Sermons by Roy Arellano
The Mission of the Church
The Mission of the Church – Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church, chapter 3 verses 14 to 21 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,…
Do you know the love of God?
Do you know the love of God? – John’s Gospel chapter 17 verses 20 to 25 Here we see the heart of Jesus for His disciples. Though His hour of suffering has come He prays for his disciples: That his people will be one. ‘My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I…
Jesus’ Heart for His Disciples
Jesus’ Heart for His Disciples – John’s Gospel chapter 17 verses 6 to 19 How good it is to have someone praying for us. Who better than our Lord Jesus? Their Identity ‘I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. 7 Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. 8 For I gave them the words you gave…
The Prayer of the Glorious Christ
The Prayer of the Glorious Christ – John’s Gospel chapter 17, verses 1 to 5 After Jesus said this, he looked towards heaven and prayed: ‘Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.…
Take Heart! I have Overcome the World
Take Heart! I have Overcome the World – John’s Gospel chapter 16, verses 16-33 From Sorrow to Joy …. ‘Are you asking one another what I meant when I said, “In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me”? 20 Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 21 A woman giving birth to a…
The Holy Spirit’s Work in the World
The Holy Spirit’s Work in the World – John’s Gospel chapter 16 verses 4 to 15 The Disciple’s Grief I have told you this, so that when their time comes you will remember that I warned you about them. I did not tell you this from the beginning because I was with you, 5 but now I am going to him who sent me. None of you asks me, “Where are you going?” 6 Rather, you are filled with grief because I…
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…