Sermons on San Juan 15:10:

Coulda Hada Pear: Rules, Rules, Rules Series

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on May 4, 2020

Rules, Guidelines, Boundaries… they all help convey limitations… something of a “you can go to this point (here) , but not that far (there)” premise. When God plunked Man into the Garden, there is only one rule…

Common thought today; ° Rules are meant to be broken ° Boundaries are meant to be challenged ° Guidelines are merely suggestions, recommendations, and preferred expectations Almost no one likes rules. Almost no one wants to be ‘governed’, controlled, directed, and worse… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-37, Genesis 1:16, John 15:10, Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Secret To Making A Difference During A Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 8, 2020

Many organizations plateaued or lost momentum this year, budgets are tight. The future is unclear. Yet our desire is still to be successful ministry and fulfill God’s call on our lives. The disciples in John 15 faced a similar situation.

Sermon: The Secret to Making a Difference During a Pandemic John 15:1-17 During this season, months in a pandemic, increasing unemployment, rampant sickness and death, and on top of that, trying to do virtual ministry, it is hard to gage my success. Am I being successful or just spinning my wheels? ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17, John 14:12, John 14:14

Denomination: Methodist

A Friend For Life

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Feb 3, 2021

God, who has given himself to us wholeheartedly in the person of Jesus Christ, is the most faithful, gracious, loving friend and heart’s companion we could ever desire.

John 15:9-15 As with so many of the great hymns of our faith, there’s an inspirational backstory to the popular gospel song, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus.” The author of these verses was an Irishman named Joseph Scriven, who found God’s deep, faithful friendship in the midst of intense ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Pressing On

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 28, 2021

This sermon is focused on helping us to press on to enjoy the life that is our for the experiencing – a life that is progressive, a life that understands how the Lord corrects and prunes us for our benefit and a life that enjoy the fruits of being an authentic Christ follower.

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16; John 15:1-17 Theme: Growing in Christ Title: Pressing On This sermon is focused on helping us to press on to enjoy the life that is our for the experiencing – a life that is progressive, a life that understands how the Lord corrects and prunes us for our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16, John 15:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Pastor, Please Don't Teach Your Congregation They Can't Lose Their Salvation

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

There's no shame in quietly changing your perspective on this theological concept.

There's no shame in quietly changing your perspective on this theological concept. Now we see many scriptures that tell us about how God maintains the relationship with us. God preserves us in a state of salvation. But we also see numerous, endless scriptures that talk about our need to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15, Hebrews 6:4-6, 1 Timothy 4:1, Revelation 2:4-5, 2 Peter 2:20-22, James 5:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Completely (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 22, 2021

Matt. 8:26 says that Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the waves, and it was completely calm. It wasn't just somewhat calm, but completely calm. What are some other ways the bible use the word, complete?

COMPLETELY (part one) Last week, in my sermon on sleeping in heavenly peace, I talked about the boat story, where Jesus was sleeping on a cushion while the disciples were battling the storm. Matt. 8:26 says that Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the waves, and it was completely calm. I thought ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-12, John 17:20-23, Philippians 2:1-2, Acts 20:21-24, John 4:31-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The True Vine Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 23, 2021

I AM the True Vine

Corrie Ten Boom once said of Jesus, “Connected with Him in his love, I am more than a conqueror; without Him, I am nothing. Like railway tickets in America, I am not good or valid if detached. We live in a very independent society, in which we are often too proud to admit when we need help. We ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing Successful Ministry In Difficult Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 24, 2021

It has been said, “God didn’t call us to be successful, he called us to be faithful.” Yet in John 15, Jesus speaks of examination, inspection, and fruitfulness. He speaks of bearing fruit, more fruit, and much fruit that God maybe glorified.

What is success? General view of success is defined as fulfilling your role in ministry. It is trusting that your employer has placed you in a position where can achieve the God-given goals for your life, and you work faithfully toward completing those individual duties as effectively as possible ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 3, 2021

Jesus said He is “The True Vine” and He is the one that gives life, He is also the one that enables a vine to produce fruit. Without Him we can do nothing, so it is imperative that we stay connected to the true vine to live a fulfilled and meaningful life.

Video Transition: I am video then play I am the Vine video Series: Jesus the I Am of Renewal! A Survey Of 7,000 People, Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on sermoncentral “A survey of 7,000 people, conducted by the sponsorship Research International in six countries found that the Shell Oil ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15, Jeremiah 2:21, Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abide (Part 3 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 1, 2021

The Christian life can only be lived as we are connected to and totally dependent on Christ. It is in abiding in Christ that we find intimacy with Him and have access to all the resources that are ours in Christ. Without Him we can do nothing.

They had all gathered for a night of celebration. They were the closest of friends. The table was set. All in attendance reclined on the floor around the table to observe the Passover meal. They were there to remember God´s mighty works that had freed the children of Israel from slavery in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-11

Bear Fruit (Part 4 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 1, 2021

As one abides in Christ, only then can he or she bear fruit that will last. Like the vine in John 15, it is only as we stay connected to Christ that Christ will bring about fruit in us and through us for His glory.

As we look at John 15, we must remember the context. Jesus was talking with His disciples. It was the end of the Last Supper, right before they walked to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus would be arrested. Jesus had just told them that one of them would betray Him. He had talked of how He was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

How, And Why, Do We Abide In Jesus? (John 15:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 28, 2022

Abiding in Christ is not about spiritual disciplines. It's about obeying Jesus, above all else by loving his church.

Today, we have the privilege of working through John 15:1-17. Some of you will be familiar with these verses. And if that's you, as we start reading, you will maybe find yourself thinking that you already understand this passage. You won't expect to learn anything, or be challenged. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

The Vine And The Branches

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Jan 22, 2022

B. Where then is real joy found?

Where then is real joy found? John 15:11, Jesus tells His disciples, “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” 1. To understand the setting of when Jesus speaks these words need to go back to John 13:1it is Passover and it is the night before ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ever Increasing Fruit Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 30, 2022

Here, Jesus answers some important questions: “What is true Christianity?” “What are the marks of a true disciple?” “How are we to understand and explain our actual relationship to God through Jesus Christ?” These are foundational questions and fundamental questions for our life as true believers.

Life on the Vine: Increasing Fruitfulness January 30, 2022 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship John 15:1-11 Introduction Over the last several years, I’ve been amazed at how our world has changed. Christianity is under assault and that is true, even in our home of America. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Luke 14:26, 1 John 4:13-16, Colossians 3:16, Luke 11:1-4, 1 Corinthians 2:16, 1 John 3:22, 2 Peter 1:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

I Am The True Vine Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 1, 2020

As we abiding with Jesus, we will bear fruit to His glory in a dark and dying world.

I AM the True Vine John 15:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-01-2020 Connected On June 29, 2019, I scratched another item off my bucket list. Joshua, Shiann, and I all jumped out of a perfectly good airplane. It was one of the most terrifying and amazing experiences I’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist