Sometimes we need to be replanted in a new location to become fruitful

Once we're in the right location, we need to put down roots.

(Note: we apologies but, due to a technical glitch, the video ends before the sermon concludes)

In order to be fruitful, we need to pursue God's vision for our lives, even if it doesn't look like the best thing for us. We must trust that Jesus knows best. It is living in obedience to Him that we truly get the most from life. His way is the way to true satisfaction and fruitfulness.

The fruitful life comes with responsibilities which we must not neglect. One of those responsibilities is to ensure that Jesus receives the glory for the blessings we receive,

In order to be fruitful, we need to keep growing in our faith and knowledge of Jesus.

Abraham went through a process of 'progressive revelation' during his lifetime - God kept reveling to Abraham more and more of His character.

We all make mistakes - even Abraham did. We need to learn from our mistakes, but it's better to learn from someone else's.

Pastor Dave Cutting teaches a lesson from Genesis chapter 16 in a series about the life of Abraham.

Abraham lived a fruitful life. If we want to be fruitful we can learn many lessons from what he did.

In order to become fruitful, Abraham had to submit fully to God

Pastor Dave Cutting teaches a lesson from Genesis chapter 17 in a series about the life of Abraham.

Abraham lived a fruitful life. If we want to be fruitful we can learn many lessons from what he did.

Abraham and Sarah waited for 25 years for God to give them the son He had promised. During that time they had to wait for God and wait on God.

We are called to live in this moment; serving God where we are - not living in the past or waiting for some future event. This day, too, is important.

God invites us to join Him in a journey of discovery as we learn more and more about Him.

Abraham was on the same journey. Over the years he had to learn about God's nature, character, faithfulness and methods - which are so different to the pagan gods of the people amongst whom he and Sarah lived.