Sermons on John 15:9-21:

Como Tener Una Amistad Con Jesus

Contributed by Eric Bernhardt on Sep 14, 2006

Un sermon sencillo que compara el tener amigos y como ser amigos con Jesus. Sencillo pero poderoso!

Como tener una amistad con Dios Juan 15:12-17 Ilustración: 3 Amigos a la deriva en el mar. Un barco se hundió y hubo 3 sobrevivientes. No tenían ni comida ni bebidas. Estas tres personas al estar en la misma situación se convirtieron en amigos. Un día una botella choca contra su barquito uno de ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Adventist

How Jesus' Joy Gave Him Strength

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more.

How Jesus’ Joy Gave Him Strength by Paul Fritz John 15:10-15:11 Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more. (Psa. 16:11) Joy works as a magnet to bring ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 17, 2006

God wants His children to be fruitful and joyful. V8,11. But this can be only achieved by Abiding in Christ. Abiding is a reciprocal principle, when we abide in Christ , God the Father is glorified and in return we will experience the fullness of Joy.

Title: THE JOY OF ABIDING IN CHRIST Text: John 15:1-11 John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

He Is A Friend Of Mine Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2006

Jesus established His church to be a place where we could develop friendships... and where we could become His friends.

OPEN: Some years ago Collier’s Magazine published a story about a little girl in an orphanage. She was quite unattractive and had many annoying habits, which resulted in her being shunned by the children and disliked by the staff. The director of the orphanage looked for a good excuse to ship her ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

FRUITFUL LIFE - All want a life that’s fruitful - Might think… lives we lead to Christ… certainly includes - BUT FRUIT IS ALL THAT IS COMING FORTH

Order is a relative term—Order lies within/ the order that matters is below deck - Titanic—captain influenced to impress others pushed her… at the bridge… manage what’s below the deck everyone sees… casual… - Ice…what’s below… the ballast is being lost…>Picture of tragic irony… see below & ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benefits Of Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 28, 2006

There are many benefits to abiding in the vine; having our prayers answered, bearing much fruit, and eternal life with Christ in heaven.

Are you bearing fruit? We need to be bearing fruit. It is a calling of God for His children. He states it very clearly in John 15:16. “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part Five: Keep Christ The Core Distinctive Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 10, 2006

Understand the critical difference between a secular church and the church of the Christ.

Introduction To begin this morning, let us read a few passages of scripture. I would like you to look for a common thread of thought that connects these writings. Are you ready? John 8:31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2006

As we try to put ourselves into a position to be able to share the gospel with others, there are few things that will get their attention more than self-sacrifice.

A. Self-sacrifice. A word we are not too familiar with, right? 1. Certainly, we understand its meaning. It is not too hard to define, but it is hard to embrace and embody. Wouldn’t you agree? 2. And yet when we witness self-sacrifice, we are drawn to it. We are amazed by it. 3. Sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friend In Heaven

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Oct 17, 2006

We do have a friend that loves us and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

FRIEND IN HEAVEN TEXT: John 15.13, 14 INTRODUCTION: A. A famous singer has a song entitled, "Friends in low places." B. People seem to like to brag about this very fact. C. Yet at a Christian, we can brag about a fact that others cannot say. D. We can tell, we can sing about a friend in a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Loving Community Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 23, 2006

this is the 2nd in the series of the purpose driven Church entitled Loving community.

A loving community John 15:1.17 /Acts 4:32 Our Church statement is that we are a Church building community where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord. That will only be a reality when reqal love is expressed to one another and others around us. When Brandon Moody visited his uncles ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Constant Gardener

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Oct 24, 2006

On of the great pictures of God that we find in scripture is that of a caring and meticulous gardener. He does to us whatever it takes to get us producing to our full potential, if we submit ourselves to his care.

Ever met someone who loves to garden. As soon as the season begins they are out churning the soil, carefully planting each seed, making sure the right plants are in the right places for optimum growth, there are so many things to think about if you are a gardener. It is an art and a good gardener ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

True Personhood Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

God wants us to bear fruit that will last. We can do that by remaining connected to Jesus, the true vine.

What does it mean to be human? That’s the question we’ve been asking since the beginning of February when we began this series on humanity. What is the nature of true personhood? How can we best fulfill God’s desire for us his creatures, us his people? We’ve seen how God made men and women in his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Remembrance Day Poppy

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 4, 2006

The Poppy used on Remembrance Sunday is a symbol of sacrifice by brave men and women in warfare but the Christian Church also has a symbol of sacrifice in the Cross of Jesus

What is so special about a poppy on Remembrance Day? Why not use a pansy? Scarlet poppies grow naturally in conditions of disturbed earth throughout Western Europe. The destruction brought by the Napoleonic wars of the early 19th Century, transformed bare land into fields of blood red poppies, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Worth Dying For Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 4, 2006

There is no wonder that God considered us worthy dying for, when one realises how intimately He knows us! His love for you is so deep that he has numbered every hair on your head – and maybe renumbers them when some fall out!

Today is a day that needs little help in explanation or purpose-description. The message of the sacrifice of Canadian troops and allied forces for the freedom of the world from dominating forces in World War I and the threat of Fascist and Nazi rule in World War II is not hard to understand. What ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Are Drafted

Contributed by Rowel Del Mundo on Nov 8, 2006

Understanding our call as christians and how to be effective as one.

YOU ARE DRAFTED! John 15:16 John 15:16 (NIV) You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 1. I MUST UNDERSTAND THE REALITY OF HIS CALL a. I was drafted like an Athlete to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist