The Master Gardener (John 15:1-8) -- Rev. John W. Armstrong

Sermon notes:

 

The Master Gardener (John 15:1-8)

I.     Jesus is the true Vine (as opposed to __________________ Israel) (v.1; Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 2:21, etc.).

 

II.    Our Father (Vinedresser) does two things to produce fruit:

A.  He _____________________ fruitless branches (vv.2a,6).

1.  Jesus arouses our anxiety.

2.  His goal is our ___________________.

B.  He _______________ fruitful branches (v.2b).

1.  We’ve been ________________ into the Vine (Romans 6:3-5; 11:17).

2.  Pruning involves both ____________ and ____________ (vv.2b,3,5,7-8).

 

III.   To _____________________ in Christ guarantees:

A.  fruitfulness (vv.4-5);

B.  effective prayer (v.7).

 

IV.   The true Vine’s gracious invitation: “_____________________” (vv.4-7)!

A.  Don’t go wild!

B.  Only _________________ can branches live (v.6)!