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Roots

If you have a fruit problem, you have a root problem. This series digs beneath the surface to the roots that quietly shape our lives—apathy, rejection, and fear—and shows how staying connected to Jesus, the Vine, is the only path to real, lasting fruit. Healthy roots make a healthy life.

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Week 1 | November 4th

Stay Put

John 15:16 Luke 13:6-9 If you have a fruit problem, you have a root problem. Whatever gets your attention gets you. Fruit is the product of 2 things: identity and environment Matthew 12:33 The identity of a tree is recognizable by the fruit it’s producing. Galatians 5:22-23 A healthy tree in an unhealthy environment becomes unhealthy. John 15:4–5 #1 It takes time Luke 13:8 Psalm 37:4 Before God gives you what you want He gives you what to want. #2 Disconnect from some stuff Luke 13:8 Ephesians 5:8 #3 Connect with some stuff Luke 13:8 Choose to be rooted in the Word of God. Psalm 1:2-3 Choose to be rooted in the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 3:16-19 Choose to be rooted in the church.
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Josh Blount
Josh Blount
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Week 2 | November 11th

Don’t Let Apathy Win

John 15:5 Apathy: - noun, plural ap·a·thies. 1. absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement. 2. lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting. Synonym: Indifference Empathy: - the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Apathy is ME focused and Empathy is WE focused. Apathy is ME focused - Someone possessing apathy lacks interest and concern for others and is only thinking about themselves , what they want and need. - Someone possessing apathy isn’t interested in anything that challenges their comfort or poses a threat to their agenda or self-interest.
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Josh Blount
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Week 3 | November 18th

Rejecting Rejection

If you have a fruit problem you have a root problem. Some of the deepest wounds in our lives often come from rejection. The enemy of your life works in isolation Because our greatest desire is love, our greatest fear is rejection. We’re All Born with a Rejected Conscience Isaiah 59:2 Proverbs 29:25 You cannot be worried about being what everybody else wants you to be and focus on who God created you to be at the same time. 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Even God can’t please everyone! I don’t need everyone’s approval to be happy!
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Week 4 | November 25th

Fear Roots

The root of fear is unbelief John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.] #1 TURN on the lights 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. John 8:12 Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said, “I am the Light of the world.
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Josh Blount
Josh Blount