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A full look at what the strength of the Gospel holds

"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because the word that I have spoken to you. Remain in me and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:1-5

The Power that keeps you going:
Keys to entering the "Zone"

Get new genetics. You are Born from Above.
"In reply Jesus declared, "I am tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again" John 3:3
1. Belief
2. Acceptance
Go beyond right living - Righteousness beyond your ability. Living beyond your ability involves:
1. Surrender - Forsake legalism - a form of righteousness
2. Listening
  "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. The whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament." Matt 5:48
Think Weak - it's the new Strong. Humility that will take you places.
"Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven" Matt 18:1-4
Getting back to the Kindergarten involves:
1. Awe and Wonder
2. Innocence and Truthfulness

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well." Matt 5:33

What would it look like if we started getting strength from abiding in Jesus in his Kingdom?

March 6: “Getting firmed up...”

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