Hillside Missionary Church
Whether you’re a guest or a long-time attendee we’re glad you’re here with us. We’re a friendly and caring group of Christians who are here to help people be CONNECTED with Jesus, CHANGED by Jesus, and COMMITTED to the mission of Jesus. If you're new with us today, thank for joining us! We truly believe that you’re not here by accident and that God has some amazing plans for your life.
John 15:1-17 ESV
Have you ever felt like you’re just spinning your wheels in life and not getting anywhere? Today, we’re looking at a part of God’s Word where Jesus talks to His disciples about what their relationship with Him should looks like. By taking a close look at this part of God’s Word, we can learn some questions to ask yourself when you feel like you’re spinning your wheels.
1. How’s my relationship with God?
John 15:1-5, 17:3, James 4:8, Luke 10:27, Rom. 5:1, 1 Thess. 5:16-19
2. Have I been keeping God’s commandments?
John 15:10, 14:15, 23, 1 John 5:2-3, Heb. 12:1, 2 Tim. 1:7, Prov. 10:17, 15:32
3. What’s my purpose behind what I’m doing?
John 15:5, Rom. 12:1-2, 8:28, Ps. 138:8, Matt. 6:33, 28:19-20, Prov. 19:21, Jer. 1:5
4. What is the trajectory of my life?
John 15:6-7, Gal. 5:22-23, 6:9, Heb. 10:26, John 14:6, Rom. 6:23, Luke 16:19-31
5. Could God be pruning me?
John 15:2, Prov. 3:11-12, 12:1, 19:21, Heb. 12:11, Rev. 3:19
6. What is my source of joy?
John 15:11, Rev. 3:16, Rom. 15:13, James 1:2, Ps. 16:11, Prov. 17:33, John 16:24
7. How have I been treating others?
John 15:12-17, Luke 10:27, John 13:34, 1 Pet. 4:8, 1 John 4:11, Prov. 10:12, Rom. 13:8