29 sermons preach from John 16 — 27 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 2 from the classic library.
“"if i do not go the comforter will not come" (Jesus told the disciples)”
“He said, 'if I don't go, the comforter will not come.'”
A pastoral message using an airline/flight metaphor to warn against jealousy, “crab theory,” and low self-esteem while urging listeners to pay the price for spiritual and personal growth, honor leadership, support one another, and cultivate right behavior while waiting on God.
“He told his disciples, it's better that I go away. It was better.”
A worshipful service that emphasizes personal responsibility for evangelism and discipleship, urging believers to actively share the gospel and ‘sow’ spiritually and financially rather than outsource or hoard what God gives.
“Jesus said, "I'm sending a helper" (the promise of the Holy Spirit).”
Pastor Shane teaches that seasons of shaking or 'sifting' are not proof of failure but are God’s process to remove what cannot go with you (the chaff) and reveal and strengthen what can (the wheat). Using Peter's denial and a contemporary testimony, he emphasizes that Jesus prays for our faith to survive the sifting, and gives practical steps—recognize lies, replace them with truth, engage community, pray and take thoughts captive. The sermon invites listeners to return to God, receive prayer, join community, and continue in faithful living (including generosity and evangelism).
“"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.
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“The Holy Spirit will convict the world of sin, lead us into righteousness and convict of judgment.”
A Bible study conversation on hearing the voice of God in difficult seasons, staying faithful through opposition, responding to the Holy Spirit’s promptings toward hurting people, and modeling spiritual responsiveness for the next generation.
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“We thank you for the Holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of truth, who leads us and guides us into all truth.”
A Sunday message teaching from Ephesians on praying for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so believers see and live their identity 'in Christ.' The sermon emphasizes revelation-based (heart) faith, the Holy Spirit's role in making Christ's work personal, the abundant power of the resurrection, and practical encouragement to pray Ephesians 1 regularly and live from seated, heavenly-place victory.
“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.
“when the holy spirit comes He's going to take what is mine and show it to you”
A Sunday message teaching from Ephesians on praying for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so believers see and live their identity 'in Christ.' The sermon emphasizes revelation-based (heart) faith, the Holy Spirit's role in making Christ's work personal, the abundant power of the resurrection, and practical encouragement to pray Ephesians 1 regularly and live from seated, heavenly-place victory.
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“Anything you ask the Father in my name, he would give it to you.”
Pastor Chas Stephenson taught on the next major end-times event for the church: the rapture (the catching up of believers). He explained the biblical sequence (dead in Christ rise first; living believers are caught up), argued for a pre-tribulation view (the church is exempt from God’s coming wrath), urged urgent evangelism, and encouraged baptism and Spirit-filled living.
“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.
““In this world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.””
A sermon calling believers to build lives on a lasting foundation (the 'rock') rather than convenience ('sand'), emphasizing obedience to Jesus, practical spiritual formation, and an invitation to place full trust in Christ.
“In this world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
An encouraging sermon calling believers to lift their eyes, maintain a faith-shaped mentality, speak God’s promises aloud, and expect a divine turnaround in every stalled or defeated area of life.
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation; be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
A Sunday service centered on petitioning God for deliverance from persecutors. The preacher teaches that persecution is spiritual in origin, often provoked by righteousness or success, and calls believers to respond with prayer, holiness, perseverance, praise, and seeking reconciliation when at fault.
“Jesus promised us you will have tribulation in the world. But be of good cheer, I've overcome the world.”
Pastor encourages believers to respond to God's Word with simple, childlike agreement — “OK” — and to act in faith: give, touch Jesus for healing, persevere, and be willing to surrender possessions or relationships for the sake of the Kingdom. The service includes worship, announcements, testimony on healing, teaching about faith, obedience, sacrifice, communion, and a time of ministry for strength.
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Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.