Sermons about John 15:17-21 - SermonCentral.com

The Outreach Factor

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 16, 2002

based on 35 ratings

| 5,735 views

The Christian needs to understand that we must reach out to our society because it is a matter of life and death. We cannot sit back and let the vices of the world destroy the people in our community.

The Outreach Factor Jared DEA director of Polk County will share on the problem with drug use and abuse in our county. Thesis: The Christian needs to understand that we must reach out to our society because it is a matter of life and death. We cannot sit back and let the vices of the world ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17, Matthew 9:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At The Cross - The Cross & Friendship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002

based on 365 ratings

| 63,277 views

The Cross created a situation where the Son of God would call us His friends. How can that be?

OPENING: * I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t it the same thing? * I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Survive In This World?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on May 14, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 7,898 views

What is it that will empower me for survival as I travel through this earthly existence?

Have you ever asked, How can I survive in this world? I have an answer for you, you can’t. The survival rate for people in this world is zero. Your thinking, thanks for sharing. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 7:31 For this world in its present form is passing away. This means, there will ...read more

Scripture: John 15:19, Acts 8:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Measuring Rod

Contributed by Bobby O on Nov 30, 2000

based on 105 ratings

| 7,276 views

This is a sermon on faithfulness through fruitfulness

John 15:1-17 “God’s Tape Measure” Introduction: 1.Every person has been placed here on earth for two reasons. a)To know God in your heart personally. b)To obey God with your life. 2.Salvation’s path goes like this: a)A union, a communion, and a reunion. 3.God’s measuring rod that signifies ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

To Whom Do I Belong?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 54 ratings

| 15,463 views

1. As a child and a teenager, I wanted to be accepted.

1. As a child and a teenager, I wanted to be accepted. To belong to the circle of friends that lived on my street. I wanted them to like me and to let me be part of the things they did. To be asked to play with them. To be part of the baseball games. To be invited to the birthday parties. To be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Jesus Knew Great People Acknowledge That Without Him They Can Do Nothing, With Him They Cannot Fail

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 14 ratings

| 2,826 views

1. Jesus knew that great people continuously acknowledge their need for Him through all kinds of prayer.

1. Jesus knew that great people continuously acknowledge their need for Him through all kinds of prayer. The Lord Jesus said, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (Jn 15:5) Ask the Lord to help you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Wants Us To Do The Things That Are Not Easy Through His Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 20 ratings

| 2,793 views

1. Jesus wants us to apologize and seek forgiveness both from God and from those we have sinned against through His power.

1. Jesus wants us to apologize and seek forgiveness both from God and from those we have sinned against through His power. (Mt. 5:23,24) 2. Jesus wants us to withstand criticism, false accusations, and misunderstandings for His purposes with His support. (Mt. 5:11,12) 3. Jesus wants us to humble ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond To The Persecution Of Christians

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 44 ratings

| 6,360 views

1. Realize that persecution of the Godly is a normal part of the maturing process for every Christian.

1. Realize that persecution of the Godly is a normal part of the maturing process for every Christian. Remember that God is working His will in ways that we cannot see or appreciate at the time. One old hymn says, "Must Jesus bear the cross alone and all the world go free. No there's a cross for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Challenge

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2001

based on 48 ratings

| 7,870 views

St. Francis of Assisi once said”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.”

St. Francis of Assisi once said ”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.” The way we live is vital if we want to be effective for the Kingdom. Indeed we need to excel in all three of the relationships of John 15 if we want to be true servants of the Lord. These are ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

Lasting Love

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2001

based on 26 ratings

| 4,788 views

Funeral sermon for Mrs. Lola Black, who died suddenly only five months after her husband’s death.

In March, when we gathered in this place to say farewell to a creative, innovative man, we did not dream that five months later we would gather again to bid adieu to his cherished helpmate. Charlie and Lola are together again, in death as in life; and it’s almost beyond belief. It just does not ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 20, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 6,601 views

Helping a church remain healthy in its relationships requires paying attention to the "one anothers" of the Bible. (Sermon series originally published in Proclaim! The Journal for Biblical Preaching)

August 26, 2001 These things I command you, that ye love one another. John 15:17 Stop the first one hundred people you meet on the street and ask them this question: What¡¦s wrong with the church today? You will get plenty of answers! It¡¦s so easy to criticize what others are doing. If ...read more

Scripture: John 15:17

Denomination: United Methodist

I Just Can't Quit

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Sep 5, 2001

based on 130 ratings

| 34,897 views

Ever feel like quitting? You know, the ministry, job, family, life? I hope this sermon will help.

I JUST CAN’T QUIT Jer 20:7-9 Wilma didn’t get much of a head start in life. A bout with polio left her left leg crooked and her foot twisted inward so she had to wear leg braces. After seven years of painful therapy, she could walk without her braces. At age 12 Wilma tried out for a girls ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-19, Jeremiah 20:7-9, Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should They Hate Us?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2001

based on 138 ratings

| 17,703 views

Using the backdrop of the hatred that resulted in the terrorism attacks on America, this sermon asks why anyone would hate Christians?

OPEN: I remember when I was in 2nd grade. I was in class the day that it was announced to us that the President of the United States had been assassinated. A sniper had murdered John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, and the nation was in tumult. I remember many things about that day. The way the class ...read more

Scripture: John 15:17-21, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John Chapter 15 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 10,698 views

Somewhere along the way to the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus stopped at a vineyard and compared His relationship to His followers to that of a vine and its branches to assure His followers of a productive and gratifying life.

John Chapter 15 The setting for this chapter is somewhere along the way to the Garden of Gethsemane. Perhaps Jesus stopped at a vineyard terraced along the hillside at one of the wealthy homes along the way, and compared His relationship to His followers to that of a vine and its branches, to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27, John 15:3

Denomination: Baptist

Can People See Jesus In Your Face?

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 5, 2003

based on 91 ratings

| 11,670 views

Christ’s love is reflected in the lives of those who are his disciples.

Remember the day when Moses came down from Mt. Sinai and the people couldn’t bear to look at Moses because they saw the reflection of God’s glory in his face? I hope and I pray that it might be so with every one of us! We have seen God, in the face of Jesus. We have known his mercy and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermons on John 15:17-21: showing 16-30 of 388

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 16, 2002

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002

Contributed by Bob Briggs on May 14, 2002

Contributed by Bobby O on Nov 30, 2000

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2001

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2001

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 20, 2001

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Sep 5, 2001

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2001

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 5, 2003