Sermons on John 15:26-16:33: showing 16-30 of 786

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

The Funeral Of A Mother

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Mar 1, 2004

This service was done for a Christian lady who didn’t necessarily share her faith in words, but did so in action to her family. It focuses on her as a gift that was given.

Memorial Service of _____ Connelly Funeral Home, Cassopolis, Michigan Pastor Greg Buchner, Officiating March 1, 2004 ~ 11 a.m. Time of Visitation/Gathering Greeting Good afternoon… We’ve come to this point in time to remember a young lady who was with us for what would have been 90 years today. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-22, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Twist: What Does The Resurrection Mean? Series

Contributed by Brad Crocker on Mar 2, 2004

Jesus’ resurrection means that we can live with Him now and forever. Third of four in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

Dying Was His Reason for Living The Twist: What Does the Resurrection Mean? Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 3/2/2004 In April of the year 2000, there was a car crash in Japan. Sadly, a man died in the accident. When the police came to examine the body, witnesses at the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-22, John 14:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Anchors Of The Soul

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 23, 2005

To weather life’s storms, we need convictions that anchor us to spiritual reality even when our minds are in disarray.

Anchors of the Soul 1. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Southern California man has sued MGM Mirage for preying on his gambling addiction and inducing him to borrow and lose millions of dollars at its Las Vegas casinos. The suit was filed on Monday in a Los Angeles U.S. District Court by Shibley ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

The Wilderness State

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Aug 22, 2003

A sermon about the hope which the Resurrection brngs about.

John 16:22 The Wilderness State By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus Christ is telling His disciples, before His crucifixion, "now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22

Denomination: United Methodist

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 Primary Earthly Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

His primary ministry (earthly work) can be refined to one word that expands to many different realms and encompasses many different facets and that word is - empowerment for the purpose of Glorifying the Lord Jesus Christ

“THE PRIMARY EARTHLY MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 16:15 His primary ministry (earthly work) can be refined to one word that expands to many different realms and encompasses many different facets and that word is - empowerment for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:15

"Why The World Hates Christianity"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

"We face a secular culture that is becoming increasingly strident and militant in its anti-Christian, anti-truth, anti-God mentality and I fear the danger of facing this spirit with a lackadaisacal heart." Dr. James Merrit

"WHY THE WORLD HATES CHRISTIANITY" By. Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:18-27 Dayna Curry, 30, and Heather Mercer, 24, both graduates of Baylor University and members of the Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas, were among eight westernerns arrested by the Taliban in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

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

The Three C's Of Salvation - Part 1 Conviction Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003

Easy believism has permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about three C’s of salvation in an attempt to avoid negativity. True Biblical salvation consists of conviction, confession, and conversion.

THE THREE C’S OF SALVATION PART I – CONVICTION JOHN 16:7-14 INTRODUCTION: In the late 1940’s and early 1950’s a shift in preaching and evangelism took place that has caused a crisis in Christianity. What has been termed as "easy believism" permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Motivations

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Nov 22, 2002

This sermon outline has a description of the Holy Spirit and the things He does to motivate people to salvation

Salvation Motivations John 16:7-11 I. The Motivator is the Comforter, The Holy Ghost or Spirit. A. We will look at the Characteristics of the Holy Ghost. 1. He is eternal. Hebrews 9:13-14 “For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Things Only God Can Do

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 4, 2003

Prayer, Evangelism,and Revival-there are certain things that only God can accomplish. Man has his part but it all depends on God.

Things Only God Can Do I. Only God Can Save A Person Only God can draw someone to Himself. Illustration – J. Vernon McGee tells the story of a young man being questioned about his salvation experience. “How did you get saved.” He was asked. He replied, “God did his part and I did my part.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist