Sermons on Jesus The True Vine:

Fruitful Lives

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 12, 2006

Realizing we must be attached to Christ Jesus and not He to us makes all the difference in the world concerning our fruitfulness.

John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: There are some shrubs in the flower beds in front of our house with purple leaves that are really pretty; but, they grow rapidly and can get huge. They were definitely hearty and productive. Last summer it seemed as though I had to trim those bushes almost ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Always Fashion Your Seat Belt Series

Contributed by Lee Stevenson on Nov 30, 2015

Before Turbulence happens makes sure you are connected to Jesus (the vine)

Turbulent Always Fasten Your Seat Belt John 15:1-11 Me I’m just old enough to remember the days before seat belt laws. When We traveled to Georgia to see relatives in our 1978 Ford LTD station wagon, the six of us would pile in. My assigned spot was in the very back. Luggage was packed on ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You He Who Is To Come? (Who Is Jesus?)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on the true identify of Jesus.

“Are you he who is to come?” “Are you he who is to come, or should we look for another?” The question itself seems harmless enough. A simple yes or no answer would seem quite sufficient for such a straightforward question. And yet, it was not… that simple of a question, and Jesus did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Bear Fruit For Our Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2020

How can we bear more fruit for our Heavenly Father? -- Only by Jesus working in us and through us! 1. He is the essential connection (vs. 1-2, 4-6). 2. He gives us the essential cleansing (vs. 2-3). 3. He gives us an essential command (vs. 4). 4. He gives us an extraordinary commitment (vs. 7).

How to Bear Fruit for Our Heavenly Father The Gospel of John John 15:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 30, 2017 (Revised March 4, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Most of you know that for a long time we have been studying the night before Jesus died on the cross for our sins. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Difference

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 11, 2017

There are ten clear differences from someone who claims to be a believer in God and someone who is a Christian. The truths in this message will set our heart aright with God!

What's The Difference A Question That Exposes Your Relationship With Christ A vehicle owner who is inexperience dealing with vehicle tires can be talked into paying top price for tires, not realizing they have purchased a low grade tire. Many vehicle owners think, "Hey, a tire is a tire, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding True Blessedness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 24, 2023

This message covers the first six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 1).” The words of Jesus seen in our passage today are called “The Beatitudes,” and this does not mean “beautiful attitudes,” even though this phrase might have catchy ring. “The Beatitudes are blessed sayings.”(1) “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Finding True Blessedness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 30, 2023

This message covers the last six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 2).” As we get started, I should remind us that the words of Jesus seen in our passage are called “The Beatitudes,” and that the word “beatitude” comes from a Latin term meaning “blessedness.”(1) But the term “blessed” used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2020

Research has proven how powerful a human touch is. Since that's true, imagine how powerful the touch of Jesus is, the effect it can have on people, and how we can be part of God’s touching the world!

THE TOUCH OF JESUS Mark 1:29–37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Uncle Irv needed 3 million dollars to clinch an important real estate deal. 2. So he went to a local synagogue to pray for the money. By chance he knelt next to a man who was praying fervently for $100 to pay his rent. 3. Irv started ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus And Santa

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

What do Jesus and Santa have in common? Nothing? Perhaps more than you think, just not how you think! The true story of a man who got a name, though he personally would rather all credit go to The Son!

While we know very little about the man who likely bore the name, the most likely person was the Bishop of Myra, near modern Finike, Turkey, in the 300s. Nicholas' parents died when he was just a teenager. His parents left him a lot of money which made him a rich young man. He went to live ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Romans 3:23, Revelation 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

King Jesus - Real King Or Role Model?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 15, 2018

This is a sermon that deal with Jesus being King of Our Lives - designed for Christ the King Sunday

Scripture: Revelation 1:4 - 8; Psalm 93:1-5 (Other scriptures - Isaiah 9:7; John 1:49; Revelation 17:14; 19:16) Theme: Kingship of Christ Title: Real King or Role Model? INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ our Savior and LORD! Today has been labeled "Christ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Psalm 93:1-5, Isaiah 9:7, Revelation 17:14

Denomination: Nazarene

Lesson 36: Preach An Analogy Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 15, 2018

Preaching analogies is very biblical

Lesson Goal I hope to encourage the preaching of sermons using an analogy. Lesson Intro Jesus is our prime model of good preaching. He used analogy continually. Many of his parables are analogies. Yet, his analogies are not limited to his parables. Jesus is the door, the bread, the light, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God’s Love And Experiencing Joy Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 6, 2010

God loves his people into obedience and joy.

Scripture Introduction We say, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” because an image conveys information which would require pages of writing to explain. Well if a picture is worth a thousand words, then maybe a parable is worth ten thousand! And one of Jesus’ most loved ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Yield Of Your Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 27, 2009

We are the branches in His vineyard. God watches over us, and works in our lives, for the purpose of bearing more fruit. Glorifying God is our life’s purpose.

These were the parting words of Jesus, as He would soon be betrayed, to be judged and crucified. • The disciples will be separated from Him for a while, having been with Him for 3 years. He will return as the resurrected Lord in their lives. They need to stay focus and faithful to Him, to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Not Too Late To Worship Jesus

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003

Five characteristics of true worship we can learn from the worship of the baby Jesus by the Magi.

“It Not Too Late Too Worship Jesus” Matthew 2:1-12 When I told you the text you may be thinking, “Bro John Christmas is over!” But in reality the story of the Wise Men which has always been associated with the Christmas story did not happen at the same time as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Means Coming To Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 10, 2008

True believing is not merely assenting to a few facts about Christ, it is feeding on Him and coming to Him.

Father in heaven, draw us to you. Please draw us to you just now so that we might worship you with all of our hearts. We’re done with mere knowledge and information, we long for Your Presence and Your Power. Lord we are drawing near to You just now, please draw near to us through Your Word and Your ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible