Sermons on John 15:15:

Sacraficial Love

Contributed by Rev Paul Kerans on Apr 24, 2009

Anzac day sermon. looks at the sacrafice that Christ has made for us and how we are to love others

Introduction. ANZAC Day Illus Many Aussies died Serving their country Saving their mates Simpson & His donkey Another story from WWII Boarding the SS Dorchester on a dreary winter day in 1943 were 903 troops and four chaplains, including Moody alumnus Lt. George Fox. World War II was in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Routines - Customs - Practices

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 9, 2007

This sermon illustrates some of the routines, customs, and practices of Jesus.

Do you have a routine? What is your routine? Do you do the same things over and over the same way day after day? We are creatures of habit. If you were to take next week and record your actions and movements I believe you would find a repetitious pattern. We do many things out of habit. When ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Joy Is Made Complete

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 6, 2008

Easter 6 (B) - Our joy is made complete because we are attached to the True Vine. As branches on the True Vine we live in love and love to obey.

OUR JOY IS MADE COMPLETE (Outline) April 27, 2008 – EASTER 6 - John 15:9-17 INTRO: Joy – one can truly have it here and now! Yes, today Jesus’ words speak to each of us to make our joy complete! Joy might seem improbable as we look around at our world today. Constantly we are bombarded ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Loyal Friend

Contributed by Ken Durham on Nov 16, 2008

Friendship above and on the Earth

THE LOYAL FRIEND A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverb18:24 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel. Proverb26:9 Introduction It’s an amazing feeling ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Commanded To Love - Commissioned To Serve

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 26, 2007

We will discover as we examine our text tonight that Jesus not only gives His disciples a commandment but He also commissions them for service.

COMMANDED TO LOVE COMMISSIONED TO SERVE Preached by Rev. Kelvin L. Parks at Greater Faith Church-Baptist, Waukegan, Illinois on Wednesday, 21 February 2007 John 15:12-17 (v.12) This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. (v.13) Greater love hath no man than ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

He Is A Friend Of Mine Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2006

Jesus established His church to be a place where we could develop friendships... and where we could become His friends.

OPEN: Some years ago Collier’s Magazine published a story about a little girl in an orphanage. She was quite unattractive and had many annoying habits, which resulted in her being shunned by the children and disliked by the staff. The director of the orphanage looked for a good excuse to ship her ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

FRUITFUL LIFE - All want a life that’s fruitful - Might think… lives we lead to Christ… certainly includes - BUT FRUIT IS ALL THAT IS COMING FORTH

Order is a relative term—Order lies within/ the order that matters is below deck - Titanic—captain influenced to impress others pushed her… at the bridge… manage what’s below the deck everyone sees… casual… - Ice…what’s below… the ballast is being lost…>Picture of tragic irony… see below & ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benefits Of Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 28, 2006

There are many benefits to abiding in the vine; having our prayers answered, bearing much fruit, and eternal life with Christ in heaven.

Are you bearing fruit? We need to be bearing fruit. It is a calling of God for His children. He states it very clearly in John 15:16. “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Como Tener Una Amistad Con Jesus

Contributed by Eric Bernhardt on Sep 14, 2006

Un sermon sencillo que compara el tener amigos y como ser amigos con Jesus. Sencillo pero poderoso!

Como tener una amistad con Dios Juan 15:12-17 Ilustración: 3 Amigos a la deriva en el mar. Un barco se hundió y hubo 3 sobrevivientes. No tenían ni comida ni bebidas. Estas tres personas al estar en la misma situación se convirtieron en amigos. Un día una botella choca contra su barquito uno de ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Adventist

En "Joy" Ing Life

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 6, 2006

We should be living our life with JOY!

THIS IS NOT AN ORIGINAL SERMON, BUT AN OUTLINE I FLESHED OUT... Date Written: December 06, 2006 Date Preached: December 06, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed PM) Sermon Title: Enjoying Life Sermon Text: John 15:1-15 Introduction: There is a story about a football coach whose team had fought ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance Sunday Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 25, 2005

A sermon for Remembrance Sunday - the UK’s version of Veteran’s Day, always on the second Sunday in November.

It’s very daunting for me to stand in a pulpit on this day of all days. The closest I’ve come to living through a war is seeing it on the television, and the closest I’ve come to active service was the school cadet force. Yet, today is still desperately important. This year we remember ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, Matthew 25:1-13, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Eucatastrophe In Narnia Reveals The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Richard Woodcock on Dec 6, 2005

It is a sermon about Christmas and also include the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe theme.

Sermon at Indian Valley Mennonite Church November 27, 2005 Text: John 15:13 Title: A Eucatastrophe in Narnia Reveals the True Meaning of Christmas Introduction: A. Incarnation story from Philip Yancy, The Jesus I Never Knew (Zondervan, 1995) cited in Perfect Illustrations (Tyndale, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-27

Denomination: Mennonite

La Cruz Quiere Decir Amistad

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 2, 2013

La cruz es una evidencia del amor sacrificial. No hay amigo como Cristo.

La Cruz Representa Amistad Jn. 15:13-15 13 Nadie tiene mayor amor que éste, que alguno ponga su vida por sus amigos. 14 Vosotros sois mis amigos, si hacéis lo que yo os mando. 15 Ya no os llamaré siervos, porque el siervo no sabe lo que hace su señor; mas os he llamado amigos, porque os he dado ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A True Friend Lay Down His Life For His Friends-Part-2 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 4, 2013

“This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this that one lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12

A True Friend lay down his life for his friends-part-2 “This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this that one lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you slaves, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happiness Or Joy

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013

God is not concerned with His children's happiness. He is concerned with their joy. Happiness is fleeting, joy is eternal.

John 15:9-17 Bubba walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. Bubba said, "Shingles."  So she wrote down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat.  Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aide came out and asked Bubba what he had. Bubba said, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational