September 27, 2026
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
John 14; Micah 3:8; Psalm 139:7; John 3:3; Ezekiel 36:27; Acts 1:8; Romans 7; Romans 8; Psalm 106:7-8; Genesis 6; Acts 5; Acts 5:9; Acts 7:51
The sermon presents the Holy Spirit as a divine person—the Comforter who comes alongside believers—not an impersonal force or a means of spiritual experience apart from God. It describes the Spirit as equal with the Father and the Son, present everywhere, and active in the life of the church and the Christian.
The Spirit convicts people of sin, gives new life through being “born from above,” lives within believers, and empowers them for witness and service. He also produces Christlike qualities such as love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control, and guides believers in their decisions while exalting Jesus Christ.
The preacher warns that people can grieve, resist, or otherwise sin against the Spirit, and urges listeners not to presume they will have another opportunity to respond. He calls them to repent, receive Jesus Christ by faith as Savior and Lord, and willingly obey him, inviting those who are uncertain or ready to commit to come forward or seek help by telephone.
Key takeaways
- The Holy Spirit is a person, not an impersonal force.
- The Spirit is God, co-equal with the Father and the Son.
- The Holy Spirit convicts people of sin and draws them to Christ.
- New life comes through the Spirit, who makes people born from above.
- The Spirit lives within believers and empowers them for service.
- The Spirit produces Christlike character in those who trust Christ.
- The Holy Spirit guides believers and glorifies Jesus.
- Believers are commanded to be filled with the Spirit.
- Do not resist the Spirit when he calls you to respond to Christ.
- Repent, trust Jesus as Savior and Lord, and follow him in obedience.
- Day 1John 14:16-17; John 16:13-14
The Helper Who Is With Us
Jesus promised his disciples “another Helper,” the Holy Spirit, to be with them and remain in them. The Spirit is not an impersonal force we try to summon, but God’s presence with his people. He comforts, guides, and points us to Jesus. We may not be able to explain every mystery of God, but we can trust the promise Jesus gave. When we feel alone, uncertain, or unable to find the next step, we can ask for the Spirit’s help and turn again to Christ, whom the Spirit glorifies. This promise is not an invitation to chase a feeling or manufacture a spiritual experience. It is assurance that God has not left his people to follow Jesus by their own strength. Today, take a quiet moment to remember: the Lord is present, and his Spirit helps us live faithfully.
- Reflect
- Where do you need to remember the Spirit’s presence and help today?
- Prayer
- Holy Spirit, help me trust your presence and keep my eyes fixed on Jesus.
- Day 2John 3:3-8; Ezekiel 36:26-27
Life from Above
Jesus told Nicodemus, a deeply religious teacher, that he must be born again—born from above by the Spirit. Christian life is not simply self-improvement or outward religion. We need God to give us new life, a new heart, and a new direction. Through the Spirit, God awakens us to our need for Christ and enables us to trust him. The promise of new birth is not a badge to display or a phrase to repeat; it is God’s gracious work in a person’s life. The same Spirit who brings us to faith continues to shape our desires and teach us to walk in God’s ways. We do not earn this life by trying harder. We receive it through Christ, then depend on God to keep changing us. If you feel spiritually weary, ask the Lord to renew your heart and help you take the next faithful step.
- Reflect
- Where do you see God inviting you to depend on his renewing work rather than your own effort?
- Prayer
- God, give me new life through your Spirit and shape my heart to follow you.
- Day 3Galatians 5:22-25; Romans 8:1-6
Fruit That Grows by the Spirit
The Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These qualities are not a performance we can sustain by willpower alone. They are the fruit of God’s work in people who belong to Christ. Depending on the Spirit does not mean passivity; it means bringing our choices, habits, and relationships under God’s direction. We can confess where we have fallen short, receive Christ’s forgiveness, and ask for strength to respond differently. Growth is often gradual. A hard conversation may become gentler; a season of disappointment may be met with patient hope; a temptation may be faced with wiser boundaries and prayer. The goal is not to boast about spiritual achievement, but to reflect the character of Jesus. Today, notice one place where the Spirit may be growing his fruit in you, and cooperate with that work.
- Reflect
- Which fruit of the Spirit do you most need to practice in a relationship or situation today?
- Prayer
- Spirit of God, grow the character of Jesus in me and guide my choices today.
- Day 4Acts 1:8; Ephesians 5:18-20
Strength to Serve and Give Thanks
Jesus promised his followers power to be his witnesses. This power is not for self-importance; it equips ordinary people to speak and live faithfully for Christ. The Spirit also fills God’s people, forming a life marked by worship, gratitude, and care for one another. We may not know what opportunities the day will bring, but we can ask God for courage to serve in the place he has given us. A witness can be a clear word about Jesus, a patient act of kindness, or a steady faithfulness when circumstances are difficult. We are not responsible for controlling another person’s response. We are called to point to Christ and depend on the Spirit for strength. Before your next conversation or task, pause and ask for help. Then give thanks: God can work through simple acts of faithful love.
- Reflect
- Where might God be giving you an opportunity to serve or point someone toward Jesus?
- Prayer
- Lord, fill me with your Spirit and give me courage to serve and witness with love.
- Day 5Ephesians 4:30; Hebrews 3:7-8
Respond to God Today
The sermon warns against resisting or grieving the Holy Spirit. Scripture’s warning is not meant to drive a tender conscience into despair; it calls us to listen and respond to God rather than harden ourselves against him. When we recognize sin, we can confess it honestly and turn toward the mercy offered in Jesus. When we sense a clear call to trust, obey, forgive, or seek help, we should not assume we can put it off indefinitely. Yet our confidence rests not in perfect decisions, but in Christ, who welcomes all who come to him. The Spirit draws us toward Jesus and helps us take faithful steps. Today, make room to hear God through Scripture and prayer. If you need to confess, do so. If you need to seek reconciliation or counsel, begin. Receive God’s grace, and answer him with trust and obedience.
- Reflect
- Is there a step of trust or obedience you have been postponing?
- Prayer
- Merciful God, keep my heart responsive, forgive my sin, and help me follow Jesus today.
Open together
- 1.When have you experienced someone coming alongside you with help or encouragement?
- 2.What questions or experiences have shaped your understanding of the Holy Spirit?
Observation
- 1.What names or descriptions for the Holy Spirit appear in the sermon, and what do they emphasize?
- 2.According to the sermon, what does the Holy Spirit do in bringing people to faith and giving new life?
- 3.What does the sermon say the Spirit produces in a believer’s character?
- 4.How does the sermon describe the Spirit’s role in empowering, teaching, guiding, and filling believers?
- 5.Which warnings about responding to the Holy Spirit does the sermon highlight?
Interpretation
- 1.How does understanding the Holy Spirit as a divine person, rather than an impersonal force, shape Christian faith and life?
- 2.What connection does the sermon make between the Spirit’s work and Jesus Christ?
- 3.How do new birth and the Spirit’s continuing work relate to one another in the sermon?
- 4.What might it mean to be “filled with the Spirit” while also depending on the Spirit day by day?
- 5.How can we understand the sermon’s urgent warnings about resisting the Spirit alongside God’s patience and grace?
Application
- 1.Where might you need the Holy Spirit’s help to grow in love, patience, self-control, or another fruit of the Spirit?
- 2.Is there a prompting from Scripture or conscience that you have been putting off responding to? What would a faithful next step look like?
- 3.How can you make room this week for the Spirit to guide you through prayer, Scripture, and wise Christian counsel?
- 4.In what area of service or decision-making would you especially value the Spirit’s wisdom and empowerment?
- 5.How could your group encourage one another to keep Jesus at the center and depend on the Holy Spirit?
You Can’t Live the Christian Life Alone
0:47The Christian life isn’t something you can produce by willpower—the Holy Spirit has to live it through you.
You Can’t Exhaust God’s Patience
0:38An atheist gives God one minute to strike him dead—and gets a pointed reply from the front row.
When “Born Again” Loses Its Meaning
0:47When even cars are advertised as born again, the phrase risks losing what it means in Scripture.
The Holy Spirit Isn’t a Drug
0:50A preacher draws a sharp line between chasing God through drugs and knowing the Holy Spirit as a person.
The Spirit Always Points to Jesus
0:27If someone talks constantly about the Holy Spirit but never exalts Jesus, this preacher says to pay attention.
Kicking Your TV Won’t Turn It On
0:55Trying to manufacture spiritual experience with drugs or hypnosis is like kicking your TV and hoping it turns on.
The Holy Spirit is central to understanding Christian life and the church. Make room to learn about His work in your life. Revisit “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” and reflect with us.
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The Holy Spirit gives lasting hope, even in life’s lowest moments. If you are struggling, reach out to God and to someone you trust. Share this message of hope from “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit.”
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Christian life is not something we can live by our own strength. Ask the Holy Spirit to work in and through you today. Join us in reflecting on “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit.”
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The preacher warns us not to keep putting off a response to God. If you sense His invitation, take a moment to pray and seek guidance today. Consider what it means to answer God’s call in “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit.”
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The preacher reminds listeners that we can resist the Holy Spirit’s prompting. If you feel drawn toward Christ, take that seriously and talk with a pastor or trusted Christian. Watch or share “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit.”
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