The Comforter, John 16, 10/18/25, at Oxford

Summary

The sermon focuses on the role and presence of the Holy Spirit, referred to as the Comforter, emphasizing that Jesus' departure was necessary for the Holy Spirit to come. The preacher highlights the Holy Spirit's active and powerful presence, comparing it to the wind—always present, sometimes unnoticed, but always moving and effective. The Holy Spirit is affirmed as fully God, co-equal with the Father and the Son, dwelling within believers and the church. The message encourages believers to recognize and rely on the Holy Spirit's ongoing work and presence in their lives.