John 15
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask
what you desire, and it shall be done for you.
John 15:7
What a bold statement Jesus makes, if you abide in Him you
will have your prayers answered. A similar statement is
made in Matthew, “And whatever things you ask in prayer,
believing, you will receive,” and James repeats a similar
guarantee, “If anyone lacks wisdom let him ask of God who
gives to all liberally and without reproach.” This morning we
are going to explore the source of an effective, vibrant and
fruitful prayer life.
• Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot
bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine,
neither can you, unless you abide in Me.
• John 15:4
• Psalm 19:7-11—God’s Word is sweeter than anything this
world offers
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The
testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; 8 The
statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The
commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The
judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10
More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine
gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 11
Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping
them there is great reward.
In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in
heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom
come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive
us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. 13 And do
not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the
evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power
and the glory forever. Amen.
Matthew 6:9–13
• God’s name and His Kingdom to be exalted (Mt.
6:9-10)
• The Gospel of Jesus Christ to be spread and
triumph (2 Thess. 3:1; Romans 10:1; Acts 4:29;
Eph. 6:18-10)
• Wisdom for life’s trials (James 1:5-7)
• Strengthening of the spiritual man (Ephesians
1:16, 3:16; Colossians 1:10-11)
• Unity among the body of Christ (John 17:20-21)
• Parasite (Definition)
– an organism that lives on or in an organism of another
species, known as the host, from the body of which it
obtains nutriment.
• Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear
fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can
you, unless you abide in Me. “I am the vine, you are
the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him,
bears much fruit; for without Me you can do
nothing.
John 15:4–5