Sermons on John 15:1-17:

Choosing The Better Part

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 15, 2022

Like Mary, we must make the willful choice to come near to Jesus in salvation and to allow the Holy Spirit to work within us to live a sanctified life pleasing to God.

WE LIVE IN AN AGE OF TECHNOLOGY! I REALIZE THAT IS MORE THAN AN OBVIOUS STATEMENT, BUT WITH THE ADVANCES IN THE MANY FORMS OF ELECTRONICS, WE CAN BECOME EMERSED IN MANY NEUROLOGICAL AND CAPTIVATING ACTIVITIES. ANYONE WITH A CELL-PHONE, TODAY, CAN ATTEST TO HOW MESMERIZING A SMALL, HAND-HELD PIECE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 15:4-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

"my Vineyard Is Not For Sale."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 23, 2022

“This message came to my heart concerning the complacency in the Church and how many people allow even the slightest problems to obscure their view of Heaven. Instead, we must see our issues through God's eyes and appreciate our walk with Him."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Kings 21:2) "Ahab said to Naboth, “Let me have your vineyard to use for a vegetable garden, since it is close to my palace. In exchange I will give you a better vineyard or, if you prefer, I will pay you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1, Colossians 1:27, John 2:1-11, Luke 19:13, Joel 2:13, Psalm 19:14, Matthew 4:8-10, 1 Kings 21:1-15, 1 Kings 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Love-Filled Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 27, 2022

Most people see the value of this command to love others as Jesus loved us, but do we really know what love is?

A few weeks ago we talked about living a life of loyalty. Last week we talked about living our lives trusting God. Today let's talk about a life that's filled with love. In every case, whether it be loyalty, trust, or love, we have to have some sort of experience in order to appreciate ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Gospel Personal, Philippians Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2022

Making the Gospel personal means that we are to be found doing the work set before us. It means that we, as Christians, are in this together – but not for our ego, desire, or needs - but to see salvation given to all.

“Making the Gospel Personal” Philippians Sermon Series, Part 1 Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction - Today we begin our series in Philippians, want you to be as excited as I am! -- This is a great book of discipleship; prayerfully help us draw closer to Christ - Brief set up: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, John 15:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message - 1john 1:1 – John’s Testimony Of Personal Interaction Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 4, 2022

John writes tenderly to the Christians, a wonderful letter of truth and encouragement. He testifies truthfully to all he had seen and heard and touched. This letter came 65 years after the Ascension but the Lord's presence with John was as real as ever.

MESSAGE - 1John 1:1 – JOHN’S TESTIMONY OF PERSONAL INTERACTION INTRODUCTION We are going to embark on a journey of exploration in the First Letter of John with select passages from this letter. John is a very loving writer and had an intimate knowledge of his Lord that remained and matured over ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1, 1 John 1:4, John 3:29, John 15:11, John 16:24, John 1:4, John 1:1, John 15:26-27, John 21:24, John 20:11-18, Revelation 1:17-18, Revelation 1:6-8, Galatians 2:20, John 17:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message - 1 John Verses 2-4: Eternal Life And Fellowship With Joy Complete Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 4, 2022

Fellowship is built on fact and testimony, and has the most solid basis. It is built on the eternal life of God; on God’s forgiveness of sin through the satisfaction that the righteousness of God was satisfied at Calvary; and on the promises of God, for His promises can not be broken.

MESSAGE - 1 JOHN VERSES 2-4: ETERNAL LIFE AND FELLOWSHIP WITH JOY COMPLETE On the previous occasion when we looked at the opening verse of this glorious first letter of John, we explored many thoughts that are contained in that marvellous verse. John testified to all he had seen and heard and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 12:4, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 3:16, John 15:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the Power Of Confident Prayer" Series

Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"The Power of Confident Prayer" Luke 11:1-13 A sermon for 6/26/22 – Third Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 11 “5 And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 for a friend of mine has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, John 15:5-12

Denomination: Methodist

What Is It Going To Be - Abiding Or Blacksliding? 1 John 2 V 28-29 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 5, 2022

It’s sad Christians live deficient lives when God has supplied all that's needed. Some say they have no direction; don't feel like partaking of spiritual things; careless about their walk. The problem often is the neglect of Godly resources - the word of God, prayer, and fellowship.

MESSAGE – WHAT IS IT GOING TO BE - ABIDING OR BLACKSLIDING? 1 John 2 v 28-29 1John 2 v 28 Now, little children, abide in Him so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. 1John 2 v 29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29, John 15:7-10, John 14:15, 1 John 3:24, John 14:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two Pillars Of Godly Support: Belief And Love - 1john 3:23 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 5, 2022

Some Christians, when they are more established, very imperceptibly, lessen the trust in the Lord, and place it more in their own ability and decision-making. Not consciously, but bit by bit, they take back control of their own lives, and wonder why God seems absent. We look at belief and love.

MESSAGE – THE TWO PILLARS OF GODLY SUPPORT: BELIEF AND LOVE - 1John 3:23 We will be looking at a verse in the first letter of John but just to place it into context we will look at 4 verses – {{1 John 3 v 21-24, but it is verse 23 that is our focus. 1John 3 v 21 “Beloved, if our heart does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-24, Hebrews 3:12, Acts 17:30, Philippians 2:9-11, John 3:36, John 13:34, John 15:12, Matthew 22:36-40, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, John 15:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secrets Of The Vine Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 8, 2022

This sermon looks at Jesus's secrets of growing a good vineyard and how those secrets will aid us in growing a strong spiritual life.

How many of you were here a few weeks ago when I shared my secrets to doing laundry? I shared how you have to make sure you sort the clothes. You have to check the pockets. You might have to treat some of the stains and you have to use the right water. You might have been impressed that I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Poverty, Yes, But Not Under Compulsion

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2022

Those who try to force others to be good are playing God without acting like God.

Thursday of the 19th Week in Course If you did a survey among Americans to ask them to name their favorite saint, I would guess with some confidence that it is St. Francis of Assisi. And for a female saint, we could choose his close associate, St. Clare of Assisi, whom we celebrate today. As our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:20, John 15:4-10, Hosea 2:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

Remembrance Sunday Is A Day For Gratitude, For Blessings.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 13, 2022

Remembrance Sunday is an important day to remember with gratitude. I will show you why gratitude is an under estimated quality that we should develop and shine.

Prayer: My I speak in the name of the father, son and holy ghost, and let the words of my mouth and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, Amen, Remembrance Sunday, an introduction. Today is remembrance Sunday as we know, and it is very important event in our church calendar as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Episcopal

El Domingo Del Recuerdo Es Un Día De Gratitud, De Bendiciones.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 13, 2022

El Domingo del Recuerdo es un día importante para recordar con gratitud. Te mostraré por qué la gratitud es una cualidad subestimada que debemos desarrollar y brillar.

Este sermón fue entregado a Holy Trinity en Ayr, South Ayrshire, Escocia, el 13 de noviembre de 2022; una Iglesia Episcopal Escocesa en las Diócesis de Glasgow y Dumfries. Traducido usando Google Translate. Domingo del Recuerdo, una introducción. Hoy es domingo de recordación ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Episcopal

Unity: Vine And Branches

Contributed by Minister Dachi on Nov 14, 2022

Unity is the most necessary experience in the life of human society! Unity is not a religious doctrine, not a racial law, not a national law. Unity is one of the most important experiences of human life! Unity is a necessity! Unity is a social need! Not only that, unity – blessing!

Unity is the most necessary experience in the life of human society! Unity is not a religious doctrine, not a racial law, not a national law. Unity is one of the most important experiences of human life! Unity is a necessity! Unity is a social need! Not only that, unity – blessing! Unity is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, John 15:1-8

God Is Love

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Nov 16, 2022

What do we do with the the fact that God is love and we were created in His image? How do we, in our brokenness, love an invisible God and those hard to love people that God has commanded us to love? God has a plan or a road map for us to follow to make us more loving.

God is love! Of course all Christians should have heard that phrase and believe that it is true because we are told that God is love in the Bible. 1 John 4:7-21 NASB 7 Beloved, let’s love one another; for love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 The one who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, Genesis 1:27, John 15:12, John 13:34-35, Philippians 2:6-8, Matthew 5:44, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)