I am the True Vine

John 15:1-8 1I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4Remain in me, and I will 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.5I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.        Focusing on the person of Jesus       I am the true vine!  Background        Psalm 80: 8-9 “You brought a vine out of Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it. You cleared the ground for it and it took root and filled the land.” Call to Fruitful Life 1.     God expects us to bear fruits in our lives.2.     Fruitful life is only possible through our attachment to Christ.  3.     God helps us to bear fruits in our lives.  4.     Fruitful life is for the glory of God!