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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Remaining In Christ

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 1, 2001
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    The key to lasting fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God is to remain connected with Christ

    Remaining in Christ John 15:1-8 April 1, 2001 Morning Service Introduction In Hampton Court near London, there is a grapevine under glass; it is about 1,000 years old and has but one root which is at least two feet thick. Some of the branches are 200 feet long. Because of skillful cutting and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Work In Progress

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
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    Every thing you do in God is to be enjoyable and not miserable. This sermon will challenge you that trials and tribulations come to grow you into the person God has called you to be.

    John 15:1-11 The verses below describes an allegory not a parable. A parable is realistic; but an allegory may not be. In an allegory, Christ might be a door or a vine, believers might be sheep or branches. v. 1 – I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Pruning – (v. 2 – he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Vine

    Contributed by Alistair Wearring on Feb 27, 2010
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    A look at what it means to be fruitful and the type of ’branches’ we are

    Introduction with children A Branch on the Tree or a Stick in the Mud? ------------------------------------------- Theme: Apart from Jesus, we can do nothing Object: Two branches that has been broken from a tree -- one with leaves withering, the other without any leaves at all. Scripture: "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruit Happens

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 15, 2021
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    There are 4 Intertwined Phases in a Fruitful Life

    April 16, 2016 It’s springtime now and the trees are starting to flower. John and I have several different fruiting trees in our backyard – 2 orange, 1 lemon, 1 plum, 1 prune and 1 dead cherry tree (we know its dead because there are no leaves and no fruit). I know I have a lemon tree because ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Join In The Mission Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2021
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    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

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    Part 3 - How God Gets Us There Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 31, 2007
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    How does God get us to the abundant life? He takes us through a process in which we play a vital part.

    Advance to the Abundant Life Part 3 - How God Gets Us There John 15:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 19, 2007 *It’s back to school time! One of my favorite back-to-school stories came from Pennsylvania mother, Susan Moser. A few weeks into the new school year, Susan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fresh Start (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 7, 2019
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    We can need a fresh start for many reasons- a bad relationship, financial debt, addiction, etc. So, we make a fresh start. We move away, we change jobs, we get involved with new people, etc. A fresh start feels good and can make all the difference in the world.

    A FRESH START (part one) We can need a fresh start for many reasons- a bad relationship, financial debt, addiction, trouble with the law, job loss or problems at work; you name it. So, we decide to make a fresh start. We move away, we change jobs, we get involved with new people, we make changes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attribute Seven | A Man Produces Growth Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018
     | 4,736 views

    He will never selfishly devour resources, but rather understands that resources flow from Christ through him. Therefore, he perceives himself to be a conduit of resources and does everything he can to remain connected to these resources through obedience.

    Well as promised, we’re just navigating our way through the 9 Attributes of a Man of God. Today we are on the topic of deliberately producing growth in our life. Attribute number 7. And as agreed, I promised that I was going to deliver a verse to you every time on one thing that Jesus did, and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Connected To The Vine

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 3, 2021
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    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year B

    May 2, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 15:1-8; 1 John 4:7-21 Connected to the Vine Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This is the time of year when you see The Old Farmer’s Almanac in the magazine stand at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Step Ten - Review, Rinse And Repeat Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020
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    Continued to take personal inventory and when we wrong promptly admitted it. How?!!!

    STEP 10: Continued to take personal inventory and when we wrong promptly admitted it. How?!!! Read Scripture: John 15:2 "Every Branch in Me that does not bear fruit, he takes away; and every branch that bears fruit he prunes it, that it may bear more fruit" The biblical equivalent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Determining An Authentic Christian

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006
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    Some ways to identify if a person is an authentic Christian.

    DETERMINING AN AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN John 15:1-11 INTRO: How do you determine an authentic Christian? Many people could profess to be believers, but they may only speak words. Jesus gave a means of determining the real Christian. Look at their lives to see if they are bearing fruit. The ...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
     | 16,365 views

    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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    Fruitfulness Is God's Will

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Oct 8, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,608 views

    In this parable of the vine and the branches Jesus talks about 4 aspects of fruit. Ultimately fruit refers to reproduction. For us it speaks of making disciples and fulfilling the Great Commission.

    Introduction: Fruitfulness is God’s will for us. In this parable of the vine and the branches Jesus talks about 4 aspects of fruit. Ultimately fruit refers to reproduction. For us it speaks of making disciples and fulfilling the Great Commission. Let us examine our lives even as the gardener ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Where Is The Power In Abiding In The Vine?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 4, 2014
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    When God stops you from doing something that you think is achieving, he is only to prepare you for something bigger, so take heart: it is not about you, it is about God, and what he wants; and fortunately he aligns our desires with his.

    Word Count: 1876, Acts 8:26-40 Psalm 22:24-30 1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8 Summary: When God stops you from doing something that you think is achieving, he is only to prepare you for something bigger, so take heart: it is not about you, it is about God, and what he wants; and fortunately he aligns ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Christianity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the importance of abiding in Christ, the fruit that comes from this connection, and the cost of true discipleship.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive deep into a profound passage that teaches us about the importance of abiding in Christ, the fruit that comes from this connection, and the cost of true discipleship. It's a passage that's rich, deep and full of spiritual nourishment. But before we ...read more

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