John 15:1-8 (NIV)
1“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
5“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

I.            Introduction:

II.            Undergo Pruning By God: Care of the Gardener

A.                 Under The Hand of God

B.                 Through The Word of God

C.                 For The Purpose of God

III.            Stay Connected To Jesus: Attachment To The Vine

A.                 A Constant Connection

B.                 A Mutual Connection

C.                 A Fruitful Connection

IV.            Yield The Fruit Of Discipleship: Output of the Branches

A.                 Fruit That Needs The Vine

B.                 Fruit That Grows In Abundance

C.                 Fruit That Brings Glory To God

V.            Conclusion: