Sermons on John 15:5-8:

Restoring The Link On The Advent Of Christ. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 12, 2004

Based on John chpater 15 uses the imagary of a severed spiral cord and a crashing Californian redwood to remind ourselves to be branches miraculously restored by Christ to His vine. Uses a number of unrecognised resources - {found them on the internet

Restoring the link JN 15:1 - 10 Some of you will have seen actor Christopher Reeves play the part of Superman in the movies. In May of 1995, it was during the cross-country portion of a horse jumping event in Culpeper, Virginia, that Reeve’s Throughbred, Eastern Express, balked at a rail jump, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Jesus used symbolism of the Grape Vine to picture our relationship with God.

I AM series #7 I AM the Vine John 15 Scripture Reading: John 15:5-8 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’ve been preaching about the I AM statements that Jesus made. There are 7, and all of them are recorded in the Gospel of John. I learned something while doing this series. (Even when you’re in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead Sticks Make A Good Fire

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

We must remain connected to the Living Branch if we are not to become "dead sticks" only fit for building a bigger fire.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love One Another: John 15: 9-17

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

The theme couldn’t be more basic - ’love one aother’. I’ll leave you to be the judge.

"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 ... love one another." I think it was Mark Twain that I first saw quoted, saying that it was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, John 15:5-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Do Unto Others As Jesus Has Done Unto You

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

Doing to others as Jesus has done for us

DO UNTO OTHERS AS JESUS HAS DONE UNTO YOU John 15:5:17 Intro: The Gospel of St. John has a very unique place in the complete Word of God. Have you ever thought it ironic that no other book in the Bible has hand its on gospel printed and distributed as a single unit? John declared this Gospel is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jan 13, 2007

Are you connected to Christ or has sin caused a cut in your relationship with Him

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Abiding In Christ Series

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Jan 19, 2007

Tired of trying to saw down the redwoods of sin in your life? Put some gas in the chainsaw, and let it do the work for you!

Title: How to have Godly Character Type: Series/Christian growth Objective: Every Christian Can display true Godly Character by applying 3 supports that are found in John 15. Text: John 15:1ff Intro: The past few months, I have been bringing messages that have been designed to try and correct ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dung Hill Christians

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 22, 2007

Has your life been a bit smelly lately?

Not many people think about dung beetles because frankly any animal that eats dung and carcasses normally does not end up on our most desired pet or entrée list. They are actually quite beneficial and can be admired for that. There are however quite a few Christians living and feeding in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11, Jeremiah 17:9, John 15:5, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, Romans 9:4-8, Matthew 3:7-10, Luke 16:19-24, Daniel 11:36-39, Isaiah 64:6, Galatians 2:16, Romans 9:30-33, Romans 7:18, Galatians 3:10-14, Romans 10:1-4, Luke 13:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I Am...the True Vine Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 25, 2007

Since Jesus is the Vine and we are the branches, we are to believe in him and abide in Jesus therefore producing fruit, which is the character of Christ (love, joy, etc.) and helping others know Christ.

During Lent we have been looking at what Jesus said about himself not what other people think, but what he actually said according to an eye witness his disciple John. Specifically, these are Jesus’ seven “I am” statements. Through each statement Jesus revealed a little more about who he really ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Art Of Giving: The Fruitful Disciple

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

What does it mean to "remain"? fruitfulness and total dependence.

The Art of Giving: The Fruitful Disciple John 15: 1-8; Nov. 23/24, 2002 Intro: How many of you know what you are supposed to do when you get lost in the woods? (answer: remain where you are until somebody comes and finds you). Have any of you ever tried to do that? Can you imagine how ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Yo Soy La Vid Verdadera Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on May 9, 2007

Enfócate en Permanecer en Cristo

Yo soy la Vid verdadera Intro: Esta semana, el día 11 de abril, mi esposa Delia y yo celebramos 15 años de matrimonio. Todavía recuerdo aquel sábado hace 15 años cuando delante de Dios y muchos testigos dije estas palabras: “Yo wilbur, según el santo orden establecido por Dios, te recibo a ti ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007

Abiding in Christ means finding our primary fulfillment in Him, fellowshipping with Him. Abiding in Christ means that we allow Him to speak to us.

Key Scriptures: (NKJV) John 15 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. (NKJV) Joshua 1 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To Basics

Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007

A message about getting back to the basics by Charles Stanley.

What is involved in the abiding life? 1. Our thoughts (Phil. 4:8; 1 Cor. 2:16) 2. Our time (Eph. 5:15-17) 3. Our talents (1 Pet. 4:10) 4. Our treasure (Luk. 5:27-28; Matt. 6:19-21) 5. Our trials (Jam. 1:1-4; 1 Pet. 1:3-9) ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

What does it mean to abide in Christ?

I Am the True Vine; John 15:1-8 In the book of Exodus 3 when God called Moses to go into Egypt and lead the children of Israel out of the land, Moses said, “Who am I that I should go?” Moses knew that he could not do this in his own strength, ability, wisdom… But God said, “I will be with you.” ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Seeking God's Heart - Lord's Prayer Week 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006

Our prayer life must begin with our relationship with our heavenly Father. God wants us to spend time in his presence even before anything else so we can know his heart. Only afterward should we pray for our needs and the needs of others.

Last week we looked at how prayer is one of the primary ways in which we stay connected to God, or the way Jesus said it, to abide in him, or to be in a relationship with God. All of these terms describe the same thing. Prayer was how Jesus stayed connected to God his Father when he walked the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Methodist