Gate City Christian Church
Pruning Has a Purpose - Jesus Said Part 5
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Gate City Christian Church
202 W Siphon Rd, Pocatello, ID 83202, USA
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This is our simple, all-around form of communication. It's a great "Communication Card" to let us know of address changes or sign-up for activities/serving opportunities, it's an alternative method of asking for prayer as only staff will get it and can respond, or you can simply let us know you're here.
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https://pushpay.com/g/gatecitychristian?src=hppPRUNING HAS A PURPOSE
Jesus Said – Part 5
8/13/2023
Jesus Said – Part 5
8/13/2023
Fruit: Character, Conduct, and Disciples.
- Don’t mistake patience for permission
- Sober warning not meant to produce fear but promote connection.
- Sober warning not meant to produce fear but promote connection.
- The issue isn’t how much pruning, but the picture God is trying to produce.
- Pruning feels painful but it isn’t punishment.
- Pruning feels painful but it isn’t punishment.
Branches That Need To Be Pruned From Our Lives
1. Dying and Diseased Branches
Ways He Prunes:
- Through the Holy Spirit conviction.
- Doesn’t allow you to get away with it.
- Hard conversations from friends who love you.
2. Sucker Branches
Examples:
- Consumed with News
- Sporting Events
- Screen Time
3. Healthy Branches
- Cutting away something good for something better later on.
- Pruning feels pointless now but it is productive later.
1. Dying and Diseased Branches
Ways He Prunes:
- Through the Holy Spirit conviction.
- Doesn’t allow you to get away with it.
- Hard conversations from friends who love you.
2. Sucker Branches
Examples:
- Consumed with News
- Sporting Events
- Screen Time
3. Healthy Branches
- Cutting away something good for something better later on.
- Pruning feels pointless now but it is productive later.
- It may not make sense now but wait till later.
Challenge: If pruning has a purpose, then ask for it.
Challenge: If pruning has a purpose, then ask for it.