Stonebridge Bible Church Sermons John 15:26-16:4 | Christian Boldness in a Hostile World - Jonny Ardavanis
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Mar 8, 2026 A talk about Jesus’ final promises of peace, love, and joy before the cross. Discussion of why the world will oppose faithful believers and how religious zeal can fuel persecution. Exploration of the Holy Spirit’s role in testifying, illuminating scripture, and empowering everyday witness. Practical calls to repent, evangelize specific people, and live by the Spirit with love and courage.
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Scripture Is Sufficient For Hearing God
- Jonny emphasizes the Bible as God's direct revelation and the primary way God speaks to us, opposing reliance on relics or extra-biblical signs.
- He urges believers to 'pick it up and read' because scripture is authoritative and sufficient for hearing God.
John The Baptist Got Killed For Speaking Truth
- Jonny retells John the Baptist confronting Herod about his unlawful marriage, which led to John's imprisonment and eventual beheading at Herodias's instigation.
- The example shows that righteous boldness can prick consciences and provoke deadly hostility even without nastiness in tone.
Hostility Is The Expected Response To Faithfulness
- Jesus warned his disciples the world will hate them because it hated him first, so opposition is expected, not anomalous.
- Jonny frames persecution as inevitable when Christians resist conformity and proclaim exclusive truth.