Sermons on paracletos: showing 16-30 of 31

Help! I Need A Barrister, A Helper, An Advocate To Plead My Case! 1 John 2:1-2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 9, 2022

When the matter of sin is too much and we stand guilty before the Father as Christians, the Lord Jesus steps into the scene as our Advocate. He pleads for us as the Righteousness One who took our sins that we might have His righteousness.

HELP! I NEED A BARRISTER, A HELPER, AN ADVOCATE TO PLEAD MY CASE! 1 John 2:1-2 1John 1 v 8 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10, 1 John 2:1-2, John 14:16-17, John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Need For A National Day Of Prayer

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

We can have the confidence and assurance of answered prayers in our life if we pray in accordance of God's will and direction.

Our Need For A National Day of Prayer 1 John 5:14-15 & II Chronicles 7:14 There have been several national days of prayer in the U.S. before the day was made official in 1952. The Continental Congress issued a day of prayer in 1775 to designate "a time for prayer in forming a new nation". During ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The All-Caring Compassionate Lord – John 14 V 15 To 21 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022

The night before the cross was a long night and Jesus instructed His disciples for hours. He promised the Holy Spirit and explained the closeness of the Spirit's ministry in the lives of the disciples (and us). A most touching passage of John's Gospel.

THE ALL-CARING COMPASSIONATE LORD – John 14 v 15 to 21 [A]. INTRODUCTION: It is important today we place our passage in context. We can go right back to {{John 13 v 34 “A new commandment I give to you that you love one another, that you also love one another even as I have loved you.”}} This ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, John 14:1-6, John 14:15, 2 Corinthians 13:5, John 14:16-17, John 14:18, John 14:19-21, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 12, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 20th, 2001 John 14: 23-29

Year C Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 20th, 2001 John 14: 23-29 Title: “Do not let your hearts be troubled” Jesus is in the midst of his farewell address to his disciples. The overriding theme at this point is his departure from them and his sending the Paraclete to take his place. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Misconception 3:man Can Become Sinless And Righteous On His Own Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 26, 2008

Struggles with the flesh. Self righteousness, spritual struggle, and Christ’s Death.

The Three Misconceptions Of Man - 1John 1:6-2:2 Misconception 3 – 1John 1:10-2:2-Can Man Become Sinless and Righteous on His Own Intro- Sin is a terrible thing. We see it in the headlines of the news every single day. Murder, kidnapping, assault, fraud, cheating, lying, deceit, adultery, fighting, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Repentant Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 18, 2011

What an amazing paradox! If it is not a paradox it is at least the opposite of what our culture tells us today. The paradox is that Jesus says that the man who mourns will be really happy. The world regards such a statement as utterly ridiculous. Who want

“Blessed Are The Repentant” Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.” As we began examining the Beatitudes we noted that there is a definite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit: Who He Is Series

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

Sermon One in a three part sermon series on the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit: Who He Is John 14:15-26 The First in a three part series of messages on the Holy Spirit… 1. Who He is (John 14:15-26) 2. What He Does (John 16:7-15) 3. The Source of His Power (Romans 8:1-17) One of the things Christian people struggle with the most is God’s Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2009

We can encourage others through our example, presence, and words.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who opened his front door one morning to get his newspaper and was surprised to see a strange dog with his newspaper in his mouth. 1. Delighted with his unexpected “delivery service,” the man gave the dog a treat. 2. The following morning the man opened ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Social Network - The Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 7, 2014

A sermon that describes the importance of church attendance and the need that it meets for community in our lives.

"The First Social Network" Hebrews 10:25 Introduction: Recently I read some research about trends in church attendance in America today and one point that was made in the article seemed very contradictory. This one point has huge implications for the church going forward and unless the trend is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Our Glorious Connection To God Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

The third message in this series reveals all the ways God has undertaken to relate us back to Himself: We are God's beloved children, with the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, and blessed to be in Christ, and with Christ in us.

Inheritance Sermon #3: Our Glorious Connection to God: Key Verses: 1 Peter 1:3-4, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have Victory In The New Year

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 2, 2023

It is God's will for us to live victoriously in this New Year, and we can! We can live without hopelessness, fear, and utter frustration in the New Year before us if we are committed to Christ and confident of all His promises to us.

It is God's will for us to live victoriously in this New Year, and we can! We can live without hopelessness, fear, and utter frustration in the New Year before us if we are committed to Christ and confident of all His promises to us. To live in victory in we need to follow God’s plan for us, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, Romans 8:28-39, Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 23, 2023

We all need encouragement and encouragement is one of the most important things we can do for each other. Let's learn to encourage each other by our faithful lives, our presence, and our words.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who opened his front door one morning to get his newspaper and was surprised to see a strange dog with his newspaper in his mouth. 1. Delighted with his unexpected “delivery service,” the man gave the dog a treat. 2. The following morning the man opened ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14, Hebrews 10:25, Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Obstacles--Principles Of The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 5, 2002

If Jabez was to be blessed indeed, he had to be kept from evil. Some important principles to overcoming the obstacles to expanding the borders of God’s blessings he has prepared for us are also discussed.

(Based on comments by Bruce Wilkinson at Walk thru Life Conference PPT slides and outline available) Today I continue with part 3 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez. A man had a problem finding a parking space. He finally parked in a no parking zone and left a note on his windshield that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10, Exodus 4:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessing Of Good Grief Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Jul 29, 2013

God extends delight to the one who mourning over the reality of their spiritual bankruptcy

We have often described this one thing as affliction, anguish and agony. Some have considered it the successor of trouble while others consider it the predecessor of moral collapse, failure, disintegration and decay. To be sure, some have overcome insurmountable odds and have come out triumphant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

1-3 John (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 17, 2022

VERSE BY VERSE WITH SOME COMMENTARY

1 JOHN - Introduction, The Incarnate Word WRITTEN ABOUT 90 AD IN EPHESUS BY THE APOSTLE 1 What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life— (JESUS) 2 and the life was manifested, and we ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard