Sermons on Root And Branches:

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 12, 2016

This sermon reveals what it means to abide in Christ and its importance.

Abiding in Christ John 15:1-8 This concept of “Abiding in Christ” is one of the most important aspects we can learn. The word itself is a verb. Abiding is therefore an action and means to continue, remain, dwell, live, or to lodge. We can then say that to abide in Christ is to remain ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Foursquare

Life In The Vine

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 6, 2009

At time when technology is making it easier to stay connected with others - are we running the risk of failing to maintain our primary connection?

Dakota Community Church June 7, 2009 Life in the Vine John 15:1-8 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 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. You are already clean because of the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Father, Son, & Disciple

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 19, 2014

A perspective on John 15: 1-8. What fruit will the true vine and its branches produce? The fruit that Jesus, the true vine produces is distinctive like no other and is difficult to find in our world.

John 15: 1-8 Father, Son, & Disciple. The wild grape vine with its trailing branches is one of the lowest bushes and yet its fruit is highly prized, and was the favoured fruit of kings for thousand of years. The wild unattended vine is easily damaged producing very little and poor quality fruit. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Love In Four Dimensions

Contributed by John Gaston on May 3, 2021

In John 15:9-17, the Lord Jesus talks about four kinds of love: the Father’s love for Christ, Christ’s love for us, the disciples love for Christ, and the disciples love for each other. He tells us of “Love In Four Dimensions.”

LOVE IN FOUR DIMENSIONS John 15:9-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Wrong Impressions 1. A well-known minister was invited to speak at a city council meeting on a Friday afternoon, since he was in town to preach all weekend. Knowing he would be repeating some of the same jokes on Sunday, he requested ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Fourfold Union With Christ

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2020

To me, John 15, is one of the richest chapters in the Bible. It seems like you can study and study it and never get out all there is there to have. It shows what is my possession in Christ. What is my responsibility in Him? What is His responsibility to me?

Notice there is four names that He gives to us that follow Him. 1. Ye are the branches, verse 5 2. Ye are my friends, verse 14 3. Ye are my servants, verse 20 4. Ye are my witnesses, verse 27 So, in John 15, we have four titles, four descriptions of us who follow Christ. We are branches, we are ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Cling To The Vine And You Will Bear Fruit John 15:4-6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2024

In John 15:5 Jesus shared a powerful truth with His disciples that has the power to transform our lives and our walk with God.

Cling to the Vine and You Will Bear Fruit John 15:4-6 Introduction: Today, we’re going to dive into a powerful truth that Jesus shared with His disciples—a truth that has the power to transform our lives and our walk with God. This truth is found in John 15:5 (NLT), where Jesus declares, “Yes, I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, John 15:4, Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:6, Matthew 7:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Father And The Failure

Contributed by J Richison on Oct 19, 2019

Parents don't have to be crippled with guilt over a wayward child.

St. Luke 15: 11-24 The story here is a familiar one to all church goers and bible readers. In many ways I feel unqualified to preach concerning the subject that God has spoken to me about. My children are all still at home and they are all saved. That does not make me a superior parent. It just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 28, 2018

The first advent anticipates the second

The story of Jerusalem – City of David, City of God Texts: Genesis 12 and Revelation 21:3 and 22:5 Introduction: December 2018 - Advent message Great cities of the world include… NYC… Paris…London… Beijing…Rio De Janerio… San Francisco…Washington DC… Toronto…New Deli (Mumbai) (India)… Cairo… ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Think Your Church Has Problems!

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

The root and cure of all church problems

Let’s imagine that this building has been transformed into a time machine. Where should we go? Any suggestions? I think it would be good for us to visit the apostle Paul since we will be learning from one of his epistles this morning. First, I must type in the proper information into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Baptist

God Brings Growth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 19, 2009

When the seed takes root, there will be fruit.

God Brings Growth Mark 4:26-29 Rev. Brian Bill 7/19/09 Probably because I’m not real handy, I often have no clue how certain things work. I have some visuals up on the stage to show what I’m stumped about. I was going to bring a video of the moon walk from Apollo 11 but apparently it’s been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Not Afraid To Die

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

The root-and-foundation of FEAR is the UNKNOWN.

There are all kinds of Phobiaes: Claustrophobia: Fear of confined spaces. Arachnophobia: Fear of spiders. Op-hid-io-phobia: Fear of sankes. Arith-mop-hobia: Fear of numbers. Carn-o-phobia: Fear of meat. Cib-o-phobia: Fear of food. Agora-phobia: Fear of crowds. Ep-he-bi-phobia: Fear of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gehazi

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 18, 2021

For the love of money is the root of all evil

It is said that Gehazi is a name associated with vision or sight. If that is the case, how could he be so blind. For, him to have been around Elisha , it means he knew about Elijah and had seen or heard of the translation of Elijah into heaven. He could have asked for a double portion or used ...read more

You Have Heard It Said... (Anger, Lust) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 13, 2022

Jesus gets to the root of murder and adultery

“You Have Heard It Said…” (Anger and Lust) Matthew 5:21-30 NOW – I want to start off this morning with some words that Paul (under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit) penned to the church of Rome. GO AHEAD AND TURN – to Romans chapter 13, or follow along on the screen. Let no debt remain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Church Book Of Acts Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

The Church is Rooted in spreading scriptural holiness.

“First Church Book of Acts Holy Spirit” “When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16 because the Holy Spirit had not yet ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Dishonest Manager.

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Oct 24, 2024

The love of money is the root of all evil.

“The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some have wandered away from the faith and have impaled themselves with a lot of pain because they made money their goal.”1Tim.6.10 CEB We live in a world where money matters, and some people will do anything for money. It’s amazing how well ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist