Sermons on the pruning process: showing 1,021-1,035 of 34,446

The Grapevine Series

Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jul 16, 2014

Series based on John 15 about abiding in the vine, which is Christ.

God is the grower, Christ the vine, and you & me the offshoots of the vine. The Process of growing Christians in God’s vineyard: 1. Choose appropriate grape & plant in best area of vineyard (No Cali grapes in NE OH) Location must be best choice, not just for harvest now, but for years to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Vine Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 28, 2018

Our lives are beyond our control. Without help, we usually will fail to do the right thing.

4 October 2005 The True Vine John 15:1-15:8 Introduction – Have you known the agony of not doing the right thing? Have you ever thought, “I ought to do this or that” only to forget all about it? Have you ever promised yourself that you’ll never say something or do something only to blurt it ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Vine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon explores our relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of staying connected to Him to bear spiritual fruit and experience His blessings.

Good morning, beloved congregation. As we gather here today, I am reminded of the words of the esteemed Christian author, J.I. Packer, who wrote, "Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord." Such ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Topics: Connection, Vine, Jesus

Living A Life That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 8, 2010

God wants you to experience the fullness of a life that is pleasing to Him by knowing who you are in Christ and abiding In Him.

October 10, 2010 Morning Service Text: Colossians 1:10; John 15:1-8 Subject: What God Wants Title: Living a Life that Pleases God We continue this morning with our series, “What God Wants”. As I told you last week that this is not about what God wants from you, but what He wants for you, even ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2, Colossians 1:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Are you connected to Jesus? Perhaps you realize that you’re disconnected, far from him. You need to be plugged in, grafted on. Look at the cross, and discover his great love for you, to lay down his life for you.

Opening illustration: Use an electric appliance to show how its connectivity to power, keeps it working well. Introduction: Jesus had just washed the feet of his disciples, led them through a final meal, instituted the Lord's Supper, and now walked with them to the Garden of Gethsemane, where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bearing Much Fruit!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 6, 2023

Jesus said, if you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing. Imagine living so close to Jesus that even your prayers become prophetic utterances because they are given in His name and will!

If You Remain in Me John 15:1-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As time unfolds, providing us with the opportunity for retrospective contemplation over weeks, years, and decades, we often find ourselves questioning the impact we've had on the world around us. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Followers Are Fruitful Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers are Fruitful

Lesson 08 of the Follow Me Series Followers are Fruitful Grady Henley May 2004 Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Or Fake? (John 15:1-8)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

FRUIT OR FAKE? (JOHN 15:1-8)

FRUIT OR FAKE? (JOHN 15:1-8) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life Of Fruitfulness - #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 19, 2010

God expects us not only to be 'faithful', but also fruitful!

Believers who are “M.A.D.” “A Life of Fruitfulness” John 15:1-8 * One of the untruths which have been embraced within the Americanized church is the concept that the redeemed, born-again, and believers in Christ only have to be faithful, not fruitful. IN this age when ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Am...the True Vine Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 25, 2007

Since Jesus is the Vine and we are the branches, we are to believe in him and abide in Jesus therefore producing fruit, which is the character of Christ (love, joy, etc.) and helping others know Christ.

During Lent we have been looking at what Jesus said about himself not what other people think, but what he actually said according to an eye witness his disciple John. Specifically, these are Jesus’ seven “I am” statements. Through each statement Jesus revealed a little more about who he really ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

We Must Remain In The Vine Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 26, 2007

Part 4 in a series learning to "Discover & Experience God’s Will". As God is the Masterful Gardener and Christ the True Vine, by our REMAINING IN THE VINE, God will produce fruit!

INTRODUCTION A. THE SERIES 1. Eph 2.10 – “He Wants You To Know” - Artist/Masterpiece – God, thru Christ, desire to work through you to make you the Masterpiece He has planned. 2. Rom 12.1-6 – “What Is Expected?” - The Relationship expected is that of a Living Sacrifice not only to God but to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Consumer Or Producer?

Contributed by Jason Miller on Jan 25, 2011

When it comes down to the Jesus are you a producer or a consumer?

Consumer Or Producer? John 15:1-7 As many of you know, I spent a week up in Ohio a couple of weeks ago cramming all kinds of knowledge into my head. During that week there were a lot of things that really got me thinking. One of them was in the class I took ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Green Olive Tree

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Sep 17, 2021

Why does David compare himself to a olive tree? Olive trees have got lot of significance in early Israel. Olive trees are one of the most familiar trees in the entire Middle East. A bread and olive oil, often dipped first into a mixture of herbs and salt would make a simple Palestinian breakfast.

Psalm 52:8 - I am like a green olive tree in the house of God Here, David declares of himself that he was a green olive tree in the house of God. To understand this verse, we need to understand: A. The background of the psalm B. The significance of olive trees A. Background of Psalm 52. Psalm 52 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16, Jeremiah 11:16, John 15:2, Isaiah 11:1, Psalm 37:6, 1 Samuel 22:6-23, 1 Samuel 21:1-9, Matthew 13:43, Psalm 52:8  (view more)  (view less)

Key To A Fruitful Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018

Message 38 in our journey through john's Gospel. This message explores the concept of abiding in Christ taught by Jesus in chapter 15.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Key to a Fruitful Life” John 15 I. Public teaching and ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as Jesus forgives B. Love as Jesus loves C. Practice the truths that soothe the troubled soul ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:23-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Vine & The Branches

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 25, 2008

Am I connected to the Vine? If not, I need to be re-connected.

November 4, 2007 – John 15 ‘The Vine and the Branches’ Gardening, it’s something many people like to do, especially here in Victoria where you can usually do it year round. How many folks here are the ‘garden variety’, green-thumb, can make anything grow, win a prize at the Saanich Fair kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist