In this message from August 1979, Pastor Jack draws from the upper room discourse to call the congregation to refocus on the person of Jesus Christ. Having just returned from six weeks away, during which his father passed away and he underwent major surgery, Pastor Jack teaches through John 15’s vine and branches metaphor, urging believers to abide in Christ rather than focusing on activities, teachings, or spiritual experiences that seem Christ-like but miss the true vine. He addresses imbalances in contemporary faith teaching and worship while emphasizing that fruitfulness flows from intimate, ongoing relationship with Jesus.
Refocusing on Jesus
Year: 1979
Verses: John 15:1-8; John 13:1-38; John 14:1-31; John 16:1-33; Isaiah 5:1-7; John 12:1-50; 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Source: TCOTW