The Power of Conviction

This sermon explores the essential role of the Holy Spirit in convicting hearts of sin, righteousness, and judgment as promised by Jesus in John 16. The pastor emphasizes that true salvation requires genuine conviction of sin—not just feeling God's presence or praying a simple prayer, but experiencing the weight of personal guilt before a holy God. The message challenges modern, diluted gospel presentations that focus solely on God's love without addressing sin's penalty. The sermon distinguishes between condemnation (which shames and destroys) and conviction (which reveals sin to point toward the Savior and restore). Once saved, believers are called to shift from sin-consciousness to righteousness-consciousness, focusing on who they are in Christ rather than merely avoiding wrong behavior. The ultimate message is that conviction is a sign of God's love, drawing people home to transformation through surrender to Jesus Christ.