Sermons on San Juan 16:33:

"where Was God?"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 5, 2002

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

Scripture: John 16:33, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why Should I Be Discouraged

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2003

Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, p

1. Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, power, and advocacy for Him and His ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prevail Over Your Problems As Jesus Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2003

With the power of Christ we can prevail over any problem. The Lord Jesus gave us His Holy Spirit to make us victors amidst the strife, hardship and adversity. Our Savior gives us a mastery over whatever complex difficulties we face to demonstrate His omni

1. Jesus taught His disciples to be upbeat, confident and strong in the power of our heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (John 16:33) With the power of Christ we can prevail over any problem. The Lord Jesus gave ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Take Christ Out Of Your Crisis

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2002

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

Scripture: John 16:33, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 23 And Divine Providence

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003

4. Providence is the doctrine that God provides for the needs of his people. 5. The most definitive verse on this subject is (Romans 8:28). 6. But, perhaps the best chapter of the Bible dealing with this subject is also the most memorized chapter in the

PSALMS 23 AND DIVINE PROVIDENCE INTRODUCTION: 1. The doctrine of fatalism posits that all events are determined by fate instead of natural causes, and nothing than man can will or do affects the course of events. The concept of fate underlying all theories of fatalism is: 1) destiny is a dead, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Problem Solving Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 2, 2003

This Sermon is an adaptation of John Maxwell’s Book, ‘The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. "

Problem Solving John 16:33, James 4:7, John 16:33 April 28, 2003 I. There is one thing that is certain about being leaders, and it applies to leading our family and at work and in our service for God, and that thing is that we will face problems. A. We should not be surprised that we face ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Do Wirh The Peace Of God

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001

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

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, John 16:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

John Chapter 16 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

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

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Holding Onto Your Faith

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

How to hold onto your faith when life hurts most.

HOLDING ONTO YOUR FAITH When Life Hurts the Most I. Intro: When was the last time life served you a curve ball? Life has a way of doing that you know? Jesus promised in John 16:33 that we would suffer many of life’s curve balls in life. His exact words were, "in Me you have peace, in the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Tests Into Testimonies

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003

Learn how to overcome in any situation and turn your test into a testimony of victory!

Turning Tests into Testimonies How to Overcome in Any Situation 9/03/03 I. Introduction One year there was a terrible flood that deluged a small midwestern town located in a valley between two rivers. Both rivers had overflowed their banks and the rains continued to fall day and night. There was ...read more

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

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Going To Get Better

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

There are four things in this passage that substantiate you can be assured it’s going to get better.

“IT’S GOING TO GET BETTER” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 16:16-33 "A Christian without affliction is only like a soldier on parade." ??Felix Neff “Words of comfort, skillfully administered, are the oldest therapy known to man.” —Louis Nizer A young mother was ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

The Silly Putty Christian

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Learn about what Silly Putty and Christians have in common in this creative message using one of America’s favorite toys!

The Silly Putty Christian The Gospel According To a Rubbery Toy 1/14/04 I. Introduction During World War II an engineer at General Electric named James Wright was searching for a synthetic rubber substitute. In one of his experiments, he poured boric acid into a test tube filled with silicone oil, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Firestorms, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Tsunami's, Suffering And Other "acts” Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 1, 2005

A multi-part message series on understanding God’s within the context of suffering.

Since time began, there have been countless natural and human-made disasters so horrendous that they have caused grief and suffering beyond belief. Every human on Earth has experienced suffering to one extent or another. It may have been through quiet tears shed in the silence of the night as they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:7, John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dispelling Discouragement

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 9, 2005

Losing Heart today is easy. What is loosing heart, we today know it better as discouragement. Jesus speaks some things to us to despell discrouagement. Jesus speaks peace, Jesus speaks encouragement, Jesus speaks triuph.

Losing heart in today’s world can be easy. We know losing heart better as discouragement. Discouragement often will come from listening to someone else’s wrong view of reality. Discouragement can also be brought on by ourself. Discouragement is like a disease that can infest our lives. The ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Believe In A God Who Allows Suffering

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 17, 2001

a feeble attempt to answer the Why? question

-----SUFFERING COMES FROM THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE Gen. 2:15-17 -----SUFFERING REVEALS WHAT IS IN OUR HEARTS Matt. 13:1-9 -----SUFFERING GIVES OPPORTUNITY TO TRUST GOD JAMES 1:2-5 -----GOD SUFFERS ALONG WITH US JESUS WEPT -----IN TIMES OF CRISIS, WE FIND ONE ANOTHER 2COR. 1:3-4 -----PAIN ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Holiness