Sermons on John 15:5-8:

Having An Intimate Relationship With Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 25, 2009

It is important that we foster an intimate relationship with Jesus

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Intimacy. The dictionary defines is as follows: a close personal relationship, a detailed knowledge resulting from a close or long association or study. • Casual. The dictionary defines this word as follows: known only slightly or involving only slight knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Yield Of Your Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 27, 2009

We are the branches in His vineyard. God watches over us, and works in our lives, for the purpose of bearing more fruit. Glorifying God is our life’s purpose.

These were the parting words of Jesus, as He would soon be betrayed, to be judged and crucified. • The disciples will be separated from Him for a while, having been with Him for 3 years. He will return as the resurrected Lord in their lives. They need to stay focus and faithful to Him, to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Dwell In Jesus’ Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 2, 2009

To be connected to the Vine means that the life of Jesus is flowing in us & through us, & this leads to fruitfulness. Fruitfulness will be the inevitable outcome of an inner spiritual life with Jesus.

JOHN 15: 7-11 HOW TO ABIDE [DWELL] IN JESUS’ LOVE [John 8: 31-35] We have learned that fruit-bearing is a byproduct of abiding in Christ for as Jesus said, “Apart from Me you can do nothing” (15:5b). Having an inner relationship with Jesus (as a branch is nourished and strengthened by a vine), ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Vine And Branches

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Nov 2, 2009

A biblical definition of the spirit filled life

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 one that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now you are clean through the Word, which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Life Of Fruitfulness - #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 19, 2010

God expects us not only to be 'faithful', but also fruitful!

Believers who are “M.A.D.” “A Life of Fruitfulness” John 15:1-8 * One of the untruths which have been embraced within the Americanized church is the concept that the redeemed, born-again, and believers in Christ only have to be faithful, not fruitful. IN this age when ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Remain Effective Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 3, 2010

God rewards his people with effective works for abiding in the Son.

Scripture Introduction It seems that anywhere you walked in Jerusalem you saw grape vines. We know from inscriptions and eyewitnesses that vines grew up and along the great wall of the city, and it is likely that many families grew grapes in their own yards. In addition to the abundance of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Great Rewards For Faithful Christians Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 5, 2010

God answers prayer and gives spiritual fruit to those who remain in the Son.

Scripture Introduction Jesus often began particularly memorable and poignant explanations about himself and our relationship with God with the phrase, “I am….” Seven are recorded in John: • “I am the bread of life.” • “I am the light of the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanks Mom

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 7, 2010

Christian mothers are special people selected by God.

Text: “Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother…” (John 19:25). Today is Mother’s Day and it is nice that the day was set aside as a special day to recognize mothers, but in reality, every day should be Mother’s Day. Mothers deserve to be praised on a daily basis. It was our mother who ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-17

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am The True Vine Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 5, 2010

What are the implications for us as Christians when Jesus presents Himself as the True Vine? The message explores this truth as we endeavour to encourage believers to produce the fruit of righteousness.

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Life That Counts Found In John 15

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 11, 2009

FROM JOHN 15 WE READ ABOUT THE LIFE THAT COUNTS.

TITLE THE LIFE THAT COUNTS. LETS READ JOHN 15 VERSES 7-11 INTRO. IN THESE VERSES , JESUS CHIRST IS TELLING US HOW WE MAY LET OUR LIVES COUNT FOR HIM. THE LIFE THAT COUNT"S IS: 1.(THE CHIRST CENTERED LIFE.) V.7 IF YE ABIDE IN ME. A.CHIRST CENTERED IN SPIRT. B.CHIRST CENTERED ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-11

Living In Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 15, 2009

HOW DO WE LIVE OUR LIVES? LIVING IN JESUS IS DIFFERENT THAN LIVING ANY OTHER WAY!!!!!!

LIVING IN JESUS INTRO: WHERE DO WE LIVE? 1: DO WE THINK OF A PHYSICAL ADDRESS? A) 1234 SYCAMORE DR. B) OR DO WE THINK OF WHERE DO WE LIVE SPIRITUALLY C) WHERE IS MY LIFE RIGHT NOW D) HOW DOES THE LIFESTYLE I’M LEADING LINE UP WITH WHAT GOD WANTS FOR ME POINT: JESUS TOLD HIS DISCIPLES TO ABIDE ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Other

The Gardener

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 2, 2009

Sometimes the gardener has the prune!

John 15:1-5 There are many times that we experience pain and suffering, trials and tribulation, or heartache and we wonder why. We need to look in to God’s word for the answer because sometimes it is because God is getting us to were we need to be in our relationship with Him. Verse 1-I Am The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Harvesting God's Joy Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 17, 2009

Our Joy is full when we obey Christ and we do that by remaining growing through Him

Demi-Lee Brennan had a liver transplant at age 9. She faced a life on anti-rejection drugs like every other transplant patient. Nine months later, however, her red blood cells were being attacked by her own white blood cells. It was as if her body was treating them as if they were an invader. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psalm 91 - A Conditional Promise? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2009

No conflicts or predicaments should crush us, as long as we can draw close to God. We have no idea how long the onslaught of trouble might last or how deep the troubled waters may get, but they will pass and we will have ultimate deliverance.

Psalm 91:1-16 Everyone has favourite verses or chapters of the Bible. Words of promise, words of encouragement, others speak to us about God’s love and mercy towards us. Life is filled with problems, some small and some great and Psalm 91 has been and continues to be a source of strength, hope, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 93:1, John 15:4, Psalm 32:7, Proverbs 18:10, Proverbs 29:25, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 34:17, Isaiah 26:3-4, Psalm 32:10-11, John 15:7, Isaiah 53:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abiding In Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 28, 2009

At least five things are given to we who abide in Jesus Christ according to his own words here in John 15.

John 15 In Byron Harvey’s “The True Vine” I found this illustration: (Pass out clusters of grapes to each row and ask that each one take one or two grapes from the cluster as it passes by). Read John 15:1-17 The True Vine  1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ