Follow: John 15:1-8 — Pruning

FOLLOW OverviewFollow Series BriefsWhen a person gives us last minute instructions, we tend to pay attention. In the week before he was crucified, Jesus gave his disciples some key instructions about what was coming and how they might respond to it. Join us as we walk ‘the passion’ with Jesus and His disciples and learn again what it means to FOLLOW.Follow wk 4 Mar 17 Bill Brown (am) /Chris Williams (pm)BIG IDEA: Am I following Jesus?Bryan Sirchio is a Christian singer/songwriter, speaker, author, and worship/retreat leader. Some years ago he wrote the following lyrics to a song called, "Follow Me". It challenges me, and in the light of our current series, to ask, "Am I Following Jesus?"I met this preacher from Australia―He'd read the Bible searching for its dominant themes―And he counted 87 times when Jesus said, "Follow me!"Well, you know that got me thinking.Maybe that's the bottom line of what "Christian" means.Cause "I follow Jesus" is deeper than "I believe."It doesn't take much to mentally agree.With a set of beliefs written down in some creed.Now don't get me wrong. We need to know what we believe.But lately I've been wondering.Am I following Jesus or just believing in Christ?Cause I can believe and not change a thing.But following will change my whole life.He never said, "Come, acknowledge my existence."Or "Believe in me. I'm the Second Person of the Trinity!"But 87 times He said, "Follow me!"How about you? Are you following Jesus? There is no one better to follow!Key ScriptureJohn 15:1-8