Sermons on San Juan 15:9:

Miracle On The River Kwai

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 22, 2005

Ernest Gordon’s “Miracle on the River Kwai” tells the extraordinary story of survival in the Prisoner of War camps.

1. INTRODUCTION I am indebted to Philip Yancey’s book “Rumours of another World for first bringing this awesome story to my attention and for his insights and revelations to us today. I guess most of us here today would have heard of or even seen the film “Bridge over the River Kwai”. The film ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Keeping Connected

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 7, 2005

We are to possess a fruitful relationship with Jesus.

KEEPING CONNECTED John 15:1-11 S: Relationship with God C: Connection with Jesus Pr: WE ARE TO POSSESS A FRUITFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS. ?: What, How, Why KW: Questions TS: We will find in John 15:1-11 three questions Jesus answers about their relationship with Him. Type: Propositional The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Joy - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

We’ll identify some enemies of joy; then look at a perfect example of joy; & then consider, "How do we experience that kind of joy?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Last week we began looking at Galatians 5:22 where Paul speaks about the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. Listen as I read it once again. Paul says, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, John 15:5-11, Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Friendship Of Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

We can have no other friend like Jesus

The Friendship of Christ John 15:9-17 October 24, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Life with Abigail A. Lots of supervision and clean up 1. Abigail seems to be able to get into anything and everything 2. Abigail seems to want to know everything 3. Abigail does sometimes make large messes – On ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Witnessing 101: Witnessing As A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jul 5, 2005

This is the Fourth in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This message investigates the idea of witnessing as a way of life. A simplified understanding of witnessing that is real.

You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 4 ¡V Witnessing, A Way of Life Acts 1:8; John 15:1-17 In Acts chapter 1:8 Jesus says to His disciples ¡§you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: *other

Lest We Forget!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 8, 2001

Sermon for Remembrance Sunday 2001

Remembrance Sunday John 15:9-17 I am not old enough to remember the Second World War – I was born ten years after it ended. But my father and my Uncle Don were involved in the war. Story: Dad served in the North African campaign and was at Alamein. He also served in the Italian campaign. At ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

Funeral Sermon For Werner K

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Apr 16, 2004

Many young pastors have asked me to share with them ideas on how to create a funeral message. Here is one such example for a family that appreciates the traditional format of worship. Peace be with you.

A funeral sermon for the family and loved ones of Werner K____. February 14, 2004 Grace, mercy and peace to you all from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Dear family, as you know Werner wanted to have the hymn, “Take my life and Let it Be” sung today. He knew that the hymn was in fact a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Restoring The Link On The Advent Of Christ. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 12, 2004

Based on John chpater 15 uses the imagary of a severed spiral cord and a crashing Californian redwood to remind ourselves to be branches miraculously restored by Christ to His vine. Uses a number of unrecognised resources - {found them on the internet

Restoring the link JN 15:1 - 10 Some of you will have seen actor Christopher Reeves play the part of Superman in the movies. In May of 1995, it was during the cross-country portion of a horse jumping event in Culpeper, Virginia, that Reeve’s Throughbred, Eastern Express, balked at a rail jump, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Jesus used symbolism of the Grape Vine to picture our relationship with God.

I AM series #7 I AM the Vine John 15 Scripture Reading: John 15:5-8 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’ve been preaching about the I AM statements that Jesus made. There are 7, and all of them are recorded in the Gospel of John. I learned something while doing this series. (Even when you’re in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three God-Given Titles

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 20, 2002

In John 15 we find three titles or positions granted to believers by Jesus Christ.

THREE GOD-GIVEN TITLES John 15 INTRO. In this chapter we find three titles given to believers. They are not empty titles, for they were given by the Lord Jesus Himself. But each one is conditioned with something else. I. AS BRANCHES WE ARE TO ABIDE. (vs. 1-5) A. The process and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

It has been said that if you have one true friend in your life you are lucky. This morning the Lord is going to teach us about FRIENDSHIP and HOW WE CAN HAVE SOME TRUE FRIENDS!

Everybody needs true friendship. There is a real hunger for it. The problem is finding the time to create real friends. It takes time and effort to make friends. Many of us settle for the imitation friends we have on the TV. ILL>>>I remember my dad used to talk to “Hunter” when that was a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy In A Storm Tossed World Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 8, 2004

How to find joy in the midst of difficulties

FINDING JOY IN A STORM-TORN WORLD This past Thursday, I had the opportunity to ride with 2 deputies in the Oviedo area. That night, I rode with a deputy as he patrolled his area and one of the things we did was drive around behind many of the stores and shopping centers to make sure there were no ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 14, 2004

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

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Being God's Friend

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003

If we remain in Jesus love, we’ll experience joy and know what it means to be a friend of Jesus.

John 15:9-17 Feeling a little better now that we’ve slowed down a bit. Last week, went back and picked up how God prunes us, disciplines us, trains us to create his image in us. Tom Landry used to say, “The job of a football coach is to make men do what they don’t want to do, in order to achieve ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Brethren

I Can't Remain If I Don't Love You

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

Jesus says that to remain in his love, you’ll obey his commands, and his command is this--love each other.

Clip from Grease, “Hopelessly Devoted” John 15:9-17 Just wanted to remind you about how God feels about you—except He’s hopefully devoted, crazy about you! Last week: Jesus uses image of Him as vine, us as branches to picture how we cooperate with God to experience the life he desires for us. If ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Brethren