Empowerment Church NOLA
I AM: The True Vine
Pastor Torrey's message focuses on Jesus as the true vine in John 15, highlighting the importance of bearing fruit in our lives. Being productive means completing important tasks effectively, not just staying busy. The roles of the gardener (God), the true vine (Jesus), and the branches (us) are explained to show how productivity is a result of abiding in Christ. To be fruitful, align your tasks with God's will, wisely plan your steps, and prioritize your time effectively.
Locations & Times
Empowerment Church NOLA @ West Jeff High Auditorium
2200 8th St, Harvey, LA 70058, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
ARE YOU BUSY OR FRUITFUL?
GOD VALUES PRODUCTION
1. THE GARDENER (THE VINEDRESSER) = GOD THE FATHER
2. THE TRUE VINE = JESUS
3. THE BRANCHES = THE PEOPLE (US)
PRODUCTIVITY IS GETTING IMPORTANT THINGS DONE MORE CONSISTENTLY
IF EVERYTHING IS IMPORTANT, THEN NOTHING IS
GOD VALUES PRODUCTION
1. THE GARDENER (THE VINEDRESSER) = GOD THE FATHER
2. THE TRUE VINE = JESUS
3. THE BRANCHES = THE PEOPLE (US)
PRODUCTIVITY IS GETTING IMPORTANT THINGS DONE MORE CONSISTENTLY
IF EVERYTHING IS IMPORTANT, THEN NOTHING IS
POWER BELONGS TO GOD!
PART OF THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GARDENER IS TO TAKE AWAY UNPRODUCTIVE BRANCHES FROM THE VINE
DIS: NO
TRACTION: MOVEMENT
DIS: NO
TRACTION: MOVEMENT
PRUNE HERE MEANS TO CLEANSE THROUGH CUTTING
WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE FRUITFUL, YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR CUTTING
THE PRUNING CAN BE PAINFUL, BUT WHEN YOU’RE PRODUCTIVE, IT’S NECESSARY!
PROTECT YOUR ENERGY
WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE FRUITFUL, YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR CUTTING
THE PRUNING CAN BE PAINFUL, BUT WHEN YOU’RE PRODUCTIVE, IT’S NECESSARY!
PROTECT YOUR ENERGY
WILD MEANS “STINKY” AND “WORTHLESS”
Isaiah 65:5 Message
“They say, ‘Keep your distance. Don’t touch me. I’m holier than thou.’ These people gag me. I can’t stand their stench…”
“They say, ‘Keep your distance. Don’t touch me. I’m holier than thou.’ These people gag me. I can’t stand their stench…”
YOU CAN TRY THOSE OTHER VINES, BUT THERE’S NO VINE LIKE THE TRUE VINE!
“ABIDE” MEANS “TO ENDURE”
PRODUCTION OF FRUIT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BRANCH…THE PRODUCTION OF FRUIT IS A NATURAL RESULT OF A BRANCH THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE VINE
HOW TO BE PRODUCTIVE (NOT JUST BUSY)
1. EXPOSE YOUR “TO-DO” LIST TO THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
BUSYWORK: THE THINGS THAT REQUIRE YOUR ATTENTION, BUT THAT PRODUCE NO FRUIT
2. PLAN YOUR STEPS
SOME OF US DON’T HAVE THE ABILITY TO EXAMINE OUR LIVES WITH ANY PRECISION AND ACCURACY BECAUSE WE DON’T HAVE A PLAN FOR OUR DAY
3. MAKE THE BEST USE OF THE TIME
IF YOU WANT TO BE PRODUCTIVE AND NOT JUST BUSY, YOU HAVE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SEASON THAT WE’RE IN
4. DO NOT BE FOOLISH
“FOOLISH” IS REFERRING TO THOSE WHO ACT IN AN UNWISE MANNER BECAUSE THEY DO NOT USE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR UNDERSTANDING
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT THINGS ARE USING MY POTENTIAL AND WHAT THINGS ARE WASTING MY TIME?
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT THINGS ARE USING MY POTENTIAL AND WHAT THINGS ARE WASTING MY TIME?
5. UNDERSTAND WHAT THE WILL OF THE LORD IS
“LORD, SHOW ME WHAT MATTERS TO YOU FOR ME!”
“UNDERSTAND” MEANS TO DISCOVER AND COMPREHEND
YOU’LL NEVER BE PRODUCTIVE JUST WAITING ON GOD TO TELL YOU WHAT TO DO…YOU WILL DISCOVER GOD’S WILL AS YOU PRODUCE!
“UNDERSTAND” MEANS TO DISCOVER AND COMPREHEND
YOU’LL NEVER BE PRODUCTIVE JUST WAITING ON GOD TO TELL YOU WHAT TO DO…YOU WILL DISCOVER GOD’S WILL AS YOU PRODUCE!