God: Our Gracious Provider

John 15:1-8

By Pastor Mitch Wardell, November 29, 2025

God: Our Gracious Provider “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 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. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 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. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. John 15.1-8 ESV

  1. God the Is our of Life – With Him.

    Abide.

  2. God the Is Our Humble Service.

    Kingdom Work: Service

    Ephesians 2:10

    Fruit Production: Character

    Galatians 5:22

  3. God the Is Our Him.

    He removes and prunes.

  4. Self-Evaluation:

    Are you participating in Kingdom work?

    Are you growing?

    Is character being refined?

    Are you abiding?