Sermons on John 16:12-15:

The Promise Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 11, 2013

When Jesus told his disciples he was leaving he also had good news: They wouldn't be left alone. But who was it that Jesus was sending?

It wouldn’t be long and he knew it. For three years he had taught throughout Israel, for three years he had healed the sick and fed the hungry. For three years he pointed people to the Kingdom of God, but the time was coming, it wouldn’t be long now and he knew it. The end was in ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

How The Holy Spirit Guides Us Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 13, 2013

How to distinguish between the voice of the Holy Spirit and the voices of self and Satan

One day, about 25 years ago, I was sitting in a church service listening to the sermon, when I sensed that God was saying to me that He wanted me to be a pastor one day. At the time, I had a very good job with a land development company in which I made a lot of money. I had a family with young ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 21, 2013

When Jesus told his disciples that he would send the Holy spirit after his ascension, he revealed the work that the Holy Spirit would be doing. The Holy Spirit would convict, convince, reveal, guide and bring glory to Jesus.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16:8-15 1) The Holy Spirit convinces and convicts (Vs. 8-11). The word that John uses in verse 8 to describe the work of the Spirit is variously translated—reprove, convict, convince. The Greek word is elegchein which is used for the cross-examination of a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Instructions Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on May 21, 2013

The role of the Holy Spirit in our becoming human.

A man and a woman, who were friends for many years, died and went to heaven. They told St. Peter they wanted to get married in Heaven. “Take your time and think about it,” said St. Peter. “You have an eternity to think about it here. I’ll send you back to Earth for the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: *other

God In Three Persons Blessed Trinity

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 24, 2013

"God in three persons, .blessed Trinity,". The first Anglican Article of Religion states: "There is but one living and true God. There are three persons, of one substance, power and eternity; Father, Son and Holy Spirit." Updated June 2022

For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures b=read before the Message. This day they were Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5 and John 16:12-15. There is a story .... about a little girl in Sunday school .... who was drawing a picture ... using all of the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26, Acts 5:3-4, Exodus 3:14, John 8:58, Deuteronomy 6:4, 1 Corinthians 3:12, Romans 15:16, Galatians 3:13, Isaiah 44:24, John 14:26, John 16:12-15, John 6:38, Colossians 2:9, John 1:1, Exodus 20:3, John 3:16, Genesis 1:26-27, John 17:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Leading Us All The Way Home

Contributed by Kevin Barron on May 25, 2013

Sermon for Trinity Sunday on the Holy Spirit

LEADING US ALL THE WAY HOME JOHN 16:5-15 TRINITY SUNDAY MAY 26, 2013 FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. In C.S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia”, the young girl Jill approaches a stream. She has had nothing to drink for quite some time and is very thirsty. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Athanasian Creed: All Truth

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 26, 2013

There are three Ecumenical Creeds which were constructed in the early days of the Church, to communicate Scriptural truth and combat errors. We can use them as tools for evangelism.

The purpose and value of the Athanasian Creed: ‘all truth’ John 16 v. 13 We are here today because we believe certain things about God and Jesus. If we did not believe them we would be in a different place, a different church. If we did not believe any of them we wouldn’t be in ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Next Chapter Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2013

The church engages the world empowered and informed by the Holy Spirit.

John 16:12-25 "The Next Chapter" INTRODUCTION Today is Trinity Sunday. It is a time when we contemplate and attempt to understand to a greater degree the God whom we worship. Often it is a rather boring Sunday as pastors around the world attempt to explain the Trinity. "The trinity is ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Symbols Of The Holy Spirit In Scripture!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 10, 2012

The Bible revels the Holy Spirit with different symbols. In this outline we list 7 of those symbols and with each one it show the greatest of God. Many Christians live in spiritual poverty. They are entitled to the gifts of the Holy Spirit and his e

Seven Symbols of the Holy Spirit in Scripture! The Bible revels the Holy Spirit with different symbols. In this outline we list 7 of those symbols and with each one it show the greatest of God. Many Christians live in spiritual poverty. They are entitled to the gifts of the Holy Spirit and his ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15, John 16:7-16

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit. # 1

Contributed by Eugene Morell on May 21, 2012

I got this idea from reading a sermon that i saw on sermon central. Then i just went with teh holy spirit as he lead me. I looked at the ministry of the Holy spirit.

THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Part 1. John 16:7-15. Of all the great stuff that the Bible teaches the Ministry of the Holy Spirit is the one that most people have a problem with. Let me say that I know that I am not an expert, but there ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Things That Are To Come

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 24, 2012

Pentecost Sunday, Year B 2012

The Things That Are To Come / John 16: 4b – 15 Intro: Sharon and Joan had been best friends ever since Sharon moved in next door with her husband and three kids. Joan baked a cake and took it next door to her new neighbors. That was 20 years ago. Their kids had grown up together. The 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is God Doing?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on May 28, 2012

What is God doing? What is God doing in your life today? What is God doing when you have to wait to experience God? What is God doing when you have to wait for prayers to be answered? Could God be making certain that you have nothing more important in you

What is God doing? What is God doing in your life today? What is God doing when you have to wait to experience God? What is God doing when you have to wait for prayers to be answered? Could God be making certain that you have nothing more important in your life than God? God has a history of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Nevertheless Of His Going Away Series

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 11, 2012

This is the fourth sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

THE NEVERTHELESS OF HIS GOING AWAY John 16:1-16 Introduction • Saying good-bye is never easy, whether it’s at an airport, a family reunion, or the deathbed of a loved one. The Last Supper was no exception. For Jesus and His disciples, this was their last meal together. • The ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Guide Me Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Feb 11, 2009

This sermon is the first in a series on the Holy Spirit’s Guidance in our lives. This message specifically touches on our candidacy for His guidance.

Opening Set: (E) All to You (Lincoln Brewster) (E) You are the One (Baloche/Brewster) (B) God is Great (Hillsongs) GUIDE ME My Unseen Guide—Part 1 It was just hours before his arrest when Jesus and his most trusted friends gathered to share the Passover meal. Jesus knew it would b their last ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: *other

The Spirit In Daily Life

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010

The Spirit does not come upon us only for special events. The Spirit is meant to be a part of our daily lives. He enables us to be instruments of God's love and grace.

John 16:12-15 “The Spirit in Daily Life” INTRODUCTION On the day of Pentecost, the Spirit came upon the disciples like a mighty wind with flames of fire and the ability to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ in other languages. The Spirit comes upon us at the time of our ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran