Sermons on Abiding Life:

The Joy-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2010

Because we are secure, we can be satisfied with Christ, which should lead us to live a separated life, sanctified for His purposes so that we can saturate this world with His Word.

The Joy-Filled Life John 17:6-19 Rev. Brian Bill 3/21/10 Some of you may know that I’m half Irish so St. Patrick’s Day has always been a pretty big deal for me. I grew up eating corned beef and cabbage on this special day and my Swedish wife Beth has humored me over the years by ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Crucified Life

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 24, 2023

The author in this sermon message touches the daily struggles we face as Christians living in a fallen world that is looking for answers and a reason to live.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES (Galatians 2:20) "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Romans 7:15-17, Romans 7:21-23, Romans 7:24-25, Romans 6:6, Romans 7:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Rules For Christian Character

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 24, 2013

Some guidelines for the Christian life AFTER citizenship of the kingdom of heaven has been granted.

SOME RULES FOR CHRISTIAN CHARACTER Psalm 15. Moses came down Mount Sinai from the presence of the LORD bearing two stone tablets on which were written God’s commandments. Finding the children of Israel already distracted by idolatry, he broke those stones, symbolic of the fact that God’s law was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life I Live

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 10, 2009

What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? Paul explores this thought as he writes of his own experience.

*Galatians 2:20* *The Life I Live* “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”[1] Zealous Christians sometimes say they are trying to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 4, 2010

When Jesus presents Himself as "The Life," What does that mean for us as followers?

JOHN 14: 6 JESUS, THE GREAT I AM: I AM THE LIFE “Jesus said … ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life.’” M any exist; few live. Even among the churches of our Lord, this statement holds true. Reflecting as we do, the society within which we are immersed, we Christians have become almost ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Life At The Back Of The Cave

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2019

How shall we respond when despondent or depressed? God may allow trials in order to drive us to Him. This study of Elijah's downfall seeks to encourage those who are depressed.

“[Elijah] came to a cave and lodged in it. And behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said to him, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’ He said, ‘I have been very jealous for the LORD, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Spirit~ No Other Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 25, 2016

The consistent way to overcome the sinful desires of our human nature the flesh, is to live step by step in the power of the Holy Spirit as He works through our spirit. Walking each moment faith by faith in God's word under the spirits control assures...

Walking In the Spirit~ No Other Life Galatians 5:16-18NKJB I once read of a little boy who used to escape his bedroom after being punished. He would crawl out of his bedroom window down an old fruit tree to the ground. One day, his father told him that he was going to chop down the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Connected? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025

True spiritual fruitfulness comes from abiding in Jesus, trusting God’s pruning, and allowing His life to flow through us for lasting transformation and joy.

Friends, welcome. If you close your eyes, you can almost see it: a sunlit hillside, a trellis swaying with a thousand green hands, clusters of grapes hanging like promises. A vineyard hums with quiet life. No rushing. No straining. The story of the vine is simple and strong—life flows, branches ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Topics: Connection, God

What Is Your Purpose In Life?

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

John 15: 1-14 I am the Vine ye are the branches

What is your Purpose in life? John 15: 1-14 Into: Let us take a Walk, I am the Vine ye are the branches I. The Purposes of Purification A. V 2 “Take up” To lift up to make clean Sin keeps us from services “dirt” V 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

True Vine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the power of abiding in Christ and the blessings that come from bearing fruit.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather today, we'll be diving into the depths of John 2:1, a passage that points us to the source of true productivity, the power of abiding in Christ, and the blessing of bearing fruit. As we reflect on these truths, let's remember the words of Andrew ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1

Topics: Productivity

The Secret Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

The secret to Abiding In Christ is immersing our hearts and minds in His Word.

The Common Made Holy Series “The Secret of Saint Who” Review of Saint Who – Who is a Saint? I Peter 1: 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12

The True Vine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand the importance of abiding in Jesus as the source of true spiritual fruit.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into John 15:1-17, a passage that speaks to us about the source of true fruit, the prerequisites for producing fruit, and the incredible benefits of abiding in Jesus. Let's take a moment to read that passage together now: [Read passage] ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Topics: Producing Fruit

Experiencing God's Power

Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 24, 2001

We experience God’s power when He abides in us.

7-8-’01 EXPERIENCING GOD’S POWER A. Armstrong Thought for the day: “Those who yield their lives to God, experience his power.” 1 Pet 1:5 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. There is no work of God upon the earth without the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5, Romans 1:16, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is In You?

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jul 19, 2004

Who is abiding in you? Is it God or the prince of the world? This will determine your outcome.

WHO IS IN YOU? Text: John 15: 1-11 This passage of scripture is one that all Christians should hide in their hearts. How great it is to know that Jesus would make His abode in me. And not just me, but all who are children of God. But there’s a catch to having the I Am living in me. Before He will, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Following Christ In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2020

Genuine followers of Christ abide in Him, abound in love, and advance with power.

Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free