Sermons on John 15:1-17:

Friends Of Intentionality

Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Jan 14, 2025

We all need friends who show up when life gets messy, friends who don’t just offer kind words but walk alongside us in our struggles. These “friends of intentionality” reflect the heart of Christ, offering love, presence, and action in the moments we need it most.

Friends of Intentionality: When my family went through a rough patch in ministry, the way people treated us stood out. Most were kind and encouraging, some were hurtful and dismissive, but then there were a few, a precious few, who were what I call "friends of intentionality". These ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

Spiritual growth is the process of maturing in faith, character, and the knowledge of God. It is a lifelong journey of becoming more like Christ and fulfilling God's purpose for our lives.

Title: SPIRITUAL GROWTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:13-15 Colossians 2:6-7 Hebrews 5:12-14 Psalm 92:12-14 John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Ephesians 4:13-15, Colossians 2:6-7, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fuerza Para Todas Las Ocasiones Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 19, 2025

En tiempos difíciles, los seguidores de Cristo tienen la seguridad de contar con la fortaleza y los recursos que necesiten. Los creyentes pueden vivir en paz y contentos cuando conocen las dos garantías de Filipenses 4:13 y 19.

Nuestro texto de hoy nos brinda una base segura para el optimismo. Los cristianos deberíamos ser las personas más optimistas sobre la faz de la tierra. No me refiero a una evasión de los desafíos como la de Polly Anna, sino a una confianza profunda en que nada puede suceder que ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Proverbs 10:28-29, Ephesians 2:6-7, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Genesis 22:14, Joshua 14:6-15, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Numbers 14:1-10, John 15:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Resurrection? Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 22, 2025

People all through the ages either believe in a resurrection to a life eternal in the heavens or they do not believe in life after this physical life. There are people who believe in God Almighty and do not believe in a resurrection. They have been deceived by Satan and his angels

People all through the ages either believe in a resurrection to a life eternal in the heavens or they do not believe in life after this physical life. There are people who believe in God Almighty and do not believe in a resurrection. They have been deceived by Satan and his angels, his beasts and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-29, Acts 23:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Revelation 14:14-16, Revelation 14:17-20, Revelation 17:1-2, John 15:1-2, Matthew 25:31-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Spirit In Daily Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

The fruit of the Spirit represents the character and attributes of Christ that the Holy Spirit develops in believers.

Title: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IN DAILY LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law." NIV Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:5, Matthew 7:16-20, Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Fruitful Branches”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 23, 2024

Opening story: 230 old vine at Hampton Court. And an illustration of running on empty when we are not connected to the vine of Jesus. How to imitate Jesus and let Him produce fruit on our branch. Illustration from Dallas Willard

In Jesus Holy Name April 2, 2024 Text: John 15:1-8 Easter V “Fruitful Branches” In Hampton Court, near London, there is a grapevine that is reported to be the oldest living vine in the world. It is over 230 years old. It was planted in 1768. This grapevine has one root which is 12 feet ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Ephesians 5:1, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Are you connected to Jesus? Perhaps you realize that you’re disconnected, far from him. You need to be plugged in, grafted on. Look at the cross, and discover his great love for you, to lay down his life for you.

Opening illustration: Use an electric appliance to show how its connectivity to power, keeps it working well. Introduction: Jesus had just washed the feet of his disciples, led them through a final meal, instituted the Lord's Supper, and now walked with them to the Garden of Gethsemane, where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Live To Give Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2024

I’ve found over the years that the Lord is constantly turning things upside down. That's the way He gets things rightside up.

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2024 The psalm that we sang or heard just a little while ago, our responsorial today–does anyone remember the first words of the whole psalm in Scripture? It’s Psalm 22. The last time we encountered it this year was during Holy Week. The first words were spoken by Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 3:18-24, Acts 9:26-31, Acts 20:35, Matthew 7:1, Psalm 22:26-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

None Of Your Business

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Apr 28, 2024

A sermon on Christ the vine, God the vinedresser, abiding in Christ, and bearing fruit.

5 Easter B April 28, 2024 M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church John 15:1-8 None of Your Business Have you heard of Malcom McLean? Honestly, I had never heard of him until a few Wednesdays ago. Malcolm McLean lived from 1913 to 2001. He revolutionized international freight ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Abiding In Jesus, Growing In Love

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 29, 2024

A sermon for the fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B

April 28, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 15:1-8; 1 John 4:7-21 Abiding in Jesus, Growing in Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus encourages us to abide in him. He likens our abiding to a grape vine ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is A Friend?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Apr 29, 2024

As Christians, we should choose true friends wisely, recognizing the characteristics of fake friends, and seek God's wisdom to discern the difference between the two.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that hits close to home for all of us – friendship. We all know the saying, "You are the company you keep," and the Bible has a lot to say about the importance of choosing our friends wisely. Our focus today will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20-21, Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 27:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 15:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Our Friend

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 30, 2024

1. FAITHFUL FRIEND 2. FORGIVING FRIEND 3. FIGHTING FRIEND

JESUS OUR FRIEND OUTLINE 1. FAITHFUL FRIEND 2. FORGIVING FRIEND 3. FIGHTING FRIEND THE MESSAGE JESUS OUR FRIEND John 15 : 14 - 15 14 You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love, Fear, Hatred And God's Desire For Us Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 1, 2024

What do we do with those we hate and fear?

Sixth Sunday of Easter 2024 One of the biggest advantages of being closer to age 80 than age 70 is that you actually have a sixty or sixty-five year vantage point on history that you have personally lived through. That’s if your memory works at all, of course. Right now we are in the midst of both ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-4, 1 John 4:7-10, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Transformed By Trust: The Blessings Of Trusting In God Jeremiah 17:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2024

Jeremiah 17:7-8 presents a vivid picture of the transformative impact of wholehearted trust in the Lord.

Transformed by Trust: The Blessings of Trusting in God Jeremiah 17:7-8 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey of understanding the profound blessings that come from placing our trust in God. Our passage, Jeremiah 17:7-8, presents a vivid picture of the transformative impact of wholehearted ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8, Psalm 125:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 46:1-3, John 15:5, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus Christ. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

In a world where people’s opinions and actions can be unpredictable and hurtful, it’s easy to get distracted and lose focus on what truly matters.

As believers, we must remember to take our eyes off people and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. The Bible reminds us in Hebrews 12:2, "Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 15:5, Philippians 3:12