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. 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. 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. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. (John 15:4-8) 1. Uncommon Christians have an uncommon . 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. (John 15:5) • We have a connection to OUR GOD. (John 15:4-5) • We have a connection to EACH OTHER. (John 15:12-14) 2. Uncommon Christians have an uncommon . By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. (John 15:8) • We are to God’s . • We are to much . • We are to be . 3. Uncommon Christians have uncommon . These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. (John 15:11)