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  • Troy Mason avatar

    Funeral Ii

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,230 views

    Another funeral sermon

    Funeral II John 16:31-33 INTRODUCTION: Talk about Ms. Aleeze and the peace she had about her station in life. Speak of the arrangements she made. I. The trouble we face comes only from this world A. God allows trouble because: 1. It reveals our hearts (Mt 13:1-9) 2. It is an opportunity to trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    9-11 Remembrance: Hope And Healing

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,750 views

    A reminder that the only true hope is Jesus

    9/11 Remembrance Hope and Healing John 16:31-33 INTRODUCTION: Talk about the constant preparedness of the Marines for the physical battle, but how we hurt like everyone else spiritually. ILLUS - Story of WTC Visit: I visited my brother in Manhattan two months after the World Trade Centers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    What You Need, God Has

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 18,071 views

    Jesus knew the disciples would face trials, persecution, and death. He knew they would have grief. So he comforted them. And Jesus comforts us as well when we are having problems and face grief.

    Series: “What To Do” See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I’m Disappointed; But I Just Can’t Win; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God Has) As I choose this passage to preach, I knew that these three verses were the three from the entire 16th chapter of John that I would concentrate on. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Bracing For The Bad Times

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 10,853 views

    How do we make it through difficulties? Not just troubles, but even tragedies? Jesus told us we would have trouble, but He also promised peace. This message discusses how that is possible.

    (This message was preached during a recent week where our family experienced the death of a close friend, and the death of a family members’ baby.) Any time tragedies and turmoils come to us, such as we have experienced this week, it sends us searching for answers. We begin to think, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Warren avatar

    Jesus' Word To Us In Light Of The Attack On America

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    Jesus Christ offers encouragement in this verse to all believers in times of crisis.

    Intro: The attack on America by terrorists has cause a heightened degree of uncertainty and anxiety throughout our world. During such times, we are to turn to the One Source for hope: Jesus Christ our Lord. In our text, Jesus speaks to our fears, uncertainties, and anxieties....Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Chapter 16 Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,106 views

    Before the Cross, Jesus did His best to teach us those things we would need to know. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of three things: Sin, Righteousness and Judgment.

    John Chapter 16 This chapter begins with Jesus still talking about the hatred of the world! Read verse 1 “These things I have spoken to you” are the things Jesus talked about in chapter 15. Read verses 2,3 Jesus didn’t want the disciples to be offended at the things that would happen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Cause For Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,483 views

    Expository sermon on Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit and the encouragement we can draw from Him.

    Cause for Encouragement Fortifying the Foundations #36 John 16:5-33[1] 5-23-04 Have you ever been hit with such a jolt of grief that you could not speak? That’s the condition I think these disciples were in by the time we get to our text. They are overwhelmed by the realization that Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji avatar

    In Times Of Trouble Series

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,024 views

    A biblical exposition tutoring the believer on the reasons why God allow the saints to pass through what they are passing through.

    IN THE TIMES OF TROUBLE(I) (i) THE MEANING OF “TROUBLES” John 16:33 “Tribulation” in that verse do not mean sickness, rather tribulation means persecutions, pressure, trials, like criticism, temporary failure, confusion, suffering in the pathway of duty, cheating, criminal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Take Christ Out Of Your Crisis

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 14,751 views

    In this world you will have trouble, but be of good cheer, for Jesus has overcome the world.

    Don’t take Christ out of your crisis. TEXT: John 16:33 In Max Lucado’s book ‘When Christ Comes’ he tells this story. When he was a boy, Max Lucado was a member of the Odessa Boys Choir, and one year the local junior college had asked them to play the roles of the munchkins in their presentation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Handling Life's Struggles Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,327 views

    Life has tremendous pressures and trials, yet Peter had learned how to respond to release God’s power in his trials.

    1 Peter 1:10-25 VCC August 9, 1998 Handling Life’s Struggles Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) Many go through life’s struggles relying on their own power, their own resources, their own strength, but God has not designed us to go through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "where Was God?"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,006 views

    This sermon utilizes the tragedy of 9/11 to answer the age old question; "where was God when..?"

    “Where was God?” You’ve no doubt heard the news, the United States of America--the richest and most fortified Super Power in the entire world sustained an almost unthinkable attack. In this anonymous and brutal act of aggression, the very symbols of our vast economic wealth ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dan Yaw avatar

    What Will You Do Wirh The Peace Of God

    Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,325 views

    God offers peace to all. What will you do about this offer?

    "WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THE PEACE OF GOD?" LUKE 19:41-44; JOHN 16:28-33 I. WE CAN REJECT GOD’S PEACE (LUKE 19:41-44) A. The Reality of Rejection (19:41-42) 1. Christ’s visit (See v.44) 2. Christ’s view (v. 42) a. Looked back: wasted opportunities ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Strobel avatar

    Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 237 ratings
     | 90,707 views

    “Why is there suffering in the world?" is the #1 question people would like to ask God. There are some answers we can give to that question.

    Faith Under Fire Part I Why Does God Allow Suffering? Lee Strobel Life ought to come with a list of side effects. There should be a tag on every newborn baby saying life can be full of fun and adventure and excitement and joy, but there are side effects. There’s illness . . abuse . . . broken ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jim Miller avatar

    Anchoring On The Resurrection

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,854 views

    Our ability to trust God in any circumstance is due to our anchoring ourselves in the resurrection of Jesus, and in His return.

    Read John 16:17-33 from the Message. How many would say you’re dealing with anxiety today? Ron’s question—what’s keeping you up at night? Can’t you relate to what the guys around Jesus are feeling here? They’re worried about the future. Back in the storm. Think back to chapt. 14 (about 2-3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Coping Jesus

    Contributed by Cledith Campbell on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,978 views

    This sermon teaches us how to live in the victory Christ purchased for us.

    Copying Jesus John 10:7-10 7. Jesus therefore said to them, again, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8. All who came before Me area thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9. I am the door, if anyone enters through Me, he hall be saved, and shall go in and out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist