Fruitfulness in Christ
Fruitfulness in Christ4
Only Purged Branches Bare More Fruit
By Leonard Ravenhill2.4K1:07:51JHN 15:1Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the necessity of being purged and pruned by God to bear more fruit in our lives, drawing from John 15. He reflects on the beauty of redemption through Christ's sacrifice and the importance of living a life that glorifies God. Ravenhill encourages believers to cherish the Word of God and to recognize the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. He stresses that true fruitfulness comes from a deep relationship with Christ, who is the true vine, and that God desires to work within us for His good pleasure. Ultimately, he calls for a revival of spiritual fervor and commitment to God's will.
I Choose"¦that Others Might Live
By K.P. Yohannan0JHN 12:23K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the profound truth that true life and fruitfulness in the Kingdom of God come through dying to oneself, as illustrated by Jesus' teaching on the grain of wheat. He explains that just as a seed must fall to the ground and die to produce a harvest, believers must daily choose to surrender their rights and desires for the sake of others. Yohannan challenges the notion of self-preservation, urging Christians to embrace the cross and serve selflessly, as exemplified by the Apostle Paul. He reminds us that the measure of our willingness to die to ourselves directly correlates to the life we can bring to others. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a radical choice: to lay down our lives so that others might live.
Parable of the Sower
By John Nelson Darby0MAT 13:19MRK 4:19JHN 15:1John Nelson Darby expounds on the Parable of the Sower, illustrating the various responses to God's word based on the condition of the heart. He emphasizes that the natural heart is resistant to divine truth, likening it to hard ground where the seed cannot take root. Darby explains that without God's intervention, the seed of the word is easily snatched away by Satan or choked by worldly distractions. He concludes by affirming that true fruitfulness comes from being rooted in Christ, as God actively purges and nurtures the believer to produce abundant fruit. The sermon calls for self-examination and a desire for God's purging work in our lives.
Have You Had a Personal Calvary
By Keith Daniel3.2K1:33:14JHN 12:23Keith Daniel emphasizes the necessity of having a personal Calvary experience to achieve a vital relationship with God and to be effectively used for His purposes. He shares personal anecdotes and biblical principles, illustrating that true fruitfulness in a Christian's life comes from dying to self and fully surrendering to God's will. Daniel challenges the congregation to seek God earnestly and to lay their lives on the altar, highlighting that only through such surrender can they expect God to answer their prayers and bring about transformation in their lives and the lives of others.