Sermons on John 15:18-16:16:

The Spirit-God In Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 8, 2001

A sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday

Holy Trinity Sun. John 16: 12-15 "The Spirit-God In Us" I remember one vacation when I was in 6th grade my family and I flew to Greenfield Village near Detroit Michigan to see how people lived during the Colonial Days. This village was put together by the Ford family to help people relive some ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Come, Holy Spirit, Come

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jun 14, 2001

On this the Birthday of the Christian Church we pray that the Holy Spirit give us the strength and courage to witness to him in this unbelieving world.

There is a tendency among mankind to honor the dead while persecuting the living. For centuries, even millennia, people have scorned, mocked, abused and killed those who are faithful to God’s Word. Many a prophet of the Old Testament was killed by his own countrymen for being a messenger of God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Ven, Espíritu Santo

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jun 14, 2001

Hoy, en éste el día en que cumple años la iglesia cristiana, pedimos al Espíritu Santo que nos dé el valor para testificar a Jesús en medio del mundo incrédulo.

Existe una tendencia entre los seres humanos de honrar a los muertos mientras persiguen a los vivos. Por siglos, hasta por milenios, muchos han perseguido a los que están fieles a la Palabra de Dios. En el Antiguo Testamento, varios profetas fueron asesinados por sus propios paisanos, solamente ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Marks Of A Disciple

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 17, 2001

5 things we can find in the text that reveals the distinguishing marks of a disciple of Christ.

THE MARKS OF A DISCIPLE By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 17, 2001 Text: John 15:16-25 The marks of a disciple are seen in one whose lives are… 1. Called by J_____________________. (Jesus) During Jesus’ earthly days, a disciple would choose his own master and from his own volition chooses ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

this sermon is the study of the various ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - A PROPHETIC MESSAGE OUTLINE 1. CONVICTION 2. CONFIDENCE 3. COMFORT 4. COUNSEL 5. CONFLICT 6. CREATION 7. COMMUNION THE MESSAGE THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1.CONVICTION John 16: 8-11 , I Corinthians 12:3 The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin . ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Whom Do I Belong?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. As a child and a teenager, I wanted to be accepted.

1. As a child and a teenager, I wanted to be accepted. To belong to the circle of friends that lived on my street. I wanted them to like me and to let me be part of the things they did. To be asked to play with them. To be part of the baseball games. To be invited to the birthday parties. To be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Jesus Knew Great People Acknowledge That Without Him They Can Do Nothing, With Him They Cannot Fail

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that great people continuously acknowledge their need for Him through all kinds of prayer.

1. Jesus knew that great people continuously acknowledge their need for Him through all kinds of prayer. The Lord Jesus said, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (Jn 15:5) Ask the Lord to help you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Wants Us To Do The Things That Are Not Easy Through His Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus wants us to apologize and seek forgiveness both from God and from those we have sinned against through His power.

1. Jesus wants us to apologize and seek forgiveness both from God and from those we have sinned against through His power. (Mt. 5:23,24) 2. Jesus wants us to withstand criticism, false accusations, and misunderstandings for His purposes with His support. (Mt. 5:11,12) 3. Jesus wants us to humble ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond To The Persecution Of Christians

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Realize that persecution of the Godly is a normal part of the maturing process for every Christian.

1. Realize that persecution of the Godly is a normal part of the maturing process for every Christian. Remember that God is working His will in ways that we cannot see or appreciate at the time. One old hymn says, "Must Jesus bear the cross alone and all the world go free. No there's a cross for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Lifts Us Out Of Depression

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed.

1. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed. David wrote, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psa. 34:18) Ask the Lord to help you feel His uplifting power as He rescues you from all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit Working In You

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit is a work in the world and in His church (believers), but His work in each is different from the work in the other,

Introductory Considerations 1. Tody is the day of Pentecost, the day on which we remember the events that marked the active beginning and work of the church of Jesus Christ. 2. What does that day of Pentecost make you think of? Is it the wind that blew into the room where the disciples were ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wonderful Words For Wounded Workers

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

John 16:1-14 WONDERFUL WORDS FOR WOUNDED WORKERS The disciples were hurting because Jesus was going to leave them.

John 16:1-14 WONDERFUL WORDS FOR WOUNDED WORKERS The disciples were hurting because Jesus was going to leave them. These words given by Jesus were designed to encourage them. When we are hurting, the place to go is God’s Word for encouragement. THE PURPOSE OF JESUS’ WORDS - Vss. 1, 4 THE ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Perils Of Abuse Of Power As Convicted By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit convicts leaders of the perils involved with abusing their power.

1. The Holy Spirit convicts leaders of the perils involved with abusing their power. Jesus said, "The Counselor, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment." (John 16:7,8) Ask the Lord to help respond to the Spirit’s ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Does A Better Job Than People Do

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit seeks to bring greater glory to the Lord through every believer.

1. The Holy Spirit seeks to bring greater glory to the Lord through every believer. Jesus said, "He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you." (John 16:14) Ask the Lord to help you give God greater glory through the Holy Spirit working to illuminate, manifest ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Y2k And The Answer From God

Contributed by Andrew Zoppelt on Oct 18, 2000

We have found ourselves in a struggle for answers for Y2K.

We have found ourselves in a struggle for answers for Y2K. A possible doomsday scenario has alerted our attention, but we must be careful of the driving force behind our actions. We could very easily be deceived into "natural" solutions for "spiritual" problems. This could very easily be a test for ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13