18/11/2022
Text: John 15 1-7
Subject: THE VINE
Theme: REMAINING IN JESUS "THE VINE"
*REMAIN: Means to continue to exist, especially after other similar people or things ceased to do so. Contextually, TO REMAIN IN JESUS (the Vine) connotes refusal to withdraw from the faith in times of pruning, percussion, porverty, affliction, fear, backbiting and distress when others have given up.
*TO BEAR FRUIT: Means being productive or yielding benefits
Why Should Christians Remain in Christ?
I. Because It Is Possible to Bear Fruit. (v4-5)
A. One cannot bear fruit by itself/independently ( v4a)
B. It is a must/Obligatory to Remain in Christ to bear fruit (v4b)
C. You will Bear Fruit Abundantly/Much (v5b)
APPLICATION
×As surely as you remain in Christ your success is guaranteed
×Many may have given up on you, your family, friends, colleagues and even the devil itself has given up on you, but God isn't giving up on you if you can hold onto the faith.
×If you can remain in Jesus, your fruitfulness is assured
×I declare over your life Galatians 5: 22 spiritual fruitfulness right now
×Not only shall you bear the fruit of the spirit, you shall experience it physically and materially.
×May your hand multiply whatever you touch in Jesus' name. Amen!
II. BECAUSE YOUR PRAYERS SHALL BE ANSWERED ( V6-7)
A. You shall not be cut off (Thrown away) (v6)
B. Your Prayers become effective when you Remain in Jesus (v7)
Illustration: Proverbs 15: 8, John 14: 13-14
Application
×Brothers and sisters, challenges will come
×Things will get tougher
×Wickedness shall continue to prevail
×But do not be afraid and abandon the faith, rather remain in Jesus and pray and you will have fulfilled career
×May your prayers be answered in Jesus' name
×May the Lord answer you whenever you call on him
×May the Gardener (God) never cut you off from the Mother Tree (Jesus)
×According to John 14:14, Jesus shall respond to your deepest needs and desires. In his name i pray.