Sermons on Root And Branches:

Abiding In The Vine

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

Learn how fruiting is related to rooting.

John 15: 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 it so that it may bear more fruit. 3. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4. Abide in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"a Righteous Branch"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2021

A sermon of hope for the first Sunday of Advent.

“A Righteous Branch” Jeremiah 33:14-16 This is the first Sunday of Advent. And Advent isn’t just about the Church getting ready for Christmas. It is about much more than that. It goes much deeper, all the way to our human condition, our present place in this universe and where the Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: United Methodist

I Am The Vine, You Are The Branches Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 5, 2021

When we are joined to Christ the true vine, we are powerfully connected to his Spirit and his vitality. By faith, we can share in Jesus’s righteous life and his atoning death. It is through his death and resurrection that the branches begin to flourish and bear much fruit.

When we take the time to look at trees, we get a beautiful reminder of how they sustain the life of their branches and leaves. Some of these trees are also able to produce a harvest of fruit that we can enjoy. Scripture talks about this too, the importance of the link from a leaf or branch to the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Branches Of The True Vine Jesus Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2003

“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

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Acts 9:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Grape Expectations From The Vine To The Branches” –

Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 15, 2002

This sermon focuses on the four types of followers that claim connection to Jesus Christ as their Savior. Their proof is evident by the fruits they bear.

“Grape Expectations from the Vine to the branches” John 15:1-8 JN 15:1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. JN 15:5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Vine And You Are The Branchs

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 21, 2005

Theachig children to understand what we do is the fruit we produce.

I am the Vine; you are the Branches JN 15:1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean That There Will Be A ‘davidic Branch’?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 5, 2017

A look at the nature of the "Davidic branch" prophecy.

Raising Up A Branch: The prophecy is that there will be a descendant of David who will fulfill these predictions. - Jeremiah 23:5. What Will That Look Like? 1. There will be a king. - Jeremiah 23:5. 2. He will be wise and just. - Jeremiah 23:5. 3. His people will live in safety. - ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Vine, You Are The Branches

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 12, 2015

We can only be grafted to Christ by cutting our attachment to our way of life and its creature comforts just like a gardener prunes bushes to make then grow better. The useless branches have to be removed in order to save and strengthen the stronger ones.

A newspaper reporter went to interview a successful small business owner. “How did you do it?” he asked. “How did you make all this money?” “I’m glad you asked,” the businessman said. “It’s a great story. When my wife and I married, we started ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

"The Importance Of Deep Roots"

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 28, 2003

We want Jesus to be our buddy rather than our Lord. In short . . . many are unprepared for a serious (and I might add, joyful) endeavor into the things of God.

"The Importance of Deep Roots" HHM Pastor Jim Parisi April 27, 2003 This morning I talk to you about Cultivating Deep roots. We’ve talked about going into the world to build relationships; we’ve talked about reaching those we come in contact with the words of truth. We must grow and we must ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Deep Are Your Roots? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 8, 2001

Three reasons why accurate beliefs are essential to a deepened life with God.

People are now calling September 11, 2001 "Black Tuesday." For many people that day was a wake up call. Attendance in churches across the nation spiked sharply the Sunday after September 11, as people poured into churches like this to try to find answers. In fact our attendance that Sunday was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is The Root & Morning Star Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

Can you think of two things more different than a root that is in the ground & a star up in the heavens?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This is the Sunday after Easter, & for several weeks we have focused our attention on the last few days of Jesus’ life in Jerusalem. In our Bible classes, during the morning worship services, & in the beautiful choral ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Money Is The Root Of All Evil Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

The ABCs of a Biblical understanding of money.

INTRODUCTION We’re in the middle of a series entitled, “No, that’s NOT in the Bible!” There are many clever witticisms people quote as coming from the Bible–and they aren’t found in the Bible. Next week we’ll be looking at perhaps the most popular Bible misquote: “God helps those who help ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Genesis 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Your Roots Down Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 19, 2006

Life Management 101, part 6. Dave sees Psalm 1 as laying out some life steps that lead logically to godliness (and thus a kind of prosperity or productivity) and some that lead logically to godlessness (vanity). The progression in verse 1 of walk-stand-

Putting Your Roots Down Life Management 101, part 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 23, 2006 Today I want to talk to you about putting your roots down. The last few weeks have probably been the richest series we have ever done here on spiritual formation. I called the series Life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Get Rid Of The Bitter Roots!

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Sep 8, 2007

It’s important for us to look carefully inward to make sure we are not haboring bitterness.

HEB.12:14&15 When this says looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God, it’s not telling us to check everyone else out to see if they measure up, no this is telling us to look into our own lives. It’s easy for us to see what’s wrong with someone else or what they need to do, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Rooting For The Right Team?

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To cause Christians to think twice about whether they're rooting for their game plan or Christ's.

Title: Are You Rooting for the Right team? Theme: Rooting for Christ and Christ’s interests instead of our own. Text: John 3.22-30 Time: February 6, 2011, Communion Sunday [S] Today is Super bowl Sunday. The Super bowl is the most anticipated and watched sporting event in America. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Methodist