13 sermons preach from John 16 — 11 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 2 from the classic library.
“But what he said is in this life, you will have tribulations, but be of good comfort. I've overcome the world.”
“"if i do not go the comforter will not come" (Jesus told the disciples)”
Midweek Bible study teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit: His identity as God (not merely a force), how He operates with the Father and Son, His roles (Comforter, Teacher, Revealer, Builder), the importance of relationship with Him, and why character (the fruit) must precede destiny.
“And he told his disciples, 'If you love me, you let me go. For if I don't go, the comforter will not come.'”
Using Mark 2:1–12 (the paralytic lowered through the roof) the speaker argues that desperate times demand radical, action-oriented faith: believers must take risks to bring others to Jesus, prioritize spiritual healing over merely physical cures, and trust God’s sovereignty even in suffering.
Charles Spurgeon
THIS GENERATION hath gradually, and almost imperceptibly, become to a great extent a godless generation. One of the diseases of the present generation of mankind, is their secret but deep-seated godlessness, by which they have so far departed from the knowledge of God. Science has discovered…
Read the full text“when the Spirit of truth comes he will guide you the apostles into all truth... he will speak only what he hears and he will tell you what is yet to come.”
A Live Free podcast episode that pairs a rich Christmas/theological reflection on Luke 2 (the angels’ announcement, shepherds, and the ‘Lamb’ motif) with a measured rebuttal of viral claims about the Book of Enoch and the New Testament’s origins. Pastors unpack biblical continuity, canon formation, manuscript reliability, and practical steps for overcoming fear by anchoring thought-life in Scripture.
“He's going to be our... guide...”
Pastor Rick DuBose preaches a call to sustained, disciplined prayer — “keep the lamp burning” — explaining Old Testament tabernacle imagery (lamp, oil, manna, veil) to show how God’s supernatural provision flows into the natural when the church and individuals maintain daily prayer, corporate responsibility, and Holy Spirit dependence.
“However, when He, the Spirit of Truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears, He will speak, and He will tell you things to come.”
A Bible study on the Holy Spirit's activity in the book of Acts, outlining eight primary roles—witnessing/preaching, boldness in prayer and proclamation, imparting wisdom for leadership, giving visions/instructions, declaring future events through prophets, warning of danger, correcting doctrinal error, and supernatural movement/transportation (with application to the rapture). The sermon concludes with the gospel call: repent, be baptized in Jesus' name, and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, plus an invitation to receive Christ.
John Wesley
"Ye now have sorrow: But I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you." John 16:22. 1. After God had wrought a great deliverance for Israel, by bringing them out of the house of bondage, they did…
Read the full text“and in that day you will ask me nothing most assuredly i say to you whatever you ask the father in my name he will give you ... ask and you receive that your joy may be full”
A call to live a vision-driven Christian life by receiving how God sees us and embracing the mission He has for us. The sermon explains the believer's identity and inheritance, issues a call to salvation, encourages faithful giving, and urges commitment to discipleship and church community.
“But what he said is in this life, you will have tribulations, but be of good comfort. I've overcome the world.”
Pastor preaches that trials refine genuine faith and produce inexpressible joy because Christians have a living hope, a secure inheritance, and a protected salvation. God provides multicolored grace to match our varied trials; suffering is temporary and purifies faith so it becomes more valuable than gold. The sermon includes an invitation to trust Christ and practical encouragement to endure and learn during testing.
“"In this life you will have trouble" (John 16:33 paraphrase)”
A packed Inland Empire Sunday service featuring worship, communion reflections on Job, teaching from Matthew and Genesis, baptisms/testimonies, mission and leadership announcements, and a central sermon on 'wrestling with God' (Genesis 32) calling believers to honest, transformative prayer and wholehearted discipleship.
“In this life you will have trouble, but fear not because I've overcome the world.”
Dr. Nicole Massie Martin preaches from Luke 18:1–8 on persistent faith, urging believers to persist in prayer because it pleases God, produces justice, and strengthens and shapes faith across generations.
“Paraphrase of Jesus: "In this life you're going to have trials and tribulations... but be of good cheer; I have overcome."”
Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches from Psalm 27 about 'Trouble,' teaching that trouble is universal but God actively hides, calms, and sets believers on a rock in the midst of trials. He urges reliance on the Bible as the instruction manual, calls for joyful praise and testimony, invites listeners to respond to Christ, and issues practical appeals for stewardship (roof repairs, Juneteenth sponsorship) and community engagement.
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