Sermons by Roy Arellano
Why the World Hates Christians
Why the World Hates Christians – John’s Gospel chapter 15 verse 18 to chapter 16 verse 3 Why the World Hates Christians – Jesus didn’t leave out the fine print, the downside of following Him. Hated because the world hated Jesus ‘If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. John 15:18 “world”– the prevailing system, attitude of the people of the world. Five times Jesus’ own life was threatened. Jesus says deny yourself; the world…
As I Have Loved You
As I Have Loved You – John’s Gospel chapter 15 verses 12-17 The Love of God is unfathomable “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39) Compelled to Love My command is this: love each other as…
Abiding in Christ
Abiding in Christ – John’s Gospel chapter 15 verses 1 to 11 How do I grow as a Christian? ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. John 15:1-3 Two pitfalls 1) just being passive 2)…
A Hopeful Word for a Hopeless World
A Hopeful Word for a Hopeless World – Revelation chapter 1 verses 4 to 8 Who is in control, when everything seems out of control? it’s all about Jesus. A real word to real believers in real churches, of the 1st century and today. We can be confused often by much speculation, yet it’s overall meaning is clear. To bring sure hope. The world seems out of control, but God has not lost control. Our triune God Who rules over history.…
He is Risen! – Resurrection Sunday
He is Risen! – Resurrection Sunday – Mark’s Gospel chapter 16 verses 1 to 8 How does the resurrection speak hope into my life? Put yourself In the disciples’ shoes. Doubt and Devotion When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they…
Are You Bearing Fruit?
Are You Bearing Fruit? – John’s Gospel chapter 15 verses 1-8 What does it mean to follow Jesus, to bear fruit for him, to be more than a nominal Christian? Jesus, the True Vine I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. John 15:1 So, what is the false Vine? We read of it in Isaiah’s prophecy, “The vineyard of the Lord Almighty is the nation of Israel, and the people of Judah are the vines he…
Supernatural Peace
Supernatural Peace – John’s Gospel chapter 14 verses 25 to 29 A Supernatural Teacher All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:25-26 A Supernatural Peace Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not…
Pray in My Name
Pray in My Name – John’s Gospel chapter 14 verses 12 to 14 Jesus’ disciples are troubled at His words “I am going away”. A Great Mission Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. John 14:12 Even greater things than Jesus’ miracles! Yes, BECAUSE He is going away. The very thing that troubles them…
The Way to Heaven
The Way to Heaven – John’s Gospel chapter 14 verses 5 to 11 The Objection Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?’ John 14:5 “How can we know the way?” Many nominal Christians believe all religions, held sincerely, lead to heaven. The Claim Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. John 14:6 The Way: Jesus says ‘no, only one way leads to heaven.’…
The Promise of Heaven
The Promise of Heaven – John’s Gospel chapter 14 verses 1 to 4 Sad and troubled disciples: one was a betrayer, all the rest would abandon Him, and He was leaving. Faith began to waver. Embarrassment, confusion, sadness. The Command: Trust Me ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1 Not a distant command. He was weighed down himself. But He cares for them. You can trust me because of who…
Love One Another
Love One Another – John’s Gospel chapter 13, verses 31-38 (not chapter 10 as shown in the few video slides – apologies for the mistake) Jesus had only a few hours to live. He had stooped to serve his friends, and soon he would stoop to die on our behalf. The Glory of the Cross When he [Judas] was gone, Jesus said, ‘Now the Son of Man is glorified and God is glorified in him. 32 If God is glorified in…
The One Needful Thing
The One Needful Thing – Luke’s Gospel, chapter 10, verses 38 to 42 Busyness for busyness sake? What is the thing most needed? One thing is sure. Jesus loved Mary and Martha, and they loved Him. It is not the case that Martha was “bad” and Mary “good”. The church has always had and needed Marys and Marthas. Martha’s Virtue As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her…