Sermons on John 16:1-17:8:

When The Women Travail

Contributed by Stephoney Beckman on Apr 22, 2023

At this very moment there is a wailing in the spirit like a woman in travail. All of creation seems to be travailing and moaning like a woman on the verge of giving birth… Can you hear it.

For some time now I’ve been hearing a sound in my spirit. there is a sound that is being heard in the heavenlies and its reverberating across the entire globe. It’s a sound that seems to be emanating from the very foundations of the earth…. The earth itself seems to be crying out with guttural ...read more

Scripture: John 16:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 15 - No Turning Back Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 24, 2023

Our Christian life and journey is not always smooth and easy. When things get tough we can either give up or continue on. Let’s learn how to move on and not turn back.

We read in John 21:4, “Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus” (ESV) They failed to recognize Jesus It was indeed an unusual situation on the sea shore that day, as the resurrected Jesus stood on the shore, and his own disciples who ...read more

Scripture: John 21:4, John 21:2-3, Matthew 16:21, Matthew 27:62-63, John 16:33, Proverbs 18:21, Luke 5:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Characteristics Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2023

This great church at Jerusalem is a God-given example of the characteristics necessary for a great church. I would suggest that each person read and meditate on the Acts chapter 4 to become intimately acquainted with God’s idea of a great church. I

Sermon -The Characteristics of a Great Church Scripture Lesson: Acts 4:23-33 “As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. 24 When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33, Acts 4:8-14, Acts 8:35, John 16:33, Acts 5:15-16, Acts 2:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On A Trip Home

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2023

The Ascension of Jesus has been defined as the Christian belief, reflected in the major Christian creeds and confessional statements, that Jesus ascended to heaven forty days after His resurrection, where He was glorified, exalted as Lord and Christ, sitting at the right hand of God.

Mohadesa Najumi, a female British writer once remarked: “Life is a useless passion, an exciting journey of a mammal in survival mode. Each day is a miracle, a blessing unexplored and the more you immerse yourself in light, the less you will feel the darkness. There is more to life than nothingness. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:51, John 17:1-11, Acts 1:11, John 16:28

The Ultimate Wilderness Guide

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 15, 2023

Lack of belief is a sin because if you don't understand that reunion with God is the purpose of life, you will wind up lost. Literally.

I was 8 years old when my family moved to Brazil. Everything changed: language, food, customs, weather. And one of the things that I at least did not expect was the absence of school buses. If Dad couldn’t take us we had to take public transportation: a taxi, a tram, a bus. We usually took a city ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You In Us, And We In You

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 16, 2023

Jesus resides in us, and asks us to reside in Him

John 14:15-21 Let us pray: O God, you have prepared such good things for us than we can understand: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises. Amen. Today is the sixth Sunday of the season of Eastertide; next ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, John 16:13, John 3:8, Romans 8:4, Galatians 5:16, Mark 1:10, Acts 2:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Benefits Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 16, 2023

In this exposition of Jesus's 8th Beatitude ("Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake"), we explore biblical revelation as to why persecution is a blessing, more specifically, what are the benefits of persecution for God's people.

Intro We are considering the 8th Beatitude in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Persecution is a major theme in Scripture. We see it in the first family; it runs all through the Old and New Testaments; and in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:12, John 16:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:12, Matthew 24:9-14, Acts 14:22, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Acts 8:1-4, Mark 13:11, 1 Peter 5:10, Job 23:10, Isaiah 43:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Good Evangelist Always Listens Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 16, 2023

He was convinced of the truth of the Gospel, and felt alright recruiting people to Christ despite what he did not know about His teaching.

Saturday of the 6th Week in Easter 2023 There are Christians who sincerely believe that the early Church existed only in local congregations who typically met in the homes of members. In other words, that shortly after Jesus returned to the right hand of the Father, after He had told His apostles ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-28, Acts 18:23-28

Denomination: Catholic

"Ascension To Coronation”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 17, 2023

The recent Coronation of King Charles III was specular, but it can not compare to the Coronation of Jesus in Revelation 5. The Coronation of Jesus verifies that the Father accepted His perfect life, and sacrifice for the redemption of humanity.

In Jesus Holy Name May 21, 2023 Text: John 17:5, ACTS 1:9-10; Revelation 5 Ascension Redeemer “Ascension to Coronation” On May 6, 2023 the world was captivated with the coronation of King Charles III. The Coronation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-10, John 17:8

Denomination: Lutheran

Glorify

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 19, 2023

God wishes to be close to us that He may be glorified by our lives.

Glorify – John 17: 1 - 11 Intro: In the 1930’s Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts. When he was running for a 2nd term it was a difficult campaign. One day, after a busy morning, Mr. Herter arrived at a church cookout. It was late afternoon and he was famished. As he moved down the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All Truth Or Essential Truth

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 27, 2023

If God had a doctrine inspired into His Word who are we to decide if it is essential or not?

John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. I have an issue with the concept of "nonessential" truth. I get it ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Bad Enough To Be Saved

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 28, 2023

I am the Assistant Chief of Sinners only because Paul took the Chief spot.

1 Tim 1:15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-16, John 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Sunday Part 2 Of 2

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 30, 2023

Pentecost Sunday, the day JESUS promised the baptism of the HOLY SPIRIT to those who believed. HE had to leave so that HE could come to us, to make us SPIRIT FILLED believers, so that one day HE would return to take us in that same way. Question is, are you Ready?

2023.05.28 Sermon. Pentecost. Part 2 of 2 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Acts 1:4-8; Acts 2:1-39; Joel 2:28-32; John 14:26-28; John 16:13; 1 John 2:27; Romans 8:16; 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 BIG IDEA: Pentecost Sunday, the day JESUS promised the baptism of the HOLY SPIRIT to those who believed. HE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-39, Joel 2:28-32, John 14:26-28, John 16:13, 1 John 2:27, Romans 8:16, 1 Corinthians 2:9-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three-In-One! Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2023

We can praise and worship God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit because of the countless ways He reveals Himself to us in three distinct, holy, and powerful ways.

OTHER THAN JOHN 3:16 AND THE 23RD PSALM, WE HAVE PAUL CONCLUDING HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS WITH SOME OF THE MOST QUOATED WORDS IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE. NOWHERE ELSE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT WILL YOU FIND GOD THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT MENTIONED TOGETHER IN SUCH A BLESSING. THIS BLESSING ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Psalm 96:4-5, Romans 5:8, John 14:2-3, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Trust After Tragedy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2020

Trust is easy in the easy times. Tragedy is when you find out if you truly trust.

I was asked how you have trust or faith after tragedy and an hour or so later Pastor Mike asked me to speak tonight. I took that as my cue to speak on that topic. I have been through a few tragedies in my life and never thought of myself as a trauma survivor until I was trained to ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15, 3 John 1:2, 2 Timothy 4:20, Philippians 2:25-27, John 16:33, 2 Timothy 3:12, Romans 8:17, Romans 8:35, Philippians 1:29, 1 Peter 4:16, Jeremiah 29:10-14, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist