Sermons on John 15:1-17:5:

Hit Me Instead!

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 13, 2002

I don`t advise you to try doing what I did - only if God is prompting you!

HIT ME INSTEAD. One evening the phone rang. It was a woman whom I had visited from time to time. She wasn`t a Christian; in fact she was very dubious about the whole business of Christianity - she couldn`t see what relevance someone who lived 2,000 years ago could possibly have to her today. I`d ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Matthew 5:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Hope Found In Love

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Feb 13, 2002

A sermon exploring the measure of God’s love for mankind.

THE HOPE FOUND IN LOVE John 15:13 TEXT: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. PROPOSITION: To present a salvation gospel message. INTRODUCTION: I. HOPE IS FOUND IN THE MEASURE OF GOD’S LOVE FOR US "Greater love ..." Application: God made mankind ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Nazarene

"I Believe In The Holy Spirit Of God" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 14, 2002

This is the third sermon in a series entitled "I Believe" . Other messages will follow.

"I Believe" Series Message: "I Believe in the Holy Spirit of God" Text-John 16:7-14 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Real Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 18, 2002

Everyone admits that love is wonderful and necessary, yet no one agrees on just what it is. If our songs, movies and poems (as interesting and entertaining to listen to, watch, and read as they are), are any indication, most of us don’t really know what l

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Notation: Today we will be taking a break from our Parables of Jesus series to celebrate love and marriage. I cannot miss this opportunity to address one of the most critical subjects of all…loving someone. Opening Statement: Perhaps, our musicians who seem to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 15:13

In Just A Little While

Contributed by Rick Adams on Feb 19, 2002

Four things Christ told His disciples would happen "in just a little while".

NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eulogy Ethelene Hall

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 23, 2002

This is a eulogy for a Christian woman who was a 40 year member of the church and died at age 81.

Ethelene Amelia Hall 2/22/2002 Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. It was a frightening concept to them and has been for most of humankind ever since. But even before Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Johnny Small on Feb 25, 2002

What did God give us and what does He expect in return. Bel Aire Baptist Church March 3, 2002

The Greatest Gift Have you ever had to give a gift to someone, who has everything? It is very hard to find that just right present for my wife, when all she wants is my undying devotion and love. I am very blessed because she also loves me unconditionally and supports God’s will in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 15:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prayed For Those He Loved Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 9, 2002

As Jesus prayed with great passion in the garden for his disciples, that same prayer was for all of those who would follow him.

Introduction: Our Lord was about to go through a great trial of horror on the cross and yet, he took the time in the middle of his own agony to lift up in earnest prayer to his Father the needs of his followers. Jesus prayed for his disciples, including those of us who follow him today. He ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Enemigos De La Oracion Series

Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 16, 2002

Este es el sermon # 3 de la Serie "TODO SOBRE LA ORACION

LOS TRES ENEMIGOS MÁS GRANDES DE LA ORACIÓN La desidia Como ya mencionamos la carne no desea ni quiere practicar las cosas espirituales; es por eso que siempre presentara excusas para posponer la oración. El dejarse llevar por la desidia lo llevara al punto de orar muy poco o no orar en lo ...read more

Scripture: John 16:2

Denomination: Apostolic

The Price Love Paid

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 19, 2002

Sacrifice is not often talked about today, it is the price love paid.

The Price Love Paid New Hope Community Pastor Bob Briggs March 17, 2001 Sacrifice: a word which conjures a variety if thoughts. I have been on jury duty this week and have known the sacrifice involved. Many of you last Sunday night watched the 9-11 special. The sacrifice paid by the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

As I Have Loved You

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Mar 22, 2002

How to respond to another person’s emotional needs in a biblical way through the showing of affection

(Meeting the Need for Affection) Text: John 15:9-14 In his memoir, Education of a Wandering Man, the western writer Louis L’Amour repeats a charming story about two stage actresses of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. He tells how Sarah Bernhardt, the great French actress, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Minister In Joy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

Joy is needed to continue any minisrty.

Today, we are pondering -- HOW IMPORTANT JOY IS TO THE CHRISTIAN WALK? We also ponder -- HOW DO WE LOSE OUR JOY? Then we must consider, WHAT CAN I DO TO GET MY JOY BACK? And we ponder: --- HOW CAN I LEARN TO KEEP THE JOY OF THE LORD? 1. LIFE HAS A WAY OF STEALING OUR JOY! I am told the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4, John 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Love Of God Displayed In The Cross

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2002

God’s love is supremely exhibited in the cross of Christ.

The cross of Christ – by which we mean his suffering, and death, and resurrection – is a topic packed with significance. Without the cross, there would be no Christianity. No forgiveness of sins, no eternal life, no hope for the future, no power for this present life. The cross is more than a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Aug 6, 2001

Our number one goal must be our relationship with Christ, staying with Him, obeying His commands and living in His love.

Intro: An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so boring.” With that his sister turned and said, “It’s supposed to be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lasting Love

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2001

Funeral sermon for Mrs. Lola Black, who died suddenly only five months after her husband’s death.

In March, when we gathered in this place to say farewell to a creative, innovative man, we did not dream that five months later we would gather again to bid adieu to his cherished helpmate. Charlie and Lola are together again, in death as in life; and it’s almost beyond belief. It just does not ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist