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Text: John 15:1-8; 16

Introduction

He prunes every branch that bears fruit so that it will bear more fruit.

The Greek word for prune is kathairo. The English word "catharsis" means to prune or clean. Jesus is talking about cutting back of the branches for future growth. This is a common practice among vine growers (and Tea planters in Sri Lanka).

Four types of "Branches" (believers)

• No fruit (Vs. 2)
• Fruit (vs. 2)
• More fruit (Vs. 2)
• Much fruit (Vs. 5)

Click here to read the rest of, Sermon: Why God wants to prune us? John 15:1-8; 16