Are you living in the strength of your own efforts, or in the power of the Holy Spirit? In this sermon, “The Work of the Holy Spirit,” we walk through John 14–16 to see how the Spirit restores the presence of Jesus in us, represents the person of Jesus to us, recalls the promises of Jesus for us, and releases the power of Jesus through us. You will be encouraged to see that you are never a helpless orphan, because Christ has given you “another Counselor” — the divine Paraclete — to live in you forever and make Jesus more real than the very skin on your body.
Whether you are longing for deeper assurance, boldness in witness, or courage under trial, this message will help you understand who the Holy Spirit is and how He works in the life of an ordinary Christian. As you yield every “room” of your heart to Him, you will discover the freedom that comes “where the Spirit is Lord” and the joy of knowing Jesus in an intimate, personal way.
Next Steps
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Surrender every area of your life to the Holy Spirit’s lordship and ask Him to fill you afresh each day.
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Spend time in John 14–17, asking the Spirit to make the presence and promises of Jesus real to your heart.
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Confess and turn from any known sin that is grieving or quenching the Spirit’s work in you.
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Rely on the Spirit to recall God’s Word when you share the gospel, face trials, or need wisdom in conversation.
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Pray for our church family to be truly Spirit-filled so that those who worship with us are convicted of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and drawn to Christ.
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Examine yourself with John 17:3: do you truly know God in an intimate, saving way, or do you only know about Him? Turn to Christ in repentance and faith today.
Scripture Passages Used
John 14:16–18, John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:7–14, John 16:7–11, John 11:21, John 17:3, 1 John 2:1, 1 Corinthians 2:9–11, Isaiah 50:4, Luke 12:11–12, Revelation 12:10, 2 Corinthians 3:17.
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