This is an outline of a sermon that is an expository look at part of the Book of John. I hope to make more available as time allows. This sermon should be studied using the Authorized King James Version of the bible as it is the purest and most reliable source for God's Word. For more information regarding bible versions, please go to King James Bible Page

The Study of the Book of John 15:11-27

1. Purpose of Christ's Words  (11-13)

1. Joy (v. 11a)

1. Christ's Joy (Luke 10:21, Lu. 15:5, Jn.15: 11, Jn. 17:11)
2. Our Joy Promised (Ps.16:11, Ps. 30:5, Ps 126:5,Ps. 132:16,Is 35:10)

2. Spiritual Fullness (v. 11b) The types of Spiritual Fullness:(11-13)

1. The Overflowing Cup (Ps. 23:5)
2. Fullness of Blessing (Malachi 3:10)
3. Fullness of Joy (Jn 15:11, Ro. 15:29)
4. Fullness of God (Eph. 3:19)
5. Fullness of The Spirit (Eph. 3:19)
6. Fullness of Wisdom (Col 1:9)

3. He Pointed out Sacrifice and Love (v. 12-13)

1. Brotherly Love (v. 12)

1. Unselfish (Mt 22:39)
2. Proof of Discipleship (Jn. 13:35)
3. Christ is our Example (Jn. 15:12)
4. It should be Abounding (1 Th. 3:12)
5. It should be Fervent (I Peter 1:22, I John 4:7)

2. Christ's Love (v. 13a)

1. Unchangeable (Jn. 13:1)
2. Divine (Jn. 15:9)
3. Self Sacrificing (Jn. 15:13)
4. Inseparable (Ro. 8:35)

3. Christ's Sacrifice (v. 13b) Gal. 1:4, Eph. 5:2, Titus 2:14, I Jn.3:16, Rev. 1:5)

2. People who are the Friends of Christ

1. His Friends Do what He Says (v. 14)
2. He Shares God's Word with His Friends (v. 15)
3. He Chose His Friends and He Helps Them (v.16)
4. He Wants His Friends to love One Another (v.17)

3. Persecution of Christ's Disciples

1. When the Disciples Live Like Christ, They too are Hated (v.18)
2. The World Does Not Love Christians When we Live Like Christ (v. 19)
3. His Disciples will Suffer Like Him (v.20)
4. The Suffering is Done for Christ's Sake (v.21)
5. He Will Judge the Persecutors and They will be Without Excuse (v. 21-24)
6. His Persecution Fulfilled the Law (v.25)

4. Purpose of the Spirit and the Church

1. The Spirit was Sent to Comfort (v.26a)
2. The Spirit is a Divine Witness of Christ (v.26b)
3. The Church is also Expected to be a Witness (v.27)