The passage discusses the relationship between Jesus and his followers using the metaphor of a vine and branches. It states that Jesus is the vine and his followers are the branches, and that branches must remain connected to the vine in order to bear fruit. It says that God prunes branches that bear fruit so they will bear more fruit, and removes branches that do not bear fruit. It emphasizes that followers can only bear fruit by abiding in Jesus, and if they do not abide in him they will be thrown away.

2. "I am the true vine, and my Father is the
vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not
bear fruit he takes away, and every branch
that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may
bear more fruit. Already you are clean
because of the word that I have spoken to
you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch
cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in
the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in
me.

3. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever
abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears
much fruit, for apart from me you can do
nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is
thrown away like a branch and withers; and
the branches are gathered, thrown into the
fire, and burned.
John 15:1-6 (ESV)

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5. One Month to Live

6. • [Insert “Grows On You” art with today’s
sermon title: “Fruit or Fire?”]

8. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever
abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears
much fruit, for apart from me you can do
nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is
thrown away like a branch and withers; and
the branches are gathered, thrown into the
fire, and burned.
John 15:5-6 (ESV)

9. ABIDE in Jesus
1. Abiding takes FAITH.

10. ABIDE in Jesus
1. Abiding takes FAITH.
2. Abiding produces the Fruit of the Spirit

11. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, self-control; against such things
there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV)

12. ABIDE in Jesus
1. Abiding takes FAITH.
2. Abiding produces the Fruit of the Spirit
3. Abiding takes place in the center of His LOVE!

13. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved
you. Abide in my love.
John 15:9 (ESV)