Sermons on John 15:21-27:

Jesus - "I Offer True Joy" Series

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 27, 2003

We tend to look for happiness and joy in the wrong places. This sermon considers some of the hopeless ways we seek joy, comparing them to the true joy offered by Christ.

2003 Christmas Series JESUS "I OFFER TRUE JOY" Hope Christian Church December 28, 2993 Dr. David L. Haun CHRISTMAS - GOOD FOR HEALTH. According to Dr. Harry Sands, director of the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health in New York, the Christmas season can be an emotional pressure valve for us. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11, John 15:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sudden Impact 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2003

When Jesus said “I am the vine; you are the branches” he created another sudden impact moment between God and Israel by stating to them all that he is the source of life and truth in regards to serving God and the Israelite religion did not represent the

Sudden Impact 6 Thesis: When Jesus said “I am the vine; you are the branches” he created another sudden impact moment between God and Israel by stating to them all that he is the source of life and truth in regards to serving God and the Israelite religion did not represent the true way to God ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Why The World Hates Christianity"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

"We face a secular culture that is becoming increasingly strident and militant in its anti-Christian, anti-truth, anti-God mentality and I fear the danger of facing this spirit with a lackadaisacal heart." Dr. James Merrit

"WHY THE WORLD HATES CHRISTIANITY" By. Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:18-27 Dayna Curry, 30, and Heather Mercer, 24, both graduates of Baylor University and members of the Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas, were among eight westernerns arrested by the Taliban in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

The Comforter

Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008

A message on the role of the Holy Spirit as comforter in our lives.

THE COMFORTER John 15:26 INTRO: We all have need at various times for the Comforting power that only God can give to us. This power can help us in so many ways, and it can be ours if we will just ask for it. I. HE COMES FROM GOD. A. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Three-Fold Relationship

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 4, 2008

This chapter is filled with instructions for the believer, and can be divided into three parts. Each part shows a distinct relationship of the believer.

THE CHRISTIAN’S THREEFOLD RELATIONSHIP TEXT: St. John 15 Introduction: This chapter is filled with instructions for the believer, and can be divided into three parts. Each part shows a distinct relationship of the believer. I. OUR RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST. Our relationship to Christ is one ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Church Of God

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

What's Wrong With Jesus?

Contributed by Bob Coy on Feb 6, 2012

What is it about Jesus that people keep a distance from Him, are estranged from Him, are at odds with Him?

So what's wrong with Jesus? I mean, I've often wondered, is there a specific issue? Is there a real problem? Is there a major obstacle? It seems to me that so many keep a distance from Him, are estranged to Him, are at odds with Him, Jesus. It's not the same way with God. What's that? It appears ...read more

Scripture: John 15:23-25

Denomination: *other

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

Love Your Haters

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2014

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Love Your Haters John 15:17-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LoveHaters.html Matthew 5:10-12 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil ...read more

Scripture: John 15:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Witnesses For Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 28, 2014

We are witnesses by spiritual birth. Witnessing is who we are, more than what we do. We are not alone in witnessing for Christ.

John 15:26-27 “When the Counsellor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, He will testify about me. 27And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.” We have come to the last lesson today. It has ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Third Person Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 9, 2014

A sermon that clarifies who the Holy Spirit and how important He is.

"The Third Person" John 15:26-27 John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: Introduction: What is the Holy Spirit? The Greek word that is translated Holy Spirit is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Life Can Be Tough Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

life will be challenging but the Holy Spirit will guide you

Here's something you don't hear often in evangelistic invitations: God loves you and has a difficult plan for your life! That's exactly what Jesus says. John 15:18-19 - If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Gonna Eat Worms

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 26, 2013

Exposition of John 15

Text: John 15:18-25, Title: I’m Gonna Eat Worms, Date/Place: NRBC, 8.25.13, AM A. Opening illustration: The Qumran community and its teaching of loving its members and the hatred that it had from the world and for the world. B. Background to passage: Jesus makes and abrupt shift in his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Taking God At His Word Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 29, 2014

A series to encourage prayer in our daily lives.

John 15:1-8 1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away : and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth (prunes) it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, John 15:17-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Is An Abiding Love

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 29, 2013

There is an abiding love to comfort us as the righteous fight the good fight, on the battlefield of faith.

Christ Is An Abiding Love by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (10/29/2013) “If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love, even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love” (John 15:10, King James Version, KJV [Christ promiseth Comforter]). Greetings ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Friends