Sermons on John 15:1-16:

Declaration Of Dependence Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 1, 2012

We may think we have independence but in reality we are very much dependent. We have no rights but one.

This week we will celebrate Independence Day, a celebration of The Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence was a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, regarded ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Foursquare

“i Am The True Vine” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 26, 2013

If we are going to live fruitful lifes of eternal significance, we must maintain a meaningful connection to Jesus, the true Vine.

Our Lord uses the analogy of the vine and the branches to speak to us about how our lives are designed to be fruitful, filled with purpose and significance. Jesus is the vine, God the Father is the vine grower, and believers are the branches. God looks for fruit in the lives of His people. In ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

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

Get Connected

Contributed by Bret Bone on Mar 4, 2013

During the past several weeks it has become very clear to me… that even though man thinks that he is in control of his destiny… he is not. For thousands of years…man has held on to the foolish presumption that everything that happens in this world is b

SLIDE #1 Prayer Welcome… During the past several weeks it has become very clear to me… that even though man thinks that he is in control of his destiny… he is not. For thousands of years…man has held on to the foolish presumption that everything that happens in this ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-7

Fruits Of February Prayer Points (Part Two)

Contributed by Aderemi Ojikutu on Mar 21, 2010

Seeking Fruitfulness Through Prayers targeted at spiritual and physical drought in the life of Christians

<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>JOHN 15:2-3:</strong></span><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em> "Every branch in me that bears not fruit he takes away: and every branch that bears fruit, he purges it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Absolutamente Nada

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 24, 2012

La palabra "nada" parece muy vacia, pero cuando Dios no tiene nada, El puede hacer cosas inumerables. Cuando tu y yo no tenemos nada, estamos completamente dependientes en el Senor y cosas maravillosas suceden.

Nada Jn. 15:5 Yo soy la vid, vosotros los pámpanos; el que permanece en mí, y yo en él, éste lleva mucho fruto; porque sin mí nada podéis hacer. Job 26:7 Él extiende el norte sobre vacío, cuelga la tierra sobre nada. 5 Cosas que Dios No Puede Hacer 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5, Job 26:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond The Hunger Games

Contributed by Jeff Morrison on Mar 30, 2012

There is a distinct difference between one who will give his/her life for their own loved one or even a stranger – and One who gives His life for someone He knows to be a thief, a child molester, a murderer…someone evil. Would Katness give her life for t

Beyond the Hunger Games John 15:13, Romans 5:6-11 In the movie, “The Hunger Games”, 16 year old Katness is faced with a dramatic choice when her 12 year old sister is chosen by lottery to fight for their district. She knows her sister is small and frail, and that she would not last in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey To Joy

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 8, 2018

This message examines why many professing Christians do not have the joy of the Lord.

“The Journey to Joy” John 15:1-12 John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This morning’s message is one that the Lord laid on my heart awhile back and with God being my helper I’d like to preach on the subject of joy in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 1) He Is The Messenger Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

A pastor is the backbone of the church. He needs to live to the highest esteem as an example. He can be there when you are born or when your life ends.

HE IS THE MESSENGER OF THE LORD Introduction: "The Perfect Pastor" Theme Scripture: Malachi 2:7 Gal 4:14 And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. I. HUMBLE BEGINNINGS A. Matt 13:57 "A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:57, Malachi 2:7, John 10:11, John 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hedged In To Prosper Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 21, 2018

We are in a series on spiritual hedges this week we will discuss how hedges provide the protection to allow us to prosper especially in the area of Spiritual Fruitfulness.

Hedged In To Prosper PPT 1 Sermon Title "Hedged in to Prosper" PPT 2 Alternate title, "Grape Expectations" This is week 3 in our study of spiritual hedges, we have looked at Job and how hedges provide protection, we also discussed what happens if your hedge comes down, and how to rebuild your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, John 15:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dependence Day Has Come...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 1, 2018

God wants you to realize, to know and to have the confidence as a child of God, as you depend on your relationship with Jesus, to not look at your situation as impossible. But with Him leading and directing the way everything is possible.

Dependence Day Illus. Jerry Flurry A visitor to the White House when Lincoln was president was with Lincoln for three weeks as his guest. One night, soon after the Battle of Bull Run, this visitor could not sleep. Suddenly he heard a low voice proceeding from the room where the president slept. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking God At His Word Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 29, 2014

A series to encourage prayer in our daily lives.

John 15:1-8 1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away : and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth (prunes) it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, John 15:17-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Vine And The Branches Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

We’re called not as servants, but as friends of Christ to bear much fruit to the glory of God. To do that we’ll need to be firmly grafted into the life of Christ and the life of his Church; we’ll need to be committed to obeying him in everything we do.

Today is the first anniversary of the opening of St Thomas’. A lot’s happened in the last year hasn’t it? We’ve had a number of people join us. We’ve seen lots of new programs starting up, taking advantage of these great facilities. It makes you feel good to be part of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

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