Ccr Sermons

The Gospel of John 15-21 I Am the Vine By Louie Marsh, 05-19-2023 Intro – Last slide fruit loops   1) I must FOCUS on remaining in Jesus, the only source of spiritual life.   1  “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. John 15:1 (ESV)   2) I must COOPERATE with the Father as He cleanses me.    2  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…6  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 15:2, 6 (ESV)   ·       Two major sources of spiritual dirt in my life: o   SELF o   SIN   9  For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field, God’s building. 1 Corinthians 3:9 (ESV)   ·       The Father disciplines me to make me FRUITFUL.   3  Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. 4  In your struggle against sin you have