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“A Vision for Spiritual Growth”

John 15:1-8

1. Jesus casts a vision for a life of spiritual growth.

• He is the Vine. The Vine is the source of spiritual growth.
• The Father is the Gardener. He’s actively working to help us bear fruit.
• We are the branches.
  • We are made to bear fruit.
  • Fruit is Christlikeness. (Fruit of the Spirit)
  • Fruit is making disciples.

2. Jesus casts a vision for the essential step of spiritual growth.

• You will only grow and bear fruit as you remain in Christ.
• ‘Remain’ means ‘stay connected’ to the Vine.
• We stay connected through the Word and Prayer.
• What’s your next step in ‘staying connected’?
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3. Jesus casts a vision for four stages of fruitfulness.

• No fruit (could be compared to: Beginning in Christ)
• Some fruit (could be compared to: Young in Christ)
• More fruit (could be compared to: Maturing in Christ)
• Much fruit (could be compared to: Reproducing in Christ)

4. Jesus casts a vision for the goal of bearing much fruit.

• God is working in your life to help you flourish. (He’s the Gardener!)
• God is committed to do whatever it takes to produce the fruit of spiritual growth in your life. (lifting, pruning, etc.)
• What’s your next step in “staying connected”?

Core CHRISTlike Characteristic: Connected to God through the Word and Prayer