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If it doesn't stick
John 15:1-8
Today's word is, 'If it doesn't stick.'
Today, let’s look at John 15:4 in the Bible.
It means to abide in Jesus. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit unless it remains attached to the vine,
No matter how talented, intelligent, or heroic a person may be, and no matter how many people praise and praise them, the truth is that if we leave God and do not work with Him, we are nothing.
Please look at verse 6 of the text.
If a person does not abide in me, he will be thrown away like a branch.
If we do not abide in the Lord, if we do not abide in Jesus, if we do not have a living relationship with God, we are lost.
When a human is abandoned, when a dog is abandoned by its owner, the human becomes a human with no value.
Even if it looks valuable, it isn't.
Please look at verse 5.
Today's text from John 15 is one I've heard many times in sermons.
These are words you all know.
Today's message is very important to us.
All of these are important, but this is even more important.
There are many problems in this land.
There is no one without problems.
There is no family without problems, and every country has its share of problems.
The UN is also established to solve that problem.
There are also many charities. There are even police stations to deter thieves.
We also establish an army to protect our country.
There has never been a time without problems.
Yesterday was difficult, too. It was difficult 100 years ago, 1,000 years ago.
It will get more difficult and challenging in the future.
There are so many problems.
Yesterday, I met a relative who told me he had stage 3 laryngeal cancer. He was asking whether he should have surgery or not.
There are problems with illness, some people have financial problems, and some people have trouble with their relationships in human society.
But the thing I fear most is death.
Jesus said that where you are, I will be there.
Jesus himself said:
There are thousands, tens of thousands of problems in this land.
Why do diseases exist, why do human relationships always quarrel, and why do wars break out?
Now, some of the problems here are being solved and the doctors are now treating them well.
When I caught a cold, I boiled soju with red pepper powder or ginger tea and drank it.
But these days, even if you're just a little sick, you go to the hospital.
Places like Seoul Asan Medical Center attract a huge crowd.
Of course, there are illnesses that can be cured through doctors or medication, but there are still too many things that cannot be cured.
But still, mental illness cannot be cured.
The question is, why did this problem come to this earth? Knowing the cause is crucial for healing and responding to it, but often, the cause is unknown.
The Bible says the cause is that humans turned away from God.
We must live by receiving the strength that God gives us, but humans have turned away from God.
In the Bible, turning away from God is the original sin.
It is not the case that humans can simply leave God and live on their own.
How often do we say this in our thoughts, words, and speech?
This Satan has completely taken control of sinners and humans who have turned away from God.
This is destiny.
All human beings are born separated from God. This is the fundamental problem.
Only the Bible sheds light on this issue.
There is an answer to all these problems.
As you know, God created man in His own image and created the Garden of Eden.
However, by eating the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, they were captured by Satan.
In this world ruled by Satan, we have no choice but to live as Satan's slaves.
I was captured by Satan and was always serving him as his slave.
So, there are thousands and tens of thousands of problems that come up.
The problems are getting more and more serious.
There is no way and no answer.
No matter how much science advances, how many things happen that are so incredible that humans could not have imagined in the past?
How could anyone have imagined that there would be cell phones in the old days?
Who knew you could fly around the world on an airplane?
These days, washing machines run and do the laundry for you. But people these days still struggle to eat well and live well.
Why do people commit suicide even if they are living well?
They say there are too many attempted suicides among children.
Giving your children a lot of money isn't necessarily a good thing.
Playing games all day long, can this bring happiness to humans?
The only answer God has given is Jesus Christ.
It is important to address the problem of sin.
They say hating your brother is also a sin. What about the sins of your ancestors?
He is the one who atoned for all our sins.
He destroyed the works of the devil.
The devil sometimes does things without Christ knowing.
Sometimes, my heart aches. I don't understand why our children don't understand this.
There are so many people who are being deceived.
In human relationships, we experience conflict and sometimes fall down.
Because the watchtower was not built.
Wouldn't our country's national defense have to be strong to prevent external attacks?
Once you build your watchtower, you can overcome anything.
God has solved all our problems through Jesus Christ, the only answer.
This is the secret.
But people are reluctant to talk about the cross.
Knowledgeable people think this is foolish.
But the person who believes that all the devil's works were destroyed on the cross is the one who has been saved through faith.
It is a tremendous blessing for those who believe that Jesus is the Christ.
Dear saints who came to church today, if you believe this fact, you will come to life.
You can be completely freed from the law of sin and death.
This is the secret.
So, as I said today, you must remain in me.
A vital relationship with God is important.
What does not abide in me apart from me? This is the core of today's text.
The point is a vital relationship with God.
Anything is possible if you are in Jesus.
If you abide in us, nothing will be a problem.
Nothing can be the cause.
The secret to success in life and success in faith is not hard work.
It is not something that becomes a personality.
No matter how great one's character is or how exemplary one may be in every way, this alone cannot prevent disaster and curse.
But how do you prevent diseases from coming?
If you don't stick to me, that is, if you don't stick to Jesus, you can't do it.
By believing in Jesus as Christ, you become a child of God.
Don't you have a past that you lived in?
In cases of illness, there are times when changing your constitution is actually better.
We need to change the nature of our religious life.
We need to change the nature of humanism.
Satan attacks us endlessly.
The things of the world continue to accumulate and eventually become imprinted on us, rooted in us, and formed into our constitution.
If you miss church once, two weeks will be 14 days.
When the body is completely swayed by Satan, it becomes difficult for the soul to be saved.
Family evangelization is unimaginable.
Someone said that when they went to church and looked at the bathroom, what kind of evangelism and missionary work was this? They said that it was hard to even make a living.
The reason we must listen to the Word is that when we listen to the Word, our thoughts change.
It means that we must come to God's 25th hour.
We must follow God's guidance.
We receive guidance from God.
It is also important that the life relationships are correct.
You need to check. You need to check.
As you know, does a branch in a vine need to struggle to bear fruit?
As soon as it attaches, it receives nutrients and water from the place it is attached to, and photosynthesis occurs from sunlight, producing fruit on its own.
Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ? Isn't that why he came?
This is to be enjoyed 24 hours a day.
Whether awake or asleep, Jesus is always Christ.
The Lord must be your master.
Not everyone does that.
Everyone, please give your place to the Lord. Then it will be over.
The Bible always tells us to cast our worries on the Lord.
Please continue to listen to the sermon from the Sunday pulpit.
After dawn prayer, I walk for an hour in the school playground.
A pastor looked at me and told me that his face looked brighter than it did a year ago.
Your face will brighten and your fortune will be brighter.
Please exercise regularly.
It was so nice to walk barefoot.
Anyway, humans live in 24 hours. This is human time.
We do business and work with non-believers 24 hours a day.
I also study with non-believers 24 hours a day.
If you believe in the gospel here, you will receive the blessing of the throne.
Even this won't prevent all disasters.
The ruler of this world is Satan.
It is being held captive by Satan.
How creepy is this?
How terrible is that?
In the midst of anxiety and fear, mental health issues such as panic disorder are not uncommon problems.
The Bible tells us to arise and shine.
The glory of Jehovah has already come upon us.
We humans must meet God. Ministers must meet God, and so must the president.
We must meet God. From the moment we are born, all human beings are bound by destiny.
There is no one who comes to righteousness who understands or seeks God.
They can't even memorize English words, but they are very good at memorizing the words they use to play games.
It seems as if there is no fear of God before their eyes.
Humans are the most terrifying. When humans fall prey to Satan, they become infinitely cruel.
When captured by Satan, humans become extremely cruel.
Sometimes humans are like angels, and sometimes like Satan.
We humans must always receive grace.
Your children should always receive grace.
Humans must meet God.
How can they call if they do not believe?
How can we hear without someone to tell us? The footsteps of the messenger are crucial.
Blessed are the feet of those who preach the gospel.
The Bible says that if you stand outside the door and open the door of your heart, you will become a child of God through the evangelist.
Please do not treat Jesus like a beggar, but accept Him as your Lord.
Please ask the Lord. Don't decide on your own, ask the Lord.
Of course, we also believe in Jesus, so we complain about not bearing fruit.
We need to remain in Jesus, but we keep getting stuck and falling off.
It also sways with the environment.
Please don't keep sticking together and falling apart.
This is the 24 Hours of the Gospel.
Only when the Holy Spirit comes upon us do we receive power.
Jesus said, “I am the willow tree, and you are like the branches.”
When you turn 24, will the ten men automatically become one?
The reason unbelievers are ignored is because they do not bear fruit.
Matthew 5:13 says, “You are the salt of the earth; but if it loses its saltiness, how can its saltiness be restored?”
The essence of salt is to provide a salty taste and prevent spoilage.
When you go into your homes, corruption decreases.
Branches that do not bear fruit are cut off, and branches that do bear fruit are kept clean so that they can bear more fruit.
Those who remain until the end, this is the Remnant.
So the difficulties that come to you are not difficulties, but blessings.
We must hold on to God's promise and pray.
Our Chan-woong also asks for pocket money. At this point, I can't move.
Our wish is to evangelize our family.
The 25th hour event has to happen quickly.
The towers of darkness will collapse in our field and the kingdom of God will come.
To expand the kingdom of God through us.
It must be attached. If it is attached, it will bear fruit on its own.
Thank you, God. Through our vital relationship with Jesus, may the 25th hour happen, may the kingdom of God come into our lives, may darkness crumble, and may the fruit of evangelism be abundant.
In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
