In the World But Not Of the World (John 17:6-19)
In John 17:6-19 we see that the church is made up of:
People called out from the world
People with Biblical belief in Christ
People with a New Identity
People of Joy
People of Holiness
People on Mission
People of the Truth
The Surprising Joy of Eternal LIfe (John 17:1-5)
The Glory of God in Giving Eternal Life to His People Through Jesus (17:1-2) The Glory of God in the Joy of Forever Knowing God (17:3) The Glory of God in Accomplishing the Work God has for Us (17:4) The Glory of God in the Eternal Glory of Jesus (17:5)
Finding Invincible Joy – John 16:16-33
1) The joy Jesus offers can come out of sorrow & cannot be taken away (John 16:16-22) 2) The joy Jesus offers is the joy of answered prayer (John 16:23-24) 3) The joy Jesus offers is the joy of being loved by the Father (John 16:25-28) 4) The joy Jesus offers is the joy of being on Jesus’s winning team (John 6:29-33)
The First Promise of Christmas – Genesis 3:1-15
The Curse of God’s Judgment The Hope of Coming Deliverance The Promise of a Suffering Savior
The Advantage of the Holy Spirit’s Presence – John 16:5-15
1) Since Jesus is at the Right Hand of the Father, the Holy Spirit has a special role to convict the world of their sin and need for Jesus. (John 16:5-11) 2) Since Jesus is at the Right Hand of the Father, the Holy Spirit has a special role to illuminate the hearts and minds of believers to the truth of Jesus. (John 16:12-15)
The Promise of – And Power In – Persecution – John 15:18-16:4
1) Jesus promises that we will have persecution because the world hates Jesus 2) Jesus promises that we will have persecution because the world hates & does not know the Father 3) Jesus promises that in persecution the Holy Spirit will empower us to witness about Jesus
Love and Friendship According to Jesus – John 15:12-17
1) Friendship requires love, and love requires sacrifice (15:12-13) 2) The friendship of Jesus is surprisingly familiar & yet strikingly unique (15:14-17)
Are You Connected to the Life Source – John 15:1-11
Three reasons we need to be connected to & stay connected to Jesus: 1) It is the only way we can accomplish anything for God’s glory (15:5, 8) 2) It is the only way we can have assurance of salvation and not judgment (15:2, 6) 3) It is the only way we can know Jesus’s love and joy (15:9-11)
You Are Never Alone – John 14:12-31
1) You are never alone because you are working alongside of Jesus.(John 14:12-14) 2) You are never alone because the Helper lives IN you.(John 14:15-20) 3) You are never alone because Jesus will reveal Himself to you.(John 14:21-28) 4) You are never alone because Satan has no claim on Jesus—or you.(John 14:29-31)
The Only Way to Heaven (John 14:1-11)
There were some audio issues with the video recording, but our sermon audio (click “listen”) is very clear. 3 promises from Jesus that are given to us in John 14:1-11— Let the promise of Heaven comfort you (John 14:1-3) Let the promise of Jesus save you (John 14:4-6) Let the promise of Jesus’ authority strengthen you (John 14:7-11)