Sermons on acrostic abide: showing 256-270 of 15,049

Becoming Full Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 26, 2007

Painting a picture of what it looks like to be full of faith (faithful) with the acrostic "CHRISTIAN" based upon the text.

An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Full of Faith” 1 John 5:1-21 This past week I heard a pastor describe an experience that I think many pastors have experienced. The pastor had a 90 year old church member who was a godly man, lying in a hospital bed dying. This old saint had lived a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift I Never Asked For

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

Along with all the good things that abiding in Christ brings, it will bring trouble as well. Abiding will make you more of a threat to the world and to the devil.

Dec. 7, 2003 John 15:18 - 25 “The gift I never asked for” INTRODUCTION Over 2000 years ago, wise men made a long and treacherous journey from their home in the East to find the one who was born as the “king of the Jews.” It was anything but an easy journey. They expected some of the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

How, And Why, Do We Abide In Jesus? (John 15:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 28, 2022

Abiding in Christ is not about spiritual disciplines. It's about obeying Jesus, above all else by loving his church.

Today, we have the privilege of working through John 15:1-17. Some of you will be familiar with these verses. And if that's you, as we start reading, you will maybe find yourself thinking that you already understand this passage. You won't expect to learn anything, or be challenged. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

What Is It Going To Be - Abiding Or Blacksliding? 1 John 2 V 28-29 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 5, 2022

It’s sad Christians live deficient lives when God has supplied all that's needed. Some say they have no direction; don't feel like partaking of spiritual things; careless about their walk. The problem often is the neglect of Godly resources - the word of God, prayer, and fellowship.

MESSAGE – WHAT IS IT GOING TO BE - ABIDING OR BLACKSLIDING? 1 John 2 v 28-29 1John 2 v 28 Now, little children, abide in Him so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. 1John 2 v 29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29, John 15:7-10, John 14:15, 1 John 3:24, John 14:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The True Vine

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Nov 28, 2006

Fruitful Christian living is a result of abiding in Christ.

JESUS, THE TRUE VINE John 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION United Parcel Service takes pride in the productivity of its delivery men and women. On average, a UPS driver delivers four hundred packages every working day. The company gets such high ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Connected

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 29, 2009

Jesus says that it is not our "religious activity" that produces fruit, but our relationship with Him.

I THINK MOST OF US WOULD AGREE THAT MINISTRY IS A VERY REWARDING PART OF OUR LIVES. ALL OF US “ADD TO” AND “ASSIST WITH” THE CHAPEL’S MINISTRY IN SOME FORM OR FASHION. HOWEVER, WHERE WE DIFFER IN OUR INVOLVEMENT RELATES TO WHY WE CHOOSE TO DO ALL THESE THINGS. FOR MOST, WE DO IT TO FURTHER THE ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

End-Time Antichrists Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 2, 2011

The advent of antichrists shows the end is near.

End-time Antichrists 1 John 2:18-27 Rev. Brian Bill 10/2/11 I heard about a man who had a grandfather clock that went haywire and chimed fourteen times one midnight. He jumped up and said, “Wake up, Nellie, it’s later than it’s ever been before!” Brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Fruit For The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2012

God expects us to bear fruit in His Kingdom. It primarily comes through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Then there is the fruit of the Spirit as we abide in the Vine. Finally, we have the fruit of our lips in praise and adoration to our Lord & Savior Je

In the US they do a lot of research and one such research was on Perspective. Research was done on mice. They put them in buckets of water and let them swim around to see how long it would take for them to drown. They found on average mice would swim for about 30 minutes and then give up. Then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-46

Denomination: *other

How Can You Be Lost

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012

Look at the lost sheep, lost coin and lost son to learn the lesson... how can wse get or be lost.

How You Can Be Lost Luke 15 God PLEASE, I’m begging you like I have never begged you for anything, PLEASE bring him this way!! It was a beautiful day on the Snake River, just outside of Jackson Hole Wyoming. We were driving along and saw a great place for a picnic. Actually we had seen it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Doubting Who Jesus Is Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 12, 2011

God understands our doubts but we must learn how to handle them and remain in Christ!

Is it wrong to ever wonder and have questions like, “Is there really a God? Is this Jesus stuff real? Is Jesus really coming back to earth for me?” We will read today in our passage John the Baptist asking Jesus, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" How did Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:14-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Pruning Time

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 4, 2012

Pruning does not simply mean spiritual surgery It is not just the removal of what is dead. It can also mean cutting away the good and the better so that we might enjoy the best.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:24-30; 1 John 4:7-21 and John 15:1-8. A missionary in Africa ....lived in his central mission ....which had a small generator ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 22, 2012

Jesus highlights the core message of his ministry and his gospel to the disciples and his followers. Jesus' life, ministry and message can be summed up, "Love each other."

John 15:9-17 "The Power of Love" INTRODUCTION Jesus is nearing the end of his earthly ministry. His disciples have been with him for three years. They have seen Jesus cast out demons, heal the sick, give sight to the blind and enable the lame to walk. They have been with Jesus when he ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Source Of Fruit Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

In order to bear real spiritual fruit we must abide in the vine, Christ.

This summer I want to take you through the “Fruit of the Spirit” as found in Galatians 5:22-23. We will memorize these two verses, and each Sunday we’re going to discuss a different fruit, but before we do that I think it’s important to look at the source of that fruit and what Jesus says is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

He Is My Joy!

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 5, 2014

True joy comes from being in Christ

He Is My JOY! Summary: True joy comes from being in Christ Scripture: John 15:1-15:11 (add scripture) Tags: Joy (add tag) Introduction Illustration: The great vine of Hampton Court: There is a grapevine under glass, estimated to be over 1,000 years old, it has only one root - 2ft thick, some of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stand Firm In The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show that the secret to standing firm in the faith is - FELLOWSHIP WITH THE BELIEVERS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you love the company of believers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the secret to standing firm in the faith is - FELLOWSHIP WITH THE BELIEVERS. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:1 (Amplified Bible) THEREFORE, MY brethren, whom I love and yearn to see, my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal