Sermons on John 15:9-19:9:

That They May Be One Series

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 6, 2013

Unity in the church is critical to the fulfilment of it's mission to reaching a lost world. Message based on the chapters of the book, "I Am A Church Member" by Tom Rainer

Introduction: Years ago, there was a Peanuts cartoon strip where Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn't. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" she asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they're nothing ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The 3rd Piling – Holy Spirit - Counselor Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 20, 2013

In order to live out our Christian faith, we must be grounded with a foundation of thankfulness in our walk with God. The 1st piling in that foundation is that God is God, the 2nd piling is that Jesus is Savior... this morning we will look at piling #3

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 15, 2013 Date Preached: November 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 3rd Piling – Holy Spirit - Counselor Sermon Text: John 16:5-15 [HCSB] Essence of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Peter Scott on Nov 23, 2013

A charge to a church awaiting the arrival of a new minister.

Love One another John 15.9-17 Introduction Jesus said: ‘This is my command: love each other’ (15.17) Well, the day has finally arrived. At some time around 6pm this evening, God willing, Steve Kelly will accept the responsibility for the ‘cure of souls’ (to use the archaic ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

We Need Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2013

We need Jesus Christ! 1. No one knows like Jesus knows (vs. 1-4). 2. No one can do what Jesus can do (vs. 4-6). 3. No one cares like Jesus cares (vs. 7-11).

We Need Jesus! John 18:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 27, 2013 *Have you ever seen a brand-new baby walk out of the hospital by itself? Of course not, and you never will. Every baby needs the help, care and protection of its family. And even if you were the biggest, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stay One

Contributed by Gaylon Clark on Dec 2, 2013

God saved us to improve his team, the church. We live worthy of being drafted by God when we do such. Paul shows us how to preserve the unity God has already created in Christ.

Stay One Ephesians 4:1-6 It happens every year in April. Team owners gather at Radio City Music Hall in New York City for the NFL Draft. They hope to select players who will change the future of their teams. They are looking for franchise players; players who will help them win big games and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Unity In Our Lord

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

This is a fairly in depth exploration of Unity in Christ, on many levels.

The Importance of Our Unity in the Lord Pastor Eric J. Hanson July 14th, 2013 Introduction This has been a life theme for me, starting with the theme verse of the music ministry I was part of back in 1974 & 75 “The Gospel Express”. That verse was II Corinthians 5:19, especially that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abiding In The Vine

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

We are nourished by His Word, and cultivate our relationship with Him through prayer.

ABIDING IN THE VINE. John 15:1-16. In Psalm 80:8-16 Israel is poignantly portrayed as a vine which has spread throughout the whole land, only to be torn down, devoured and burnt at the time of the Exile. The vineyard motif is again taken up in Isaiah 5:1-7, where a moral reason is given for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Age Of The Spirit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

Empowering the Church for worldwide mission.

THE AGE OF THE SPIRIT. John 16:5-15. When Ezekiel looked out across the valley of the dry bones, the LORD asked him, “Can these bones live?” to which the prophet answered, “Well, Lord, if anyone knows you do.” The Lord GOD spoke to the bones through the mouth of the prophet, and they revived: but ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are Your Friends?

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013

Everyone needs friends. The reason the Toy Story franchise is so popular is because everyone can relate to the idea of having friends who stick with you no matter what. But for followers of Jesus this definition doesn't go far enough.

Randy Newman wrote a song called, "You Got a Friend in Me". Most folks recognize this song as the theme to the popular Toy Story franchise. According to Randy a real friend is someone who loves you and sticks with you even through your worst troubles. This is a great definition of what a friend ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alien Ambassaor Series

Contributed by John Sears on Dec 12, 2013

Being in the world can feel like an alien experience. Do we hide under sheets and hope not be detected? Do we marshal our forces in order to "not be part of the world"? Or does Jesus mean more when he says, "Be in the world, but not of it."

Introduction It was a favorite movie of mine when I was a kid. I can remember it being the first movie I cried during. The movie was E.T. If you have seen the movie (or even if you haven’t) there are some classic scenes that will be remembered. Elliot cutting his finger and E.T. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

For This I Came

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2013

When Jesus said, To this end was I born, He was acknowledging His incarnation.

FOR THIS I CAME. John 18:33-37. The interview between Pilate and Jesus paints a pathetic picture. The King of kings stood accused before the tribunal of an earthly governor. The prisoner appeared so unlike the usual kind of revolutionary that you could almost hear the scorn in the prefect’s ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Don't Like Him Very Much Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 15, 2013

Why would the world hate Jesus? What is there about His message that makes them so upset? Uses the advertisement against Christmas the American Humanist Organization used 5 years ago to explore those questions.

OPEN: About 5 years ago, the American Humanist Association spent $40,000 in December for an ad campaign in Washington D.C. that attacked God during the Christian season. Now, that’s not what the spokesman for the humanist group said they meant to do: "Our reason for doing it during ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus Came To Reveal His Glory"

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 23, 2013

Jesus came to reveal His glory.

“Jesus Came to Reveal His Glory” (John 17:1-5) It’s clear from the Bible that the apostle John was the closest to Jesus. He appears to be the one Jesus loved the most and in his writing we see an intimacy that we don’t see in the other gospels. This is especially true in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

I Pray For Them

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

Jesus was aware of the power invested in Him to bring all flesh under the sound of the Gospel, and to give eternal life to such as the Father gave Him.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS - Part 1. John 17:1-11. In the midst of His last pre-crucifixion discourse, Jesus left the upper room with His inner band of eleven disciples, continuing to talk along the way (John 14:31). Then He prayed a very public prayer on behalf of the Apostles, and of the whole ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Are Not Of This World

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

Kept through the Name.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS - Part 2. John 17:11-19. In the second part of His prayer, our Lord addresses the “Holy Father” (John 17:11). This epithet is unique, but understandable. Jesus is about to pray for the disciples’ sanctification (John 17:17). John 17:11. He prays that they will be “kept ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational