• John 15:4-5
    Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
     
  • Philippians 4:13
    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
     


Related Scriptures

  • Ephesians 2:10
    For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
     
  • 2 Corinthians 5:17-18
    Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation,
     
  • Philippians 2:13
    for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
     
  • Philippians 4:19
    And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
     
  • 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
    And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
     
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Resources

Without Me, You Can Do Nothing (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

In John 15:1-8, Jesus emphasizes that without Him, we can do nothing. He uses the metaphor of a vine and its branches to illustrate that just as a branch cannot bear fruit unless it remains connected to the vine, we cannot produce spiritual fruit unless we remain connected to Him. He states, "For apart from me you can do nothing …


Without Me, You Can Do Nothing (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

John 15:4-5 in the Phillips translation emphasizes the concept that without Christ, we can do nothing. Paul recognized his own powerlessness and the necessity of Christ's presence in his life. His infirmities, reproaches, needs, persecutions, and distresses were opportunities for Christ to be active, as these were areas Paul …


Without Me, Nothing! (Part One)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

In the final chapter of John, the disciples' experience at the Sea of Galilee reveals a profound truth about Christian service: without Christ, we can do nothing of spiritual worth. When the disciples, led by Peter, decided to go fishing, they returned to their familiar physical labor, toiling all night on the sea yet catching …


Without Me, Nothing! (Part Two)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Jesus Christ warns us with profound clarity that without Him, we can do nothing. This truth echoes through His teachings and interactions, reminding us of our utter dependence on Him for any meaningful action or service. In His conversation with Peter, the implication is clear: apart from Him, our efforts are futile, and our …


Jesus Christ: First Savior, Second High Priest, Third King

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Without Christ, we can do nothing in regard to producing fruit that glorifies God, as He truthfully declares in John 15:5. This statement carries vital, truth-laden substance, emphasizing our absolute need for Him. If we produce no fruit that pleases and glorifies God, we will not be in His Kingdom, underscoring how essential …


Five Easily-Neglected Doctrines

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Without Christ, we can do nothing toward achieving salvation. Jesus Christ Himself declared, "I am the vine, and you are the branches," emphasizing that apart from Him, we are powerless to bear fruit. His words strike with profound impact, revealing the absolute necessity of a relationship with Him. He does not exaggerate or …


Christ Our Passover

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Without Christ, we can do nothing, for He is the very essence of our salvation and strength. He is revealed in the Bible as Creator, Prophet, Priest, King, Redeemer, Savior, Deliverer, Provider, Healer, High Priest, and the Lamb of God, among countless other roles. At Passover, the focus narrows to Him as the sacrificed Lamb, …


Christ's Responsibility, Resurrections, and All in All

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Without Christ, we can do nothing, for our dependence upon Him is absolute. We are unable to produce godly works in our conduct just as a branch cut from a fruit tree limb cannot bear fruit. We must remain attached to Him, abiding in Him, to bear fruit in our lives. Without His assistance, we cannot achieve anything of spiritual …



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