Sermons on John 16:23-30: showing 31-45 of 117

Turning Today’s Sorrows Into Tomorrow’s Joys Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010

God promises lasting joy and peace to all who hope in Christ Jesus.

Scripture Introduction When the Apostle Paul taught pastoral ministry to young Timothy, he drew specific attention to preaching to the wealthy: “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Peace A Chance!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Aug 9, 2010

The peace of God shines brightest in the darkness of man.

Introduction: Peace is a precious but rare commodity that many of the nations of the world are chasing after. But it is probably the most elusive one. I for one, it is. Most countries are suffering due to the absence of it. Peace treaties, peace pacts, agreements have been signed; and many of such ...read more

Scripture: John 16:28-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Achieving Victory Over Lonliness

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

LONLINESS CAN BE A GREAT ENEMY OF PEOPLE. IT IS ALSO AN ENEMY THAT CAN BE DEFEATED.

ACHIEVING VICTORY OVER LONLINESS: PART TWO JOHN 16:17-34 THEME: LONLINESS IS A PART OF OUR LIVES, BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO RULE OUR LIVES. WE CAN HAVE VICTORY OVER IT, EVENTUALLY THRUOGH CHRIST. INTRODUCTION: LAST WEEK I INTRODUCED YOU TO FOUR MAJOR AREAS OF OUR LIVES WHERE WE ARE PRONE ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Joy?

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 29, 2008

Every human heart cries out for joy, but few ever find it. Relationships crumble because there is no joy. Family fights begin when joy is missing. God made us to be happy, but we have lost our way. In our text Jesus shows us the way to joy, so let�s loo

John 16:20-24; 17:13-17 Purpose: To see God’s blueprint for happiness. Aim: I want the listener to focus on God’s eternal joy and enjoy God now. INTRODUCTION: Every human heart cries out for joy, but few ever find it. Relationships crumble because there is no joy. Family fights begin when joy is ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Things God Doesn't Know

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To demonstrate the awesomeness of God in order to motivate people to turn his/her entire life over to Him.

John 16:29,30 (NKJV) His disciples said to Him, “See, now You are speaking plainly, and using no figure of speech! Now we are sure that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should question You. By this we believe that You came forth from God.” I. GOD DOESN’T KNOW OF A SINNER HE DOES ...read more

Scripture: John 16:29-30

Denomination: Nazarene

The Resurrection And Its Effects Foretold

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 14, 2012

This passage is one that lays out more than man could ever imagine. Jesus revealed and proclaimed the resurrection and its effects on the world. We will break this passage down into 7 segments tonight.

Tonight’s passage is one that lays out more than man could ever imagine. Jesus revealed and proclaimed the resurrection and its effects on the world. We will break this passage down into 7 segments tonight. READ 16-19. The resurrection of Jesus perplexes people. Here Jesus predicts His ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

God's Receipe For Peace Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

The message is part of a series on the Gospel of John and shows from the scripture what is necessary in order to have peace.

God's recipe for Peace John 16:25-33 Many of you are familiar with the name Ted Tuner, he is the founder of the cable news network and controls most of the media in this country, which is one of the reasons I choose to get more information from other sources than the nightly news. Ted is strongly ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33

What Jesus Said About Joy Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 3, 2012

We often talk about the Joy of our faith but what does that Joy look like? And how can we choose to be joyful.

What Jesus Said About Joy Does anyone remember Balki’s “Dance of Joy”? A few people, does anyone remember Balki and his cousin Larry? The sitcom “Perfect Strangers”? Does anyone know what I’m talking about? I feel so old. And so for all of you who missed ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Will See You Again

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 30, 2010

I am looking for him at any time now.

I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN John 16:22And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. 23And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Jesus’ words tell us to “ask for anything”? Is that for real? “Ask for anything”?

Intro When Jesus tells you to “ask” in our Gospel reading, He tells you to pray in His name. When our Lord says, “Whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you,” He tells you that true prayer is never a waste of breath. For Jesus gives you His word that God the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Empowered By The Joy Of Life Within Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

Connecting with life eternal brings more meaning into our present moment.

1 Empowered by the Joy of Life Within Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – March 13, 2011 INTRO One of the things that stands out about the nature of children… is that the immediate moment is everything. It is hard to get past the moment… after ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of The Spirit Is The Measure Of Its Power Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 2, 2008

The problem is that we’ve confused joy with happiness. Happiness is dependent on happenings. Circumstances in your life dictate whether or not you are happy. Joy, on the other hand, is a gift from God - a fruit of the Spirit that transcends whatever is

Opening illustration: During an earthquake some years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, but they were at the same time surprised at the calmness and apparent joy of an old woman whom they all knew. At length one of them, addressing the old woman, said, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pre-Easter Tensions Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 9, 2008

Step out onto the other side of Easter and into the shoes of the disciples. See how they might have experienced the tense moments leading up to the crucifixion, and how htey might have heard Jesus’ words from John Chapter 16.

Sermon for CATM – March 9, 2008 – Pre-Easter Tensions [Note: This sermon discusses some of the tensions leading up to the original crucifixion and how painfully difficult it was for the disciples to first hear the words from Jesus written in John 16:16-33. It has no happy ending and little Easter ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3d

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jan 19, 2008

LOOK AT THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND WHAT HE DOES FOR OUR EVERYDAY LIVES.

3D VIEW OF THE HOLY SPIRIT DISAPPOINT- TO FAIL TO MEET THE EXPECTATION OF HOPE, DEFEATED IN EXPECTATION OR HOPE. DISCOURAGE- THE TENDANCY TO PREVENT SOMETHING FROM HAPPENING BY MAKING IT MORE DIFFICULT OR UNPLEASANT. DEFEAT- VICTORY OVER AN OPPONENT, OR TO CAUSE SOMETHING TO FAIL OR FALL SHORT ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sacred Peace Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Dec 10, 2007

For the second Sunday of Advent, we look to what Jesus has to say about peace.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they [the shepherds] were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33

Denomination: Pentecostal