How To Strengthen Your Connection To Jesus

One Church | Houston TX

Pastor Ken delves deep into the profound topic of "How To Strengthen Your Connection To Jesus."

Last Sunday, we explored the principle of God's presence through the remarkable story of Elijah, the Old Testament prophet, who found God's presence in a gentle whisper. In God's presence, we find solace for our loneliness, healing for our hurts, strength for our weaknesses, grace for our sins, and reassurance for our doubts. In these turbulent times, we need to practice being in the presence of God because all the answers we seek and the needs we have can be found in His presence!

Pastor Ken goes on to draw inspiration from the book of Luke, where Jesus, after an entire night of prayer, selected His 12 disciples. These disciples, at first, struggled to grasp the depth of Jesus' teachings and power. However, by the time of His resurrection and ascension, they had grown immensely in spiritual maturity and their relationship with Jesus. This journey offers hope and encouragement, reminding us that, like the disciples, we too can experience ups and downs on our spiritual path.

The message emphasizes staying in Jesus' presence, with references to John 15:1-5, where Jesus declares that He is the true grapevine, and we are the branches. By putting our faith in Jesus, we become grafted into the vine, forming an unbreakable connection. Just as a grafted branch's connection to the vine is intentionally strengthened, spiritual disciplines such as reading, studying, meditating on God's Word, prayer, worship, and church attendance strengthen our connection to Jesus.

Pastor Ken also introduces the concept of "Life Groups" as the "grafting tape" that deepens our relational connection to Jesus. These groups are built on authentic friendships with Jesus as the common denominator, fostering love and encouragement. Just as Jesus loved and shared His life with His disciples, Life Groups offer a space to worship together, pray for one another, discuss life, God, and the Bible, building genuine friendships and mutual encouragement.

The podcast episodes conclude by emphasizing that a strong relational connection to Jesus allows the Holy Spirit to flow into every aspect of your life, producing spiritual fruit. Pastor Ken highlights the importance of guarding against spiritual "rot" and toxic influences. It is crucial to remain connected to Jesus to receive the love, joy, peace, and other fruits of the Spirit, needed in our relationships and daily lives.

If you've ever wondered how to strengthen your connection to Jesus and produce good, spiritual fruit, this podcast is a must-listen. Join us as we work on our relational connection with Jesus and allow the power of the Holy Spirit to flow unhindered through us. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a transformative journey of faith with Pastor Ken Senchal. Subscribe and share this podcast to spread the love and wisdom of Jesus!