What Is the Holy Spirit to You? Another Comforter in John 14
Who is the Holy Spirit to you? From John 14:15-26, meet another Comforter: Creator, convictor of sin, restrainer of evil, and the God who lives in you.
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19 articles preaching from or citing John.
Preached from John
Lovest Thou Me? What Jesus Asked Peter in John 21 About How to Love
In John 21 Jesus asks Peter, Lovest thou me? A message on agape love, the Good Samaritan, and how a saved person actually learns to love others.
Also citing John
The Tabernacle: The Altar of Incense in Exodus 30
Exodus 30's altar of incense pictures Christ, who ever lives to intercede for you. Learn what the holy perfume teaches about prayer and God's pattern.
Lo, This Is Our God: Running to the God Who Ran to You
Isaiah 25:9 cries, 'Lo, this is our God.' Learn to run to God with real excitement, and see how the Father ran to you while you were a great way off.
Lord, Save Me: Peter Sinking and the Christ Who Lifts (Matthew 14:22-33)
Peter cried 'Lord, save me' in Matthew 14:22-33. If you're sinking in sin, here's how Christ still lifts you out.
Settle It in Your Heart: Will You Let God Be Your Defender? (Luke 21:14-15)
Luke 21:14-15 tells you to settle it in your heart. Learn why God cannot defend you while you defend yourself, and how Christ becomes your Advocate.
Not for Thy Righteousness: Deuteronomy 9 and the Delusion of Pride
Deuteronomy 9:4-6 warns Israel: not for thy righteousness. Learn why God blesses a stiffnecked people, and how to see His grace without the delusion of pride.
A Place for God's Name: Deuteronomy 12 and the Throne of Your Heart
Deuteronomy 12:5 says God chose a place to put His name. Is your heart that place? Learn to purge false gods, detest sin, and delight in the Lord.
Heaven Upon the Earth: Walking With God Now (Deuteronomy 11:21)
Deuteronomy 11:21 promises days 'as the days of heaven upon the earth.' Learn how seeing, hearing, and cleaving to God brings that nearness now.
Jesus Paid It All: Why I Owe Him My All
Hebrews 9:22 says without shedding of blood is no remission. Jesus paid it all, willingly and for you. Here is why you owe Him everything you are.
The Table of Shewbread: Christ Set Before God Alway (Exodus 25:23-30)
What does the table of shewbread in Exodus 25:23-30 teach about Jesus? See Christ the living bread, our Advocate, and the mercy that keeps the wrath away.
The Judgment Seat of Christ: Every One of Us Shall Give Account
What is the judgment seat of Christ? Romans 14:10-12 and 2 Corinthians 5:10 show what God will weigh in your life, and the crowns you could lay at His feet.
Let Them Make Me a Sanctuary: The Tabernacle Colors in Exodus 25
Exodus 25:1-9 and the tabernacle Moses built: what willing giving, gold, silver, brass, blue, purple, and scarlet show you about Jesus Christ.
Thy Kingdom Come: What It Means to Pray for the King's Return (Matthew 6:10)
What does it mean to pray "Thy kingdom come"? Matthew 6:10 calls you to honor Christ as King, reach the lost, and long with joy for His return.
Today I Must Abide at Thy House: Zacchaeus and the God Who Wants to Dwell With You
Luke 19:1-10: Jesus looked up at Zacchaeus and said, 'Today I must abide at thy house.' Here is what keeps God from abiding with you—and how to let Him in.
Lord, I Am Not Worthy: The Centurion's Faith
Luke 7:1-10 shows a Roman centurion who said, 'Lord, I am not worthy.' Learn how humility builds great faith and how you can approach God the same way.
Neither Will They Be Persuaded: The Rich Man's Dead Spirit in Luke 16
The rich man in Luke 16:19-31 was spiritually dead before he died. Why a miracle would not save his brothers, and why God's Word can still reach you today.
Hallowed Be Thy Name: What Matthew 6:9 Asks of Every Prayer You Pray
What does 'hallowed be thy name' mean? A study of Matthew 6:9 on seeing God as holy, putting His name first in prayer, and making it known to the lost.
Amazed, Afraid, Then Affirmed: Jesus Went Before Them (Mark 10:32-34)
In Mark 10:32-34 Jesus went before His disciples toward the cross, and they were amazed and afraid. Learn how to follow Him all the way, even when you fear.