Series: The Gospel of John

Title: The High Priest Prays

Text: John 17:1-26

I. The High Priest Prays for Himself Jn. 17:1-5.

A. Prays to be glorified 1.

B. The reason He can pray this 2-4.

C. Prays to be glorified, again 5.

II. The High Priest Prays for His Disciples Jn. 17:6-19.

A. Prays for those disciples 6-8.

B. God so loved the… disciples 9,10.

C. He prays for God to protect them 11,12.

D. Not of this world 13-16.

E. Set apart for Word-based ministry 17,29.

III. The High Priest Prays for His Other Disciples Jn. 17:20-26.

A. Jesus prays for us! 20-23.

B. Jesus wants us to see Him in glory 24.

C. God loves His Son and His children 25,26.

Series: Selected Psalms

Title: David Knows the Real Secret

Text: Psalm 16

I. The Secret to Life Psalm 16:1-8.

A. David’s Lord was his Lord 1-4.

B. David was content with the Lord 5,6.

C. David was strengthened by the Lord 7,8.

II. The Secret in Death Psalm 16:9-11.

A. Joy is life and death 9.

B. Hope of resurrection 10.

C. Real secret to pleasure 11.

Series: The Gospel of John

Title: Important Discipleship Instruction

Text: John 15:1-16:33

I. Characteristics of Discipleship John 15.

A. Disciples bear fruit 1-8.

B. Disciples love 9-17.

C. Disciples suffer 18-25.

D. Disciples witness 26,27.

II. Preparing for Discipleship John 16.

A. The Spirit will prepare 1-15.

B. The resurrection will prepare 16-28.

C. Disciples think they are prepared 29-33.

Pastor Johnnie Sloan preaches this sermon as part of a Gospel of John series, focusing on John 14 and exploring Jesus' preparation of his disciples for their post-resurrection ministry. Pastor Sloan emphasizes the rich pneumatology and Trinitarian themes in the passage, highlighting the disciples' initial lack of understanding, exemplified by Peter, Thomas, and Philip, despite witnessing Jesus' miracles firsthand.

The sermon examines the meaning of Jesus' unity with the Father, the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering the disciples, and by extension, believers today, and the importance of contextual understanding of scripture to avoid misinterpretation. Pastor Sloan stresses the disciples' future role in spreading the Gospel, despite their imperfections, and encourages listeners to find peace and strength in Christ, even amidst suffering and persecution.

The sermon concludes with Pastor Sloan reflecting on Jesus' fulfillment of his mission, the importance of obedience stemming from love for God, and a call to active participation in spreading the Gospel in anticipation of Jesus' return.

 Series: The Gospel of John 

Title: Departure Discourse 

Text: John 13:31-14:7 

I. Speaking of Jesus’ Departure Jn. 13:31-35. 

A. Reminder of big picture (glory) 31,32. 

B. Loving preparation 33. 

C. Loving commands 34,35. 

II. Speaking of Peter’s Departure Jn. 13:36-38. 

A. Peter still needs help 36,37. 

B. Peter doesn’t know Peter 38. 

III. The Discourse Jn 14:1-7. 

A. Comforting promises 1-4. 

B. Thomas still needs help 5. 

C. The answer is exclusively Jesus 6. 

D. More big picture words 7. 

 Series: The Gospel of John 

Title: The Washing of Feet & Betrayal 

Text: John 13:1-30 

I. The Washing John 13:1–17. 

A. The Passover feast 1. 

B. Satan and Judas plot 2. 

C. The particulars 3-5. 

D. The protest 6-11. 

E. The pattern 12-17. 

II. The Betrayal John 13:18-30. 

A. Judas predicted in Scripture 18,19. 

B. Not all, but some 20. 

C. The betrayer indicated 21-26. 

D. The indicated betrayer 27-30. 

Series: The Gospel of John

Title: Faith and Rejection

Text: John 12:23-50

I. Jesus Speaks Life and Death Jn. 12:23-30.

A. Glorified in death 23,24.

B. God honors those who live and die 25,26.

C. The Father affirms the Son’s glory 27-30.

II. The World Will Be Judged Jn. 12:31-36.

A. Satan defeated by Jesus death 31-33.

B. Misunderstanding Messiah (again) 34.

C. The Light of the world is… 35,36.

III. Rejection In Spite of Truth Jn. 12:37-41.

A. Sign blindness = sin blindness 37.

B. Who is in control? 38-40.

C. Isaiah saw Jesus 41.

IV. Fearful Faith Jn. 12:42-50.

A. Crossless faith? 42,43.

B. He and the Father are One 44-46.

C. We bring our own judgment 47-50.