The Gospel of John pt 50: Guidance (John 16:4a-15)

Sermon Title: Guidance

Speaker: Kevin Osell

Series: Gospel of John

John 16:4b-15

“I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. 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.

Main Points

-Jesus tells his followers “why” He’s sharing these forthcoming trials.

-The Gospel must always be primary.

-Jesus lists some of the specific work of the Holy Spirit.

-Jesus models wisdom and goodness found in Him.

-Jesus models the wisdom and goodness found in Him.

Gospel Application

-Jesus has sent the Holy Spirit to guide you. This is for your advantage. Lean on the Holy Spirit to instruct and remind you of who Jesus is and what he has done. Allow the Holy Spirit to comfort you din good and bad times.

Further Reading

-1 Corinthians 6:19-20

-Romans 1:18ff

The Gospel of John pt 49: Opposition (John 15:18-16:4a)

The Gospel of John pt 48: Abide in Jesus (John 15:1-17)

The Gospel of John pt 47: The Promise of the Holy Spirit (John 14:15-31)

Vision & Values 2018: Mission

In today’s sermon, Pastor Kevin asks some fundamental questions about what it means to be on mission at Center Church:

-What do we mean when we talk about mission?

-Is mission another activity we engage in?

-Why is mission a core value of Center Church?

Reference:

Matthew 28:19

John 20:21

Luke 9:2

Acts 1:8

Acts 9:16

Galatians 2

John 17:18

2 Corinthians 11:24-28

Gospel Application:

Believe the Gospel

Live on Mission (1 Corinthians 10:31)

Vision & Values 2017: Community (Gal 6:7-10)