Sermons on John 15:1-8:

What Kind Of Fruit Are You Producing?

Contributed by Robert Cox on Mar 6, 2008

We are either producing good fruit, bad fruit, or no fruit.

JOHN 15:1"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4Remain in me, and I will ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life On The Vine

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 7, 2008

There is two questions we must all ask ourselves. 1. Are we connected? 2. Are we bearing much fruit? The answer lays within our relationship with the Lord.

LIFE ON THE VINE JOHN 15:1-8 INTRO- JOHN 15:1-8 I WANT TO TALK TO YOU THIS MORNING ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD. I KNOW THAT SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT RELIGION IS PRIVATE, AND ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Do Not Be Afraid Of God's Pruning In Your Life

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 14, 2008

Jesus said that His Father prunes His children. The richest, fullest, most fruitful lives are those that have been strengthened through the painful process of tribulation.

Do Not Be Afraid of God’s Pruning in Your Life: John 15:2 Introduction: Every branch that bears fruit must be pruned to bear much more fruit. I have a tomato plant that has been living for over two years now. Every winter the cold weather and heavy breeze kill more than half of the vines and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2

Denomination: Baptist

When Prayers Are Answered Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 15, 2008

When we look at answered prayer, do we wonder if the prayer will be answered?

When Prayers Are Answered Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scriptures marker ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Several years ago the was a book called, “the prayer of Jabez.” I have not read the book, so I won’t give you a critique on ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About Fruit

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jun 21, 2008

Jesus teaches us the definition and requirements for finding "true joy" - joy that will last! Are we a ’no’ fruit, ’more’ fruit, or ’much’ fruit Christian? Your fruit determines your joy!

INTRODUCTION Last week – - Giving up the “bondage in our lives” that satan uses with his “bag of tricks” to rob our joy: - What is the “bag of tricks” he uses on your life? sickness, disease, temptations, habits or addictions, failures, relationship hurt, children, etc. Today – What do we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit-- Bearing

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A message on our responsibilities for service.

FRUIT-BEARING John 15:1-14 INTRO: Anyone who has ever done any farming or gardening, knows what it means for a tree or vine to bear fruit. We all know how much work is involved to bring forth good fruit. If we let the vine grow wild, chances are we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen For God's Glory

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008

Sermon Objective: Teach how those called by God can honor/glorify God through the rest of their lives and ministries.

Good evening, I want to honor God tonight for the privilege He has given me to open the Scriptures and to declare to you how every follower of Jesus Christ, especially those of you who are participating in this Commencement Exercise, honor, glorify, and please God with your lives and ministries – ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Vine And Grafted Branches

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 14, 2008

Life Lessons from God’s Creation Jesus is the true vine. God’s chosen people are His natural branches. We have the right to be grafted in, becoming a part of God’s family tree.

VINE AND BRANCHES John 15:1-16 By William Akehurst, HSWC Life Lessons from God’s Creation Jesus is the true vine. God’s chosen people are His natural branches. We have the right to be grafted in, becoming a part of God’s family tree. Today we will begin with a lesson in Botany Props: a branch ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abiding In Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 28, 2009

At least five things are given to we who abide in Jesus Christ according to his own words here in John 15.

John 15 In Byron Harvey’s “The True Vine” I found this illustration: (Pass out clusters of grapes to each row and ask that each one take one or two grapes from the cluster as it passes by). Read John 15:1-17 The True Vine  1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Developing Godly Character Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 3, 2009

This sermon looks at Five Character Traits God desires in a Christian. 1. COMPASSION 2. CONSISTENCY 3. COOPERATION 4. COMMITMENT 5. COURAGE

The Joy of Developing A Godly Character I have said it before – but let me say it again: God is more concerned with your character than He is with your comfort. God is more concerned with your holiness than He is with your happiness. God is more concerned with you as a person than He is with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30, John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source Of Fruit Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

In order to bear real spiritual fruit we must abide in the vine, Christ.

This summer I want to take you through the “Fruit of the Spirit” as found in Galatians 5:22-23. We will memorize these two verses, and each Sunday we’re going to discuss a different fruit, but before we do that I think it’s important to look at the source of that fruit and what Jesus says is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Staying Connected

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 29, 2009

Jesus says that it is not our "religious activity" that produces fruit, but our relationship with Him.

I THINK MOST OF US WOULD AGREE THAT MINISTRY IS A VERY REWARDING PART OF OUR LIVES. ALL OF US “ADD TO” AND “ASSIST WITH” THE CHAPEL’S MINISTRY IN SOME FORM OR FASHION. HOWEVER, WHERE WE DIFFER IN OUR INVOLVEMENT RELATES TO WHY WE CHOOSE TO DO ALL THESE THINGS. FOR MOST, WE DO IT TO FURTHER THE ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Oddfellows Service

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2009

Christianity isn’t about DUTY it is all about RELATIONSHIP

Twyford 03-05-09 Relationships Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this evening that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our Christian lives. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Maddy and I moved to Frisby from ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Connected To Jesus

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on May 6, 2009

God calls us to be fruitful, but before we can be fruitful, we have to be connected to Jesus

Sermon 051009 John 15:1-9 Goal: TWW stay connected to Christ through Christ. GMP... Happy Mother’s Day! This is the first time that this is actually a big day in our house. Yet another day I am in trouble if I forget, thank you very much. This year, I will call my mom sometime between 9 and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Fruitful Lives

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 7, 2009

We must see ourselves as branches connected to Jesus rather than Jesus being connected to us.

John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: When we lived in Nederland, Texas, we had some shrubs in our front flower beds that seemed to grow 6 inches overnight. I cut and cut those shrubs. The more I cut; the more they grew. Finally, I cut them to within 6 inches of the ground hoping they would ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed