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One Thing Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 21, 2007

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This message focuses on one particular aspect of this passage - that the Lord prunes us to make us more fruitful. Practical application in this message is to consider what the Lord may be calling me to prune from my busy life, in order to do the best thi

Hook/Opening Overcommitted? Many of us feel/are. But here’s a list of busy/committed: Billy Graham and ____. James Dobson and _____. Joni Earikson and _____. Jimmy Carter and _____. Bill Bright and ______. (RCA) Betty Voskuil and _____. Gary Smalley and ______. “Our world has been greatly ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus, The True Vine

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Nov 28, 2006

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Fruitful Christian living is a result of abiding in Christ.

JESUS, THE TRUE VINE John 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION United Parcel Service takes pride in the productivity of its delivery men and women. On average, a UPS driver delivers four hundred packages every working day. The company gets such high ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006

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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

He Is The Vine, We Are The Branches

Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006

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Christ calls us to a connected life.

He is the Vine We are the Branches 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. 2 He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. 3 You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

En "Joy" Ing Life

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 6, 2006

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We should be living our life with JOY!

THIS IS NOT AN ORIGINAL SERMON, BUT AN OUTLINE I FLESHED OUT... Date Written: December 06, 2006 Date Preached: December 06, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed PM) Sermon Title: Enjoying Life Sermon Text: John 15:1-15 Introduction: There is a story about a football coach whose team had fought ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In The Vine

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

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Learn how fruiting is related to rooting.

John 15: 1. I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every {branch} that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4. Abide in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Fruitful Life

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 4, 2006

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A fruitful life is demonstrated of how much you know of God and how much changed does it bring to your self.

INTRODUCTION The Fruitful Life begins with a desire for… I. SPIRITUAL GROWTH A. Knowledge of God (John 17:3; John 15:1-8) B. Inner-self change (“Pagkatao”; Galatians 5:22-23) A fruitful life is demonstrated of how much you know of God and how much changed does it bring to your self. When I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitful Branches

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 19, 2006

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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

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Determining An Authentic Christian

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

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Some ways to identify if a person is an authentic Christian.

DETERMINING AN AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN John 15:1-11 INTRO: How do you determine an authentic Christian? Many people could profess to be believers, but they may only speak words. Jesus gave a means of determining the real Christian. Look at their lives to see if they are bearing fruit. The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Trill Theology

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 24, 2006

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In order for us to function and exist spiritually, eternally, and practically in this life we must have an abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. You see, Christianity is more than a statement of faith; it is a state of being. Christianity is a state of

Sermon: “Trill Theology” Scripture: John 15.5 Introduction: “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 (John 15.5 KJV).” Upon reading this passage the little man in my mind immediately typed a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

Intentional Living

Contributed by Brendon Bridges on Nov 2, 2000

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distinguishing the difference between WHAT IS IMPORTANT and that, which is UNIMPORTANT. It is possible to spend much of our time “MAJORING IN MINOR ISSUES AND MINORING IN THE MAJOR ISSUES”.

INTENTINAL LIVING – Introduction: John 15:1 A doctor, an architect, and a lawyer were arguing over who had the oldest profession. The doctor said, "Well the first operation was performed on Adam, so the medical profession is the oldest." "No," said the architect, "Architectural planning and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Answered Prayers

Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 17, 2002

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A sermon about how prayers are answered.

TOPIC: ?How Are Prayers Answered?? TEXT: John 15:5-8; Matthew 7:7-8; Matthew 21:21-22 At a church in Kentucky, a little boy got a little too rambunctious during the worship service. His father picked the boy up and started for the door. As they were heading down the aisle, the boy said, at ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

Branches Of The True Vine Jesus Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2003

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“Abide in me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without me you

Theme: Branches of the true vine, Jesus Christ Text: Acts 9:26-31; 1 Jn. 3:18-24; Jn. 15:1-8 The grapevine has always been central to Israel’s agriculture and economy and was an important symbol for Israel’s relationship with God in the Old Testament. Isaiah spoke of the house of Israel as the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Acts 9:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dead Sticks Make A Good Fire

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

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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

5 Easter, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 12, 2003

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Branches (people) that do not bear fruit and the love commandment.

Sermon for 5 Easter Yr B, 18/05/2003 Based on I Jn 4:19-21; Jn 15:6 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned.” (Jn 15:6) “We ...read more

Scripture: John 15:6, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Lutheran

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