Sermons on John 14:13-24:

Happy Birthday To The Church

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on May 19, 2018

When the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples of Jesus on that first Whitsunday in a very real sense the Church was born. When a child is born we celebrate annually the date of that birth by giving presents but on the Church's birthday we receive.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Today is a very special day in the life of the Church it’s not just because today is called Whitsunday or the feast of Pentecost,,,,, it is however related to what happened on that first Whitsunday The sending of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus. No in many ways its ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18-24, Acts 2:1-21

Becoming Spirit Filled And Empowered Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2018

The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. The Holy Spirit was sent by Jesus to empower us- immerse us in His presence so as to enable us to live Christ like and to do the work of the Kingdo

Opening Video Illustration: Holy Spirit everyday! Sermon Series: Soul Care and the role of the Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. Scripture: John 14:15-18: 15 “If you love me, you will obey what I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18, Colossians 1:9-14, Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of A Helper Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 3, 2018

Who or what is this Holy Spirit that Jesus promises the apostles just hours before he was arrested? This message looks at the Promise of the Spirit.

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 sight, it was ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Promise Of Peace Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 9, 2018

Jesus promised the apostle peace but we don't see that evidenced in their lives until they had they had experienced the Holy Spirit.

Do you remember praying as a child?  Do you remember the words that you prayed?  Let’s try it together: “Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep, if I should die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul to take.”   In retrospect a little creepy, but still. Actually, the prayer ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living In His Presence During Difficult Times

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Life is crushingly hard and so often it presents burdens our hearts are unable to bear in our own strength. The key truth is that God is with us through it all. We are not alone even as we walk through the darkest valley.

Living in His Presence during Difficult Times Psalm 23:1-4 Philippians 4:13 As our summer break began a young family suffered the sudden and unexpected death of their infant daughter. Such loss is unimaginable to comprehend. All of our hearts were broken by this news and we are at a loss to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4, John 14:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Jesus Name

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018

Miracles happen every day but all too often Jesus is not credited with them. It is time we took the offensive in our battle of faith and openly use the name of Jesus with every opportunity. Do you believe that by Jesus name miracles can and do occur?

The Power of Jesus Name Acts 3:1-10 Message: Jesus is the most powerful name in all Eternity. Philippians 2:10 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, Jesus name was chosen by God the Father. Matthew 1:21 21 She will give birth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, John 14:12-14, James 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What We Have In Jesus.

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 17, 2009

What Jesus promised us

What we have in Jesus. John 14:1-4, 12-14, 16, 21, 23, 26, 27 In 1997 there was survey taken by U. S. News and World Report, “Who do you think is mostly likely to get into heaven?” Mother Teresa had a 79%, Oprah Winfrey 66%, Michael Jordon 65%, Colin Powell 61%, Dennis Rodman 28% and O. J. 19%. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Powerful Presence- God The Spirit Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

This sermon looks at the third part of the Trinity which is often the most overlooked and least understood part, the Holy Spirit. Most of us when we focus on God do so through either through God, the Father or Jesus. Very few of us focus on the Holy Spiri

Powerful Presence- God the Spirit John 14:15-26 For the past three weeks, we’ve been looking at the doctrine of the Trinity, one the beliefs which makes Christianity unique from every other religion in the world. First, we looked at the unity of the Trinity. There is one God consisting of three ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-26

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus' Promise Provides Peace

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 29, 2009

Easter 6 (C) - Jesus’ promise provides peace to those who love God’s teachings and peace with the power of the Holy Spirit.

JESUS’ PROMISE PROVIDES PEACE (Outline) May 17, 2009 -- EASTER 6 -- John 14:23-29 INTRO: Peace – is it possible in our world today? The answer is two-fold: yes and no. Our Lord himself said there would be wars and rumors of wars until he returns on the Last Day. An earthly, physical ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

What About Miracles ? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2009

Do you really believe Jonah was swallowed by a whale? Do you seriously think that Jesus actually fed five thousand people using only five loaves of bread and two fish? The tone and trend of many ‘modern’ sceptics is one of incredulity, surely, they say,

John 14:8-14 (New International Version) 8Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” 9Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Coming Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2009

Jesus is going away, but they will not be left to their own resources. The Father will send the Spirit in Jesus’ place. The power of God is resident in Jesus & His disciples are invited to know Jesus & gain life from Him, & share His power.

JOHN 14: 15– 20 THE COMING OF THE SPIRIT This is the first of several teachings on the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room Discourse. Jesus teaches so much about the Holy Spirit because apart from the Spirit of God we cannot live the Christian life God calls us to in His Word. We need to know who ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

In My Name

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 16, 2009

Jesus said whatsoever you ask in my name I will do it. We must ask it wrapped up in His name.

Scriptures: Genesis 25:21-25. “And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she [was] barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If [it be] so, why [am] I thus? And she went to enquire of the LORD. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13

Denomination: Apostolic

Love's Repsonse Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 28, 2009

We have many misconceptions about what real love for Jesus is. But I trust that these words from the mouth of our Lord Himself will make us wise unto salvation. Christian love is demonstrated as a believer keeps or obeys the Lord’s words.

JOHN 14:21-24 LOVE’S RESPONSE [John 14:15-27 & 15:7-14] This passage concerning our love for Christ is bound before and aft with teachings concerning the Holy Spirit. There is significant reason for this. We are to obey Christ’s word and live for Him. In fact, our love for Christ is declared ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21-24, John 14:21

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 20, 2010

We are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world..." (Eph 6:12, NLT). Join us as we study spiritual warfare, angels, demons and the Holy Spirit. Adapted from a series by Craig Gro

Supernatural Pt2- Holy Spirit Introduction (from a sermon series by Craig Groeschel- Supernatural) Continue with series on the Supernatural. Last week- talked in general terms about supernatural: what you see w/natural eye- not all that there is. real spiritual world- affects our natural ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

The Room Prepared For Her! (Funeral Message) Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 1, 2010

A short funeral message for an Elderly Lady whose life was one of service to the Lord.

( ) was a woman whose life reflected her belief and whose work reflected the service of Jesus her saviour. She was a person who did not put great stock on physical things but who trusted in God, who knew the Holy Spirit at work in her life and gave her life in service to God. She knew Jesus as; ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army