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76. The Phrase We Never Want to Hear

John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... Aren’t you glad that I’m not Jesus? The risen Christ greeted his terrified disciples with four little words, but they weren’t “I told you so.” Instead, Jesus said, “Peace be with you!” The last thing Jesus said directly to his disciples was in John 16:33. He had just explained that he was returning to his Father, God, and the disciples would be scattered and persecuted for following him. And then he said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will ...

77. OK Boomer

Matthew 21:28-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... we may seem to be, if we are not willing to minister to the needs of persons around us, we are no better than the rich man at whose gate sat the beggar Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31). The rich man didn’t abuse Lazarus in any way as far as we know. What was the sin that caused him after his death to wake up in torment in Hades? This ... and impress your friends (Kindle Edition). 3. Contributed. Source unknown. 4. Cited by Dr. Mickey Anders, https://sermonwriter.com/sermons/john-16-8-19-28-a-negative-gospel-anders/.

78. All God's Children Can Dance

Psalm 30:1-12

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... joy that Christ calls us to join? Jesus implored his disciples to hear the music. He taught them how to hear the music, and urged them with the directive: "Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name; ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full." John 16:24 Sitting on the sidelines is the surest way to sidestep joy. Since 9-11 all of us have been particularly attuned to the reality that to a certain extent we're always in harm's way. Those thousands of families with members in the military know that ...

79. Is There Hope For World Peace?

Matthew 24:1-35

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... theme in the New Testament is that we must persevere. St. Paul urged us “to endure hardship like a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” (2 Tim. 2:3) Jesus also said, “In this world you will have trouble, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) But you might ask, “If the Bible tells us that things are going to get worse instead of better, if turmoil is more likely than peace, why should we keep working for peace? The answer is that God can use all of our peacemaking for some good ...

80. Gutsy Joy

Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 8-10

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... , "If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete." And again in John 16:33 Jesus says, "I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the world! " The persecution Jesus reminds us of comes in many forms - but always it seeks to puncture our already leaky ...

81. WaterFire Faith

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... life lived out of these two forces, water and fire, it ought to be us. Before Jesus even started his public ministry, John prophesied and promised that there was one coming who would baptize with “the Holy Spirit and with fire.” This was what made ... not out of our own power alone, but out of the power of the Spirit of life (Rom.8:1), the power of the Spirit of truth (John 16:13), the power of the Spirit of fellowship (2 Cor. 13:13), or most summarily, the power of the Spirit of Christ (Phil.1:19). Don’t ...

82. Saturday: The Week Of The Cross: Lazarus, Come Forth

John 11:1-7, 17-44

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... begins with what some traditions call Holy Saturday, the celebration of the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Let's look at the passage. John 11:1-7, 17-19, 30-44 (NRSV) [1] Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and ... faith. Well that's a crock. I have no idea how those who espouse this philosophy come up with it but Jesus very clearly states in John 16:33: "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." NIV. I think Jesus is pretty clear. We don' ...

83. We Are Weak, But He Is Strong...

Romans 8:26-39

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... thinks, 'That's bad, but it's okay. In the end, we'll win!' (4) You see, we know how it ends. We've already read the last chapter of the book. We know the outcome. Jesus is going to win. That's the plan. He even told us in John 16:33, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world" When going through trouble, knowing the final outcome makes all the difference. That's why Paul wrote: "in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. I am convinced ...

84. Love

John 15:9-17

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... to try out for sports teams, politicians to seek elections, and employees to work for promotions. It is a good feeling to be chosen, and a raw feeling to be overlooked, passed by, done in, ignored, neglected. “You did not choose me, but I chose you" (John: 16). According to Mr. Wesley, there is no divine election in the commonwealth of God. All are elected. All are chosen. You are wanted. Grace is free. Whosoever will may come. So, if you are sitting here in this Sanctuary feeling like you don't belong ...

85. Uncovering Cover-Ups

John 16:5-16

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth. — John 16:13 For some it is ancient history. But for others it is as fresh as yesterday. I speak of 1972 ... of the F.B.I. But many books and articles on Hoover have uncovered a variety of behavior and improprieties that would have greatly offended my dad. President John F. Kennedy lauded Thomas Jefferson when, at an assemblage of artists, actors, authors, and musicians in the East Room of the White House, he remarked that there probably ...

86. When You Are Weary

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... goodness and faithfulness of God. (7) Christian Author J. Oswald Sanders once said, “Peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of God.” Jesus never said he would protect us from all problems. He never said he would make our lives easier. But in John 16:33, Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (NIV) When we yoke our lives with Jesus, when we walk in step with him, we are taking on his perspective on our lives, his purpose, and his ...

87. God Is Like...a Comforter

2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Sermon

Kenneth L. Gibble

... the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it is a reference, not to the Holy Spirit’s sympathy, but to the Spirit’s empowerment. In the King James Version of John’s gospel, when Jesus announced he would be leaving the disciples, he said, “If I go not away, the comforter will not come unto you” (John 16:7). More recent translations substitute “counselor” or “helper” for “comforter.” But if we remember the original definition of “comfort” as “giving strength to,” it makes perfect sense for ...

88. Do I Give Up Praying Too Soon?

Luke 18:1-8

Sermon

... checked it out and learned that was exactly the case. When I hear of experiences like that, I sometimes wonder, "Why don’t my prayers get answered?" The doubts increase when I hear Jesus making a wide-sweeping promise such as he did in the Upper Room as recorded in John 16: "Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father, he will give it to you in my name." Is that really so? If Jesus said it, it must be true. Then why don’t my prayers get answered? There may be a number of reasons, as ...

89. Jesus and the Rascal

Luke 16:1-15

Sermon

Carveth Mitchell

... as the computer operater and the insurance man study their manuals? Do we devote time and patience to our prayers and our witnessing like the investor to his accounts or the sportsman to his skills? Jesus said, "In the world you shall have tribulation." (John 16:33) When our calamities come - illness, sorrow, injustice, disappointment or misfortune - we are to handle them with the same wisdom and foresight with which the crooked steward handled his calamity. We are not to let them rob us of our trust in God ...

90. Strong Faith For Tough Times

Mark 5:1-20

Sermon

James W. Moore

... with others, and peace with God. He can do that for you and me. And He can do that for our world which today is so like Legion, so desperately in need of peace within, peace with others, and peace with God. Remember how He put it in John 16: “In the world you have tribulation. Be courageous, for I have overcome the world.” This means that Christ endured the worst this world can dish out and was victorious over it. This means that what He represented cannot be defeated. His truth cannot be killed; it ...

91. The Healing of the Gerasene Demoniac

Mark 5:1-20

Sermon

James W. Moore

... with other, and peace with God. He can do that for you and me. And He can do that for our world which today is so like Legion, so desperately in need of peace within, peace with others, and peace with God. Remember how He put it in John 16: “In the world you have tribulation. Be courageous, for I have overcome the world.” This means that Christ endured the worst this world can dish out and was victorious over it. This means that what He represented cannot be defeated. His truth cannot be killed; it ...

92. Well . . . I Was A Little Confused

John 16:5-16

Sermon

King Duncan

... t think I have to belabor the point. No wonder our young people are confused about right and wrong with regard to their bodies and the sanctity of sex. They receive so many confusing messages. It is a confusing world. That's why I cannot help but be attracted by John 16:13: "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth . . ." If there is one thing we need today, it is to be led by the Spirit of truth. How do we discern the truth about the great moral and spiritual issues of life ...

93. Who Are Christians?

James 5:13-20

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... of God's salvation, His enabling presence in their lives, and in His early return. Jesus had given His early followers this warning and promise, "In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer [be joyful]; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33, italics mine). With that kind of assurance, it is no wonder that G. K. Chesterton said that joy "is the gigantic secret of the Christian." Brian Bauknight, a minister-colleague, tells about when he and his sisters were quite young, their father used ...

94. The Grasshopper Mentality

Numbers 13:26-33

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... But you’re not on your own! Almighty God is our refuge and strength. We are “more than conquerors through (Christ) who loved us.” (Romans 8:37) Jesus said, “In this world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer. I have overcome the world!” (John 16:33) What challenge are you backing away from because you doubt you are adequate? What would you attempt tomorrow if you were sure God would help you? For example, is God calling you to enter a different vocation, or to go to graduate school, or ...

95. How to Preach a God-Sized Message to a Media Filled World

2 Timothy 4:1-5

Sermon

James Merritt

... destructive to human personality, and hence counter productive to the evangelistic enterprise, than the un-Christian, uncouth strategy of attempting to make people aware of their lost and sinful condition."[[2]] There is a good old-fashioned word for that - heresy. According to John 16:8 that is exactly the work that the Holy Spirit does in this world day in and day out; to convict people of their lost and sinful condition. I was reading about the old Methodist preacher, Peter Cartwright. He was a circuit ...

96. Cast All Your Anxiety on Him

1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... isn't like that. God is like, well, sometimes words aren't enough. Sometimes we need words and music and pictures....(Show clip: Lonely People from www.sermonspice.com) The truth is, there will be pain and struggles in this world. But remember what Jesus said in John 16:33 "In the world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the world!" Our God is a loving parent who wants to hold us and cradle us like a loving mother or father. And in a very real and deep theological sense, God wants to ...

97. The Gospel Ship

John 6:1-21

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... life is based on listening for the voice of Jesus and following the Holy Spirit’s call into the places where are most afraid to go. “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will tell you about the future” (John 16), and “I will be with you always, even unto the end of the world” (Matthew 28). You are adventurers. You are explorers. You are God’s apostles, voyagers in mission, fishers of people. The boat in ancient Christian art is never tied to the harbor but ...

98. You Can't Handle It!

John 16:12-15

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... . Trust me. Wait for the Spirit. Then you will see for yourselves the truth that I have been telling you. Then you will know what to do. While the scripture passage for today is short, it needs to be read in context. If you read all of John 16, you see that Jesus is issuing his disciples a warning. He knows they are going to face fierce opposition as they attempt to seed the gospel to the world and to their colleagues. They will be thrown out of the synagogue. They will have their lives and livelihoods ...

99. 2025 Lent Sermon Series

Sermon

Various Authors

... We Feel Lost – Luke 15:11-32 6. When We Don’t Know God – Philippians 3:1-11 7. When We Feel Unwanted – Luke 19:28-44 8. The Servant Leader – John 13:1-17 9. Pilate’s Dilemma – John 18:28-40 10. Surprise in a Graveyard – John 20:10-18 Growing Strong in the Season of Lent by King Duncan 1. The Happy Hypocrite - Matthew 6:1-4, 5-6, 16-18 2. Are You Giving up Chocolate for Valentine’s Day? – Luke 4:1-13 3. The Word According to Superman – Genesis 15:1-18 4. Second Chances – Luke 13:1 ...

100. The Simplex Faith of 3:16

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... clear. His “lifting up” on the cross, his death and resurrection, crushed the power of death once and for all. But for first-century listeners, the divinely mandated restorative powers of a snake on a stick was far more comprehensible. For those listeners John 3:16 is full of unfamiliar ideas. A Jewish audience would feel comfortable with the notion that as God’s chosen people they were recipients of God’s love. But the assertion that God extended this divine love to “the world” or “the cosmos ...

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