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  • Bramwell Hayes avatar

    Fruitful Branches

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,176 views

    What it means to be fruitful for Christ, and how we become fruitful

    Does anyone like wild flowers? They can be really beautiful out in the countryside, in the hedges or on the hillside. Even in our own city envronment is brightened up by wild flowers, that some people might consider to be weeds, growing up through gaps in the concrete. But what about cut flowers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Without Me You Can Do Nothing!

    Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 40,687 views

    Jesus said that without Him we can do nothing. Our problem is we all put limitations on ourselves and God! It’s time for us to take the limits off of ourselves and off of God!

    Without Me You Can Do Nothing! Text: John 15:5 "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me and I in Him, the same bringeth forth much fruit, for without me, ye can do nothing." Jesus said,"WITHOUT ME - YOU CAN DO NOTHING!" He is the source- He is everything that we need- The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Staying Connected Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 20,868 views

    If we want to live fruitful Christian lives, we have to stay connected to Christ.

    Staying Connected Text: Jn. 15:1-11 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 15:1-11 2. Illustration: S. D. Gordon tells of a spring storm that broke a large limb on his cherry tree. Although it hung by a very slender strand, to his surprise the blossoms came anyway. Later some fruit began to grow as it did ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Joy Of Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 17, 2006
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    God wants His children to be fruitful and joyful. V8,11. But this can be only achieved by Abiding in Christ. Abiding is a reciprocal principle, when we abide in Christ , God the Father is glorified and in return we will experience the fullness of Joy.

    Title: THE JOY OF ABIDING IN CHRIST Text: John 15:1-11 John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 7: I Am The Vine

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 22, 2006
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    “I am the vine, you [are] the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).

    “I am the vine, you [are] the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). A. THE VINE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 1. Israel was God’s vineyard. “The vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the house of Israel” (Isa. 5:7). 2. God did everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Is The Vine

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 24, 2006
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    This sermon is about living vitally connected to Christ, the True Vine who produces awesome fruit in our lives.

    We live in a world of concrete and metal, cars and skyscrapers. Our food comes from grocery stores, markets and McDonald’s. Jesus lived in a world of deserts and gardens, rocky clefts and fertile fields. The food that Jesus and his friends ate were the grains they saw growing in nearby fields and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living From The Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    FRUITFUL LIFE - All want a life that’s fruitful - Might think… lives we lead to Christ… certainly includes - BUT FRUIT IS ALL THAT IS COMING FORTH

    Order is a relative term—Order lies within/ the order that matters is below deck - Titanic—captain influenced to impress others pushed her… at the bridge… manage what’s below the deck everyone sees… casual… - Ice…what’s below… the ballast is being lost…>Picture of tragic irony… see below & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Benefits Of Bearing Fruit

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 32,301 views

    There are many benefits to abiding in the vine; having our prayers answered, bearing much fruit, and eternal life with Christ in heaven.

    Are you bearing fruit? We need to be bearing fruit. It is a calling of God for His children. He states it very clearly in John 15:16. “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Disciples Are Juicy(Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,534 views

    Jesus compared his disciples to juicy grapes attached to a healthy, living vine. How important is it to bear fruit? What happens when we become lazy or self-centered and stop bearing fruit? How dependent are we on being attached to Christ?

    A Tour of John 15:1-17 We Are Planted and Pruned to Produce Juicy Fruit 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3 You have already been pruned for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,033 views

    Seeing Jesus as the vine of our lives, emphasizes that Jesus is the source of life, and who empowers us to be fruitful.

    John 15:1-8 “I am the Vine” INTRODUCTION We are a culture obsessed with staying connected. We have cell phones, streaming, text messaging, and GPS tracking. We all need to stay in touch. Today’s text deals with being connected. Jesus describes the divine connection between his followers ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chip Monck avatar

    I Am. . .the True Vine Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,469 views

    This is the first of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message sets the stage defining roles, fruit, and the types of branches Jesus speaks of.

    What attention might we give to the final words of someone close to us who is about to die? John 15 - Personal moment with Jesus and His disciples on the night of His betrayal. LET’S SET THE STAGE FOR WHERE WE ARE - On the heels of the Triumphant Entry (John 12:12-16): Disciples don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I Am The True Vine - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 27, 2006
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    This is the second of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message explores how God disciplines us when we are branches that do not bear fruit.

    Recap of message one - John 15 - Personal moment with Jesus and His disciples on the night of His betrayal. LET’S RESET THE STAGE FOR WHERE WE ARE - On the heels of the Triumphant Entry The Passover Feast Positioning for greatness in the kingdom Scene of confidence, power, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I Am The True Vine - Part Iv Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006
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    This is the final of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message focuses on our need to abide with Christ to be fruitful for the kingdom.

    (Inspiration for this series from Bruce Wilkerson’s "Secrets of the Vine") We are exploring Jesus’ final "I Am. . ." teaching on earth - John 15: 1-8 Building towards our purpose – individually and as a church – not to become fuller plants, with bigger leaves, and thicker branches. But to bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I Am The True Vine - Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,610 views

    This is the third of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message focuses on God’s utilization of pruning to prepare us to bear more fruit.

    (Extensive inspiration for this sermon series taken from Bruce Wilkerson’s "Secrets of the Vine") Introduction - Spring has arrived, we have begun gardening, and pruning (reference recent Herald-Leader Article on pruning) Draw connection to Spiritual Pruning Jesus final "I Am. . ." teaching on ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Becoming Juicy Fruit Christians

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,315 views

    The popular jingle says, "Get your friends fired up, Grab a stick of Juicy Fruit... The taste is gonna move ya when you pop it in your mouth." God wants US to be Juicy Fruit Christians!

    BECOMING JUICY FRUIT CHRISTIANS INTRO JUICY FRUIT: Juicy Fruit is the #1 fruit gum brand in the U.S., and is the number one chewing gum with kids. JUICY FRUIT JINGLE: Give a pack of Juicy Fruit gum to whoever can quote it! "Get your friends fired up, Grab a stick of Juicy Fruit, The taste is ...read more

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