Sermons on John 15:9-27:

The Holy Spirit Hasn't Stopped Working

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 26, 2004

On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came in a visible and spectacular way. Today, he still comes, in a quiet and unspectacular way. But just as powerful.

Acts 2:1-21 THE HOLY SPIRIT HASN’T STOPPED WORKING Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day we remember how God the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples in a miraculous way. On that day, the New Testament Christian Church was officially born. Hundreds of times the Bible refers to the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Vine & Branch Study Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

I. What do I believe about what My Life should “Produce” For God? a. What have I accomplished in my life so far that might be eternally important from God’s point of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Vine & Branch Study Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

PART 2 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

Part 2 of The Vine and Branches Study The goal of God’s discipline of the believer is always for a person’s good. According to the Bible, a man who withholds discipline actually “hates his son (Proverbs 13:24) Hebrews 12:5-11 what do we learn about God’s methods & motives in the discipline ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Vine & Branch Study Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

PART 3 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

The Vine & Branch Study Part III Am I A LEAF LOVER OR A FRUIT FANATIC How successfully do you set priorities for your life from the perspective of what God? Wants? Do you see your priorities changing as you mature to as a Christian? Think of leaves as those things in your life often even good ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Vine & Branch Study Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

PART 4 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

Part 4 of 4 What Do I Believe About Getting Close To God? 1.Think of a time when you felt especially near God. List three words that describe how that felt. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ABIDE? To abide means to remain intimately connected to Jesus Christ. In vineyard terms, abiding happens at the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Woman Behold Thy Son

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Jun 11, 2004

Each of us is called to present the love of GOD to a world that is suffering with a void in their lives. Each of us is called to carry forth the love of GOD to HIS creation. Is your life all about you or is it all about HIM?

Jhn 19:26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! It might be safe to say that this may be the least preached upon scripture in the Bible. It seems at first glance, to be a nice gesture but of little ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26, John 15:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Hardship To Joy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 24, 2004

Sometimes God allows things to get difficult so He can produce greater joy in and through and with us. Jesus knew that His Father often used tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

John 15:11-16 Illustration: A cynic asked an elderly believer who had endured great physical pain for 20 years, "What do you think of your God now?" The godly sufferer replied, "I think of Him more than ever." Sorrow can be the means of bringing us heart-to-heart with God. When repeated strokes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Vine Is It Anyway? Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 10, 2004

Part 2 of 3 in the series "A Declaration of Dependence." We must (1) stop denying and start depending; (2) stop trying and start trusting; (3) stop resisting and start persisting; (4) stop pouting and start praying; and (5) stop delaying and start obeyin

WHOSE VINE IS IT ANYWAY? A Declaration of Dependence John 15:1-8 July 11, 2004 Introduction: This week we will be continuing our series titled “A Declaration of Dependence.” During this month in which we celebrate our independence as a nation I want us to turn our attention to our dependence ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Who Is In You?

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jul 19, 2004

Who is abiding in you? Is it God or the prince of the world? This will determine your outcome.

WHO IS IN YOU? Text: John 15: 1-11 This passage of scripture is one that all Christians should hide in their hearts. How great it is to know that Jesus would make His abode in me. And not just me, but all who are children of God. But there’s a catch to having the I Am living in me. Before He will, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

A Better Christian

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 29, 2004

Do you desire to be a better Christian? Most Christians sincerely want to be better. But how do we become better Christians? Some people say that reading the Bible or other Christian books will make you a good Christian. Other people say that doing a lot

Text: "Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing" ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unconditional Security? (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 30, 2004

A two-part series on the subject; based on passages in the gospel of John and Hebrews.

There are many benefits in preaching through an entire book of the Bible. One is that the preacher is not able to “avoid” the difficult passages – the controversial passages; those passages the sincerest of believers may disagree on. This morning we will delve into such a passage. Our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Other

My Best Friend -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 13, 2004

Based on Chapter 12 of "A Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, Part 2 of a 2-part study of how we can become intimate friends with God.

My Best Friend—Part 2 Scripture Ref: Exodus 33:1-17 John 15:14 1 Samuel 15:22 Psalm 69:9 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Purpose Driven Life, Chapt. 12, Rick Warren 1. Introduction a. Two weeks ago we began a study of friendship with God. Specifically, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-17, John 15:14

What Is Your Purpose In Life?

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

John 15: 1-14 I am the Vine ye are the branches

What is your Purpose in life? John 15: 1-14 Into: Let us take a Walk, I am the Vine ye are the branches I. The Purposes of Purification A. V 2 “Take up” To lift up to make clean Sin keeps us from services “dirt” V 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Friend Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 22, 2004

Connection of Jesus as Friend with His passion

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC March 21, 2004 15Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; John 15:15 (NASB) There is a picture which haunts my mind; it is of the last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:50, John 15:15

Denomination: United Methodist

Funeral Sermon For Werner K

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Apr 16, 2004

Many young pastors have asked me to share with them ideas on how to create a funeral message. Here is one such example for a family that appreciates the traditional format of worship. Peace be with you.

A funeral sermon for the family and loved ones of Werner K____. February 14, 2004 Grace, mercy and peace to you all from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Dear family, as you know Werner wanted to have the hymn, “Take my life and Let it Be” sung today. He knew that the hymn was in fact a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran