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)!