Sermons on John 15:12-14:

Jesus Our Friend

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 15, 2004

Before we begin the message this morning we need to have a better understanding of what it means to say that Jesus is our friend. According to Webster’s Dictionary a friend is: 1.A person whom one knows well and is fond of; intimate associate; close a

TEXT: John 15:14, 15 TITLE: JESUS OUR FRIEND Before we begin the message this morning we need to have a better understanding of what it means to say that Jesus is our friend. According to Webster’s Dictionary a friend is: 1. A person whom one knows well and is fond of; intimate associate; close ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 29, 2004

Loving the one who loves us most

All year I have been dealing with the subject of Love. I went to God and asked why still. And he told me, stop and take a moment and look and think about love and what it entails. We have heard folk profess love in love songs and writings and in attempts to get someone to understand the depth of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

God The Gardener

Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004

This sermon looks at the relationship between Jesus, as the Vine, God as the gardener, us as the branches, and the fruit that the gardener desires to grow on the branches.

Introduction This is one of The great passages of the gospels. It’s also one of the last teaching sessions that Jesus, Rabbi and Messiah gives to his disciples. As we look at the passage today, I’d like us to consider 4 points:- 1. Jesus, as the Vine; 2. God the Father, as the Gardener; ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

More Like Jesus

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Oct 7, 2004

Predestinated to be like God’s own precious Son. How often we hear this followed by we weren’t meant to be like him in this world. I believe this is a cop-out; we don’t want to be like Jesus so we start making excuses. If the word of God says it then it

More Like Jesus John 15:1-13 Rom. 8:29 Intro. Predestinated to be like God’s own precious Son. How often we hear this followed by we weren’t meant to be like him in this world. I believe this is a cop-out; we don’t want to be like Jesus so we start making excuses. If the word of God says it then ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"A True Friend Builds You Up" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

A true friend will seek to make you a better person.

"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) Today, I want us to think together about yet another aspect of true friendship. As our passage tells us, a true friend is one who builds you up. They will try to help you become a better person! how? 1. A true friend ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, John 15:13, Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing 101: Witnessing As A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jul 5, 2005

This is the Fourth in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This message investigates the idea of witnessing as a way of life. A simplified understanding of witnessing that is real.

You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 4 ¡V Witnessing, A Way of Life Acts 1:8; John 15:1-17 In Acts chapter 1:8 Jesus says to His disciples ¡§you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: *other

Miracle On The River Kwai

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 22, 2005

Ernest Gordon’s “Miracle on the River Kwai” tells the extraordinary story of survival in the Prisoner of War camps.

1. INTRODUCTION I am indebted to Philip Yancey’s book “Rumours of another World for first bringing this awesome story to my attention and for his insights and revelations to us today. I guess most of us here today would have heard of or even seen the film “Bridge over the River Kwai”. The film ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Ya Gotta Have This

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 22, 2005

We must love each other.

YA GOTTA HAVE THIS John 15:12-17 S: Love C: David and Jonathan Pr: WE MUST LOVE EACH OTHER. ?: How? How is it to be observed? KW: Qualities TS: We will find in John 15:12-17 four qualities that demonstrate love for one another. Type: Narrative, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Martin Luther King - January 2005 Speech

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jan 14, 2005

... what are YOU going to do to address the challenges we still experience as it relates civil/human rights?

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY BREAKFAST WATERVILLE ROTARY CLUB, WATERVILLE, MAINE 17 JANUARY 2005 Mayor LePage, Muriel Scott, Deborah Silva, Debbie Halm, Rabbi Krinsky, Pastor Anderman, Wayne Theriault, Waterville Rotary Club, Ethnic Vocal Ensemble, Jody Rich, Distinguished guest, family and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of Low Conflict Christians Series

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 16, 2005

Do you want little or no conflict in your life? Look here!

Qualities for Low Conflict Christians John 15:12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” Intro… This week I believe it would be profitable for us to begin where we left off last week. Last week we talked about seven things you need to know before you die. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

A Genuine Vine

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

Comparison of our Christian Life to the vine..

A GENUINE VINE JOHN CHAP. 15 – 1-17 I’m gonna talk to you tonight about comparing our spiritual lives, to the Vine and its Branches As Jesus did in chapter 15 of the book of John… If you think about it, that’s what GOD does with our lives, IF we turn our lives over to him and Allow him ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Qualities For Low Conflict Christians Ii

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 18, 2005

Do you want relationships with little or no conflict? Look at part 2 of this series.

Qualities for low conflict Christians Part # 2 John 15:12 “This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you!” Last week we talked about some low conflict qualities of Christians. We talked about the Grace of Humor, Grace of Humility, Grace of Empathy, Grace of Optimism. This ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Qualities For Low Conflict Christians Iii

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 18, 2005

Do you want to experience little or no conflict in your relationships? Look at part 3 of this series.

Qualities for low conflict Christians (Part III) John 15:12 Relationships are very important! (Repeat as much as you feel is necessary) It is one of the desires of my heart to be in relationships that have very little or no conflict in them. Do you think this is a “do-able” situation? Is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Qualities Of Low Conflict Christians Iv

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 18, 2005

Are low conflict relationships one of the desires of your heart? Part IV

Qualities for low conflict Christians (Part IV) John 15:12 “This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you!” Relationships are very important! (Repeat as much as you sense is necessary) It is one of the desires of my heart to be in relationships that have very ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Connection

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 23, 2005

Making our love real towards God and our families is what this message is about. I show 3 ways we can grow in our love towards God and each other, enjoy!

Title: Love Connection Text: John 15:9-17; key verse is 13 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - How many people remember seeing the show Love Connection? - A show where they would try to match either a male or female with 3 possible bachelors. - In hopes of making a love connection. - Well in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Pentecostal