Sermons on John 15:5-11:

What Is True Friendship?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 24, 2018

We might know a lot of people and some we might call our friends - what are the characteristics of a friend, what do we look for in a friend? Jesus calls us His friends - are we worthy of this wonderful relationship with our saviour?

WHAT IS TRUE FRIENDSHIP? JOHN 15:9-17. Jesus tells us that we are His friends. What are the basic elements of friendship? There is acceptance. A friendship is composed of two people who accept each other as they are. I may not understand everything I know about you; I may not even like some of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

"Learning To Live In Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2018

A sermon about the parable of the Vine and branches using Eugene Peterson's The Message.

John 15:1-8 “Learning to Live in Jesus” Jesus and His disciples have just finished the Last Supper. Following the Supper Jesus washed His disciples’ feet and told them that He was setting an example for them—that they should do for one another what He has done for them. From there Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

I Heard It Through The Grape Vine

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 29, 2019

You have a God Given inheritance, sometimes you have to remind both yourself and those around you, including the accuser...of that ALL IMPORTANT PROMISE AND TRUTH!

I Heard It Through The Grapevine Illus. By Sermon Central On a certain isolated Pacific island, when a young man proposed marriage, it was customary to announce it to the entire village. Then he and the whole community would go to the young woman’s home. Her father would come outside and then – ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:1-11, Jeremiah 29:11-13, John 15:5-8, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wonders Of The Spiritual Realm I: The Wonder Of It All Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 3, 2019

We go through life wondering about "this or that" - and there are plenty of majestic marvels to wonder about - yet the wonder of it all is that God so loved that He sent His one and only Son!

WONDERS OF THE SPIRITUAL REALM IN WHICH CHRISTIANS RESIDE AND ABIDE As surely as there are Wonders of the Natural World, there are Wonders of the Spiritual Realm in which Christians reside and abide! ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Get Connected Bear Fruits Series

Contributed by Gabriel Adeyemo on Oct 5, 2019

We are created to be connected to our God. He demands a permanent relationship from us. It is only in Him we can flourish, be stable and fruitful

One major truth about this age is that if you are not connected you will be isolated. William James says, “We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep.” The topic for today’s sermon is derived from a command given to us by Jesus Christ in the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God's Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2019

As we continue to look at Ephesians, we look at the power of God's love.

The Power of Love Ephesians 3:14-21 October 29, 2019 I think most people like super-heroes. Partly because they defeat the forces of evil, but I think there’s a deeper reason why we like super-heroes. I’m not sure if I’ve ever had one particular super-hero who I really like or if I could, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, John 15:9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The True Vine Series

Contributed by Carlos Buyungo on Oct 26, 2019

Jesus used the parable of the vine and vineyard to illustrate the believer's relationship with Christ.

It is important that we understand the meaning of True Vine, because there are false vines existing in the world today. People have made substitutes to God, which in their sight might seem to have life in them, but in the actual sense when there false vines. Jesus illustrates in the scripture that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Gifted Sight!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 18, 2019

How can two different groups of people read the same love letter from God and yet one sees it as the source of their lives and the other as yesterday’s trash? This sermon is going to answer.

Gifted Sight! 1 Corinthians 2:14-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 For some the Bible is the linguistic medium in which God chooses to communicate His personal love letter to humanity. The words are full of Spirit, life (John 6:63) and flawless truth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-16, James 1:14-15, Romans 1:20, John 15:8, John 6:63  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Eucharist? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

an explanation of the Episcopal Eucharistic rite

WHAT IS THE EUCHARIST? Mark 14:22-24 Let’s start with fundamentals – the Episcopalians call communion ‘Eucharist’, but they are the same thing. It is a remembrance of the meal that Jesus had with his disciples on Maundy Thursday – what Christians call ‘The Last Supper’. Eucharist is a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Luke 22:17-20, Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 14:22-24, John 15:5, John 6:53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Exceeding Your Expectations: Expect Infinitely More From God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2017

A lack of faith may make us expect far less than God is willing to do. Yet the Word of God is clear when it tells us to expect God to answer when we pray in faith.

We continue in our series on discovering your destiny and today we are thinking about Exceeding your expectations. What are your expectations? Specifically, what are your expectations of God and what are your expectations of yourself this morning? Consider these words from Ephesians chapter ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Matthew 19:26, Matthew 18:19, Matthew 21:22, Mark 11:24, John 14:13, John 15:7, John 15:16, John 16:23-24, James 1:5-6, James 1:17, 1 John 3:22, 1 John 5:14-15, Matthew 16:20, Romans 12:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Decisions! Decisions!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 25, 2017

A look at how we make decisions and the lives we live. Do we really trust God?

Decision! Decision! John 10:10 April 23, 2017 If you recall last week, I started my message with some really strange and tricky questions and you had to come up with the strange answers to those questions. So, today I want to start with a really easy straight-forward question. I felt bad, so I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

(What You Need Is An Upgrade)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 2, 2017

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

John 15:1-7 (KJV) 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 it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Joy Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2017

To have real joy I must stay connected to Jesus.

I’m not going to ask for a show of hands, but how many of you feel like this this morning. [Show “Keep Calm. It’s only Christmas” meme] The truth is that in spite of the words of the famous Andy Williams song that tells us that Christmas is the “the most wonderful time of the year”, the reality ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ's Joy In You"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 18, 2017

A sermon for Confirmation Sunday.

“Christ’s Joy in You” John 15:1-11 I think Jesus Christ was the most joy-filled human to ever walk the earth. Why do I say this? Think about it, Jesus didn’t worry about His life—what He would eat or drink, or what He would wear. He trusted His Father in heaven. He was able to love—even ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

True Love Reigns Sermon I: Let God's Love Reign In Your Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To love someone truly is to say "I love you" by doing what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, for as long as it needs to be done - all in the long-term best interests of the one(s) loved.

LET GOD’S LOVE REIGN IN YOUR LIFE With the dawning of the Christian era, the mystery of history was solved. No longer did believers in the LORD God wonder why we are here and whether there will be a hereafter. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14