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Abiding In the Vine with Shepard Lilley

Presence Pioneers Podcast Episode 138

In this conversation, Matthew and Shepard Lilley discuss the concept of abiding in the vine and the significance of pruning in bearing fruit. They explore the practical aspects of pruning in gardening and draw parallels to spiritual pruning in our lives.

They emphasize that pruning is a loving act of the Father and a necessary process for growth and fruitfulness. They also highlight the importance of staying connected to Jesus and trusting Him to bring forth fruit in our lives. The conversation touches on the themes of righteousness, humility, and the simplicity of abiding in Christ.

The Presence Pioneers Podcast exists to help you experience and host God’s presence through worship and prayer - because God’s presence changes everything!

Join Matthew and Shepard at the Back to Eden Christian Homesteading Festival in eastern North Carolina on October 24-26.

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🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE 🔑

  • Pruning is a loving act of the Father and a necessary process for growth and fruitfulness.

  • Staying connected to Jesus and trusting Him is essential for bearing fruit in our lives.

  • Pruning seasons in our lives are opportunities for repentance and starting afresh.

  • Apart from Jesus, we can do nothing; our righteousness and fruitfulness come from Him.

  • Abiding in Christ means staying connected to Him, trusting Him, and allowing Him to direct our growth.

VIDEO TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction and Gratitude

02:19 Diving into John 15:1-10

03:39 The Significance of Pruning

08:06 Understanding the Purpose and Process of Pruning

13:18 Pruning as Encouragement for Growth

16:09 The Relationship Between Pruning and Fruitfulness

25:30 The Simplicity of Abiding in Christ

27:24 Apart from Me, You Can Do Nothing

29:54 The Difference Between Righteousness and Fruitfulness

Discussion about this podcast

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Presence Pioneers Podcast
Hosted by Matthew Lilley, the Presence Pioneers podcast exists to help you and your community experience and host the presence of God through day & night worship & prayer – because we believe God’s presence changes everything. We discuss topics such as prophetic worship, intercessory prayer, global missions, unity in the Church, revival and the tabernacle of David.