Sermons on John 14:8-17:17:

Are You Living Or Existing?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

I’d like to begin this morning by asking you a question. Are you living or existing?

Are You Living Or Existing? Introduction: I’d like to begin this morning by asking you a question. Are you living or existing? It seems that many times in our lives we are merely existing instead really living life for what it’s worth. We get up, go to work or school, or we begin our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

#14 Understanding Love: We Need Dreamers

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 26, 2016

This is part #14 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: WE NEED DREAMERS AND PEOPLE THAT CAN IMAGINE BETTER... The story of EASTER brings us NEW HOPE --- it is time to dream ...

#14 UNDERSTANDING GREATER LOVE: WE NEED DREAMERS... DREAM ON... I CAN ONLY IMAGINE... THE LOVE GIFT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 15:13 (KJV) Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 (MSG) This is the very ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“keeping Commandments And Resurrection Promises” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 29, 2016

Jesus gives special encouragement to His disciples the night before His crucifixion. He explains the connection between loving God and keeping His commandments. He also gives the promise of resurrection to believers.

3 27 2016 “Keeping Commandments and Resurrection Promises” John 14:15-21 In John 14, Jesus is giving His disciples teaching and encouragement right before He goes to the cross. Last week we examined two things which happen when Jesus returned to the Father: Believers would have a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Outrageous Joy Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 6, 2016

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The Outrageous Joy of the Resurrection John 16:20 1. Rejoice! There is a guaranteed standing - Luke 10:20 2. Rejoice! There is a guaranteed ending - I Peter 4:13 3. Rejoice! There is a guaranteed believing - I Peter 1:8 ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

“a Kingdom Question” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 8, 2016

Jesus answers the question, ""Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?" by giving some characteristics and promises of the Kingdom of God.

“A Kingdom Question” John 14: 22-31 Last week we concluded with Jesus’ statement in John 14:21: “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him." We saw that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

The True Vine Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 8, 2016

Jesus gives the last of the "I AM" statements in John and explains the relationship of the True Vine and true believers. He explains the principle of abiding in Christ in order to produce God-glorifying fruit.

The True Vine John 15:1-11 Jesus often used every day examples in His teachings and today we study the last of the “I AM” sayings of Jesus in John’s gospel, using the imagery of a vine. We read John 15:1-17 (NKJV): "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Calms A Troubled Heart.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 8, 2016

All we need is a greater faith and do as God tells us.

FAITH CALMS A TROUBLED HEART. John 14: 1--31 1. Our hope of Heaven. Vers. John 14: 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Against The Bullies!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 11, 2016

All bullies have their day, but we must react differently than the bullies though we stand up to them.

John 15:20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. Romans 12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Matthew 5:11 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

Illustrations Of Love And Warnings Of Hate Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 20, 2016

Jesus gives illustrations of a lay down your life love and also warnings concerning upcoming hatred and persecution by a world of unbelief.

Illustrations of Love and Warnings of Hate John 15:11-25 Jesus tells us in John 15:11: “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” Jesus is on His way to the cross and promises His followers (including you and me) that His joy ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit’s Personality Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 25, 2017

The works of the Spirit proclaim his personality. The Holy Spirit is our guide that sometimes forbids certain actions. God’s Spirit can suffer slights and injuries. The Holy Spirit can be lied to.

THE SPIRIT’S PERSONALITY In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is either neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given, to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy … So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no longer depend on Him ...read more

Scripture: John 16:3-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Intimacy Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017

RECOGNIZING JESUS DESIRE, THE PURSUIT OF DIVINE INTIMACY SHOULD DEFINE US.

Divine Intimacy 1/15/17 John 17:1-3 INTRODUCTION What's on your wish list? Buzzfeed regularly makes some suggestions for items to add to your wish list on Amazon. Here is some of their recent top suggestions. Rainbow projector A Peanut butter cake mix for your dog's next birthday A gift basket ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Seven Ways To Pray To Get Answers

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 3, 2017

We must pray Gods way to get an answer.

SEVEN WAYS TO PRAY TO GET ANSWERS Job 22:27 Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows. Psalms 6:9 The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer. Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The True Vine

Contributed by Larry East on Mar 5, 2017

Jesus says that we must abide in Him, to remain in His love. How can we know that we are abiding in Him?

Over the past few weeks, we have considered several I AM statements of Jesus. These are the things that Jesus said about Himself. In John Chapter 10, Jesus said “I AM the door.” He is the way into God’s kingdom. In John Chapter 8, Jesus said “I AM the light of the world.” He shines in the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedience: The Evidence Of His Love

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 6, 2017

Obedience which does not proceed from genuine love to Christ has no reality in it; it is not the genuine offspring of the heart, the real act of the soul. It lacks the essential motive and inspiration of all Christian deeds.

OBEDIENCE: THE EVIDENCE OF HIS LOVE Study Text: John 14: 15 - 21 Introduction: - Jesus said, "If you love me, you will obey what I command”. Three motives for obedience exist: We can obey because we have to; we can obey because we need to; or we can obey because we want to. - A slave obeys because ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Found A Friend Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

What is prayer and how do we lay hold of this gift that God has given to us?

Well… Growing up… in my family… prayer was only something we did… before we ate and before we slept. Like even though my mom has always been a crazy driver… we never prayed before driving anywhere. And even though bullies were a legit concern for me at recess, we never prayed before ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16