Sermons on John 15:11-14:

"I Chose You To Bear Fruit"

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 27, 2011

sermon for deacon ordination

I Chose You to Bear Fruit Aug 28, 2011 Deacon ordination of Brandon Wells,Roy Hankins, Bill Tiller. Among the saints, Christ sets some people apart as deacons. • But if you are where you belong, there has been a call from the Lord preceding, equipping, inspiring, and finally enabling your ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, Our Example: Love Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 29, 2011

Jesus calls us to lay down our lives for Him, as He laid down His life for us.

Christ, Our Example: Love August 28, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus calls us to lay down our lives for Him, as He laid down His life for us. Focus Passage: John 15:9-17 Supplemental Passage: If I speak with the tongues of men and of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Nuk, Nuk, Nuk

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 27, 2011

This lesson is about how to have the Lord's joy in yoru life.

If we look at our motives, most of the things we do in this life is to try to bring us joy. We work countless hours to try to save for our future so we can retire and enjoy life. Or we work to get a vacation and enjoy some time off. Let me put it this way; we don’t go looking for pain. We go ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-12

The Church - God's 'remnant'

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 6, 2009

A sermon shared at a service at a small church to celebrate their 100th anniversary. A sermon to give encouragement and hope for the future.

John 15:1-11 Psalm 46 Brothers and sisters in Christ, we join together this morning, members, friends, family and brothers and sisters from local churches, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this church. On special occasions like anniversaries it is natural to look back over the past, to smile ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, John 15:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parable Of The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 12, 2009

Jesus in the Parable of the Prodigal Son reveals the true nature of the father

Parable 11 - Parable of the Prodigal Son Visit to Pasadena • The year was 1973 • I had been accepted to college in England • Decided to visit Bob in California on the way to England • For 10 years I had been reading in a particular prophetic magazine about the imminent fall of the US • The country ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus The Love Of God

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Jesus Christ is God in the flesh, God in the Spirit and God in the Word. I can not accept nor should you dear Christian that we dethrone Jesus Christ from His glorious position as King of Kings and Lord of Lords to become a member of an amalgam of lesser

Jesus the Love of God: John 15:1-17 How do we tell the world that Jesus is the full expression of Gods love? This month in our Presbyterian Record we have an article entitled "Two Kinds of Knowledge" on pages 31 and 32 written by Dr. Rev. Joseph McLelland who is professor emeritus at McGill ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 14, 2009

1st sermon in a 3 part study on John 15.

Life in Christ Living in the Vineyard Series John 15:1-11 As we begin our study of John 15, understand that Jesus uses the vineyard as an illustration for us, revealing to us the importance of 3 relationships: Up, around and out. Up in our relationship with Him, around in our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding Injesus Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 23, 2009

It is only by abiding in Jesus that we can bear fruit

John 15:1-17 March 22, 2009 Abiding in Jesus World Water Day Being fruitful is serious business! Not to produce fruit is to be cut off and burned Pruning – you have already been pruned… - pruning is suffering with a purpose What is this fruit? 1) Fruit of Repentance Luke 3:7-14 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: *other

Love Beyond All Measure Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 24, 2009

Only the Love of Christ can reach beyond our wildest dreams and imagination. His love is a Love that goes far beyond measure.

LOVE BEYOND ALL MEASURE John 15:12-13 Christmas Series 2008 The love of God is incomprehensible to each one of us. We cannot comprehend the magnitude of how God really does love us. Many hymns have been written with the main priority of describing God’s love. One in particular: “The love of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Friend Of God?

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 28, 2009

God is, without a doubt, our BEST friend. But what kind of friend are you to Him? Here are three qualities God looks for in a friend, all demonstrated by Abraham, who was called the "Friend of God."

ARE YOU A FRIEND OF GOD? Text: John 15:13 – 15 Introduction: • “What a Friend We Have In Jesus” o Loves you unconditionally o Tells you the truth o There when you need help o Encourages you to be a better person o Always keeps his promises • Jesus is your Best Friend, and He is also the God ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets Of The Vine Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 7, 2009

What does it mean to "remain" in Christ? The imagery of the Vine and the teaching Jesus gave call us to remain in Him and bear fruit.

SECRETS OF THE VINE One of the perks of my work is that I get to research all kinds of interesting things. I discovered this week that there is a 240-year-old vine still growing in Hampton Court near London, England. It is the oldest and largest living vine in the world with a root two feet in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Herose To Save Us All

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 11, 2009

From our missionaries to our military, we call them heroes because they go in our place, sacrificing all for a great cause! They know what they have to do. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

HeRose to Save Us All John 15:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HeRoseToSaveUs.html Our servicemen / women are our friends, laying their lives down for us. They know what they face going in, they know what they have to do. They are heroes to save us all. So did Jesus...and He Rose to save us ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, John 15:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Deep Connection

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 9, 2011

Obviously the way to address loneliness is social engagement and relationship-building. Likewise when we feel lonely or isolated from God we need to work on that relationship to correct the problem. The tools that are very important to help us toward abun

“Deep Connection” John 15:7-11 This week I read an article by Medical News Today about the health effects of loneliness. Quoting the article, it states that “there is evidence that the risk of developing and dying from heart disease can depend on the strength of one's social ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Joy Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 17, 2012

There is a misunderstanding of joy. Joy is not giddy or goofy Christians. Instead Joy is the pleasure of the presence of God in your life. The world may work against but if God is for you the Joy of the Lord is your strength! Explains what is needed f

Intro: Joy is not syrupy or sappy, sentimental or seasonal. Joy is not happiness, because happiness depends on what happens to you. Joy is also not the absence of sorrow. Psalm 16:11 “You reveal the path of life to me; in Your presence is abundant joy; in Your right hand are eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

No Servant Is Greater Than His Master

Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012

There are severe forms of persecution, and less severe; but there is no such thing as a non-persecuted Christian!

Introduction Jesus promised his disciples the night before he was crucified that their lot was to be no different than His. Jesus said: “No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also!” Persecution Is on the Rise The Pew Research ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-21

Denomination: *other