Sermons on Abide:

Unless The Lord Builds The House

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 22, 2017

God building our house and guarding us sounds strictly providential, but God’s involvement is ENTIRELY DEPENDENT ON OUR COOPERATION WITH HIM; they are blessings outflowing from our abiding and obedience.

UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS THE HOUSE Ps. 127:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes things in life are turned upside down. 2. I heard about a man who picked up a homeless man and took him to Denney’s for breakfast. While eating the man asked him how he ended up this way. 3. He said, "Up until ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perfecting The Saints

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 4, 2022

God demands holiness and perfection from his children. As saints of God, believers must strive to constantly abide in God's presence and depend wholly on him to attain perfection.

TEXT: 1 Peter 5:10 "But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." GOD DEMANDS PERFECTION No matter how close you are to God, you must strive for perfection ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10, Psalm 138:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing As A True Christian Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025

In this study, we will explore how to grow as a true Christian by cultivating the right practices and mindsets that promote maturity and spiritual strength.

GROWING AS A TRUE CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Peter 3:18 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 5:12–14, Colossians 2:6-7, 1 Peter 2:2, Philippians 2:12-13, John 15:4-5 INTRODUCTION: Becoming a Christian is only the beginning of a lifelong journey of spiritual growth. Just as physical life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus: Forever Inspiring Love Or Controversy

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 21, 2015

A study in John 15 concerning His relevant word to us before for His departure.

Jesus: Forever Inspiring Love or Controversy by Kelly Durant 3-22-15 A study in John 15 concerning His relevant word to us before for His departure. 2. Did you know the Bolivians are descendants of the extraterrestrials? When one Indian meets another they do not greet each other as we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lesson 7: I Am The Vine

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 22, 2006

“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” (John 15:5).

“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” (John 15:5). A. THE VINE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 1. Israel was God’s vineyard. “The vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the house of Israel” (Isa. 5:7). 2. God did everything ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

Six Informative Vineyards Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 19, 2022

From drunkenness in a vineyard, to murder by lust in a vineyard, and great failure in another vineyard; restitution in vineyards, and vineyards for the poor - these are considered in this message. Taking vineyards by greed, and abiding in the Vine in another vineyard - it is here.

SIX INFORMATIVE VINEYARDS OF SCRIPTURE VINEYARD NUMBER ONE:- THE VINEYARD OF HUMAN FAILURE {{Genesis 9:20-24 “Then Noah began farming and planted a vineyard Gen 9:21 and he drank of the wine and became drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent. Gen 9:22 Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-24, Genesis 9:1-17, Isaiah 5:1-7, 1 Kings 21:1-16, James 1:14-15, Exodus 22:5, Leviticus 19:9-10, Nehemiah 5:1-7, John 15:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism According To Zechariah Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2022

What is needed for effective evangelism? In this exposition of Zechariah 8:14-23, we are given abiding principles for reaching the lost. Message interprets the passage in its historical context, then discusses the application for today.

Intro Our text today begins in Zechariah 8:14. There are ten oracles in this chapter. Last week we examined oracle #6 in verses 9-13. There God encouraged His people to take heart. During their 16 years of disobedience, times were hard for them. But under Haggai’s and Zechariah’s preaching, they ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:14-23, Romans 8:30-31, Psalm 23:4, Romans 6:1-2, Hebrews 1:9, Psalm 119:71, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Isaiah 2:1-4, Exodus 19:5-6, Romans 10:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Go! And Live In The Freedom Of Truth - John 8:31-32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 7, 2025

Abiding in Jesus' teachings leads us to truth, and this truth grants us freedom. But what does it mean to remain faithful to His teachings? How does knowing the truth liberate us?

Go! And Live in the Freedom of Truth - John 8:31-32 Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the profound words of our Lord Jesus Christ as recorded in John 8:31-32 (NLT): "Jesus said to the people who believed in him, 'You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, John 15:5-7, Psalm 1:1-3, Proverbs 2:3-6, Romans 12:2, Romans 6:22, Galatians 5:1, Romans 10:9, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, John 15:8, John 8:44, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Colossians 1:13, Romans 6:14, Romans 8:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Delighting In The Lord: Finding Fulfillment In Him Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2024

In Psalm 37:4 the psalmist, David, invites us to find our greatest joy and satisfaction in the Lord. This delight is not a superficial happiness but a deep, abiding joy in God's presence and character.

Delighting in the Lord: Finding Fulfillment in Him Psalm 37:4 Theme: Understanding what it means to delight in the Lord and how it transforms our desires and lives. Psalm 37:4 (NLT) - "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires." Introduction: Today, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Psalm 1:2, Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anchored In Truth: Living A Transformed Life Through God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2024

Explore what it means to live a life anchored in God's Word—transformed by His truth.

Anchored in Truth: Living a Transformed Life Through God’s Word Introduction: Today, we are considering a powerful truth that will change how we live our lives, if we allow it to. We are going to explore what it means to live a life anchored in God's Word—transformed by His truth. In a world ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, John 15:4-5, John 15:8, Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:10, Matthew 6:25-27, Colossians 3:2, John 8:31-32, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trill Theology

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 24, 2006

In order for us to function and exist spiritually, eternally, and practically in this life we must have an abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. You see, Christianity is more than a statement of faith; it is a state of being. Christianity is a state of

Sermon: “Trill Theology” Scripture: John 15.5 Introduction: “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing (John 15.5 KJV).” Upon reading this passage the little man in my mind immediately typed a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God, I Am A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 2, 2021

John’s letter contains instructions, warnings, assurances and promises; however, the greatest thing he does is to affirm Christians’ uniqueness in Jesus. John writes in such a way that the confidence of God’s children is affirmed. John has highlighted several confidence builders in his letter:

We are a miracle of love! There are many things in life that cannot be explained apart from a loving creative God. One day, while walking around your beautiful, landscaped yard you observe something. First, you discover that something has been eating on some of your plants. Then you stand in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love, Love, Love

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011

God's children will abide in love from God and love for God, for God is love. The response of the children of God, then, should be to love one another, that God’s love may be reflected in them.

Love, Love, Love 02/14/10 AM Text: 1 John 4:16 Introduction 1 John 4:16 “We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” The Greeks had four words which we translate as love: Eros ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Be Content

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 28, 2007

The love of money never satisfied a soul. The best it ever did was to entertain for a little while. The love of God fills us with love for others. The love of God brings with it real, abiding, lasting, and enduring joy.

Learning To Be Content, I Timothy 6:6-10 Introduction Here in America we are taught from birth that if we work hard enough we can have the all American dream; a big house with a two car garage, the man or woman of our dreams, 1 cat, 1 dog and 2.5 children. And many of us do have those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Let Us Go With You Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 21, 2022

We must abide in the Lord to have the power of the Lord. We must be in the spiritual fire and when someone comes into contact with us the power of God works because the Holy Spirit is working through us.

In 1738 John Wesley was struggling with his faith. He asked Moravian Peter Bholer if he should quit preaching faith because he himself struggled with faith. Peter Bholer told John Wesley keep preaching. When Wesley asked him why Bholer responded, “Preach faith until you have faith so you can have ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:23, Zechariah 1:3, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist