December 26, 2010
Passage:  John 15:1-15
Speaker:  Bill Knepper
Main Point:  By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.  John 13:35

I. God is working in the believer’s life.  (John 15:1-4)
            A. Jesus is our strength.
            B. The Father is our Master.
            C. God’s work in us is for fruit.

II. Our lives can make a difference.   (John 15:5-8)
            A. If we remain in Jesus, we bear much fruit.
            B. If we do not remain, we bear no fruit.
            C. Bearing fruit brings glory to God.

III. God calls us to obey Him.    (John 15:9-15)
            A. The way we “remain” is to obey.
            B. The result of obedience is joy.
            C. The command is to love one another.