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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney is shattered by a deadly Islamic terrorist attack, leaving at least 16 people dead and dozens wounded as families gathered to mark the holiday. FOCUS STORY: A civilian hero risks his own life to stop one of the gunmen, helping prevent even greater bloodshed. We break down what happened, how leaders are reacting, and what we know about his condition. MAIN THING: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a blunt warning to Australia, accusing its leaders of fueling antisemitism and rewarding terror through political appeasement. We play his sharp, direct remarks and examine their implications. LAST THING: John 15:13 — a reminder of the ultimate act of love in the face of evil. PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
During this Advent season, we've paused our study of the Gospel of Mark to reflect on the profound truths of Christ's coming. Two weeks ago, we explored the hope of resurrection from Mark 12, and last week, we looked at the peace we find in Christ. These are not basic, mundane truths; we benefit when we remember who our God is and rekindle our passion for Christ's gospel. In Christ, we have perfect reconciliation with God and complete righteousness before the Father. As Christmas approaches, let's focus on these magnificent realities, resting and rejoicing in our hearts. Joy is our theme this third Sunday of Advent. The angels announced good news of great joy for all people at Jesus' birth, and we will explore how to cultivate joy as the Spirit's fruit, mainly from John 15:1-11. We will explain the Christian's joy, distinguishing it from mere happiness, and see how joy is commanded by God, endures through sorrow, flows from God Himself, and grows as we abide in Christ—trusting in Him. Abiding in Christ nurtures the fruit of joy, because our joy comes from Jesus' own joy, transforming even our hardships into reasons for rejoicing. I. Joy & Happiness Overlap But Are Not the Same - (Jeremiah 33:11, Proverbs 23:24-25, Proverbs 27:9) II. Joy & Rejoicing Are Commanded By God - (Rom. 12:15; Phil 3:1; 4:4; 1 Thess. 5:16) III. Joy Can Still Be Present In Sorrow - (Habakkuk 3:17-18, 2 Corinthians 6:9-10) IV. True Joy Is In God & From God - (John 15:11, Isaiah 42:1) V. Joy Is A Fruit That Grows As We Cultivate it - (John 15:1-11)
What role does joy play in the Christian's life? In this lesson, we look to John 15:11 to find an answer to this question.
The Christmas manger is one of the first places we encounter God's gift of love—a love that finds its ultimate fulfillment at the cross, where God's Son, Jesus, gives Himself for the world. Today, we are invited to view the manger and the cross together, seeing them as one unfolding story of God stepping into our world and making room for us through Christ's life and death. As we reflect on this, may we remember that the greatest gift of Christmas is the life-giving, costly love of Christ.
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1071A recorded on March 23, 1986 teaching from John 15:9-17 – So Have I Loved You. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens begins with a personal anecdote that illustrates the importance of remaining in the love of Jesus, a theme directly drawn from the scripture passage of John 15:9-17. Pastor Stevens uses…
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I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
Rev. Dr. Tassie Green, Interim Senior Pastor
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MBC Prince William || Abide: The Lost Art of Walking with Jesus (John 15:1-11) || Keith Seymour
I Am the True Vine: Abiding in Christ Is the Key to a Fruitful Life (John 15:1–11) - Dr. Bill Cook
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John 15:7-8 - Gravitate | Series: Beyond 2025 | Sam Holm, Lead Pastor | Preached 11-23-25 10:45am DNOW Weekend Tag: Beyond, Mission, Mission Trip, Pray, Give, Go, Servant, Pray, Abide, Silence, Listen, Ping Pong, Closer, Draw, Ball, Words
In this episode on John 15:9, Joseph continues his series on The Last Supper. Underground House Calls is a part of "Go and Do," a ministry equipping believers to help their fellow believers in persecuted countries. More information can be found at: http://www.becomingjoshua.org
John 15:7-8 - Gravitate | Series: Beyond 2025 | Sam Holm, Lead Pastor | Preached 11-23-25 10:45am DNOW Weekend Tag: Beyond, Mission, Mission Trip, Pray, Give, Go, Servant, Pray, Abide, Silence, Listen, Ping Pong, Closer, Draw, Ball, Words
Fruitful Friends 1) Evidence of our abiding in Christ will be our love for one another. 2) We are to love as Christ has loved us. He lays down His life - For His Friends He makes known the Father - To His Friends He chooses and appoints - Fruitful Friends He gives authoritative access to - Asking Friends (Praying Friends) 3) He commands us in these things so that we will know how to love and will love one another.
Message from Paul Behneman on November 23, 2025
Vine and Branches. Speaker: Jarod Osborne
Farewell Discourse: The Hatred of the True Vine Part 1Oliver Jones
“The world would love you as one of its own if you belonged to it, but you are no longer part of the world. I chose you to come out of the world, so it hates you.” (John 15:19 NLT) God is faithful. As with some of His other attributes, His faithfulness isn’t always apparent to us. Sometimes His ways seem harsh, but if we trust in Him, eventually, we will recognize the unshakable faithfulness behind them. “‘My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,’ says the Lord. ‘And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts’” (Isaiah 55:8–9 NLT). We can’t always trust our feelings when it comes to God’s faithfulness. What seems like callousness may in fact be evidence of God’s commitment to us and to our spiritual well-being. God doesn’t promise to make our lives free from pain and struggle. He promises to make our lives spiritually fruitful if we remain faithful to Him. I heard a story about some fish suppliers who were having problems shipping cod from the East Coast. By the time it reached the West, it was spoiled. They froze it, but by the time it arrived, it was mushy. So, they decided to send it alive, but it arrived dead. They tried sending it alive again, but with one difference: They included a catfish in each tank. You see, catfish are the natural enemies of cod. By the time the cod arrived, they were alive and well because they had spent their trip fleeing the catfish. Maybe God has put a catfish in your tank to keep you alive and well spiritually. He’s faithful that way. Maybe there’s a person at work who always has eight hard questions for you every morning regarding spiritual things. Maybe it’s that neighbor who is giving you a hard time for your faith in Jesus. Maybe it’s a spouse or a family member who doesn’t believe. You are wondering why this is happening. It’s like that catfish. That person is keeping you alert. Shortly before His crucifixion, Jesus told the disciples, “The world would love you as one of its own if you belonged to it, but you are no longer part of the world. I chose you to come out of the world, so it hates you” (John 15:19 NLT). God will allow persecution in the life of a believer. If you’re experiencing persecution, here are two things to remember: First, persecution confirms that you are a child of God. Second, persecution causes you to cling more tightly to Jesus. That’s God’s faithfulness at work. Embrace it. Give thanks for it. And when you’re suffering persecution for your faith, remember, this world isn’t your real home anyway. If you persevere with a steady, peaceful spirit, trusting in Jesus to help you, your welcome into Heaven will be more glorious than you can imagine. You can depend on it because God is faithful. Reflection question: When have you experienced God’s faithfulness in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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John 15 - John Teichert - Sunday Morning, November 16, 2025 by First Baptist Church of Hammond
Book of John, Chapter 15, New International Version
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In this episode on John 15:1-8 part 2, Joseph continues his series on The Last Supper. Underground House Calls is a part of "Go and Do," a ministry equipping believers to help their fellow believers in persecuted countries. More information can be found at: http://www.becomingjoshua.org
John 15:18-16:4a. From the "Gospel of John - Part II" sermon series. Preached by Stephen Baker.
The True Vine's Comfort, Part 3Oliver Jones
In this episode, Krispin unpacks John 15:18–27 — a powerful passage where Jesus prepares His followers for rejection, not as punishment, but as proof of their purpose. When the world pushes back against your faith, it's easy to feel isolated or discouraged. But Jesus reminds us that standing apart is part of walking with Him. Listen in as Krispin breaks down what it really means to be “set apart,” why opposition often accompanies obedience, and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to stay bold, loving, and unshaken in a world that doesn't always understand our faith. If you've ever felt misunderstood for doing the right thing or questioned whether your struggle has meaning, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone — you're chosen, covered, and called. Connect with me on Instagram: @krispinjennez
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In this episode on John 15:1-8 part 1, Joseph continues his series on The Last Supper. Underground House Calls is a part of "Go and Do," a ministry equipping believers to help their fellow believers in persecuted countries. More information can be found at: http://www.becomingjoshua.org
John 15:8-17. From the "Gospel of John - Part II" sermon series. Preached by Jody Killingsworth.
The Cost of Discipleship - John 15:9-27, Rev. Eugene Kim by CGS Media
Send us a text****Read the New Testament in a Year with me in 2025 right here on the podcast!***Bible Verses of the Week: Matthew 7:13-14Welcome to the podcast Move Forth With Grace! We will be reading the New Testament in a year. This is such a perfect way to get into God's Word each day and to develop your own relationship with God our Father through His Son Jesus Christ. I am your host Angela and want to first of all say that I am not an expert in Theology or Church History or a Minister and I never will claim to be. I am a wife and mother who has been reborn and want to be of service to God in gratitude for calling me back home. Welcome to the Podcast! The Bible that I will be reading from is the English Standard Version Study Bible. You can find one at www.crossway.org.Thank you for being here....thank you for becoming less like you and more like Jesus.May you Move Forth with Grace today!Love, Angela One of the most important things that we can be doing is teaching our children about the Bible and helping them to develop a Biblical Worldview. The way that we are doing this in our family is by using My Father's World Curriculum in our homeschool. For more information on that, please go to https://www.mfwbooks.comTo learn more about my story and the products that I love to use daily, please go to my website:www.move-forth.comThe Holy Roast Coffee Pro Life Blend: https://theholyroastco.com/products/pro-life-blendPlease donate today to save unborn souls!https://preborn.comI am reading the ESV Study Bible in 2025: Get your copy today if you would like to read along...this is not required of coursehttps://www.crossway.org/bibles/Connect with me on social media or send a prayer request to me on my website here:https://campsite.bio/moveforthBible Teachers that I recommend:Mike Winger on https://biblethinker.org/meet-mike/Dr. Chuck Missler on www.khouse.orgNancy Missler on www.kingshighway.orgDale Partridge on www.relearn.orgChuck Smith on http://www.pastorchuck.org/RC Sproul Eschatology Playlist:https://youtu.be/n22MRa0P6_I?si=Aw53nQLSteu6T3-ASupport the show
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John 15:1-11. From the "Gospel of John - Part II" sermon series. Preached by Jody Killingsworth.