The Spirit’s Power and Purpose

In John 16:5-15, we read the work of the Holy Spirit…

Watch the full Sunday service and message by Pastor Dennis Jacobson below.

SERMON TEXT

John 16:5-15 (ESV)

But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.

“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.

SERMON NOTES

The Spirit’s Power:

• • Living in us
  • Leading us
  • Comforting us
  • Empowering us

The Spirit’s Purpose:

• • Convicting and transforming hearts
  • Calling people into a relationship with Him
  • Helping and guiding
  • Glorifying Christ

He reassures us that we are never alone.

Emboldens us to live our faith with confidence.

Reminds us of who we are.

John 14:26 – But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.