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What is the essential meaning of John 15.1-11? Jesus tells us how the spiritual life works, and says simply “Abide in Me” using an illustration of the vine and branches.

Scripture: John 15:4-7

• Occasion: Worship Services, Sunday 11am Service, Sunday 11am Traditional Service (archive), Sunday 9am Service
• Scripture: New Testament, John, Chapter 1, Chapter 15, Chapter 6
• Topic: Church and Mission, Church Practices, Eucharist/Communion, The Church, Priesthood of All Believers/"The Saints"/ Spiritual Gifts, Life Issues: Everyday Life, Calling, Vocation, & Being Used by God, Spiritual Formation, Fruits of the Spirit, Spiritual Maturity/Wisdom/ "holiness"/"righteousness", Knowing & Experiencing God/Abundant Life, Theology : Salvation & Scripture, Salvation: Our Journey, Sanctification/Transformation into Christ's Likenesss, Union with Christ, Theology: God, Attributes of Jesus, Jesus' Full Humanity and Divinity, The Godhead, Jesus the Son, Theology: Our Great Biblical Story, Creation, Human Beings: Made in God's Image

• Sermon Text 03/13/2011

The Rev. Bill Haley

Associate Rector