Series: The Gospel of John – So That You May Believe and Have Life
Title: Make Your Home in Christ
Scripture: John 15:1–17
Date: October 26, 2025
Scripture Reading
John 15:1–11 (NIV)
Jesus is the true vine, the Father is the gardener, and we are the branches.
The call: Remain in Jesus to bear fruit.
Key Questions
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How do we remain in Jesus?
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What fruit does abiding produce?
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What is the purpose of pruning?
1. How Do We Remain?
Spiritual practices are our trellis for growth.
Examples include prayer, Scripture, silence, fasting, community, generosity, Sabbath, witness, and service.
These practices help us abide—make our home in Jesus.
Think of your “Rule of Life”: what daily habits shape your spiritual health?
Reflection:
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What does your spiritual trellis look like?
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Are you intentional about abiding?
2. What Fruit Does Abiding Produce?
Fruit = Love (John 15:8, John 13:35)
God’s love is:
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Selfless
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Active
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Unconditional
It’s not just good works, but a transformed character.
Supporting Scriptures:
1 Corinthians 13:4–7
Galatians 5:22–23 (Fruit of the Spirit)
Reflection:
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Where do you see God’s love growing in your life?
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Are you becoming more like Jesus?
3. What Is the Purpose of Pruning?
Pruning means removing what hinders growth.
It can be painful, but it is purposeful.
God prunes to:
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Increase fruitfulness
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Deepen dependence
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Shape us into Christ’s image
Supporting Scriptures:
Romans 8:28
Hebrews 12:5–6, 11
Reflection:
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What is God pruning in your life right now?
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Are you trusting the Gardener?
Response Time
Three invitations:
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Surrender to Jesus — connect to the Vine.
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Find encouragement in pruning — trust God’s process.
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Commit to deeper growth — rearrange your spiritual home.
Closing Prayer and Worship
“Lord, I depend on You. I am the branch, You are the vine. Draw me close and teach me to abide.”
