John 15:1-25

Introduction

I love spy movies and TV shows. Something about clandestine operations always captures and holds my attention. So what are the elements of a good spy movie?

• We need a set of "good guys." In most movies this is some nation of collection of nation who are giving the spy their authority or power.
• We need some network of individuals. In good spy movies the spies almost always work with a larger group of people, their network or rolodex.
• We need a mission. What would a spy movie be without a worthwhile mission? Everybody knows that spies live to save the world from certain disaster.

Main Body

Point 1 (V 1-11)

As Christians, we need to find our strength in Christ.

• verse 10 answers the question "How do we remain in the love of Jesus?" Remaining in Christ's love is not some theoretical abstract notion but a concrete lived obedience to Christ.

Point 2 (V 12-17)

As Christians, we need to find our alligience Christ's church.

Point 3 (V 18-25)

As Christians, we need to find out mission in the World.