I Am The Vine

Apr 6, 2025    Pastor Marcus Jackson

In a culture saturated with digital connectivity yet marked by emotional and spiritual disconnection, this message invites us to rediscover our true source of connection: Jesus Christ. Drawing from Jesus’ metaphor in John 15, the teaching explores how He is the true vine, and we are the branches—meant to abide in Him to experience purpose, peace, and fruitfulness.


We often attach ourselves to false vines like success, relationships, or comfort, which ultimately leave us empty. But when we remain in Christ, we find the life-giving connection our souls crave. God, as the Gardener, lovingly prunes our lives—not to harm us, but to produce even greater fruit.


The secret of the Christian life is not striving, but abiding. Through this connection, the fruit of the Spirit naturally grows in us—love, joy, peace, and more—not as a checklist, but as evidence of a rooted life in Jesus. True obedience flows from love, and true love reflects Christ’s sacrificial heart.


Jesus reminds us that we are chosen by Him to bear fruit that lasts. The call is simple but powerful: remain in His love, let His life flow through you, and love others deeply. This is the path to lasting joy, meaningful purpose, and the deep connection every heart desires.