John 15:1-8,16 Pastor Alan DionsonAugust 8, 2021
INTRODUCTION:
A. THE PERSPECTIVES OF THE VINE
1. The designation of the gardener (v. 1-2)
2. The description of the vine (v. 1-2, 5)
3. The distinction of the branches (v. 2,5)
4. The definition of fruit (v. 2-8,16)
B. THE PLANS OF THE GARDENER
1. Basket #1: No Fruit (v. 2a)
2. Basket #2: Fruit (v. 2b)
3. Basket #3: Much Fruit (v. 8)
4. Basket #4: Abundant Fruit (v. 16)
C. THE PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE
1. The practice of discipline (John 15:2)
2. The process of discipline (Hebrews 12:5-6,11)
1. God is the source of all disciplines. (v. 12:5)
2. God always disciplines us out of love. (v. 12:6a)
3. God disciplines all His children. (v. 12:6b)
4. God disciplines for us to bear much fruit. (v. 12:11)
CONCLUSION:
