Linked UP Church
Sunday, September 30, 2018
We all were created to live a fulfilling life that brings glory to God. At Linked UP Church, our Vision is to Connect people to God, Family, Purpose, and Community.
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Marietta Campus
1171 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
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Live Connected - Part 3
Live Connected - Part 3
Introduction:
John 15:9-17 NKJV
In the first portion of this series, two weeks ago, we ended on the note of His disciples glorifying God, the Father, through the bearing of "much fruit." Today’s continuation will communicate that "fruit" clearly has its full expression in the exercise of love.
Notice the reference to love has been completely absent in Verses 1 through 8. The repeated reference to love can be seen nine times in Verses 9 through 17. The effect is now to interpret the whole passage on vine and branches in the context of love.
1. A Pattern for Love.
What kind of love was this?
a. Self-revealing.
John 5:20 NKJV
b. Self sharing.
John 3:35 NKJV
c. Self-giving.
John 15:15 NKJV
Revelation 3:21 NKJV
d. Continual love.
Jude 1:20-21 NKJV
e. Obedient love.
John 15:10 NKJV
John 15:11 NKJV
Romans 14:17 NKJV
3. Love and friendship.
John 15:12-17 NKJV
a. Just as I have loved you.
Philippians 2:3-4 NKJV
1 John 3:16-17 NKJV
Colossians 3:12-13 NKJV
b. Sincere and true.
John 15:15 NKJV
c. Demonstrates commitment.
Proverbs 17:17 NKJV
d. David and Jonathan.
1 Samuel 18:1-4 NKJV
e. David eulogized Jonathan.
2 Samuel 1:26 NKJV
f. Godly council.
Proverbs 27:5-6 NKJV
g. Won’t flatter you with empty words.
Proverbs 29:5 NKJV
h. Speaks the truth with love.
Ephesians 4:15 NKJV
Psalm 141:5a NKJV
i. Encourages you towards good.
Hebrews 10:25 AMP
Conclusion: John 15:16-17 NKJV
1. You are my friends if you do what I tell you.
2. Our obedience is a source of joy for him and us.
3. Practice love and friendship.