Where Life Comes From

1. What does it mean to abide? John 15:4
   1. To remain: 15:4
   2. To stay connected: 15:6
   3. To live from a shared life: 15:12

2. Who we are abiding in: The Living Word. Jn 1:14
   1. We are not abiding in ideas, rules, or techniques, we are abiding in a person. 
   2. The Word did not become a program, the Word became flesh. 
3. What abiding produces: Truth, Freedom, Life. 
   1. Jn 8:31-32, John 14:6
4. From Abiding to Formation:
   1. Spiritual Wall: John 15:7, Col. 2:3
   2. Relational Wall: John 15:12, James 3:17
   3. Mental Wall: Romans 12:2, James 1:5
   4. Physical Wall: Romans 12:1

NEXT SUNDAY: Join us next week as we continue going through the Gospel of Luke in our series “The Mission of Jesus” for  week 5. See you next year!
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER: Please join us every Sunday morning at 9:20 in the conference room right off the front lobby to pray for our church and our community. Let’s seek the LORD’s presence and trust him through prayer together.
YOUTH CONNECT: NO YOUTH CONNECT tonight. Prepare to build your Foundation strong in January as we continue to focus on depth and growth.
COMMUNION SUNDAY NEXT WEEK: Join us next Sunday for our communion meal. Please bring a side dish to share. This is a great time for fellowship and encouraging one another in the Lord.

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