Sermons on Israel The Vine:

What Does God Want? Remain In Me, And I Will Remain In You Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 27, 2009

About being faithful to what God wants for our lives

Later today many of us will be attending commencement ceremonies for high school and college graduates. When I read today’s scripture I was reminded of the sermon I gave at the Baccalaureate last Sunday evening. I explained to the students that what ever they do in life reflects back on their ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Abiding In Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 28, 2009

At least five things are given to we who abide in Jesus Christ according to his own words here in John 15.

John 15 In Byron Harvey’s “The True Vine” I found this illustration: (Pass out clusters of grapes to each row and ask that each one take one or two grapes from the cluster as it passes by). Read John 15:1-17 The True Vine  1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friend Request Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Aug 12, 2010

This message is a reminder that Jesus calls us friend and we are called to be friends with others.

We are in the middle of a series on facebook. Facebook was created to help you connect and share with the people in your life. And we are noticing what this can teach us about our faith. On facebook you have quote, unquote “friends.” These are the people you are connected to through ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Benefits Of Abiding Series

Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jul 16, 2014

Contrast between Abiding in the Vine or just Visiting.

Are you ABIDING IN or simply VISITING the VINE? Contrasts: ABIDING: VISITING: 1. Daily Communion 1. Infrequent / 911 Communion 2. Intimate / Close God 2. Distant God 3. Faith / God Reliant 3. Doubt / Self Reliant 4. Great desire to connect with His Body 4. Little or no desire to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Your Fruit? Series

Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jul 16, 2014

When we disconnect from The Vine, the consequences are evident.

When we disconnect from The Vine we get “jacked up”: 1. Sexually (Usually the one of the first signs of falling away from The Vine) 2. Socially (Can’t fully relate to people not relating properly to Christ; see Adam & Eve) 3. Spiritually (Christ will keep us from sin or, sin will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empowered To Do Exploits

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2016

God expects His people to do exploits. The catch is that we can only do exploits when we're firmly grafted into Jesus Christ. We must get to "know" God if we would do His works.

EMPOWERED TO DO EXPLOITS Dan. 11:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes husbands or wives find themselves in trouble. At a department store a clerk was helping a customer. 2. “Will that be cash, check, or charge?” the clerk asked the woman. As she fumbled for her wallet the clerk ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Learning To Live In Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2018

A sermon about the parable of the Vine and branches using Eugene Peterson's The Message.

John 15:1-8 “Learning to Live in Jesus” Jesus and His disciples have just finished the Last Supper. Following the Supper Jesus washed His disciples’ feet and told them that He was setting an example for them—that they should do for one another what He has done for them. From there Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Abide In Jesus

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 23, 2019

This is what happens when you ‘abide with God’! You start affecting the life of others! Is it not exciting? Come on, we need to let the world know that it is fun being in the presence of God!

Vine John 15:5 says, “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.” Do you know what it means to abide in Him? The English dictionary defines ‘abide’ as’ hold to and stick to.’ Spiritually it means to ‘stick on to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Heard It Through The Grapevine Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012

We’ve all had that experience before I suppose … biting into a piece of fruit that’s not really ready—not ripe—it’s hard rather than soft—the taste has not developed and perhaps you have also picked an apple to eat and quickly took a bite only to discov

“I heard it through the Grapevine” John 15:1-8 There we were sitting in the middle of our neighbor’s back yard. There was no fence and we were certainly allowed to be there but what we were doing wasn’t really allowed. Our neighbor grew a variety of things in his back ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Connected To Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 6, 2012

Stay Connected to Jesus 1) That you may live; 2) That you may love

How connected are you? How reliant on your laptop, tablet, or smart phone? Take a look at this video clip (view “Connect” by The Veracity Project). As the clip highlighted, we’re quite connected – perhaps even over connected in this digital age. It used to be that when you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

La Vid Verdadera

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 20, 2021

QUINTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA

La vid verdadera Sagrada Escritura: Juan 15:1-8. Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: "Yo soy la vid verdadera, y mi Padre es el viñador. Quita en mí toda rama que no da fruto, y todo el que lo hace, lo poda para que dé más fruto. Ya estás podado por la ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Other

Ang Tunay Na Punasan Ng Ubas

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 20, 2021

IKALIMANG LINGGO NG EASTER

Ang Tunay na Punasan ng Ubas Banal na kasulatan: John 15:1-8. Sinabi ni Jesus sa kanyang mga alagad: "Ako ang totoong puno ng ubas, at ang aking Ama ang tagatanim ng ubas. Inaalis niya ang bawat sangay sa akin na hindi namumunga, at bawat isa na ginagawa niya ay pinupuno niya ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Other

Bearing Fruit (John 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2025

What does bearing fruit have to do with faith? Let's look at John 15.

Are we attached to Jesus or man-made church traditions? Do we have a living faith that obeys Jesus and produces fruit? Let’s look at John 15. If we are saved by faith alone, why are the unfruitful cast into the fire? If we remain in Christ will we be fruitful? “I am the true vine, and my Father ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Fruitful Branches”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 23, 2024

Opening story: 230 old vine at Hampton Court. And an illustration of running on empty when we are not connected to the vine of Jesus. How to imitate Jesus and let Him produce fruit on our branch. Illustration from Dallas Willard

In Jesus Holy Name April 2, 2024 Text: John 15:1-8 Easter V “Fruitful Branches” In Hampton Court, near London, there is a grapevine that is reported to be the oldest living vine in the world. It is over 230 years old. It was planted in 1768. This grapevine has one root which is 12 feet ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Ephesians 5:1, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Healthy Branches PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Emphasizes the importance of remaining connected to Jesus, the True Vine, to bear spiritual fruit and experience His love and grace.

Good morning, beloved. As we gather here today in the house of God, we are reminded of the ever-present love and grace that our Lord Jesus Christ showers upon us. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to connect, to learn, and to grow in our faith. We are here to be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Topics: Remaining Connected, True Vine