Sermons on John 16:23-28:

Jesus' Heads-Up: The World Will Hate You (John 16:1-33) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 29, 2022

So don't be surprised, or discouraged. Prepare yourselves, testify anyway, and don't fall away. Also, how the Spirit partners with you, in testifying to the world.

Let's start this morning by rereading John 15:18-16:4. In these verses, Jesus describes our relationship to the world: (18) If the world, you, it hates, know that me, before you, it has hated. (19) If of/from the world, you were, the world would love its own. Now, because of/from the world ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

What Did Jesus Say Will Complete Our Joy? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 29, 2022

In this passage Jesus previews the new era that He is about to bring. Of great importance is the direct relationship with God this will bring and the accompanying great prayer power.

WE DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HE IS SAYING: Jesus starts by telling them a major transition is coming. - John 16:16-22. - There is a lot of uncertainty from the disciples about what Jesus is talking about in these sayings. The meaning is hidden to them. - Of course, we know that He is referring ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Future Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

Jesus gives his disciples hope. A sure, certain promise for the future. He’s telling them that their pain will turn to joy.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings I wonder how you felt last night as you were winding your clocks back? As you contemplated how great an extra hour of sleep would be. After I’d adjusted the clock on the oven, and the microwave, after Sarah fixed the clock-radio by our bed, as we thought about ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Anglican

The Divinity Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jeffrey Dukeman on May 20, 2019

Our recognizing Jesus' divinity is especially associated with recognizing Jesus' "concluding" work of dying for sin and rising to enable eternal life, although the Son of God also helped create the world as well. Recognizing this can help us better pray in Jesus' name.

I don’t know about you, but when I think about what it means for Jesus to be divine, I’ve often just thought about the past. If Jesus helped create the world, he must by God. If Jesus lived from eternity with God the Father, he must be God. As John’s Gospel records, In the beginning was the Word, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22-33

Two Promises

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on May 23, 2019

The last words that Jesus gives His disciples are a two-fold promise. You will have tribulations and He has overcome the world. As Christians, we know and experience these two promises. An illustration is weaved throughout to bring these points to life.

I love movies. I do, I really do. I always have and always will. I often fall asleep to them and literally seen some more times than I can count. I enjoy rewatching movies. Once I know the whole story, I love re-watching the movie to see how knowing the end changes how I see conversations, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22-33, John 16:33

Denomination: Lutheran

John, The Love Gospel

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 2, 2023

Amazing fact, the gospel of John is the only gospel that says God loves us. Today I want to give an overview of the gospels with special emphasis on the gospel of John, and show why it is rightly called the “Love gospel.”

Note: Further down in the message I have a chart on the use of the word love in the gospels, I cannot get it to format correctly on sermoncentral. If you want a Word doc contact me. Blessings! Maurice John, the Gospel of Love PPT 1 Series title Behold To behold means to give something our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 16:27, John 15:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 34 - The Powerful Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 7, 2023

Only in and through Jesus can we be saved, and our sins be forgiven. There is power and authority in the name of Jesus, and only if we comprehend this in its fullest can we actualize it in our lives.

We read in Exodus 20:7,"Never use the name of the LORD your God carelessly. The LORD will make sure that anyone who carelessly uses his name will be punished.” (GW) We have been studying in details as to how the moral laws of God as given in the Old Testament, are still applicable to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Matthew 6:9, Matthew 1:21, Acts 4:12, 1 John 3:4, 1 John 5:17, Romans 6:23, Philippians 2:9-11, Acts 3:16, Acts 16:16-18, John 16:24, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

New Year 2023: Ask, And It Will Be Given To You!

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 8, 2023

Some argue that we don't need to express our desires to God because He already knows what we want without us saying it. Some think that without asking, God will give us what we need. What does the Bible teach about expressing our wishes to God or asking God to provide us with our desires?

What are your hopes and wishes for 2023? Some hope this year will be healthier or no new diseases will emerge. Some hope to meet God soon because of their old age and weaker body condition. Like Tante Christine, she expressed her desire to move on from life in this world during our visit. On Dec. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, Matthew 9:38, Luke 18:1-8, John 16:24, James 4:2, Genesis 25:21, Genesis 22:17, Matthew 6:25-31, Matthew 6:11, Philippians 4:6, Mark 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ask In My Name

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Jesus wants us to have a relationship with our Father in Heaven, and in that relationship we are to ask Him for things that align with His will, doing so in the name of Jasus.

Ask in my Name And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you. John 16:23 The verse that I am using today comes from a bigger picture of Jesus telling His disciples that He will be physically leaving them, that He must ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Asking The Pathway To Answers Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 12, 2023

Keep on asking and you will receive what you ask.

A. INTRODUCTION – WHY ASK? 1. Because we are told. “Keep on asking and you will receive what you ask” (Matthew 7:7, NLT). 2. Because it works. “Elijah . . . prayed earnestly that no rain . . . none fell” (James 5:17, NLT). 3. Because we need. “Ye have not because ye ask not” (James 4:2). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, James 4:2, James 1:16, John 16:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Jesus Christ

Contributed by Pst. Vincent Wrock on Feb 21, 2024

There is something behind every Name whether it's known or not but there exist a force on every Name whether good or bad. Now God has already provided us with a stronger Powerful weapon which is His Son Jesus Christ.

There is something behind every Name whether it's known or not but there exist a force on every Name whether good or bad. Now God has already provided us with a stronger Powerful weapon which is His Son Jesus Christ. And the fact that we know how to pray or you can pray longer it does not mean ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Acts 10:34-38, Philippians 2:9-11, John 16:23-24, Acts 3:1-6, Isaiah 11:2-5, Isaiah 9:6-7, John 14:12-14, Genesis 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Joy In Sorrow Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 16, 2023

In your sorrow, find joy in God, the Holy Spirit; find joy in the Resurrection of Christ, God’s Son; and find joy in prayer to your Heavenly Father.

There’s an old and ancient Chinese proverb which says, if you wish to be happy for one hour, get intoxicated. If you wish to be happy for three days, get married. If you wish to be happy for eight days, kill your pig and eat it. If you wish to be happy forever, learn to fish. (Chinese proverb, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33, John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

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

Sorrow Will Turn To Fullness Of Joy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2023

Your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

SORROW WILL TURN TO FULLNESS OF JOY. John 16:16-24. JOHN 16:16a. The sense of John 16:16 seems to be “A little while and ye do not behold Me…” This refers to the fact that within hours Jesus would be arrested, tried, crucified, and buried. JOHN 16:16b. “again a little while, and ye shall see ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational