The Upper Room: John 15:1-17 - Rev. Greg Strock
In this message from the Upper Room series on John 15:1–17, missionary Greg explores Jesus' description of Himself as the True Vine, the Father as the Vinedresser, and believers as the branches. Drawing from personal experiences running through the vineyards of Moravia in the Czech Republic, Greg walks through the three central themes of Jesus' discourse: Abiding, Pruning, and Fruit.
On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.
In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today.
- (00:00) - Start
- (02:05) - Context: The Upper Room & Moravian Vineyards
- (09:20) - Scripture Reading: John 15:1–17
- (11:48) - Abide in the True Vine
- (12:25) - Abiding in Christ's Love
- (14:47) - Abiding in Friendship and Obedience
- (17:59) - Abiding: Asking in Jesus' Name
- (19:35) - Psalm 37: Delight and Trust in the Lord
- (21:30) - Pruning: The Father as the Vinedresser
- (22:40) - Fruit Grows on New Growth
- (25:35) - Pruning: Job's Example of Trust
- (30:11) - Fruit: Evidence of Discipleship
- (33:05) - Abide and Submit: Reflection & Communion Prep
On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.
In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today.
Guest Speaker and Friendship supported missionary Rev. Greg Strock preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.
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