Jesus: The True Vine

Sermon Notes - John 15:1-17 - Jesus: The True Vine

Main Point: Jesus is the vine - as the branches, we abide in him, and so bear fruit.

-The Metaphor (1-8)

  -Jesus: The Vine

   -I AM

   -The True Vine

  -Disciples: The Branches

   -Abide in Christ

   -Bear Fruit

  -The Father: The Vinedresser

   -Removes Fruitless, False Branches

   -Prunes Fruitful, True Branches

-The Explanation (9-17)

  -Sacrificial Love

  -Full Joy

  -Obedient Friendship

  -Fruit-Bearing Choice