Sermons on John 16:8:

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

The Soul Searcher

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 7, 2012

The Holy Spirit and His attributes

“The Soul Searcher” John 16:5-16 Who is this one that Jesus said that He would send in His name? What is He called in the Bible? We commonly refer to Him as the Holy Spirit but He has many other names. He is “another comforter,” the Spirit of “Truth,” the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Once Was Lost Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2007

What part does God play in our becoming Christians? Is it all our decision, or does God influence us somehow?

OPEN: A young man asked an old rich man how he made his money. The old guy fingered his worsted wool vest and said, "Well, son, it was 1932, the depth of the Great Depression. I was down to my last nickel. I invested that nickel in an apple. I spent the entire day polishing the apple and, at ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 5, 2009

Who is He? What does He do with us? The Holy Spirit’s work and person are everywhere in Scripture and in our lives. This lesson surveys select Old and New Testament passages that inform and challenge us regarding the Holy Spirit.

On the one hand, our Bibles begin with these words: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth and the earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters… Gen. 1:1-2 Who moved upon the face of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 6, 2010

How the Holy Spirit has worked from the beginning of time, in the Old Testament and in the New Testament, and how the Holy Spirit works in our lives today

Friday, April 28, 2000 THE DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT The Works of the Holy Spirit John 16:7-13 The Holy Spirit did not wait until Acts chapter 2 to come into the world. (This is when the infilling was given to every believer who Hungered and Thirst after the Holy Spirit) The H S has been ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Accusation Or Conviction Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 31, 2010

TO DEAL WITH THE NASTY THREE LETTER WORD IN OUR LIVES WE MUST DECIDE IF WE WILL EMBRACE ACCUSATION OR CONVICTION

Sin: That Nasty Three Letter Word Accusation or Conviction INTRODUCTION Construction worker Patrick Lawler thought he had a toothache. For almost a week, he tried painkillers and ice packs to reduce the swelling. When nothing he did brought relief, he finally went to the dental office where his ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Clamor Del Hombre, Respuesta De Dios Series

Contributed by Kenton Wood on Jan 1, 2011

Quien es el Esp Sto y cual es su tarea actual en los creyentes y en el mundo.

16 Mayo 2010 Juan 16: 5-15 CLAMOR DEL HOMBRE, RESPUESTA DE DIOS ¿Quién es el Espíritu Santo? # 1 en serie: Poder Para Vivir TODA PERSONA EN EL MUNDO TIENE DOS GRANDES NECESIDADES ESPIRITUALES. ° La ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Losing Control Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010

Part 17 in series Love Never Dies, this message takes note of how growth in the spiritual life requires a loss of control. Faith may actually pose challenges to belief, and we must move forward with courage, even when we have no control over the outcome.

Losing Control Love Never Dies, prt. 17 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 8, 2010 What do the following things have in common? a. Giving the remote to your spouse b. Giving someone else the last word in an argument c. Deciding not to worry f. Getting married g.Going on a roller ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Seven Attributes Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 26, 2007

There are not words enough to tell of the attributes of the Holy Spirit. However, in this sermon outline I am listing seven of those wonderful characteristics that we see in Him. Many times we do not appreciate what He is doing for us 24/7 of the time. As

SEVEN ATTRIBUTES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT There are not words enough to tell of the attributes of the Holy Spirit. However, in this sermon outline I am listing seven of those wonderful characteristics that we see in Him. Many times we do not appreciate what He is doing for us 24/7 of the time. As we ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-16

How The Holy Spirit Helps

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 13, 2008

How the Holy Spirit Helps 1) He comforts 2) He convinces

It’s usually just a tiny white pill. It tastes slightly bitter but then again you’re supposed to swallow it not chew it. In under an hour after taking the pill that headache of yours should disappear. Aspirin is pretty amazing isn’t it? It’s a cheap and seemingly reliable painkiller that’s been ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace Exposed

Contributed by William Lindsey on Dec 14, 2005

The work of the Holy Spirit as discribed by Jesus in john 16:8-11

Title: Grace Exposed MAIN TEXT: John 16: 8 And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 about sin, because they do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer; 11 about judgment, because ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

"Our Helper In The World"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 17, 2005

How the coming of the Holy Spirit related to the world, the Christian and the Christ

John 16:5-15 5 “But now I am going to Him who sent Me; and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’ 6 “But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 “But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Orthodox

The Role Of The Holy Spirit In Witnessing Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 10, 2010

To help alleviate our reluctance to witness, let us remember the role of the Holy Spiit in our witnessing endeavors.

Intro: We often are reluctant/fearful to share our faith because we depend too much on our own abilities and say "I just can't do that". Remembering the role of the Holy Spirit in our witnessing efforts will help us witness with confidence: I. He is the CULTIVATOR OF HEARDENED HEARTS. 1. We ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11, John 16:7, John 16:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Convicting Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 11, 2010

Jesus assures His followers that He would not leave them alone, but would send His substitute, the third member of the God-head. The Holy Spirit came to empower the church for life and witness

JOHN 16:7-11 THE [CONVICTING] MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT [1 John 4: 1-6] There was much disappointment among the Apostles when Jesus disclosed that He must return to the Father. Jesus’ great work of redemption required His death so that through His resurrection from the dead death ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist