Jesus Is the True Vine | John 15:1-11 | Nathan Hughes

Title: Jesus Is the True Vine
Main Text: John 15:1-11

Key Points:

The Vine, the Vinedresser, and the Branches

Jesus is the true vine, the Father is the gardener, and we are the branches.

True believers bear fruit. Fruit doesn’t lead to salvation—it proves salvation.

There are two types of branches: those that bear fruit and are pruned, and those that bear no fruit and are cut off.

Dead Branches: Divine Judgment

Branches that don’t remain in Christ are thrown away, wither, and are burned (John 15:6).

Dead branches drain life, invite disease, and block light and growth—for themselves and others.

Judgment is not passive—it’s just, and it reveals true spiritual condition.

Fruitful Branches: Divine Discipline

God prunes fruitful branches so they bear even more fruit.

Pruning is painful, but it’s an act of love that draws us deeper into dependence on Christ (Hebrews 12:6, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9).

Spiritual growth often comes through trials.

Abide in the Vine

Remain. Abide. Stay close. Jesus says, “Apart from me you can do nothing.”

Remaining doesn’t make you a disciple—it proves that you are one.

If you were hurt in community, healing happens in community.

Fruit = Love

Jesus’ command is clear: “Love one another as I have loved you.”

His joy becomes our joy when we obey His commands and live a life marked by sacrifice and love.

Final Question:
Are you bearing fruit? What season are you in? The goal isn’t to force fruit—it’s to stay close to the vine.