Fruit isn’t Optional [John 15:1-19] - Pastor Ken Peters

Romans‬ ‭11‬:‭16‬-‭32‬ ‭KJV‬‬; Psalm‬ ‭22‬:‭1‬, ‭10‬-‭18‬ ‭KJV‬‬; John‬ ‭15‬:‭1‬-‭11‬ ‭KJV‬‬; John‬ ‭15‬:‭16‬-‭19‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I. We are Branches II. The Purpose of a Branch is Fruit III. God Repeatedly Prunes IV. Abiding in Christ is the Way V. Bearing Fruit = Joy From a vine we look for grapes, and from a Christian we look for a Christian temper, disposition, and life. We must honour God, and do good; this is bearing fruit. - Matthew Henry Purity and fruitfulness help each other. That it may bear more fruit - For this is one of the noblest rewards God can bestow on former acts of obedience, to make us yet more holy, and fit for farther and more eminent service. - John Wesley