This gospel hymn presents Christian conversion as the beginning of continuing spiritual formation.
Hymns Based on John 15:5
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to John 15:5
"I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing."
— John 15:5
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Discipleship, Assurance, Prayer, Dependence on Christ, Faith. Many worship songs connected to John 15:5 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Discipleship
- Assurance
- Prayer
- Dependence on Christ
- Faith
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading John 15:5
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Sermon Discipleship
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Response Hymn Deeper, Deeper in the Love of Jesus
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Reflection Hymn I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus
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Closing Hymn Is Your Life a Channel of Blessing?
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
“I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus” is built around one sustained act of faith: placing every part of the Christian life into Christ’s hands.
“I Could Not Do Without Thee” is Frances Ridley Havergal’s confession that every dimension of Christian life depends upon Christ.
I Need Thee Every Hour is a gospel hymn of continual dependence on Christ.
Is Your Life a Channel of Blessing? is an early twentieth-century gospel song that joins evangelistic witness with searching self-examination.
Lord Speak to Me is Frances Ridley Havergal’s prayer for Christian ministry, written in 1872.
Moment by Moment is an 1893 American gospel hymn by evangelist Daniel Webster Whittle, set to music by his daughter May Whittle.
Move Me is a short late twentieth-century prayer song by Richard Alan Henderson.
Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear is an evening hymn centered on the abiding presence of Christ.
Thou, My Everlasting Portion, also widely known as Close to Thee, is a prayer for continuing fellowship with Christ.