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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Fruitful Life On The Vine Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 5, 2020
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,949 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

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 599 views

    In 'Growing in Spirituality', we explore John 15:1-5 where Jesus outlines the process of spiritual growth. This involves understanding God as the gardener, Jesus as the true vine, and ourselves as the branches.

    Salvation through faith in Christ has two dimensions: the assurance of eternal life in heaven and the call to live for God on earth. While we often hear that we should live for God, we are rarely taught how to do it. In John 15:1-11, Jesus provides a clear explanation of the process of spiritual ...read more

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    Branches Of The True Vine Jesus Christ

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,512 views

    “Abide in me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without me you

    Theme: Branches of the true vine, Jesus Christ Text: Acts 9:26-31; 1 Jn. 3:18-24; Jn. 15:1-8 The grapevine has always been central to Israel’s agriculture and economy and was an important symbol for Israel’s relationship with God in the Old Testament. Isaiah spoke of the house of Israel as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The True Vine Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 8, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,001 views

    Jesus gives the last of the "I AM" statements in John and explains the relationship of the True Vine and true believers. He explains the principle of abiding in Christ in order to produce God-glorifying fruit.

    The True Vine John 15:1-11 Jesus often used every day examples in His teachings and today we study the last of the “I AM” sayings of Jesus in John’s gospel, using the imagery of a vine. We read John 15:1-17 (NKJV): "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,325 views

    A message from Christ to believers on the importance of abiding in him.

    Abiding In Christ John 15:1-16 This chapter is directed towards those who are in Christ. It is speaking to believers. And the subject of this chapter is without question. The lesson of Jesus to his disciples, and we as believers is the need to "abide in Christ". The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean That Jesus Is The True Vine?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 4, 2025
     | 99 views

    The Content, the Condition, and the Consequences of a fruitful vineyard.

    What Does it Mean That Jesus Is the True Vine? John 15:1-17 In the book of John, Jesus says “I AM” seven times. Seven is the number of completeness, of spiritual perfection. They are: I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE – (John 6:35) I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD – (John 8:12) I AM THE DOOR – (John 10:7, 9) I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living A Fruitful Life

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jul 8, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 72,439 views

    "Living a Fruitful Life" is a message from John 15:1-5. In this passage, Jesus explains the process of spiritual fruit bearing: (1) Recognize that God is the vine dresser; (2) Realize that Jesus is the true vine; and (3) remember that you are just a branc

    LIVING A FRUITFUL LIFE JOHN 15:1-5 Salvation by faith in Christ alone has two fundamental dimensions. First of all, being saved means I will one day live in eternity with God. Likewise, being saved means that I am to live for God on earth each day. One on hand, Christianity is about getting man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow Hardship In Our Lives

    Contributed by Ray Carver on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,947 views

    Have you ever look around at your life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? Hear are a few possible reasons why.

    WHY DOES GOD ALLOW HARDSHIP IN OUR LIVES? Text: Psalm 73:1-2 Intro: Have you ever look around at you life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? I want to share a few things from my own personal experience, only to illustrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,119 views

    AS WE COME TO THE LAST OF OUR SERIES ON FAITH, WE ARE LEFT WITH, “FAITH”. IN OUR PASSAGE JESUS USES A VIVID ILLUSTRATION TO SPEAK ABOUT FAITH. WHAT IT IS, WHAT IT IS NOT, AND WHAT IT SHOULD BE. IN FACT SCRIPTURES USES THE ILLUSTRATION OF TREES, GARDENI

    FAITH AND THE FIG TREE Matthew 21:18-21 Now in the morning, when He was returning to the city, He became hungry. 19  Seeing a lone fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it except leaves only; and He *said to it, "No longer shall there ever be any fruit from you." And at once the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vine Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,476 views

    If you are faithful, you will be fruitful.

    The Vine John 15:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill March 12-13, 2016 [Bring up 4 baskets with varying amounts of fruit in each one] When I was growing up our neighbors had a vineyard. I can remember playing football in our backyard and stopping to eat so many grapes that I would get a stomachache. I also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing Joy

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2003
    based on 125 ratings
     | 15,274 views

    Jesus explains how to have real joy.

    John 15:1-11 Experiencing Joy INTRODUCTION On the night He was betrayed and arrested, Jesus went over His coming arrest one last time with the disciples. He had been teaching them and leading them to this point throughout His ministry, but they had failed to get the point. So now, before it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Walls avatar

    The Construction By Suffering Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,114 views

    See what the Lord is doing in us when we suffer

    WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 3 THE CONSTRUCTION BY SUFFERING Jeremiah 18:1-6 Introduction: There is very little of value that has not had pressure or suffering. A diamond is a piece of coal that underwent lots of pressure. You cannot imagine a young man putting a piece of coal on a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Will Swing The Axe?

    Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,338 views

    This is John’s message of repentance

    Who Will Swing the Axe? Rev. John W. Gerald 9-26-04 I. The Time of John’s Ministry Luke 3:1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, ... 2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Key To A Fruitful Life Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018
     | 8,014 views

    Message 38 in our journey through john's Gospel. This message explores the concept of abiding in Christ taught by Jesus in chapter 15.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Key to a Fruitful Life” John 15 I. Public teaching and ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as Jesus forgives B. Love as Jesus loves C. Practice the truths that soothe the troubled soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "The Significance Of Relationship”

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 15, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 21,290 views

    You have been grafted into this relationship with God. Thank God for the solider that pierced him in His side.

    “The Significance of Relationship” “Grafted” John 15:1-5 & 15  Every facet in life from nature, the ecological structure, to human development all have one thing in common “Relationship”, there is a song that says “My Relationship with you is all the world to me.”, it goes on to say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic