Sermons on John 15:1-18:

O, To Be A Swallow Psalm 84 – A Psalm Of The Sons Of Korah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 7, 2022

This beautiful Psalm written by one of the Sons of Korah and set to music, is a fervent desire to be with the Lord and in His presence. His whole being longs for the Lord, to be in His courts. It is a really edifying Psalm.

O, TO BE A SWALLOW Psalm 84 – A Psalm of the Sons of Korah My Soul Longs for the Courts of the LORD - To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. (Probably a musical or liturgical term) A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. PSALM 84 VERSE 1: “How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! Verse ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, 1 John 4:13, John 15:4, Matthew 10:31, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Longing Of The Heart And Soul For God Alone: Message - Psalm 84 – The Sons Of Korah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 7, 2022

Have you ever had a desire that is so strong you can’t get it out of your mind? You count down the days and then the hours. It is something special you are looking forward to. Then the time of departure arrives and you are so excited Well that is like the experience of this son of Korah.

THE LONGING OF THE HEART AND SOUL FOR GOD ALONE MESSAGE - PSALM 84 – THE SONS OF KORAH Psalm 84:0 For the choir director - on the Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah PSALM 84 V 1 “How lovely are Your dwelling places, O LORD of hosts! Psa 84:2 My soul longed and even yearned for the courts ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13, John 15:4, Matthew 10:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Day With Jesus Is Sweeter Than The Day Before

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 9, 2022

Look at this text verse careful, I want you to show you two things that perhaps you have never seen in this verse before.

1) First, notice He says something about (His joy) “My JOY” 2) Secondly, notice He says something about “Our joy.” What I want you to see HIS JOY and OUR joy is suppose to be the same. God wants us to have the same kind of joy that He has. He wants that joy to REMAIN in us seven days a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God In The Last Days

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 15, 2022

When evil closes in on Christian's everywhere we are going to need to be fully armed with the armor of God's truth. To abide in Christ as the vine is to be able to stand firm in the midst of chaos and wickedness.

Crucial is The Armor of God in the Last Days Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–13 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13, John 15:5, Daniel 11:21

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 18, 2022

Decide FIRST if you are willing to pay the price of discipleship BEFORE following Jesus

April 16, 2022 Have you ever asked this question, “How much is this going to cost?” Before buying a car…. Before investing in that cruise…. Before getting those Solar Panels…. Most of us don’t like to be surprised by the bottom line. We want to know UP FRONT how much that big purchase is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, Matthew 8:18-20, Mark 8:34-38, John 6:53-66, Luke 14:25-32, Matthew 10:22, Luke 21:17, John 15:18-19, James 4:4, 1 John 2:15, Luke 4:21-30, Acts 4:1-3, Acts 16:22-24, Philippians 3:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The 5 Love Languages - Quality Time Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 28, 2022

A look at how we can better love one another and God through the 5 love languages.

The 5 Languages of Love Quality Time May 1, 2022 God gave us a new commanded to love one another as he loved us. It seems like it should be simple. In some ways it is simple. Yet, it seems way more complicated. As a man, I realize that dealing with the opposite sex starts out when you’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 15:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Branch Of Motherhood (Mother's Day 2022 Version)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 4, 2022

How can we relate Mother’s Day to today’s text, John 15:1 – 8? We can relate Motherhood to today’s text by thinking of Motherhood as a branch on the Vine that Jesus is talking about. John 15:1 - 8 echoes Ezekiel 19:10.

THE BRANCH OF MOTHERHOOD Texts: Ezekiel 19:10 & John 15:1- 8 Ezekiel 19:10  Your mother was like a vine in a vineyard transplanted by the water, fruitful and full of branches from abundant water (NRSV). John 15:1-8  "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Ezekiel 19:10

Denomination: United Methodist

"making Our Home In Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 11, 2022

A sermon about being connected to Christ.

John 15:1-17 “Making our Home in Jesus” In our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus likens Himself to a Vine and God the Father to a Farmer. We, believers in Christ, are the branches. But notice that Jesus doesn’t just say that He is any old vine. He says, “I am the Real Vine.” Why ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Greater Love Than This No Man Has Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on May 12, 2022

[ Intro music: "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"] I KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING: DON HAS FINALLY LOST IT. HE STARTS OUT OUR MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE WITH A CHRISTMAS HYMN – WHAT WAS HE THINKING? ACTUALLY, I WAS THINKING ABOUT REMEMBRANCE.

THIS SUNDAY, I WANTED TO TAKE A DIFFERENT LOOK AT MEMORIAL DAY. I WANTED TO REMEMBER THE WHOLE SALVATION STORY: FROM JESUS’ BIRTH & LIFE, TO HIS DEATH AND RESURRECTION, AND HOW THAT ALL TIES IN TO THIS MEMORIAL DAY. WE THINK OF EVENTS AS ISOLATED DATES ON THE CALENDAR – CHRISTMAS, HOLY WEEK, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Remember: The War Cry

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 28, 2022

Remember? Do we operate under compulsion or purposed love? Do we have the tendency to forget God's mercy and grace? Love never fails...

REMEMBER: THE BATTLE CRY? LOVE UNDER COMPULSION VS. LOVE NEVER FAILS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson.) LET US CELEBRATE A NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE… GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN… John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8, John 3:16, John 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Trouble Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2022

If we're going to get in trouble, let it be "good trouble, necessary trouble."

In 2014, ISIS began to retake territory around Mosul, Iraq. Militant began singling out Christians by marking the Arabic letter “n” [IMAGE] on homes and businesses. It stands for Nazrani or, Nazarene, the arabic word for “Christian.” A not-so-subtle to convert or be killed. History is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10, Acts 8:1-3, John 15:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Class: Biblical Worldview Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022

Worldviews – we all have one whether we know it or not – but we need to evaluate and discern what our worldview is.

Pursue School of Ministry: Teaching - Biblical Worldview Putty last week did a teaching on worldviews and today I want to follow up on that teaching focusing more on forming and having a Biblical worldview. Worldviews – we all have one whether we know it or not – but we need to evaluate and discern ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Acts 26:1-32, John 15:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Steps To Bearing Fruit

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

John chapter 15 speaks of bearing fruit, which we often interpret as winning lost souls to Christ. However, winning people to Christ is only one meaning of the word fruit. Fruit symbolized the best result or sweetest prize in life.

One time on the farm I was sitting on my porch admiring the rose bushes that were in bloom. A couple of weeks prior they had appeared to be dead. They hadn’t been pruned in over two years since my mom passed away. Each bush was a huge mass of dead branches. My wife asked me about them, and I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Monday - Cursing Fig Trees And Cleansing Temples Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 7, 2022

On Monday of Jesus' final week of earthly life, he cursed the fig tree and cleansed the temple. Both activities symbolized God's judgment on the fruitless religion of Israel. As disciple of Christ, we must be faithful and fruitful, and not cause others to stumble.

A. Years ago, I decided to “edjumacate” myself by reading all the classic novels. 1. I decided to start with Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby Dick. 2. I didn’t get very far, because I just couldn’t take long chapter after long chapter describing the whaling harpoon – you can only say so much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19, Mark 9:42, Titus 1:10-11, Romans 16:17-18, John 15:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unrealized Importance Of Prayer

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Mar 15, 2022

How often would you pray if you knew all your prayers would be answered? What happens when we don't pray?

Scriptures are KJV As I start this message, a lot of you are probably thinking – oh ANOTHER message about prayer – how boring! I don’t need THIS. But THIS show on Prayer has new stuff in it you really need to hear. Life changing stuff. Definition of Prayer: The Norwegian theologian Ole Hallesby ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7, John 15:8, Daniel 10:12, John 16:24, Luke 11:10, Luke 11:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic