Sermons on John 14:8-17: showing 1-15 of 845

What Does It Mean To Pray?

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

Can prayer move the hand of God?

What does it mean to Pray Intro Can we as individuals put God into action? Can we move the hand of God into Divine interaction? If so, How much faith does it take to move the hand of God? What is required from us to move the hand of God or to put God into action on our behalf? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13

Denomination: Methodist

Ghostbusters

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002

I used this at new year to remind us of our ever present comforter, as we began this new year. Some very good material dealing with the Holy Spirit.

Ghostbusters How many of you have seen the movie Ghostbusters? The premise of the movie is that there are these four guys. They are a mixture of a smart person, a witty person, the muscle-person, and the comic-person. If you’ve seen the movie then you cannot forget Bill Murray and Dan Akroyd ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-99

Denomination: Church Of God

"Jesus Sums Up His Teaching.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 25, 2002

April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:1-14 Color: White John 14:1-14 Title: “Jesus sums up his teaching.”

April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:1-14 Color: White John 14:1-14 Title: “Jesus sums up his teaching.” Jesus begins his farewell address to his disciples and to the world. Chapter fourteen, begins Jesus’ long “farewell” discourse found only in John, spanning chapters fourteen to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

5 Easter A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 25, 2002

In a time of change the words "do not let your hearts be troubled" can be difficult words to hear but these are the words that direct us to Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life. Jesus, the only one we can depend on when all else is changing.

5 Easter A John 14:1-14 28 April 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen These words are so often read at funerals that it seems odd not to have a casket and flowers. These words are so often used to assure the family and friends of the deceased that the deceased is in a better place, a place assured from the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Calms The Storms Of Trouble

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2002

how Jesus comforts us at the loss of a loved one and other trials in life

April 25, 2002 John 14:1-12 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Chill Out & Pay Attention

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 26, 2002

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Focus on what’s really important.

Chill Out……….. What does it mean to trust? Webster: Basic dependence on someone or something, a belief that something will happen or someone will act in a prescribed way. If I were to ask any one of you, most of you would say that you trust God. But sometimes that’s not easy. Trusting ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Jesus Gives Us A Way Of Transforming The Negative Experience Of Grief Into

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 27, 2002

May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:15-21 Color: White Title: “Jesus gives us a way of transforming the negative experience of grief into a positive experience; Christ presence.”

May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:15-21 Color: White Title: “Jesus gives us a way of transforming the negative experience of grief into a positive experience; Christ presence.” Jesus continues his farewell discourse to his disciples; this section begins and ends with a statement ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Show Us!

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Apr 29, 2002

We all ought to develope the attitude that seeks to know God more. But Jesus also wants us to go and show others.

Easter 5 A John 14:1-12 Show Us! 04/28/02 I’ll never forget the first day of drivers training. The process in Illinois wasn’t at all like it is here in Iowa. First we had to wait till we were 16 – Juniors in high school, not in Jr. High. Imagine, two years of high school where we could ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tree Of Life

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 29, 2002

A tree-themed sermon for Rural Life Sunday

The Tree of Life At our youth group last week we were talking, of course, about the retreat and especially the part where the youth were called down to the floor. Angie, Darla, and I told the group that, while that was awesome, there were probably as many, or more, who made ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing Greater Things

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus told disciples that they and we would do greater miracles than He did. How can we do this today?

Introductory Considerations 1. It was a difficult time for the disciples. After ministering with J for about 3 years, they knew that He would soon leave them. 2. Jesus had just finished washing their feet, they had just had their last supper together and Jesus stressed that he would soon be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Jesus Gave His Disciples A Goal Greater Than Their Own Pleasures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Jesus Gave His Disciples a Goal Greater than Their Own Pleasures - John 14:12-16

How Jesus Gave His Disciples a Goal Greater than Their Own Pleasures - John 14:12-16 Many people lack motivation because they do not have a higher goal than merely pleasing themselves. Jesus gave His disciples a purpose that would transcend their earthly worries and pleasures. Jesus said, "If you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of Keeping The Commandments

Contributed by Eddie Smith on Oct 18, 2000

A)JOHN 14:21 B)JOHN 14:23 BENIFITS OF KEEPIN

A)JOHN 14:21 B)JOHN 14:23 BENIFITS OF KEEPING THE COMMANDMENTS 1)HE ABIDES 1 JOHN 3:24 2) THE POWER OF PRAYER 1 JOHN 3:22 JOHN 14:13-14 MARK 11:22-23 MATTHEW 21:22 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

The Exclusive Savior

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

Jesus is the exclusive and universal Savior.

Cary Grant, the movie star, once told how he was walking along a street and started to pass by a man who began staring at him with a look of excited recognition. The man said, “Wait a minute, you’re... you’re — I know who you are; don’t tell me... uh, Rock Hud... No, you’re....” The famous ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral - Meaning Of Death

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

Wat does death mean to a Christian?"

THE MEANING OF DEATH Dying, Christ destroyed our death. Rising, Christ restored our life. Christ will come again in glory. Here and now, dear friends, we are God’s children. What we shall be has not been revealed, But we know when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Methodist

Our Messiah Must Be Made Known Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 15, 2001

If the lost of this community are ever going to see Jesus for themselves, they must first see Him in us.

Our Messiah Must Be Made Known “So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20, John 14:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational