What can we learn from John 15?
This is the truth we learn from John 15:1-8. The key to effective Christian living, and powerful, fruit-producing lives is not how much of the Bible you know, or how long you pray, or what church you go to. The key to being used greatly by God is abiding in Christ. This theme is one of the apostle John’s favorites.
What is the impact of Christ’s words in John 15?
When this becomes clear to us, the impact of Christ’s words in John 15:3 becomes much stronger. He says to his disciples, John 15:3. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.
Is there a manuscript from John 15 1-8?
Below is a sermon manuscript from John 15:1-8 which I preached about 10 years ago. Many years ago at the Tournament of Roses parade the Standard Oil Company, now known as Chevron, had a beautiful float.
What does John 15 6 mean in the Bible?
John 15:6. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. When most people read this verse, they see the picture of getting cast out as a branch and burned as a reference to hell.
What did the pastor say after the Sunday morning service?
Following the Sunday morning service, the pastor stood at the back of the church, shaking hands with the worshipers as they left. As one man shook hands, he looked intently at the pastor and said, "Powerful sermons, Pastor. Thoughtful, well researched. I can always see myself in them…and I want ...read more
What is the story of the sack full of lights?
The story is told of a native from a remote mountain village who had the opportunity to visit a large modern city for the first time. He could not bring much home with him, and he had little money. But he was amazed at the electric lights which he saw everywhere. So he bought a sack full of ...read more
What is a lesson from a light bulb?
A LESSON FROM A LIGHT BULB A missionary in Africa lived in his central mission which had a small generator to supply current for his church and a small rectory. Some natives from an outlying mission came to visit the pastor. They noticed the electric light hanging from the ceiling of his ...read more
Who wrote the right name of the OPENS DOORS?
THE RIGHT NAME OPENS DOORS Mark Roberts wrote of a time when he visited the Capitol as a guest of Congressman John Campbell. As long as he was with the congressman, he could walk freely around the Capitol, entering many areas that were reserved "for authorized personnel only," reserved for ...read more
How many kills did Hathcock have?
During the Vietnam War he amassed 93 confirmed kills, saving the lives of hundreds or even thousands of Marines. The Vietnam army put a $30,000 bounty on his life for killing so many of ...read more
What did John Adams say about commitment?
JOHN ADAMS ON COMMITMENT It is easy to stand on the sidelines and say what is wrong with people, our nation, our laws. It is much more difficult to speak up about what is necessary to turn things around. On July 4th, 1776, Adams said in an address before the Continental Congress: "Live or ...read more
Where was Ray Blankenship's house?
A GREATER HERO THAN YOU THINK One summer morning as Ray Blankenship was preparing his breakfast, he gazed out the window, and saw a small girl being swept along in the rain-flooded drainage ditch beside his Andover, Ohio, home. Blankenship knew that farther downstream, the ditch disappeared ...read more.
How many kills did Hathcock have?
During the Vietnam War he amassed 93 confirmed kills, saving the lives of hundreds or even thousands of Marines. The Vietnam army put a $30,000 bounty on his life for killing so many of ...read more
What is the story of the sack full of lights?
The story is told of a native from a remote mountain village who had the opportunity to visit a large modern city for the first time. He could not bring much home with him, and he had little money. But he was amazed at the electric lights which he saw everywhere. So he bought a sack full of ...read more
What does the Bible say about wound fruit trees?
Orchard Experts Wound Fruit Trees To Bear More Fruit In verse 8 Jesus teaches us that the proof of discipleship is spiritual fruitfulness (Mt. 7:20). “My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. The branch produces what the life coursing through ...read more
What is a lesson from a light bulb?
A LESSON FROM A LIGHT BULB A missionary in Africa lived in his central mission which had a small generator to supply current for his church and a small rectory. Some natives from an outlying mission came to visit the pastor. They noticed the electric light hanging from the ceiling of his ...read more
Where was Charles Finney preaching?
Many years ago Charles G. Finney was preaching in Rochester, New York. Far up in the balcony was a brilliant and able lawyer. He was chief justice of the court of New York. As he listened to the minister, he became convicted of his need to follow Christ. "That man is speaking the truth," he said ...read more
What does John 15:2 mean?
John 15:2. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. In John 15:2 Jesus continues the picture with two kinds of branches. Branches that do not bear fruit, and branches that do bear fruit.
What is the theme of the book of 1 John?
This theme is one of the apostle John’s favorites. His book of 1 John is written entirely around the importance of abiding in Christ. And his gospel is the only one which goes into great detail about what Jesus told His disciples during the last supper in the upper room.
What does Jesus say about fruitful branches?
And he clearly tells them in John 15:3 that they are the fruitful branches and that they have already been cleaned. Only fruit bearing branches are cleaned remember, and so since the apostles have been cleaned, that means they are fruit bearing. And since they have been cleaned, that means they are about to produce great quantities of fruit. And we know from Acts that this exactly what happens.
What does the book of 1 John mean?
The book of 1 John is very helpful in understanding what abiding in Christ is all about. Essentially, abiding in Christ begins and continues by believing in Christ. Just as we receiving eternal life by believing in Jesus, we experience eternal life here and now by continuing to believe in Him.
What is the key to effective Christian living?
The key to effective Christian living, and powerful, fruit-producing lives is not how much of the Bible you know, or how long you pray, or what church you go to. The key to being used greatly by God is abiding in Christ. This theme is one of the apostle John’s favorites.
Introduction
Jesus used the parable of the vine and vineyard, a common feature of Palestinian life that would have been familiar to the disciples in order to teach them the importance of the believer’s relationship with Christ.
Implications
Jesus said there are rewards for remaining in him as well as consequences for not remaining in him.