"Come, Abide in Me!"- Rev. John Gorin
From Holy Trinity Silicon Valley - Homilies & Sermons by Holy Trinity Silicon Valley
May 12, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 12
About this episode
Rev. John Gorin explores the meaning of abiding in Christ through a deep dive into John 15, discussing its implications for personal faith and spiritual growth.
What does it actually mean to "abide" in Christ, and why does Jesus repeat the word eight times in just four verses? In this teaching on John 15, we sit with one of the most contemplated passages in all of Scripture, the vine and the branches. Drawing on voices from Augustine to Luther to Calvin, the sermon unpacks what Jesus meant when he called himself the true vine and invited his followers to make their home in him. The conversation moves through four honest questions. What is this passage really saying? Why is abiding necessary rather than optional? Why do so many of us find it genuinely difficult? And how might we actually move further into life with Christ this week? Along the way you'll hear reflections on the missional and personal fruit that grows from staying connected to Jesus, the adventure of bold prayer (yes, "ask whatever you wish" really does mean what you think it might), and the quiet promise of Isaiah 30:15, that in rest and repentance is our salvation, and in quietness and trust is our strength. Whether you're navigating a season of transition, carrying weight you were never meant to solve on your own, or simply drawn to a faith that feels both ancient and…
People in this episode
Host: Rev. John Gorin
Topics covered
- abiding in Christ
- spiritual growth
- faith and prayer
- vine and branches
- Christian teachings
- personal reflection
Keywords
- abide
- Jesus
- vine
- branches
- spirituality
- faith
- prayer
- Christianity
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: John 15, Isaiah 30:15
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