Bible Study

Sermon John 14:1-14 The Way Home By The Rev. David Sellery The overarching message of Johns gospel is always the divinity of Jesus. Never more so than in this weeks gospel one of Christs last lessons before the crucifixion. We reflect on it now, during the Easter season, because it is a forecast that only … Continue reading “John 14:1-14 The Way Home (Sellery) – Bible study”

Sermon John 14:1-14 I Go To Prepare a Place for You By The Rev. Billy D. Strayhorn INTRODUCTION: Dawne Olson, a South Dakota mother of four, was preparing to give a talk on unity at her women’s Bible study. She woke up early to type out the scripture verses. She wasn’t quite finished when her … Continue reading “John 14:1-14 I Go To Prepare a Place for You (Strayhorn) – Bible study”

Sermon John 14:1-14 Speaking of Death By Pastor Steven Molin Dear friends in Christ, grace, mercy and peace, from God our Father, and His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Ive been speaking a lot about death lately. Over the past few months in this church we have buried some of our great … Continue reading “John 14:1-14 Speaking of Death (Molin) – Bible study”

Sermon John 14:1-14 I Am the Way, the Truth,& the Life By Fr. Bill Wigmore (This sermon was delivered to a group recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.) When I go into an AA meeting, I always introduce myself as an alcoholic. And for the last four years, every Tuesday night at Overeaters Anonymous, I … Continue reading “John 14:1-14 I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (Wigmore) – Bible study”

Sermon John 14:1-27 Don’t Be Afraid Dr. Philip W. McLarty I can’t tell you how many times I’ve recited these verses from John’s gospel at a funeral service. Along with the 23rd Psalm, it’s easily one of the most requested passages of scripture in the Bible. I say that not only to point out its … Continue reading “John 14:1-27 Don’t Be Afraid (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon John 14:8-17 Promises, Promises By Dr. Randy L. Hyde Philip is not a major player among the disciples of Jesus. He raises his hand a few times, makes a couple of statements, asks a question or two. It is then, and only then, that we take notice of him, when we see his name … Continue reading “John 14:8-17 Promises, Promises (Hyde) – Bible study”

Sermon John 14:15-21 If You Love Me… By The Rev. Billy D. Strayhorn INTRODUCTION: A cartoon in the Saturday Evening Post showed a young boy about five or six years old talking on the telephone, he says, “Mom is in the hospital, the twins and Roxie and Billie and Sally and the dog and me … Continue reading “John 14:15-21 If You Love Me . . . (Strayhorn) – Bible study”

Sermon John 14:15-21 Truth and Beauty By The Rev. David Sellery Easter is always a beginning, never an end. Ahead of us lies Christs Ascension into heaven and the Descent of the Holy Spirit. Ahead of the apostles and generations of Christians lie centuries of working and waiting faithfully building the kingdom of God, til … Continue reading “John 14:15-21 Truth and Beauty (Sellery) – Bible study”

Sermon John 14:15-21 What Difference Does It Make? By The Rev. Billy D. Strayhorn INTRODUCTION: I ran across a story this week about a seven-year-old granddaughter who said to her grandfather, “In this family we are kind of serious about God, aren’t we?” Grandpa said, “Yes, we sure are.” And the little girl asked, “Why?” … Continue reading “John 14:15-21 What Difference Does It Make? (Strayhorn) – Bible study”

Sermon John 14:15-21 Let Your Conscience be your Guide By The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel The blue fairy had the right idea when she gave Pinocchio little Jiminy Cricket. Pinocchio needed someone to keep him on the straight and narrow. Now the little marionette did not always little to Jiminy, but he should have. … Continue reading “John 14:15-21 Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide (Kegel) – Bible study”