If Jesus told you that it was better for Him to leave so someone else could help you, would you believe Him?
In this sermon, Nathan Hylton walks through John 16:1–7 to reveal why Jesus said it was for our good that He went away: because the Holy Spirit—the Advocate—would come. And according to Jesus, the Advocate changes everything.
This message explores who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and why His presence is essential for every believer’s life, endurance, and transformation. From creation power to personal presence, from assurance to perseverance, Nathan shows how the Spirit is not an abstract force but a personal, powerful, and active Advocate who pleads our cause, strengthens our faith, and glorifies Christ.
Key Highlights:
• The Holy Spirit is personal—not an idea, but Someone believers can know
• Jesus prepared His disciples (and us!) so we wouldn’t fall away
• The Spirit is God’s presence and God’s power in us
• The Advocate gives life, freedom, assurance, and strength in trials
• The Spirit points people to the magnificence of Jesus
• The Spirit guided the apostles into all truth and preserves the faith today
• Believers endure because God Himself is guarding them
If you’ve ever wondered who the Holy Spirit really is, or why Jesus called Him “the Advocate,” this sermon will help you see the Spirit’s work with clarity, confidence, and awe.
