Pastor Mike Giesenhagen is preaching from John 15:1-17
Pruning the Branches
Mike Giesenhagen
September 27, 2026
John 15:1-17
1. We Must _________________ in _________________.
2. The Best _______________ ______________ __________.
3. ________________ Promotes ____________ ___________
4. We Must ______________ the _______________ to_________________ Us.
A. The ______________ Has _____________ __________.
B. Good _______________ ______________ __________.
C. The ___________ of _____________ ____________ Us.
Discussion Questions
1. What (if anything) is the difference between head knowledge and heart knowledge? How do we develop one or the other?
2. What does it mean to “abide” or “remain” in Christ? Why does John 15 emphasize this so much?
3. What is the significance of our role as “branches”, rather than being the “vine” or the “fruit”? What role do branches play?
4. What does Christian fruit look like? What purpose does fruit serve?
5. Which of the pruning goals stood out to you? Are there any areas of your life where you think the LORD may need to prune some branches?
6. Prayer Project: How open and vulnerable do you consider your relationship with God? Are there areas of your life that you try to hide from Him? What makes it hard to go there?
7. Who do you have in your life that you would allow to challenge you spiritually?