Sermons on John 15:5-7:

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Viii: Staying Connected To Jesus For Purposeful Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

No one can honestly say he is a Christian "just because". Becoming and being a Christian require a reason and a response: Sinners in need of a Savior who is Christ the Lord must accept Him as such and stay connected to Him.

STAYING CONNECTED TO JESUS FOR PURPOSEFUL LIVING The best time of year to visit Palestine is when fig trees, olive trees, and grape vines are at the height of their new growth. Everywhere you go, you see beautiful landscapes - orchards in the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Staying Connected

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 8, 2020

In order to hear from the Father we must stay connected to Jesus.

STAYING CONNECTED Text: John 15:1-8 Introduction 1. Today we begin a year of rest and reflection. A. Resting from outreach. B. Reflecting on our ministry. 2. We will be seeking God for... A. A New Vision: What does the Lord want our church to look like B. A New Focus: Who does the Lord want us ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Powerful People Pray With Expectation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2020

When we look at some less well-known people in the Bible whose names we might just pass over while reading a verse or passage of scripture, you will discover that God has also used many ordinary people in a powerful way.

Our theme this year is Powerful People and we are going to examine together how God works in and through ordinary people in a powerful way. Some of the people from the Bible we will look at are more well known than others. The Bible is a collection of 66 books and letters, 39 in the Old ...read more

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

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 3 - The Purpose Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020

The American church has lost its bearing on true worship. It is time for the church to recall the and return to our God-given purpose for the church to worship

On December 14, 1996, the 763-foot grain ship, The Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, the Riverwalk Mall was crowded with some 1,000 shoppers causing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, Colossians 3:16, Romans 12:2, Matthew 18:20, John 15:4-5, Hebrews 10:25, Revelation 5:11-14, Psalm 95:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 21) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 17, 2020

Today, as we look at Matthew 7:15-20, we see Jesus warning us to look out for false prophets and teachers. He tells us we will know them by the fruit they produce.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 21) Matthew 7:15-20 1) Watch out! Matt. 7:15-20, “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Romans 16:17-18, Acts 20:28-31, Galatians 1:6-10, Luke 3:8-14, John 15:1-6, Psalm 1:1-3, Psalm 92:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

How To Bear Fruit For Our Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2020

How can we bear more fruit for our Heavenly Father? -- Only by Jesus working in us and through us! 1. He is the essential connection (vs. 1-2, 4-6). 2. He gives us the essential cleansing (vs. 2-3). 3. He gives us an essential command (vs. 4). 4. He gives us an extraordinary commitment (vs. 7).

How to Bear Fruit for Our Heavenly Father The Gospel of John John 15:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 30, 2017 (Revised March 4, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Most of you know that for a long time we have been studying the night before Jesus died on the cross for our sins. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Last Speech To The Apostles And Intercessory Prayer - #1 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 14, 2019

The nation of Israel was depicted as a vine planted by Jehovah (Isaiah 5:1–7). But the nation proved unfaithful and unfruitful, so the Lord Jesus now presented Himself as the true vine.

(23-2) Last Speech to the Apostles and Intercessory Prayer John 15 Tom Lowe 12/25/2007 Date: Thursday of Christ’s last week Location: Jerusalem Chapter 15 is a continuation of Jesus’ last words to His disciples. It began in Chapter 13 with the disciples being rebuked for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Of Success

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Sep 6, 2019

As it is in the natural so it is in the spiritual as God created all things. Jesus uses His creation to reveal a deep spiritual truth to His disciples. That is how to bear fruit, how to love one another and how to be a disciple.

One day a young pastor said to me, ‘everyone tells me I must love. I must love God and I must love others, but no one can tell me how can I love. Please tell me how can I love?’ Jesus reveals to us the secret of success. That is how to bear fruit, how to love and how to be a disciple. God’s love ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8, Luke 10:31-42, John 4:34

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

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

Made For Connection Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2019

In this message we will talk about the two connections that everyone one of us were made for... connecting to God and connecting to one another.

Made For Connection The Chase – week two Video bumper Wow! Powerful video, right? I MEAN - I can so relate… running from God. Looking for life in other places… afraid of what is going to happen when God eventually catches up to me… AND THEN – the shock, of finding out (and I am in many ways ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, John 17:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rooted In God's Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 22, 2019

Continuing to look are our call to accept the Spirit of God in our heart, which changes who we are called to be.

Rooted in God’s Love Ephesians 3:14-21 February 24, 2019 I don’t usual give homework assignments . . . but last week I did. My hope after last week’s message was that each of us would take time to allow God’s Spirit to fill our spirit. We would seek to draw closer to Him as we passionately ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

Following Christ In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2020

Genuine followers of Christ abide in Him, 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

Fruitful Life On The Vine Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 5, 2020

Jesus said "I am the vine, you are the branches. Apart from me you can do nothing?" But that doesn't make any sense... or does it?

OPEN: About a 35-minute drive SW of London is a tourist attraction that was once a royal palace. It’s called Hampton Court. It was built over 500 years ago and was a favorite residence of Henry VIII. A couple hundred years later, during George III's reign (the King who had problems with the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10, John 15:12-13, Matthew 7:24-27, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ