Sermons on John 15:9-27:

Abiding In Love Series

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 21, 2009

Our relationships, like father-child relationships; are a reflection of our relationship with God. We model our relationships after Jesus’ relationship with His Father.

ABIDING IN LOVE Scripture Text: John 15:9 Introduction: I really have hoped to tie this message today to Father’s Day by saying that all relationship issues that are healthy; especially a father and his child, are encompassed by Scripture….. and even exemplified in the gospel message itself. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Liberty

Contributed by Richard Lee on Jun 23, 2009

This sermon addresses the costs of freedom and liberty, both to the United States and to the Christ-follower.

Study more on this topic and other related topics in the American Patriot’s Bible (Thomas Nelson), edited by Dr. Richard Lee, at www.americanpatriotsbible.com. ********* "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13 When we think of the liberties that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Albert Corey on Jul 3, 2009

God the Father is the vinedresser, Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches

ABIDING IN CHRIST JOHN 15:1-10 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, that it may bear more fruit. 3. "You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'm An Animal, You're An Animal

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 5, 2009

A vivid description of my conversion and subseqent discoveries

" I’M AN ANIMAL,YOU’RE AN ANIMAL" The True Confessions of a Writing Evangelist This story begins on a cold wintery day in March of 1980. While searching intensely for the cure for my drink and drug habits, I began reading the Gospel of John on advice from my older brother. He told me once "If ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom Creates Courage

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jul 5, 2009

Bloodshed is an enormous part of our history and American heritage. Both the bloodshed of the patriots and the Blood of Christ.

Freedom creates courage Jn 15:9 �As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. Jn 15:10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father�s commands and remain in his love. Jn 15:11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-15

Loving God Means Loving Others

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

This sermon explores how our relationship with God results in us developing relationships with others.

The Christian life revolves around having two loves. One is God And the other is other people… People in our congregation and people in our wider community But Loving as God commands is not always easy…. Some people can be very difficult to love Is there someone you find difficult to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Presence Of Joy Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 24, 2009

How joyous will our lives be at the end of life’s journey? This is one of the most probing and personal questions that could be asked of every single one of us here today!

Robert Robinson was just a small boy when his dad died, and this meant that he had to go to work while still very young. Without a father to guide him, he fell in with bad crowd of friends. One day his gang harassed a drunken gypsy. Pouring more whiskey into her, they demanded she tell their ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus declares Himself to be the vine.

4 Relationships Shown Here: 1. The relationship between the gardener and the vine (God and Jesus).  Marked by care, love and protection.  The Father loves the Son dearly and works to protect Him.  The Father will not allow fruitless branches to suck the life out of His ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Biblical Church Series

Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009

To be a biblical church we have to stop making excuses for not serving and just get involved.

FOCAL POINT: A BIBLICAL CHURCH ME: It has been about 10 years ago since I took a speech class in college. At that point in time, I really hated standing up in front of people and talking about anything. In fact, I even skipped class once so I did not have to give a speech. I never would have ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Fruit Are You?

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009

How to recognize a true believer

Moving on from Jn 14, the Passover on down through the vineyards to the garden He had just finished saying, ‘You in me and I in you’- as they pondered on these words- Jesus shows them a vine. Background Info: q Passover came at the beginning of harvest; the 14th of the month of Nisan (March) ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church - God's 'remnant'

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 6, 2009

A sermon shared at a service at a small church to celebrate their 100th anniversary. A sermon to give encouragement and hope for the future.

John 15:1-11 Psalm 46 Brothers and sisters in Christ, we join together this morning, members, friends, family and brothers and sisters from local churches, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this church. On special occasions like anniversaries it is natural to look back over the past, to smile ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, John 15:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Agape One Another

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 29, 2010

Love one another unconditionally

Agape One Another John 15:9-17 If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If God had a wallet, your photo would be in it. God sends you flowers every spring, and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, God will listen. God could live anywhere in the universe, but ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Myths #3 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 2, 2010

How do we love like Jesus? For love, to be true, has to hurt just as it hurt Jesus to love us.

The day is December 11, 1979: in Oslo, Norway, an Albanian nun named Teresa, who has dedicated her life to live a simple life of love among the world’s poorest and most desperate people, receives one of the world’s most significant awards – the Nobel Peace Prize. As part of the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Connected

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Feb 9, 2010

Knowing and understanding God's Word brings great joy!

Please turn to the Gospel of John, chapter 15 beginning at verse 1. Remember, your eternal salvation is too important to trust to someone else—you need to read and know God’s word for yourself. Read from bible. John 15:1-12 When I stand at the foot of the steps each Sunday greeting ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-12

Denomination: *other

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 10, 2010

This an alliterated expository message from John 15 that tells the story behind Valentine’s Day and urges people to receive, reciprocate and recycle the love of Jesus. PowerPoint available if you e-mail me.

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church Well, today is Saint Valentine’s Day! I hope none of you husbands or boyfriends forgot about it. I asked Ashley what she wanted for Valentine’s Day earlier this week. She said, “Nothing.” I guess I’ll find out later ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian Church