Sermons on San Juan 14:17:

In My Father’s House Are Many Mansions Series

Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on May 18, 2017

Many people think and have been taught that when Jesus is talking in John 14:2-3 that they are going to get a great home of brick and mortar, or a mansion. I am investigating this view...

I would like to investigate a thought about the word ‘dwelling’ as found in 2 Corinthians 5:1-9, this word is also found in John 14. I would like to encourage you to consider, when you are studying something, you need to use more than one scripture to qualify a truth. Many people think and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-29

Denomination: *other

It's Time To Unfold Your Deck Chair

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 19, 2017

Lucy said, "On the great cruise ship of life, some people take their deck chairs to the bow. And some people take their deck chairs to the stern. Where do you put your deck chair, Charlie Brown?" Charlie replied "I can't even get my deck chair unfolded."

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message or Homily. Today's assigned readings are: Acts 17:22-34; Psalm 66:7-18; 1 Peter 3:13-22 and John 14:15-21. In a "Peanuts" strip, ... Charlie Brown and Lucy were discussing ... theology. Lucy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34, John 14:5-6, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

Becoming One In Spirit Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 20, 2017

Has God already unified His Church in a way that those who focus on church politics miss?

Intro When we think of church unity, we think of political unity, yet in the greatest sense is the Church already unified? Purpose Has God already unified His Church in a way that those who focus on church politics miss? Plan Let’s look at John 14:15-21 and how the Holy Spirit unifies ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

A King-Sized Comforter

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 21, 2017

Moments before Jesus' arrest, the Lord took time to explain to his disciples the coming Holy Spirit. For those followers of Jesus and for us, the Holy Spirit reminds us that God is for us, God is with us, and God is in us.

John 14:15-21 A King-sized Comforter Jesus shares today’s scripture with his disciples over the Last Supper. He knows his arrest is imminent, that he will soon be nailed to a cross, so all of his words here carry a weighty importance. He wants to reassure his disciples, to help them to keep going ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 John 2:1, Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up, Church! Awaken Our Faith Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 20, 2021

Like many things in our lives, our faith tends to wain when trouble comes our way. But in these times, we need to awaken our faith, putting our trust in the one and only creator of the Universe!

In America, we have lost faith in many things. For example we have lost faith in our future. (Americans' optimism about country's direction over next year drops nearly 20 points since May: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:6, John 14:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Comforter Has Come—five Truths About The Holy Spirt.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 24, 2021

The first question that should be answered is, Who is the Holy Spirit, and what use is He in my daily affairs?

The Comforter Has Come—Five Truths About The Holy Spirt. John 14:16-17KJV A group travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on, finally an angry passenger pushed his way ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, John 14:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Casey

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

While serving at a church in middle Tennessee, I was emailed out of the blue by a young woman names Casey (named change for privacy), who was looking for answers. This sermon is a restructuring of my response to her.

Casey Introduction--Casey’s Story (Saturday, September 28): ?“Hello. My name is Casey. Let me start by letting you know a little about myself as far as religious belief. Growing up I was raised to believe that God and Jesus were our saviors. I went to a Baptist church and was even baptized. As I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14, John 14:15-17, Ephesians 2:8-10, Isaiah 64:6, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Mark 10:17-22, Matthew 10:34-39, Revelation 3:20, James 4:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

I Will Never Leave You Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021

The world and people have hurt us and not done what they said they would do. We cannot mix the faults of people with the promises of Jesus. He will do what He says and keep every promise.

I will never leave you John 14:15-29, Exodus 14 Good Morning everyone As we continue in the series navigating the journey- Jesus words “I will never leave you or forsake you” Remember the journey is our first breath to last breath Prayer- Start to finish in life Jesus gives us choices and gives us ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Your Reservation Has Been Confirmed!

Contributed by Joel Mcmahon on Sep 17, 2021

An Easter sermon

In raising Jesus from the dead, His Heavenly Father, and Our Heavenly Father Confirmed all Jesus said as the truth. Validated all He did. - That includes dying on the cross as payment for our sins. Sealed every promise that Jesus had made. With that in mind, listen to what Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Four Vital Truths About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 18, 2021

He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you. He didn’t place a saint inside of you. You don’t have the spirit of your godly grandmother in you. You have the Spirit of God in you!

We are living in confusing times, and for many are moving ahead with little hope. In the midst of our confusion, there is God. God loves you so much He gave you Someone to comfort, strengthen, and love you in ways you and I cannot imagine. You have a tremendous ally in the Holy Spirit. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30, John 14:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Ephesus Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 8, 2020

Work for the Church does not please Jesus unless we maintain our original motivation

Letter to the Church in Ephesus Introduction: I rarely dip into the Book of Revelation to preach because it is so difficult to understand and needs a lot of background to get a full picture of what John is saying. But today I sensed the Lord telling me that I should change my strategy and take ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

Our Advocate

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2020

What hope do we have of ever being loved by God? Is God really on our side or are we just cosmic orphans? Let’s look at how the Holy Spirit stands with us in John 14:15-21.

What hope do we have of ever being loved by God? Is God really on our side or are we just cosmic orphans? Let’s look at how the Holy Spirit confirms God’s love in John 14:15-21. John 14:15 If you love Me, keep My commandments. Assuming that the word “commandments” always means the Ten ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

No Ifs ,ands, Or Buts

Contributed by Thomas Bell on May 17, 2020

a small two letter word with conditions attached

IFS, ANDS, OR BUTS John 14: 15-17 “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

With Us Through All Things

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 20, 2020

Jesus promised his disciples that he would not leave them orphaned. God is with us through all things.

May 17, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 14:15-21 With Us through All Things Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of my favorite Netflix series has been “Anne with an E.” The series follows the popular Anne of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

I Will Not Leave You Orphan

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 20, 2020

I will not leave you as orphan: The felling of absence is nothing but the absence of God. When God is absence you realize you feel lonely. Without Jesus Christ, you feel like an orphan.

I will not leave you Orphan John 14:15-21 Here’s something for you on this morning: A poll taken by the Center for the Governance of Change in the United Kingdom revealed that 25% of European citizens believe that robots and artificial intelligence algorithms would do a better job of making policy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, John 14:18, John 16:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational