Sermons on John (Page 6)
The Gospel of John (76): A Man Named Judas
John 18:1-11 focuses on Judas’ love of money and his betrayal of Jesus. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the day Judas fell, the day he followed, the day he betrayed, and the day he died; and he proclaims this is the day for us to decide. “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on…
The Gospel of John (75): Union and Fellowship with God
Using John 17:20-26, Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents Jesus’ Prayer for Unity: the example of unity, the reality of unity, the call to unity, and the fruit of unity; and Jesus’ Desire for Fellowship: for believers to live with Jesus, to see His glory, and to have His love. “Father, I desire that…
The Gospel of John (74): Free and Holy
In John 17:14-26, Jesus asks his Father to protect his followers from the forces of evil while they remain in the world. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the external battle against the world and against the evil one, and also the internal battle against indwelling sin. “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the…
The Gospel of John (73): A Message of Certain Joy
John 17:1-26 contains the words of Jesus for his followers as he prepares to go to the cross. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims that Jesus’ believers will be safely kept in the Father’s name, will be securely guarded by the Son, and will be graciously filled with divine joy. “But now I am coming…
The Gospel of John (72): Who Are You?
John 17:1-26 contains very comforting words of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, for all believers. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims belonging to the Father, to the Son, to the Holy Spirit and to the prayers on God’s lips. “I am praying for them… for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them.”
The Gospel of John (71): The People Jesus Prays For
In John 17:1–26, Jesus promises that all those who follow Him will safely arrive in heaven. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven answers the most important question in life and describes the people who have seen God; embraced the Word of God; and received, known, and believed Jesus. “For I have given them…
The Gospel of John (70): The Glorious Eternal Life
John 17:1-5 contains the glorious first part of Jesus’ High-Priestly Prayer. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the Giver of eternal life, the receivers of eternal life, and the experience of eternal life. “And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you…
The Gospel of John (69): Take Heart My Friends
In John 16:25-33, Jesus encourages his disciples to trust in him when troubles come because he has won the victory. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the battle without Jesus, the battle of Jesus, and the battle with Jesus. “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome…
The Gospel of John (68): Living By Joy
In John 16:16-24, Jesus makes a connection between sorrow and joy. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the picture of joy, the everlasting joy of His presence, and the fullness of joy in answered prayer. “Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.”
The Gospel of John (67): Taught in the Secret Council of God
In John 16:12–15, Jesus teaches his disciples that the Spirit would reveal to them the glory that was to come. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven explains the delay of Jesus’ teaching, the essence of the Holy Spirit’s teaching, and the goal of the Holy Spirit’s teaching. “But we impart a secret and hidden…