Sermons on John 14:1-18:1:

Unity Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on May 9, 2013

Are we to be separated by denomination or in unity as Christians?

A drunk staggers into a Catholic Church, enters a confessional booth, sits down, but says nothing. The Priest coughs a few times to get his attention, but the drunk continues to sit there. Finally, the priest pounds three times on the wall. The drunk mumbles “Ain’t no use ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: *other

In The Modern World, Not Subject To The Modern World Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 11, 2013

Bold preaching of the Truth of Christ may make us unpopular, but it is the only way to image Christ to the world.

Monday of 7th Week of Easter Gaudium et Spes Paul’s first visit to Ephesus, which was destined to be the most influential early Christian community in the area we now call Turkey, did not fit the pattern of his other entries into towns. Usually Paul would go to the synagogue first, preach ...read more

Scripture: John 16:29-33

Denomination: Catholic

Wanna Be Greater Than Jesus

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 13, 2013

Text: John 14:8-14, Title: Wanna Be Greater Than Jesus? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/12/13, AM A. Opening illustration: The next day, Jimmy asked his grandmother why he wasn't given the same gift as the others in his family. She told him that his father, grandfather and great-grandfather had all been born ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 19, 2013

Understanding who the Holy Spirit is and His role in our life.

Title: Embracing the Holy Spirit Theme: To show the importance of embracing the Holy Spirit not just as an emotional experience but as a helper, counselor, intercessor, friend Text: John 14:1 - 18 Offering: Matthew 6:19-20 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

If You Love Me

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 21, 2013

Exposition Of John

Text: John 14:15, Title: “If You Love Me…”, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/19/13, AM A. Opening illustration: teach a parrot to repeat the teachings of Jesus, diagnosing fandom, never “becoming a man” because there is no transition; start acting like one—story about the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity Sunday

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on May 21, 2013

This is a children's sermon equating Bible Study to a treasure hunt and the Doctrine of the Trinity as one of the treasures.

Trinity Sunday Year C Children's Sermon May 26, 2013 Good morning. I am happy to see you here this morning. Today I want to talk with you about a special kind of treasure hunt. How many of you have been ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Heaven Is A Place

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 23, 2013

Heaven is the hope of believers. It is a place promised and revealed.

Introduction D.L. Moody described our hope of heaven this way. “What has been, and is now, one of the strongest feelings in the human heart? Is it not to find some better place, some lovelier spot, than we have now? It is for this that men are seeking everywhere; and they can have it if they ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Unity Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 23, 2013

Unity is not formed from agreement, but from love and forgiveness.

John 17:20-26 “Unity” INTRODUCTION The words contained in today’s lesson are some of the most troubling Jesus ever spoke. We think we understand Jesus’ parables, like the Parable of the Sower, or the Parable of the Prodigal Son.” The significance of “Come ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

I-Pray #3: What A Friend We Have In Jesus Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 23, 2013

The whole story of the Bible is about God longing to have a personal friendship with human beings. We develop our friendship with God by spending time abiding in Jesus in prayer, abiding in the Word, and abiding in His love.

iPRAY #3: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS OPENING TEXT: “8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. 9 And since we have been made right in God's sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God's judgment. 10 For since ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

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: Methodist

Christ Dwells Inside Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 25, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD dwelling inside of you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know and understand the indwelling CHRIST. IV. TEXT: John 17:23 (Amplified Bible) I in them and You in Me, in order that they may becom

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD dwelling inside of you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know and understand the indwelling CHRIST. IV. TEXT: John 17:23 (Amplified Bible) I in them and You in Me, in order that they may become one and perfectly united, that the world may know and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Remember The Greatest Love

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 27, 2013

Remember the greatest love: 1. Because it can bind us together with God (vs. 9-10). 2. Because it can bring us great joy (vs. 9-11). 3. Because it blazed a trail for us to follow (vs. 12). 4. Because it bled for us (vs. 13).

Remember the Greatest Love John 15:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 26, 2013 *On this Memorial Day, hopefully you will get to spend some time with family and friends. -- But as we do, we should remember the over 40 million Americans who have served in the military to help ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Baptist