Sermons on John (Page 3)
Evangelism – God’s Love
If God the Father has chosen to save the elect and this salvation is only brought about through them believing in Jesus how did He go about bringing them to that faith? For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.John 3:16-17…
Do You Know God? (John 17:1-5)
Jesus now goes aside to pray concerning His upcoming death and for His disciples. This is commonly called the “High Priestly Prayer.” In the opening verses He deals with one of the most important questions, “What is eternal life?” Eternal life is given to the elect Jesus is clear: He alone has all the power, including the power of salvation. Eternal life is something that Jesus gives; it is not something that we attain, earn, or merit. It is entirely…
Do You Believe? (John 16:30-33)
After Jesus explains His coming death and resurrection, the disciples all proclaim their faith in Him. Do you believe? Jesus’ immediate reaction was to question their faith. Talk is cheap. We can easily deceive ourselves into believing that we have a strong faith in Jesus Christ. The disciples are going to be running from Jesus and abandoning Him in just a few short moments. Jesus maintained His relationship with the Father Jesus was not concerned with His disciples abandoning Him…
Pursuing Marriage – The Woman
If the parents are to oversee and approve the process and the man is to seek out the woman and initiate the relationship, what role does the woman play? He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:John 1:11-12 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there…
Permanent Joy (John 16:16-30)
The disciples are confused because Jesus keeps telling them that in a little while they will not see Him and then in a little while they will see Him again. Jesus explains that this is about His upcoming death and resurrection. The disciples will experience sorrow Jesus is very clear that the disciples will experience immense pain, suffering, sorrow, and loss by watching Him die. To add to this pain, the world will rejoice at the crucifixion of Jesus. As…
The Holy Spirit Glorifies Jesus (John 16:12-15)
Jesus continues discussing the work of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth There are many things that we are unable to understand until we have walked with the Lord for many years. There are some things that are meat, and we cannot receive them until we have matured. The Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth. This process is gradual but sure. He will help us to discern truth from error and to understand…
The Work of the Spirit (John 16:4b-11)
Jesus has been talking with the disciples about the persecution they will receive for following Him and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Jesus leaving the disciples was for the benefit of the world Jesus’ physical body could only be in one place at one time. However, the Spirit indwells every believer across the globe. This means that the body of Christ is now able to be around the entire world at the same time. As Jesus said, “Where two…
Persecution is Expected (John 16:1-4)
Jesus has been talking with the disciples about the persecution they will receive for following Him. Persecution should not offend us When people mock us, lie about us, or dismiss us it is very easy to be offended, annoyed, or resentful. Jesus is telling us that we will face persecution so that when it comes we react in the right way. He does not want us to be offended or surprised when we are persecuted. Persecution will likely arise from…
A Christian Response to Persecution (John 15:26-27)
Jesus has been discussing His upcoming betrayal, death, resurrection, and ascension. He has been telling His disciples about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. He has told them how the Holy Spirit will flow through them producing fruitfulness and love. Because of this love, we will be hated and persecuted. The tendency is to seek comfort or escape Our natural tendency is to seek comfort. We want a long life of leisure, pleasure, and comfort. Because of this we naturally…
Hatred: Evidence of True Conversion (John 15:18-25)
True followers of Christ will be hated If the world hated Jesus so much that they killed Him, what will they do to those who follow Him? We will receive the same treatment. We know that the world hated and persecuted Jesus, so we can expect that the closer we follow Him the more we will be hated and persecuted. If we were like the world they would love us; if we are like Jesus they will hate us. We…
The Fruit of the Spirit is Love (John 15:9-17)
Love flows through the Vine The Father loves Christ, and Christ loves His Church. As branches abiding in Christ we are continuing in His love. The love of the Father flows through Christ, and the love of Christ flows through us. This is why the defining characteristic of a Christian is love (John 13:35.) Love is the first fruit of the Spirit. Love is keeping Christ’s commandments God’s Law teaches us how to love Him and how to love each…
Power for Fruitfulness (John 15:1-8)
As the disciples are on the way to the Garden, Jesus talks about vines and fruit. Christ is our life We are branches whose only life comes from the vine. Separated from Christ, we are unable to do anything. It is only the life of Christ within us that enables us to bear fruit and conform to His image. As we stay attached to the vine we will produce more and more fruit. The Father prunes us As we grow…