Series: The Gospel of John 

Title: Denial and Trial 

Text: John 18:15-27 

Date: March 30, 2025 AM 

I. Peter’s First Denial Jn. 18:15-18. 

A. Accused of following Jesus 15-17a. 

B. Denying Jesus 17b,18. 

II. The Trial Unfolds Jn. 18:19-24. 

A. Jesus interrogated 19-21. 

B. Jesus abused 22. 

C. Jesus interrogates 23,24. 

III. Peter’s Second and Third Denials Jn. 18:25-27. 

A. Accused of following Jesus again 25a. 

B. Denying Jesus again 25b. 

C. Third denial 26,27. 

This sermon, the fourth in a series on Titus chapter one, focuses on identifying and rebuking false teachers within the church. Sergio Magana teaching fromTitus 1:10-16 discusses the dangers of false teachings, drawing parallels between Paul's condemnation of false teachers in his day and modern-day examples. He emphasizes the importance of sharp rebuke (not mere suggestion) for correction and restoration to sound faith, cautioning against prioritizing cultural beliefs or the authority of men over God's word. 

Series: The Gospel of John

Title: Jesus Arrested

Text: John 18:1-14

I. Confrontation Jn. 18:1-7.

A. With the betrayer 1,2.

B. With the authorities 3-5.

C. Who they are arresting seen 6,7.

II. Jesus Delivers, Even in Time Jn. 18:8-11.

A. Mediating for friends 8,9.

B. Peter’s mistake 10,11.

III. Headed to Trial Jn. 18:12-14.

A. Jesus led away 12,13.

B. Allusion to prophecy 14.

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.