State of the Church 2026

This sermon explores what it means to abide in Jesus using the metaphor of the vine and branches from John 15. The message explains Leesburg Christian Church's mission to make biblical disciples and breaks down what it means to follow Jesus, be changed by Jesus, and be committed to His mission. The teaching examines three types of branches - those that bear no fruit, those that bear fruit and are pruned, and those disconnected from the vine - emphasizing that our primary responsibility is staying connected to Jesus rather than trying to produce fruit on our own. The sermon includes discussion of key passages like Proverbs 13:20, Luke 9:23-24, Romans 12:1-2, and John 15:1-6, explaining how spiritual growth happens through abiding in Christ and allowing God to do the work of pruning and producing fruit in our lives.