Word and Spirit: The Sermon Series

IGNITE THE FIRE Part 9: “Abiding in Christ”

Main Reading: John 15;

Preacher: Terry Miller

1.    Jesus identifies himself as the True Vine, which means He is the sourceof life. (John 15:1)

2.    We will never bear fruit apart from Jesus. v. 4-5

3.    In order to have life, health, and vitality God (The Vinedresser) prunesus.

v. 2

4.    “Abiding in Christ” pictures an intimate, close relationship, and not just a __________________acquaintance. v. 9-10

5.    To abide in Jesus means to keep His commandments and to keep His commandments means to love God with ______ our hearts and souls and minds, and to love our neighbor as ourselves.  (Mt. 22:37-39)

6.     As we abide in Christ we fulfilled our ultimate _______________ in life. We express God’s image to the world. v. 8