Tales from a Vineyard

Making Love in the Vineyard-An Old Song

Speaker

Dwight K. Nelson

Since 1983, Dwight Nelson has served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. He preaches on the “New Perceptions” telecast, teaches at the theological seminary and has written some books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

Offering

Saturday, September 15, 2018
Program: 
Praise
Let It Rise • I Will Magnify the Lord/We Bow Down • Hosanna • Your Grace Still Amazes Me
Prayer
Rodlie Ortiz
GROW Groups
Brianna Martin
Baptism
Isabella Bacchiocchi with Fernando Canale
Children Story
What a Friend We Have in Jesus • Bert Carlson / Robert Hobby
Worship in Music
Not in a Hurry • Will Reagan & Michael Ketterer
Sermon
"Tales from a Vineyard: Making Love in the Vineyard—An Old Song"
Dwight K. Nelson
Connect Card, Tithes & Offerings
Nearer, My God, to Thee • 473

More In This Series

“Tales from a Vineyard: Making Love
in the Vineyard—An Old Song”
www.newperceptions.tv

»A Love Song in the Vineyard
• Song of Solomon 1 & 8/Isaiah 5:1-7

»A Parable about the Vineyard
• Matthew 21:33-43/John 15

»This may be the most important truth you have yet to learn:

• John 15:1-5, 8, 16

• Jesus talks about “fruit” seven times.

• What kind of fruit?

• Craig Keener: “In Palestine, the grapes ripen in late summer as the shoots stop growing and the bark changes from green to darker shortly before the vintage of August or September. Yet John writes figuratively; of what sort of fruit does the passage speak? . . . [T]he immediate context . . . suggests fruit.” (The Gospel of John: A Commentary 2:997)

• Galatians 5:22-23—“But the fruit of the is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”

Desire of Ages: “The life of Christ in you produces the same as in Him. Living in Christ, adhering to Christ, supported by Christ, drawing nourishment from Christ, you bear fruit after the similitude of Christ.”(677)

Acts of the Apostles: “The sap of the vine, ascending from the root, is diffused to the branches, sustaining growth and producing blossoms and fruit. So the life-giving power of the , proceeding from the Saviour, pervades the soul, renews the motives and affections, and brings even the thoughts into obedience to the will of God, enabling the receiver to bear the precious fruit of holy deeds.” (284)

• But what about pruning (John 15:2)?

•    Hebrews 5:8—“During the days of Jesus' life on earth, He offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverent submission. Son though He was, He learned obedience from what He  .”

•    2 Corinthians 12:8-10—“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.’ . . . That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am  , then I am strong.”

•    Philippians 3:10—“I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His  , becoming like Him in His death.”

•    Hebrews 12:10-11—“Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in His holiness [“Become like Me”]. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces the of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained [pruned] by it.”

•    2 Timothy 3:12—“Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus [connected to the Vine] will be   [pruned].”

•    Mark 10:30—Jesus promises all who give up all to follow Him will be rewarded a hundred times as much in this life with “   .”

• The point: we won’t get through this life without being .

Desire of Ages: “The pruning will cause pain, but it is the Father who applies the knife. He works with no wanton hand or indifferent heart. [1] There are branches trailing upon the ground; these must be cut loose from the  supports to which their tendrils are fastening. They are to reach heavenward, and find their support in God. [2] The excessive foliage that draws away the life current [sap] from the  must be pruned off. [3] The overgrowth must be cut out, to give room for the healing beams of the Sun of Righteousness. The husbandman prunes away the growth, that the fruit may be richer and more abundant.” (677)

•    Andrew Murray: “Christian, pray for grace to see in every trouble, small or great, the Father’s finger pointing to Jesus, and saying, Abide in Him! . . . A believer may pass through much affliction and yet secure but little blessing from it all. Abiding in Christ is the secret of securing all that the Father   the chastisement to bring us.” (Abiding in Christ 122-123)

• “I will put my  in Him.” (Hebrews 2:13)

• “Prune me, dear Father, that there may be more fruit . . . in my life . . . for Your glory.”

You gotta have fruit!

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Andrews Academy Music Department Vespers Concert
Howard Performing Arts Center

Join the Andrews Academy Music Department for an evening of inspiring music and poetry featuring the Silhouettes, Chorale, Symphonic Band, AA Strings, and Resound (handbells) under the direction of Daniel Cerna and Elsy M. Gallardo-Díaz.

We will explore the various facets of the Christian walk in Jesus, such as joy, celebration, peace and rest, as well as the hope for His Second Coming. FREE admission

Good will offerings to benefit the Andrews Academy music department will be gladly and gratefully accepted.

Andrews Symphony Orchestra THURSDAY Nov. 7
Howard Performing Arts Center

Join the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of music on THURSDAY, November 7, 2024, at 7:30 PM in the Howard Performing Arts Center. Under the direction of Marc Élysée, the first half will feature Brahms' lively Hungarian Dance No. 1 and the dazzling Piano Concerto No. 2 by Moszkowski, with Aiko Ayala as the featured piano soloist. The second half, led by graduate conducting student Earlon Cornwall, includes the majestic Jupiter from Holst's "The Planets" and Scenes of Jamaica, a work full of colors and delightful tunes by Andrew Marshall. Tickets and information available at howard.andrews.edu

Something in Common Sabbath School
Pioneer Room 141

Starting Over with Andy Stanley video series. What do you do when it all falls apart? Your career, your marriage, your dream... How do you pick up the pieces and begin again?

We will be meeting in PMC Room 141 From 10:30-11:30 AM, from November 2-16.

All are Welcome!

Junior/Senior Banquet

All high school juniors and seniors are invited to the Junior/Senior Banquet on November 10 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. Joe Kickers Sports Club (2601 Hetler Dr., Berrien Springs). This will be a memorable evening with great food, entertainment, and celebration. Don’t miss out—save the date!

Taste of the Nations
Ruth Murdoch Elementary School

Ruth Murdoch Elementary School is hosting its annual Food Fair and Cultural Showcase benefiting the RMES Worthy Student Fund on Sunday, November 10, from noon to 3:00 PM! Explore a vibrant array of delicious dishes from around the world, enjoy live performances, and immerse yourself in diverse cultures—all while supporting a great cause! All items will be sold using tickets, which can be purchased at the door with cash or check, for $1/ticket. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of food, fun, and cultural celebration! Don’t miss out—mark your calendars!

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