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A Beautiful Life: Stop Striving. Start Abiding

9th August 2026   |   Onohili Ejodame   |   John 15:1-11

What does it really mean to abide in Jesus?
In John 15, Jesus describes Himself as the true vine and His followers as the branches. Just as a branch cannot live or produce fruit apart from the vine, we cannot live fruitful Christian lives apart from remaining connected to Jesus.
This sermon explores the call to abide in Christ rather than strive for Him. The Christian life isn't about constantly trying to achieve more, prove ourselves, or serve God in our own strength. It begins with intimacy - staying close to Jesus, depending on Him, and allowing His life to flow through us.
Practically, what does abiding look like? It means allowing His Word to take root in us, developing an ongoing awareness of His presence through prayer, trusting Him through obedience, and learning to truly rest in His love.

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A Beautiful Life

A study of the beautiful life of Jesus as shown through John's Gospel and the implications this can have on the way we live our own lives, both as individuals and as a collective body.

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