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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Abiding In The True Vine"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,214 views

    The true branch abides in the Vine. There are 'Judas branches' who only attach themselves for a time.

    “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    The Vine And His Branches Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,455 views

    What does it mean to bear fruit for Jesus today?

    The vine and the branches John 15:1-7 I was in the hospital the other day and I noticed a sign on the wall of the little store by the entrance. It said, “Chips $1.35.” And I remembered buying the same size bag for a nickel. Anybody else remember that? Now, we pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Abide In Christ: The Vine And The Branches Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
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    The "Great Vine" outside London is the oldest and largest vine in the world. But guess what. There is an even greater “Great Vine” Jesus and we are the branches.

    The Great Vine in the Hampton Court Palace Gardens outside of London is the oldest and largest known vine in the world. The Great Vine is more than 230 years old. It measures 12 feet around the base. Its longest rod is 120 feet. The fruit produced each year averages 500 to 700 clusters of grapes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,433 views

    What does it mean to bear fruit? We can only bear fruit if we are attached to the Vine.

    I am the Vine John 15:1-8 JN 15:5 "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. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard White avatar

    I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 6, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 16,185 views

    Are we growing, producing fruit? Maybe its time to check our connection to the VINE

    I am the Vine John 15:1-8 JN 15:5 "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. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Don't Let Go Of The Vine

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 68 ratings
     | 8,843 views

    You don’t have to be Tarzan to learn to hold on to the Vine. Practical outline on abiding in Christ and how to ’branch out’ and bear fruit for the Father, our Husbandman. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Don’t Let Go of the Vine John 15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DontLetGo.html Sometimes it may seem we are spinning our wheels and going nowhere. What are we supposed to do then? We live in an age where we feel we must always be busy and be doing something. We are restless [and young!] and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruitful Dependence

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008
     | 1,909 views

    How can I produce the good works essential to the Christian life?

    Fruitful Dependence Text: John 15:1-6 Text idea: Christ teaches His disciples that they must depend on Him constantly in order to produce the fruit expected of all who are spiritually alive. Sermon idea: We must produce acceptable good works and can only do so through Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Smith avatar

    We Must Remain In The Vine Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,042 views

    Part 4 in a series learning to "Discover & Experience God’s Will". As God is the Masterful Gardener and Christ the True Vine, by our REMAINING IN THE VINE, God will produce fruit!

    INTRODUCTION A. THE SERIES 1. Eph 2.10 – “He Wants You To Know” - Artist/Masterpiece – God, thru Christ, desire to work through you to make you the Masterpiece He has planned. 2. Rom 12.1-6 – “What Is Expected?” - The Relationship expected is that of a Living Sacrifice not only to God but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Chosen For Fruitful Living

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 17, 2015
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     | 14,810 views

    The purpose of our salvation and commission is to produce fruits that will bring glory to God. Faithfulness in bearing fruits will attract the blessings of God and commendation, while unfruitfulness will attract the wrath of God and eternal condemnation.

    CHOSEN FOR FRUITFUL LIVING Study Text: John 15: 1 - 16 Joh 15:1 I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. Joh 15:2 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. Joh 15:3 Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Join In The Mission Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,733 views

    When we are faithful, God will make us fruitful.

    Where I grew up, our neighbors had a vineyard. I remember playing football in our backyard and stopping to eat so many grapes I would get a stomachache. Also, I have memories of throwing grapes at my sisters – they left great stains on their pretty dresses! For some reason the owner of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Baeta avatar

    Christ Our True Vine

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,170 views

    “As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me" John 15:4.

    Theme: Christ our true vine Text: Acts 8:26-40; 1 Jn. 4:7-21; Jn. 15:1-8 Jesus Christ has commanded all believers to “go and make disciples of all nations”. (Mat 28:19) A disciple is someone who learns to become like the teacher. Jesus Christ chose twelve men as His disciples. He spent ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Fruitful Life On The Vine Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 5, 2020
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,697 views

    Jesus said "I am the vine, you are the branches. Apart from me you can do nothing?" But that doesn't make any sense... or does it?

    OPEN: About a 35-minute drive SW of London is a tourist attraction that was once a royal palace. It’s called Hampton Court. It was built over 500 years ago and was a favorite residence of Henry VIII. A couple hundred years later, during George III's reign (the King who had problems with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Keeling avatar

    What Is Your Purpose In Life?

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,707 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    Constantly Abiding

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 20, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 25,833 views

    Jesus said, "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."

    I.“Abide in Me”—Experience Life (verses 1-8) verse 2, “no fruit” verse 2 “fruit” verse 2 “more fruit” verse 5 “much fruit” Where are you and I? Are we still acting like people that are not saved. Are we just barely growing so that we are still struggling with swearing or lying or stealing etc.? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vine And Branches

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,849 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan