Sermons on Abiding In God:

Set Free By Truth Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 23, 2019

This is the 25th sermon in a series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at how Jesus is the truth, and how true followers of Jesus abide in His Word, and are eventually set free by His Word.

Freed by Truth (John pt. 25) Text: John 8:30-32 Now before we get to our text this morning, I want to remind you all John’s purpose for writing this Gospel account… It’s in John 20:30-31… It says, “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Believing In Jesus Is Not Enough (John 8:12-59) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 7, 2022

In John, there are a cluster of verbs Jesus wants from us, to be full disciples, and we have to hold them all together. If we focus too hard on "believing," we will misunderstand Jesus, and what he wants.

Last week, we read just two verses from John 8, spending the rest of our time in Leviticus 23 and Exodus 13. I scratched my itch to get back to the OT, and I'm ready to take another shot at this. I say that, but this is probably the most depressing chapter (I hope!) in the entire gospel of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

It's Better That We Have The Spirit, Than Have Jesus Physically With Us (John 14:15-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 24, 2022

The Spirit is proof, that Jesus loves us to the uttermost (John 13:1).

Let's start today, again, by reading from John 13:31-14:14: (31) Then, when he had gone out, Jesus says, "Now the Son of Man was glorified, and God was glorified in him. If God was glorified in him, also, God will glorify him in himself, and immediately/at once He will glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-30

Faithfulness Vs. Fruitfulness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Examinations for times of unfruitfulness (Material adapted from MATT PERMAN at: http://whatsbestnext.com/2011/08/does-god-require-faithfulness-or-fruitfulness/; and Jimmy Larche at: http://www.jimmylarche.com/fruitfulness-abiding-in-christ/)

HoHum: Struggling church- “God has not called us to be successful. He has just called us to be faithful.” This one is in the same vein: “God wants faithfulness, not fruitfulness.” WBTU: These statements are half true. There is a Yiddish proverb that says: “A ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Light Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 9, 2021

A disciple learns, loves and lives God's Word.

Live in Light of God’s Word John 8:31-36 Rev. Brian Bill January 9-10, 2021 Last Sunday, a congressman, who calls himself a “pastor,” ended the opening prayer of the 117th Congress with these words: “We ask it in the name of the monotheistic god, Brahma, and ‘god’ known by many names by many ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-36

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Is Love: Understanding The Trinity

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 12, 2025

The Father loves us, the Son redeems us, and the Spirit abides in us—three Persons, one God, eternal love shared with humanity.

--- Part 1 – The Mystery of Love --- There are some truths in Scripture so deep, so radiant, that human language strains to carry them. The Trinity is one of those truths. It is not a puzzle for theologians to argue; it is a window through which redeemed hearts catch a glimpse of God’s own inner ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-23, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Matthew 28:19, Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 John 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God’s Word In Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 22, 2016

God works in us through His Word and promises. In this outline we share 4 ways in which the Word of God works in us to do His will.

GOD’S WORD IN US! God works in us through His Word and promises. In this outline we share 4 ways in which the Word of God works in us to do His will. Isaiah 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Emmanuel: God With Us Always (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 13, 2025

Christmas reveals Emmanuel, God stepping into human history to remain with His people forever.

EMMANUEL: GOD WITH US ALWAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Key Verse: “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” (Matthew 1:23) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 7:14; John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abiding In Christ: The Secret To A Fruitful Life John 15:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 28, 2024

John 15:5 is a profound verse from the Gospel of John that speaks to the essence of our relationship with Jesus and the source of our spiritual fruitfulness.

Abiding in Christ: The Secret to a Fruitful Life John 15:5 Introduction: Today, we will delve into a profound verse from the Gospel of John that speaks to the essence of our relationship with Jesus and the source of our spiritual fruitfulness. Our focus will be on John 15:5. This verse provides ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, John 15:4, Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life In The Vine

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 19, 2016

Christ’s love compels us to be obedient to He who purchased us at a price and compels us to love and support one another as we, His friends, serve in the Master’s kingdom.

LIFE IN THE VINE John 15:1-17 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In John 15:1-17 Jesus Christ tells us that He is the true vine and we are the branches. Even though we are born again with the Spirit of God living inside of us, amongst brothers and sisters who build us up ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Sap Flow...and Don't Be A Sap! Part Ii Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

A message about abiding in Christ, and bearing fruit

Let The Sap Flow...And Don't Be A Sap! Part II Charles Haddon Spurgeon once wrote: "There are overshot waterwheels and undershot. In the one case the motive power falls from above; in the other the water turns the wheel from below. The first is more powerful. Men, like wheels, are turned by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Bible Church

God Is?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 17, 2022

If you were told you could only give a one word definition for God, how would you define Him? God is…love, and the only love God knows is unconditional...

God Is? 1 John 4:16 One day, C.H. Spurgeon was walking through the English countryside with a friend. As they strolled along, the evangelist noticed a barn with a weather vane on its roof. At the top of the vane were these words: GOD IS LOVE. Spurgeon remarked to his companion that he thought this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dwelling In The Secret Place

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Feb 27, 2016

There is a secret place for us to dwell Under Gods Wing

Scripture: Psalms:91:1: He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalms:91:2: I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Psalms:91:3: Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Apostolic

God Is Love

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

Nothing is more challenging than imitating the love of God

GOD IS LOVE JOHN 4:7-21 WHAT IS LOVE? LOVE IS NOT EASY THE MOUSE TRAP LIONS WHO ACT LIKE LIONS WHAT IS LOVE? LOVE IS IMPORTANT! James 2:8 "If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself,’ you are doing right." 1 John 3:11 "This is the message you heard ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Light, God Is Love, & God Is Life Series

Contributed by Melvin Amos on Aug 20, 2011

In this series I am going to attempt to teach who God really is. Christians, and those in the world get this view of who they think God is, yet it does not quite show the whole image of who God is.

Who is God? Most people today begin to form their own personal opinion on what they think God is like or what He should be like. This, my friends, is the beginning of idoltry. We all have done it. We say, "well if God is so loving, why is there so much cruelty in the world?" Let’s not make ...read more

Denomination: Baptist