Life as a Christian - (Galatians 5-6)

Opening Thought:
"Whom the Son sets free is free indeed!" We are not called to be bound by the chains of sin, tradition, or law, but to live fully liberated lives through the power of Jesus Christ. Paul writes to the Galatian church to remind them, and us, that freedom in Christ is not a license to sin but an invitation to walk in the Spirit.

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Who’s Your Mama? — Living Free by God’s Promise Galatians 4:21–31

Breaking Free From Bondage to Embrace God’s Grace. Throughout history, the Black Church has known what it means to live under oppression — both spiritual and social. But God has always been a God who liberates His people. Just like he delivered Israel from Egypt, He also delivered us from sin, bondage, and even from legalism. In Galatians 4, Paul uses a powerful illustration to teach us about the difference between living under the Law and living in God’s grace — using the story of two women: Hagar and Sarah.

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Are You Spiritually Mature? (Galatians 4:1–20)

After our children grow up and mature, we don’t have to tell them not to play with fire or to look both ways before stepping into the street. When they become mature adults, they don’t require curfews. They no longer need our rules and supervision. In the same way, mature Christians don’t need rules and regulations. In this passage, Paul describes three things you will do if you are spiritually mature.

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