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"Preach The Word"



Our Unseen Comforter

(John 14:16-26)

Intro: I'm not a big Olympics fan, but I do enjoy the patriotism, discipline, and competiton that is a part of the events. Often, an athlete is driven by an unseen force, sometimes his or her own failures, or the death of a close relative or supporter.

*Christians are not driven by psychological motivations. Any success must be due to the unseen person and ministry of the Holy Spirit of God. He constrains and comforts us in the journey!

1. The Unseen Presence Of The Holy Spirit (v.16-18)

*He is a definite, real, vital, divine Person; not a spook!

A. An accompanying presence - v.16, paracletos=along side of

"another"=of like kind; Jesus; other self; His returned spirit!

B. An abiding presence - v.17, meno=abide,remain,dwell, con

tinue; not temporary guest!; v.18, "orphanos"=not orphans!

2. The Unseen Position Of The Holy Spirit (v.19-25)

*He is the link, the neck between the Head and the body

A. The heavenly connection - infinite v.19, 20 (in Father; in Him; in us/intimate v.21 (cf. Phil. 3:10).

B. The holy communion - "manifest"=disclosure; get in on the divine; how? an inside job, v.23./ 3 questions (14: 5; 8; 22).

3. The Unseen Profession Of The Holy Spirit (v.26)

* "teach" v. 26=to hold discourse with others;explain,expound

A. A different relationship - in house training/not outside in, but inside out; not group, but individually; not bits, but all.

B. A divine remembrance - v.26; cf. Eph. 1:17/entire gamut of divine revelation/full of His subject & can communicate!

"He doesn't bring a new gospel, but brings understanding of the old!" (Matthew Henry).

Conclusion: Many computer programs have a teach/text feature which is a built in how-to guide for those who are new to the program. Without having to go to the big books, you can follow the guidelines on screen. The Holy Spirit is our Unseen Comforter!

Sermon By Evangelist Tom Hayes-
Saluda, NC-USA

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