The Abiding Life - Reach Church

Empowered to Testify

September 6, 2020 • Sean Gasperetti • John 15

As we learn the rhythms of abiding in Christ, what flows out of us matters greatly. It's only when the Holy Spirit is empowering us with the truth that we are able to testify to Christ and make an impact on our world. Stop striving, start abiding, and watch what God will do through you!

If / When You're Hated

August 30, 2020 • Sean Gasperetti • John 15

"I must be liked!" It's the cry of many of our hearts, and yet Jesus promised that we would be hated because we associate with him. Is there any hope in that? What should our posture be? There is, and Jesus shows us the way.

Love One Another

August 23, 2020 • Sean Gasperetti • John 15

In a world where love is defined however one chooses, Jesus calls us to something higher.

Loving Well While Obeying God

August 16, 2020 • Brittney Malcolmson • John 15

Loving God and loving others is not at odds with obeying God. Jesus Himself is the example for us to follow of what it looks like to be in the world and not of it.

Remain in My Love

August 9, 2020 • Sean Gasperetti • John 15

As the Father loves the Son, so does the Son love you and me! There is an INCREDIBLE joy that follows those who experience that kind of love.

Abiding Lifestyle

August 2, 2020 • Sean Gasperetti • John 15

In order to live an abiding lifestyle, you'll need a perspective shift, you'll need support, and you'll need some tools. We circle back on the words of Christ to abide in him while laying out some practical next steps.

When God Prunes

July 26, 2020 • Stephen Marti • John 15

It turns out that God’s loving means for making us more fruitful comes by way of the strategic reduction and thoughtful thinning of areas in our lives that are experiencing limited yield in order to bring forth multiplied abundance.

Fruitful Living

July 19, 2020 • Sean Gasperetti • John 15

God’s desire for your life is to produce fruit. The single most defining attribute of an abiding life, is the result of fruit. It’s not in your striving that fruit is produced. It’s in your abiding. NOTE: We apologize that there is no video (and subpar audio) this week. We had some issues with our livestream that impacted our recording this weekend.

True Vine

July 12, 2020 • Sean Gasperetti • John 15

Pruning is a natural process in which branches are able to produce more fruit. Nothing is off limits. On the other side is a deeper intimacy with him. Abiding is hard, but it’s worth it.

Heart Check

July 5, 2020 • Sean Gasperetti • John 15

As we get ready to dive into John 15 as a church and what it means to live the abiding life, we take a moment to do a quick heart check together.