Children's Sermon Lesson: the Vine and the Branches (John 15:1-8)

What does it mean that Jesus is the vine and we are the branches? This message explains the importance of staying connected to Christ in order to bear spiritual fruit. Grapes and raisins illustrate the difference between healthy faith and the results of abandoning God.

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Law/Gospel Theme: The Christian life is now about producing our own fruit or somehow “doing enough” for our salvation. Abiding in Jesus means trusting that His death and resurrection are enough. Staying connected to Christ as the “vine” means resting in His presence and recognizing the power of His word, rather than relying on ourselves.

Bible Verses/story to Reference:
“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
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. -Galatians 5:22-23