Sermons on John 16:16-16:23:

Treasure Hunt (Part 1) - The Power Of His Name Series

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

Do you fully understand what Jesus did for you on the cross? He didn't just die so you wouldn't have to go to hell!

Part I - The Power of His Name I. Power of Attorney A. You and I, and every believer like us, have been given “power of attorney,” the legal right to use His name! B. According to the Encarta Encyclopedia , the term “power of attorney” means the following: “It is a written document, certified by ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-24

Precious Promise's

Contributed by Donny Lanier on Oct 31, 2000

Some encourageing promises from the Lord Jesus Christ to his disciples.

I. Promise Of The Holy Spirit - V. 7 1.To convict the world of sin 2.Show us the life acceptable to God 3.Tells us of the jugement of the prince of this world II. Promise Of The Holy Spirit To Guide And Teach Us - V .13 1.Guide 2.Show 3.Glorify III .Promise Of Them To See Him Again - V ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Directs Us To Help People At The Point Of Their Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How the Holy Spirit Directs Us to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-24

How the Holy Spirit Directs Us to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-24 Illustration:HOLY SPIRIT, power of Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surprised By Joy

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Apr 10, 2001

The same joy that surprised the followers of Christ in the upper room that first Easter can bring us joy that is permanent, powerful, and plentiful.

Near the end of the nineteenth century a little church high on the cliffs at the entrance to the English Channel was destroyed by a hurricane. A few weeks later, a British Admiral came to ask the pastor if they intended to rebuild the church. The clergyman explained that they were a poor ...read more

Scripture: John 16:19-20, Luke 24:41

Denomination: Baptist

No Tribulation Please, We're Christians

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001

We are not immune from the pressures and challenges of life. In Christ’s strength we can not only triumph but prosper.

NO TRIBULATION PLEASE, WE’RE CHRISTIANS ! Life can be troublesome. It can be tiring, frustrating, disappointing and painful. It is probably true for all of us that our first introduction to life was a slap on the backside. As we entered this world after a pretty difficult journey from Moms womb ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Truth About Trouble

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 4, 2007

This sermon from The Exchanged Life perspective attempts to assist the believer in coming to a point of trust in Christ as Savior, Lord and Life through suffering thus ultimately being set free from Self.

All of us encounter trouble from time to time in our lives. Sometimes the trials and tribulations come as a test. Sometimes they come for the glory of God. And sometimes they come as a way of bringing us to the end of our Self, of depending on our abilities and of depending on our own resources ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

Pre-Mothers' Day: "... Because Her Hour Has Come ..." Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 6, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others, in wake of Mothers’ Day, many mothers forget the anguish of child birth.

6 May 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Seeing their baby and experiencing the joy of being a mother causes many mothers to forget the anguish of birth. References: John 16:16-22 (RSV); Psalm 30:5 (KJV) For his anger endureth but a moment; ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Difficult Seasons In The Life Of A Christian

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the difficult seasons that a beleiver experiences during his life in this world.

DIFFICULT SEASONS IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN OUTLINE 1.SEASONS OF SORROW 2.SEASONS OF SHAME 3.SEASONS OF SUFFERING 4.SEASONS OF SHAKING 5.SEASONS OF SEARCHING 6.SEASONS OF SCARCITY 7.SEASONS OF SECRECY DIFFICULT SEASONS IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN 1.SEASONS OF SORROW John 16;20 A ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

John Chapter 16 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

Before the Cross, Jesus did His best to teach us those things we would need to know. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of three things: Sin, Righteousness and Judgment.

John Chapter 16 This chapter begins with Jesus still talking about the hatred of the world! Read verse 1 “These things I have spoken to you” are the things Jesus talked about in chapter 15. Read verses 2,3 Jesus didn’t want the disciples to be offended at the things that would happen to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Five Reasons That Jesus Came To Earth

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 18, 2003

This sermon looks at the 5 places in Matthew where Jesus specifically said, "I came. . ." and explores those reasons for His mission.

WHAT WAS JESUS’ MISSION ON EARTH? A: “Jesus repeatedly made it clear that He understood that His mission on earth led to a cross.” - In Matthew, see 16:21; Jesus repeats in 17:22-23; Jesus repeats again in 20:17-19. WHAT DID JESUS HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH IN COMPLETING HIS MISSION? - The ...read more

Scripture: John 16:21

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Spirit Direct You To Help People At The Point Of Their Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 5, 2003

The Holy Spirit gives supernatural wisdom, understanding and sensitivity to help people at the precise point of their most essential need. The following are eleven ways that the Spirit of God enables, enlightens and engages us in the process of helping to

Let the Spirit Direct You to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-27 "But when He, the Spirit of Truth (The Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (The whole truth). For He will not speak HIs own message (on his own authority) but He will tell whatever He ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hell Hath No Fury... Series

Contributed by Corey Arnold on Nov 17, 2003

The last in a 3 part series on heaven and hell. This last one deals with hell and what it is like.

Hell Hath No Fury… INTRO: A rough and gruff man from Minnesota who didn’t live a life for Christ died and went to hell. The devil really wanted to punish him, so he put him to work breaking up rocks with a sledgehammer. To make it worse he cranked up the temperature and the humidity. After a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:19-31, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inward Outward And Upward Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

The Apostles Creed - I believe in the Holy Spirit

I wonder what you think of when someone mentions God. You may think about God the Father, the creator of the universe, the one who watches over everything we do, who protects us, who sets the standards by which we live, who in his love sent Jesus to live and die and rise again for us. Or you might ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Anglican

Cause For Encouragement Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon on Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit and the encouragement we can draw from Him.

Cause for Encouragement Fortifying the Foundations #36 John 16:5-33[1] 5-23-04 Have you ever been hit with such a jolt of grief that you could not speak? That’s the condition I think these disciples were in by the time we get to our text. They are overwhelmed by the realization that Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-33

Denomination: Charismatic

The Twist: What Does The Resurrection Mean? Series

Contributed by Brad Crocker on Mar 2, 2004

Jesus’ resurrection means that we can live with Him now and forever. Third of four in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

Dying Was His Reason for Living The Twist: What Does the Resurrection Mean? Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 3/2/2004 In April of the year 2000, there was a car crash in Japan. Sadly, a man died in the accident. When the police came to examine the body, witnesses at the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-22, John 14:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ