Sermons on John 15:13-17:

El Domingo Del Recuerdo Es Un Día De Gratitud, De Bendiciones.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 13, 2022

El Domingo del Recuerdo es un día importante para recordar con gratitud. Te mostraré por qué la gratitud es una cualidad subestimada que debemos desarrollar y brillar.

Este sermón fue entregado a Holy Trinity en Ayr, South Ayrshire, Escocia, el 13 de noviembre de 2022; una Iglesia Episcopal Escocesa en las Diócesis de Glasgow y Dumfries. Traducido usando Google Translate. Domingo del Recuerdo, una introducción. Hoy es domingo de recordación ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Episcopal

We Are His Disciples

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2024

How do we become disciples of Jesus?

John 1:43-51 “Speak, Lord, for your servants are listening.” Give us ears to hear Jesus calling, “Follow me.” Help us find ways to “Come and see.” The calling of disciples is a mystery, something profound, sacred, and beyond complete human comprehension. It usually involves divine intervention in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, Matthew 28:19-20, John 15:14-16

Denomination: Episcopal

Mud Sitting

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Feb 23, 2024

I used this sermon for our "Friend Sunday." My main text was Proverbs 18:24, although I used several other texts as time permitted. After a little humor, and prayer I told the illustration about "Mud-sitting."

Mud Sitting Text: Proverbs 18:24 Date: February 18, 2024, BFBC Friend Sunday at 11 am A little Humor: Just Have to Outrun You Two friends were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24, Genesis 18:17-19, James 2:23, Proverbs 17:17-18, John 15:12-14, Exodus 33:11, Isaiah 41:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Day Of Love

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 22, 2023

Many say that Valentine's Day is the "Great Day of Love." This message reveals what the greatest day of love really is.

This sermon was preached at a Valentine's Banquet The Great Day of Love! Humor: Be honest, is there anyone here that doesn’t have a date for Valentine’s Day? February 14th Marriage Counseling A husband and wife came for counseling after 40 years of marriage. When asked what the problem was, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Doing What Jesus Said

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 22, 2023

It is important to learn how to live from Jesus.

Doing What Jesus Said John 15:12-17 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 12 “This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. 13 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. 14 “You are My friends if you do what I command you. 15 “No longer do ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

John: The Youngest Disciple Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2023

John is identified as the disciple who is loved by Christ. Faithful love produces Christ followers.

“That which was from the beginning, which I have heard, and which I have seen with my eyes, and my hands have handled, the Word of Life. This life was manifested … I have seen and bear witness, and tell you that eternal life which was with the Father was manifested to Me. I tell you so you can have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3, John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Tiptoeing Through The Tulip’s

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 3, 2023

In this message, we will take an honest and objective look at the foundational Pillars of Calvinism, the doctrine of salvation, and what critics say in counterpoint to them.

The most dominant school of thought in the Church today is Reformed Theology, also known as Calvinism, which primarily adheres to the theological traditions and teachings of John Calvin and other preachers of the Reformation era who broke from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century, but not ...read more

Scripture: John 5:40, Revelation 22:17, John 15:16, Ephesians 1:4, 1 Timothy 2:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Make Good Choices For Your Lifestyle Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

14 Life-changing decisions you must make.

A. WHAT IS A CHOICE? 1. The freedom of choice, i.e., do I choose steak or hot dog from the menu? 2. The priority of choice. You choose because inwardly you want it. 3. The thing chosen, i.e., I chose the early class. 4. The variety from which your decision is made, i.e., many kinds of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

"producing Fruit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 7, 2023

A sermon about the importance of staying connected to Christ.

John 15:1-17 “Producing Fruit” There is a story in the Bible where Jesus comes across a fig tree, and He tries to find some fruit on it. But there is no fruit, and so Jesus curses the fig tree saying, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” (pause) Boy, life is scary crazy, and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Impact Of One Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2023

We Christians are commanded to love one another. But what does such love look like? If we love one another, what practical impact will that love have on us as a congregation?

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 10, 2023

In difficult times genuine followers of Christ abide in Christ, abound in love, and advance with power.

Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Victory In Service: A Veterans Day Sermon

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Nov 10, 2023

Greetings and acknowledgment of Veterans Day. Brief overview of the David and Goliath story as a metaphor for overcoming challenges. Emphasis on the parallels between the courage of veterans and David's bravery.

Talking Points: 1. The Giants We Face: - Acknowledge the challenges veterans often encounter, both on and off the battlefield. - Connect the metaphorical "Goliaths" in our lives to struggles with PTSD, physical injuries, and societal reintegration. 2. The Armor of God: - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-37, Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 12:4-5, John 15:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon On Fidelity

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 30, 2023

Fidelity is defined as faithfulness to a person, cause or belief, typically demonstrated by continued loyalty, and support.

William Law, a former Church of England priest once remarked: “This, and this alone, is Christianity, a universal holiness in every part of life, a heavenly wisdom in all our actions, not conforming to the spirit and temper of the world but turning all worldly enjoyments into means of piety and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, John 15:13, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Titus 2:10

Our Walk With The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 1, 2024

A FRIEND OF GOD

OUR WALK WITH THE LORD 1. THE LORD WANTS US TO BE HIS FRIENDS THROUGH OUR OBEDIENCE SCRIPTURE REFERENCE JOHN 15:14 -15 14 You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Keys - Song Of Songs Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 5, 2023

Love is a divine gift for everyone to experience so the power of God’s love becomes tangible.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 15:13, John 13:35, John 14:15, John 14:21, John 14:23, Song of Songs 8:6-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational