Life in the Vine | Week 2 | Pastor Adam Barnett
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September 14, 2025
Life in the Vine
Teacher: Pastor Adam Barnett
John 15:1-17 – Remain in Christ, the true Vine, the source of purposeful fruit and true joy, and the means by which the love of God is embodied in the church and declared to the world.
He 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. – John 15:2 (NIV)
He cuts off every branch of me that doesn’t bear grapes. And every branch that is grape-bearing he prunes back so it will bear even more. – John 15:2 (MSG)
Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that continues to bear fruit, He [repeatedly] prunes, so that it will bear more fruit [even richer and finer fruit]. – Jn. 15:2 (AMP)
- God removes fruitless branches.
37 All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. 38 For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. 39 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. – John 6:37-39
28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. - John 10:28-29
“… there are some of you who do not believe.” – John 6:64
Abiding in the vine does not make you a true disciple. It proves you are one.
When Jesus says, “in me,” He is describing a close, personal relationship and revealing that mere association without genuine faith and obedience is insufficient.
- God prunes fruitful branches.
A. Trials and hardship.
B. Loss or change.
C. Discipline.
D. Conviction of sin.
E. Scripture.
F. Focus.
G. Delays.
- God’s aim is more fruitfulness.
Leader: Father, You are the Gardener, and we are the branches. People: Lord, teach us to abide in you.
Leader: At times Your pruning feels painful, but we know it comes from Your love. People: Lord, we trust Your hand, even when it cuts.
Leader: You prune away what is dead, what distracts, and what hinders growth. People: Lord, remove what does not belong, and make us more like Jesus.
Leader: In seasons of loss, waiting, or discipline, remind us that You are near. People: Lord, help us remain in You, knowing You are faithful.
Leader: Prune us so that our lives may bear fruit that brings glory to Your name. People: Lord, make us fruitful for Your kingdom—more love, more joy, more peace. Amen.