Message Notes

BEARING FRUIT

1. An imagery of a vineyard is used

a. God the Father is the Vinedresser

b. The Lord Jesus is the True Vine

c. We are the branches

2. Bearing fruit

a. It is most natural thing for the branch to do

b. It indicates whether one is a true believer or not

c. Fruit

i. Our works

ii. Our lives

HOW WE CAN BEAR FRUIT

1. When we are connected to the Lord Jesus

a. A branch can only bear fruit when it is connected to the vine

b. Connection: a living relationship with the Lord Jesus

i. Abiding in Him

ii. His Words

iii. His Love

2. You did not choose Me but I chose you

a. A reminder that we need the Lord Jesus

b. It is He who chose us and appointed us to bear fruit

i. His grace

ii. His love

WHY WE BEAR FRUIT

1. By it God is glorified

2. By it all will know that we are disciples of the Lord

3. By it we prove that we are chosen