Sermons on Vine
The Book of Ezekiel (19): The Fruitful Life
In Ezekiel 15:1-8, God declares that he has given up the inhabitants of Jerusalem, a useless vine, to the fire of his wrath for kindling. Jesus has come as the true vine to restore our joyful purpose of fruitful living in God’s presence. Listen as Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the Vine that lost its purpose, the Vine that brought back purpose, and the choice to…
The Gospel of John (63): The True Vine
John 15:1–11 describes the two types of branches and the fruit that results from those who are in Christ. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the audience, the message, and the application of this metaphor. “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.”
Spiritual Fruitfulness in the Vine
John 15:1-8 leads believers to ask, “Am I growing spiritually, and am I bearing fruit.” Mr. Soo Bin Lee explores this rich passage: the source of fruitfulness, the means of fruitfulness (abiding and pruning), and the goal of fruitfulness. “By this, my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.”