Sermons on John 15:13-16:

Getting Connected (Pt. 4)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

This sermon answers the question about how you can find the time to get into the presence of God and how doing so will actually make the rest of your time more effective.

Nov. 23, 2003 John 15 “Getting connected” (pt. 4) NOTE: All quotes unless otherwise indicated are from Bruce Wilkinson’s book, "The secrets of the Vine" INTRODUCTION “One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus!

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2004

For anyone who has ever felt lonely, Jesus offers His friendship; a friendship based on: Sacrifice, Submission, Salvation, and Service.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus! Scott ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Each One Win One

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004

I use the first Sunday of the year to "cast" the vision for the New Year. Vision 2004 is "Each One Win One" (bearing fruit)

January 4, 2003 Title: Each One...Win One Text: Colossians 1:1-13 Introduction 1. Happy New Year!!! This time of year, many people look back and evaluate their life in the past year... This is a good exercise. Did you meet your personal goals? How has the Lord blessed you in 2003? Have you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17, Colossians 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Four Chaplains

Contributed by Paul Tambrino on Feb 3, 2004

“Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends,” and that is what the four chaplains gave us, that is what they volunteered to do.

(Note: Red X and numbers in parenthesis croos reference PowerPoint slides used in the sermon.) (X) The Four Chaplains Deuteronomy 10:19 John 15:13 (1) “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” These self-sacrificing words during our war for independence set the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:19, John 15:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Titanium Rule

Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Feb 5, 2004

This sermon is a clear presentation of the priority of evangelism; with an emphasis on loving others the way Jesus loves us.

[Sunday, October 29, 2000, Harrison Christian Church, Johnson City, TN Robbie Phillips, Minister] “The Titanium Rule” Jn 15:9-13 Introduction Everyone knows the story: The great queen, when told that her people are starving and have no bread to eat, replies, “Let them eat cake”. The almost comic ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

Jesus: A Friend Many Seek

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 11, 2005

Fanny Crosby captured the essence of this sermon when she wrote, "What A Friend We Have in Jesus."

JESUS: A FRIEND MANY SEEK John 15:12-16 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Staying Connected

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on May 2, 2005

Teaching style sermon on staying the mystical connection with have with Christ the vine.

John 15:1-17 by Brad Boydston Cornerstone Covenant Church Turlock, California Sunday, 10 April 2005 [Biblical text from the TNIV. Some of the illustrations are gratefully ripped off from your sermons on SermonCentral.com] Last year I tore out the grapevines I had planted 6 or 7 years ago. I was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: *other

Building Relationships That Last: Seriously Sticking Together

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST: SERIOUSLY STICKING TOGETHER

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST: SERIOUSLY STICKING TOGETHER JOHN 15: 1-17 JANUARY 30, 2005 INTRODUCTION: HOLY LAND BURIAL! A man, his wife and mother-in-law went on vacation to the Holy Land. While they were there the mother-in-law passed away. The undertaker told them, "You can have her shipped ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 26, 2005

A sermon for Memorial Day or on the subject of important things to remember !

Remembering John 15:13 ILL. Maybe you heard about a guy named John who had a really horrible memory. One day John ran into a friend whom he had not seen in a long time. He greeted him & said, “Bill, do you remember what a bad memory I had?” Bill answered, “Yes, I certainly do.” “Well, it’s not ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

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

The Cross Dynamic Of Discipelship Development

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 7, 2005

The cross is not a call to passive acceptance, it is a call to salvation as a gift and faithful obedience in loving response.

The Cross Dynamic of Discipleship Development John 15:16-27 (16) ¡§You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (17) This is my command: Love each other. (18) ¡§If the world hates ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Secret Of Fruitfulness

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Jul 19, 2005

Learn the principles of bearing much fruit for the Lord

The Secret of Fruitfulness Pastor Fernando Cabrera newlifebronx.com for free audio sermons Our calling is to bear fruit – John 15:16 “You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit” Are you in spiritual fatigue or spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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