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Pericope: John 15:1-8 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.

5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

Sermon Text: John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 

Sermon Title: Connected #how2bfruitfuln2026

Point 1: Identity before Instructions vs 1 I am the true vine

Point 2: Inspection for endurance – vs. 2-3 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit…Already clear because of the word I have spoken to you.

Point 3: Internalize your story – vs. 4,5  Remain in me, as I also remain in you. …5 If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 

Point 4: Prosperous fruit vs. 6-8 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

Life Application:

1. Stick and stay connected in 2026
2. Reject anything and anyone who is trying to pull you away
3. Check your connection.
4. Connect!