Sermons on Yochanan 15:4:

Pruning Of Your Heart

Contributed by Roy Fowler on May 1, 2021

Understanding Love in the context of the original Greek. Wonderful story about someone that Loves and abides in God. Then understanding what God does for us because he loves us.

Sermon Title: Pruning of your heart. Scripture Text: 1 John 4:7,8,15; Acts 8:26-40; John 15:1-8 Illustration by song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epArSqlMQ-E God’s love can be explained by knowing about “the love/agape feast”. The agape feast is explanation of God’s Love. (1) A love ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, John 15:1-8, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Connected To The Vine

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 3, 2021

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year B

May 2, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 15:1-8; 1 John 4:7-21 Connected to the Vine Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This is the time of year when you see The Old Farmer’s Almanac in the magazine stand at the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Voice Of Love Is Calling Part Ii: The ‘one’ Sheep, The Two Wolves… And The Two-Spirit Series

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on May 3, 2021

Jesus leaving the 99 to find the 'one' seems crazy... until that 'one' is you!

The Voice of Love is Calling Part II: The ‘One’ Sheep, the Two Wolves… and the Two-spirit The ‘One’ sheep was lost. Feeling ostracized, he fled from the flock, becoming more easily targeted prey. Instinctually knowing there was always a killer on the loose, the sheep was fearful. Darkness loomed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-13, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Other

"the Fruit We Grow Is The Love We Show"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 12, 2021

A sermon about remaining in Christ as we come out of the pandemic.

“The Fruit We Grow is the Love We Show” John 15:1-8 I want to ask you this morning: How did you do during the pandemic? I realize we are still in the pandemic, but all indications are that we are coming out of it. We can now worship indoors, in-person. And Sunday school or Small groups will ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Choosing The Better Part

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 15, 2022

Like Mary, we must make the willful choice to come near to Jesus in salvation and to allow the Holy Spirit to work within us to live a sanctified life pleasing to God.

WE LIVE IN AN AGE OF TECHNOLOGY! I REALIZE THAT IS MORE THAN AN OBVIOUS STATEMENT, BUT WITH THE ADVANCES IN THE MANY FORMS OF ELECTRONICS, WE CAN BECOME EMERSED IN MANY NEUROLOGICAL AND CAPTIVATING ACTIVITIES. ANYONE WITH A CELL-PHONE, TODAY, CAN ATTEST TO HOW MESMERIZING A SMALL, HAND-HELD PIECE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 15:4-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Be Strong And Bear Fruit

Contributed by Nancy Peren on Jul 1, 2022

A fruit tree must be cared for so it can bear as much fruit as possible.

Open your Bibles and turn with me to the book of John 15:1-16. A fruit tree has to be cleaned. It must be watered. The tree has to be taken care of in order to produce as much fruit as possible. In this passage, Christ is telling us He is the vine and we are the branches. God is the laborer. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16, Philippians 2:12, Proverbs 3:11-12, Hebrews 12:9-13, Jeremiah 17:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The True Vine Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015

As the true vine, Jesus gives us: 1. The essential connection (vs. 1-2 & 4-6). 2. The essential cleansing (vs. 2-3). 3. An essential command (vs. 4). 4. An extraordinary commitment (vs. 7). 5. An excellent conclusion (vs. 8).

Jesus Is the True Vine John 15:1-8 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 2, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Jesus Christ is the great I AM, Lord God Jehovah of the Old Testament. In Exodus 3, the pre-incarnate Christ is the One who spoke to Moses from the burning bush ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Series

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Feb 23, 2015

We become what we behold. As we behold Jesus, our love for Him increases. With an increase in love comes an increased desire to obey. We find His promises and abundant life for us as we obey and walk closely with Jesus each day.

Amazed: Obedience Well, we’re going to continue on our series called Amazed, today, and today’s title is called, “Amazed at Obedience.” Didn’t get any “amens” – I mean come on now. Amazed at obedience, because it is a joy. I want to start by telling ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Are You Conected? / Alternating Or Direct Current

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 28, 2015

There are two types of electrical current, Alternating Current and Direct Current. Most A/C believers are not in charge of their life..their feelings are. God is seeking disciplined disciples who allow the Direct Current of God to flow consistently. Updated January 2023.

For those that are not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scriptures that are read prior to the Message. The Scriptures that are assigned for today are Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 and John 2:13-22 The message today ......is based off the first sentence of our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Galatians 5:25, Philippians 3:14, John 15:4-11, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Gives Us Love Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 6, 2015

How is God glorified? By the fruit we bear. And how do we bear fruit? By abiding in Jesus. He is the vine; we are the branches. Apart from him we can do nothing. No root, no fruit.

THERE IS A STORY told about a young pastor, fresh out of seminary, who was to give his first sermon to his new congregation. He had graduated with honors, and everybody who knew him was sure that he was on a fast track to notoriety as a great preacher. His congregation watched as he entered the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Chosen For Fruitful Living

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 17, 2015

The purpose of our salvation and commission is to produce fruits that will bring glory to God. Faithfulness in bearing fruits will attract the blessings of God and commendation, while unfruitfulness will attract the wrath of God and eternal condemnation.

CHOSEN FOR FRUITFUL LIVING Study Text: John 15: 1 - 16 Joh 15:1 I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. Joh 15:2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away. And every one that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bring forth more fruit. Joh 15:3 Now ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dwell In Jesus The Vine

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015

To show that only dwelling in JESUS can make your fruit last and you will bear much fruit.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you dwell in JESUS? Yes, specially when I'm alone, I pray in tongues. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only dwelling in JESUS can make your fruit last and you will bear much fruit. IV. TEXT: John 15:4-5 (Amplified Bible) 15:4 Dwell in Me, and I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: Forever Inspiring Love Or Controversy

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 21, 2015

A study in John 15 concerning His relevant word to us before for His departure.

Jesus: Forever Inspiring Love or Controversy by Kelly Durant 3-22-15 A study in John 15 concerning His relevant word to us before for His departure. 2. Did you know the Bolivians are descendants of the extraterrestrials? When one Indian meets another they do not greet each other as we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Be Fruitful

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 8, 2019

Only maturity can bring FRUITFULNESS

The first commandment So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28, John 15:1-8

Following Christ In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2020

Genuine followers of Christ abide in Him, abound in love, and advance with power.

Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free