Sermons on Yochanan 15:2:

To Live A Rewarding Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 30, 2002

Learn the three commitments, when acted on over a lifetime, will turn any life into a rewarding life

Someone made the comment, "Christmas has come and gone." If Christmas were only the preparation, the decoration, the sales and the get-togethers, I could understand. But if Christmas is the birth of Jesus Christ into this world and into your life, then Christmas can never really leave you. What ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: *other

Intimacy With God

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 4, 2003

This sermon uses John 15 to tell us why intimacy is so important. I cannot tell you where the outline came from, I have had it in my bible for years.

Years ago Father John Powell told the story of Norma Jean Mortenson: "Norma Jean Mortenson. Remember that name? Norma Jean’s mother, Mrs. Gladys Baker, was periodically committed to a mental institution and Norma Jean spent much of her childhood in foster homes. In one of those foster homes, when ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 10, 2003

God desire for man was that we would be fruitful. This sermon outlines the basic concept of fruit bearing.

THE IMPORTANCE OF A FRUITFUL LIFE The Leader needs to be an example in everything they say and do. We all reproduce after our own kind; we must desire to reproduce healthy solid Christians. This lesson is about the fruitful life. Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Lifts Us Up

Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003

John 15:2 has been the cause of a lot of confusion for many Christians. We read that “He cuts off every branch in Me that does not bear fruit,” and we wonder what type of “fruit” is He talking about? If I fail, will He cut me off?

Jesus Lifts Us Up John 15:1-5 by S. M. Henriques Have you ever felt as though you needed a fresh start? Well, who hasn’t? President John Kennedy found himself wishing once that he could start over. In 1963 he visited West Berlin, and made an impassioned speech which would be remembered for years ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When Pruning Season Comes

Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003

Sometimes God moves in our lives in such a way that it causes us pain, and our wounds are fresh and oozing. God is working a great work in our lives, even if we do not understand what is happening at the moment.

When Pruning Season Comes John 15:1-10 In the early morning, just as the sun begins to brighten the sky, a man moves silently through a vineyard. He has work to do, and he does it with determination and precision. He pauses to sharpen a pruning knife, because he knows that he will be most ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Virtues To Guide Our Lives (1 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jan 29, 2003

This sermon introduces this series, The Core Virtues of the Christian Life, which is based on the Fruit of the Spirit by recognizing our need for virtues that define our character as Christians.

There is a lot of talk today about core values, especially in the business world. Companies, churches, and even individuals are spending time to determine what is most valuable to them. Once these values are established, the values define the boundaries of how they do business. Churches are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The 4 Stages Of "Fruit Bearing" In Christians

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

Fruit in the Christian life

THE FOUR STAGES OF FRUIT BEARING JOHN 15:1-8 I REMEMBER WHAT IT WAS LIKE WHEN I BECAME A POLICE OFFICER AND HOW PROUD I WAS OF THE FACT THAT I WAS FOLLOWING THROUGH WITH A DREAM I HAD SINCE CHILDHOOD. MY DADDY WAS A STATE TROOPER IN NEW ORLEANS WHEN I WAS ABOUT FOUR YEARS OLD AND I CAN REMEMBER ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is The Vine

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 24, 2006

This sermon is about living vitally connected to Christ, the True Vine who produces awesome fruit in our lives.

We live in a world of concrete and metal, cars and skyscrapers. Our food comes from grocery stores, markets and McDonald’s. Jesus lived in a world of deserts and gardens, rocky clefts and fertile fields. The food that Jesus and his friends ate were the grains they saw growing in nearby fields and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

FRUITFUL LIFE - All want a life that’s fruitful - Might think… lives we lead to Christ… certainly includes - BUT FRUIT IS ALL THAT IS COMING FORTH

Order is a relative term—Order lies within/ the order that matters is below deck - Titanic—captain influenced to impress others pushed her… at the bridge… manage what’s below the deck everyone sees… casual… - Ice…what’s below… the ballast is being lost…>Picture of tragic irony… see below & ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benefits Of Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 28, 2006

There are many benefits to abiding in the vine; having our prayers answered, bearing much fruit, and eternal life with Christ in heaven.

Are you bearing fruit? We need to be bearing fruit. It is a calling of God for His children. He states it very clearly in John 15:16. “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Loving Community Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 23, 2006

this is the 2nd in the series of the purpose driven Church entitled Loving community.

A loving community John 15:1.17 /Acts 4:32 Our Church statement is that we are a Church building community where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord. That will only be a reality when reqal love is expressed to one another and others around us. When Brandon Moody visited his uncles ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Constant Gardener

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Oct 24, 2006

On of the great pictures of God that we find in scripture is that of a caring and meticulous gardener. He does to us whatever it takes to get us producing to our full potential, if we submit ourselves to his care.

Ever met someone who loves to garden. As soon as the season begins they are out churning the soil, carefully planting each seed, making sure the right plants are in the right places for optimum growth, there are so many things to think about if you are a gardener. It is an art and a good gardener ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Disciples Are Juicy(Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 6, 2006

Jesus compared his disciples to juicy grapes attached to a healthy, living vine. How important is it to bear fruit? What happens when we become lazy or self-centered and stop bearing fruit? How dependent are we on being attached to Christ?

A Tour of John 15:1-17 We Are Planted and Pruned to Produce Juicy Fruit 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 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. 3 You have already been pruned for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 9, 2006

Seeing Jesus as the vine of our lives, emphasizes that Jesus is the source of life, and who empowers us to be fruitful.

John 15:1-8 “I am the Vine” INTRODUCTION We are a culture obsessed with staying connected. We have cell phones, streaming, text messaging, and GPS tracking. We all need to stay in touch. Today’s text deals with being connected. Jesus describes the divine connection between his followers ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am. . .the True Vine Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 20, 2006

This is the first of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message sets the stage defining roles, fruit, and the types of branches Jesus speaks of.

What attention might we give to the final words of someone close to us who is about to die? John 15 - Personal moment with Jesus and His disciples on the night of His betrayal. LET’S SET THE STAGE FOR WHERE WE ARE - On the heels of the Triumphant Entry (John 12:12-16): Disciples don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan