
MidTree Church
I AM THE TRUE VINE | LARRY YOUNG | JOHN 15 | AUGUST 9TH 2026
We open John 15 and sit with Jesus’s invitation to stop striving for spiritual fruit and start remaining in him as the true vine. We talk honestly about weakness, suffering, and loss, and why the Father’s pruning can be a sign of love, not rejection. • the disciples’ fears as Jesus says he is going away • why “true vine” points beyond Israel to Jesus himself • abiding as making a home in Christ, not occasional visits • the difference between proximity to Jesus and abiding in Jesus • self-examination that looks for rootedness, not a religious resume • Noah’s ark as a picture of resting while God navigates storms • branches that never bear fruit, and what chokes spiritual life • pruning as the Father’s careful cultivation, even through pain • prayer shaped by God’s Word and aligned with his will • being invited into the Father’s love for the Son • joy that runs deeper than happiness and circumstances • the final invitation to come home, remain, and let fruit grow If you want to learn more about the MidTree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE.

