Sermons on John 15:10:

What Is True Friendship?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 24, 2018

We might know a lot of people and some we might call our friends - what are the characteristics of a friend, what do we look for in a friend? Jesus calls us His friends - are we worthy of this wonderful relationship with our saviour?

WHAT IS TRUE FRIENDSHIP? JOHN 15:9-17. Jesus tells us that we are His friends. What are the basic elements of friendship? There is acceptance. A friendship is composed of two people who accept each other as they are. I may not understand everything I know about you; I may not even like some of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

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

How To Bear More Fruit Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2014

A look at John 15 on Jesus' words about the two steps toward bearing "much fruit."

THE PATH TO BEARING MORE FRUIT: 1. God wants us to be fruitful. - John 15:2, 4, 5, 8. - It¡¦s abundantly clear from this passage that God wants us to be fruitful. Let¡¦s take that a step further: He also expects us to be fruitful. - Being fruitful is a defining characteristic of the true ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why A Fruitful Life Is A Life Of Overflowing Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2014

A look at five things that John 15 tells us will be present in the life of fruitful obedience that Jesus is calling us to.

A Full Heart: Pursuing the fruitful life that Jesus invites us to will fill our heart with great joy. - John 15:11. Some Specifics About That: 1. We have tangible proof of the existence and power of God. - John 15:5. 2. We become powerhouses of prayer. - John 15:7 – “it will be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

A message about being part of the True Vine, Jesus Christ. Let the sap flow!

Let The Sap Flow...And Don't Be A Sap! John 15:1-11 1 "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 "You are already clean because of the word which I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Lord: Who Love Is Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Feb 10, 2016

Jesus is love. We can see that because his life shows all four types and all five languages of love.

Philia: Jesus calls us friends. John 15:9-15 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11I have told you this so that my joy may be in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-15, Revelation 21:1-4, Revelation 21:9-10, John 11:17-43, Luke 22:39-44, Matthew 8:2-3, Matthew 9:27-31, John 14:15-21, Matthew 16:13-19, Luke 10:38-42, John 13:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus: Teach Us How To Love (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 15, 2016

To love and be loved is life’s greatest gift. Love is divine. Love is from God. Nobody knows more about love than God Almighty. He is the originator. Love was God’s idea.

Jesus: Teach Us How To Love John 15:9-14 Introduction: 1. To love and be loved is life’s greatest gift. Love is divine. Love is from God. Nobody knows more about love than God Almighty. He is the originator. Love was God’s idea. 1 John 4:8 • This being Valentine’s Day, I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus: Teach Us How To Love (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 24, 2016

Previously, we learned that to love and be loved is life’s greatest gift. Love is divine because God is love. Love is from God. Also, we learned that God is the originator of love; love was God’s idea.

Jesus: Teach Us How To Love John 15:9-14 Introduction: 1. Previously, we learned that to love and be loved is life’s greatest gift. Love is divine because God is love. Love is from God. Also, we learned that God is the originator of love; love was God’s idea. 1 John 4:8 2. We ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus Gives Us Love Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 6, 2015

How is God glorified? By the fruit we bear. And how do we bear fruit? By abiding in Jesus. He is the vine; we are the branches. Apart from him we can do nothing. No root, no fruit.

THERE IS A STORY told about a young pastor, fresh out of seminary, who was to give his first sermon to his new congregation. He had graduated with honors, and everybody who knew him was sure that he was on a fast track to notoriety as a great preacher. His congregation watched as he entered the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Have It All You Must Love All

Contributed by Tim May on Mar 15, 2015

It is easy to love church family members in blue sky moments, but real love is demonstrated in the grey sky days.

This morning I want to focus on Jesus’ command: “Love each other as I have loved you." Please note it is a command and not a suggestion. You of course know that I as a military person understand the difference between a command and a suggestion. At first glance this command looks easy ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Methodist

Chosen For Fruitful Living

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 17, 2015

The purpose of our salvation and commission is to produce fruits that will bring glory to God. Faithfulness in bearing fruits will attract the blessings of God and commendation, while unfruitfulness will attract the wrath of God and eternal condemnation.

CHOSEN FOR FRUITFUL LIVING Study Text: John 15: 1 - 16 Joh 15:1 I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. Joh 15:2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away. And every one that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bring forth more fruit. Joh 15:3 Now ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: Forever Inspiring Love Or Controversy

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 21, 2015

A study in John 15 concerning His relevant word to us before for His departure.

Jesus: Forever Inspiring Love or Controversy by Kelly Durant 3-22-15 A study in John 15 concerning His relevant word to us before for His departure. 2. Did you know the Bolivians are descendants of the extraterrestrials? When one Indian meets another they do not greet each other as we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Love: Tender Or Tough

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Apr 26, 2015

Christians need to learn the value of tough love in both giving and receiving it.

Who said the following harsh words? “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites!” “You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel!” “You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

All You Need Is Love

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2015

The answer to the violence is exactly to do as Jesus did.

The Sixth Sunday of Easter 2015 The early Church was not exactly the love-fest that some would like to imagine. First, the Jewish and Roman authorities were, at the least, suspicious of this new Jewish sect where people–especially the poor and marginalized–were being healed and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Believe 22 - Joy Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 5, 2015

Looking at Christian virtue and Fruit of the Spirit - Joy.

BELIEVE 22: Joy April 19, 2015 Well, I’m blowing up this balloon for a reason. In a moment, I’m going to ask Jeff to turn off the sound, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll get some of this hot air out of me, and will be too out of breath to preach too long! NOT! Blow up ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-11

Denomination: Baptist