In this message – The Holy Spirit Our Helper – William Wood shares a powerful teaching from John 16:5–11.
William explains that Jesus told His disciples it was to their advantage that He go away, because the Holy Spirit would come as a Helper, not a controller. This truth is central to the Christian life — the Spirit’s presence is God’s gift, dwelling within every believer, guiding, convicting, and empowering us to live for Him.
Living in the Advantage of the Spirit
When Jesus walked the earth in His physical body, He was present in only one place at a time. Through the Spirit, His presence now fills every believer. The Holy Spirit Our Helper means we are never left alone. He convicts the world of sin (unbelief in Christ), righteousness (the visible standard of God’s people), and judgment (the verdict already declared against Satan).
William challenges us to realize that we are God’s temple. The Helper lives within us, not to control us, but to partner with our surrender. This perspective changes how we pray, how we live, and how we represent Christ to the world.
Walking in Victory With the Helper
The message of The Holy Spirit Our Helper is not just about knowledge — it is about practice. William shares personal testimonies of how living surrendered to the Spirit sets the spiritual atmosphere in workplaces, neighborhoods, and families. Believers are called to bring conviction of truth by living visibly for Christ.
This is a reminder that Jesus already defeated the enemy at the cross. The Spirit empowers us to enforce that victory in daily life. Instead of magnifying darkness, we magnify Christ. The Helper equips us to walk in freedom, boldness, and obedience so that the world can see Jesus through us.
Listen to this full message and discover how The Holy Spirit Our Helper empowers you to live surrendered and victorious in every part of life.
Key Scriptures:
John 16:5–11, John 14:12, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 2:15
“The problem is not the seed. The problem is the heart the seed is sown into.” — Chad Everett
The Seed and the Soil
In Mark 4, Jesus shares one of His most important parables—the parable of the sower and the soils. The seed, which represents the Word of God, never changes. It is always good, always powerful, and always capable of producing fruit. But the outcome of the seed does not depend on the seed itself—it depends on the condition of your soil. In this message, Chad Everett of The Roads Church calls us to examine the true state of our hearts and to make room for God’s Word to grow.
What Kind of Soil Are You?
Through this passage, Jesus shows that some seed falls on the wayside, where it is quickly stolen. Some falls on rocky ground, where it springs up with excitement but withers because it has no root. Some seed falls among thorns, where the cares of this life choke it out. But some seed falls on good soil, and in that soil it produces a harvest thirty, sixty, or even a hundredfold. Chad challenges us to consider: Which soil best represents my heart today? Am I too busy, distracted, or shallow to let God’s Word take root? Or am I intentionally cultivating a heart that is open, humble, and ready to receive? The condition of your soil determines the harvest.
The Call to Repentance
This sermon also emphasizes the necessity of repentance. Forgiveness is available through Christ, but Jesus makes clear that without turning—without repentance—there is no transformation. Repentance is not condemnation; it is an invitation into freedom and life. Chad reminds us that repentance is not legalism, but the way we receive and apply the free gift of salvation.
Preparing Good Soil
Whether you are new to faith, growing as a disciple, or seeking to deepen your walk with Jesus, this message is a call to slow down, open your Bible, and prepare your heart as good soil. The Word is alive, the seed is ready—what will the condition of your soil be?
Key Scriptures:
Genesis 1:11–12, Mark 4:1–20, Acts 3:19, Galatians 6:8–9, Psalm 139:23–24
Why Humility Matters
In this powerful message, guest speaker Paul Johnson brings us back to the foundation of Christian living: humility. We have been studying the truth that “Everything you need is in the seed,” but Paul asks the piercing question: What if the soil of your heart is bad? Pride can harden the soil of our hearts and choke out the fruit that God desires. Humility, on the other hand, makes our hearts soft and open, ready for the Word of God to take root.
The Deceptive Nature of Pride
Paul reminds us that much of the opposition we face in the church isn’t from demons or principalities—it’s from pride. Pride blinds us to our own weaknesses while magnifying the flaws of others. Pride convinces us that life is about “me,” when in reality, apart from God there is no good thing in us. Humility breaks this cycle by cutting us low, teaching us dependence on Christ, and restoring our unity as the body of Christ.
The Attitude of Christ
Drawing from Philippians 2;1–13, Paul shows us that Jesus Himself modeled humility. Though He existed in the form of God, He emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, and humbled Himself to the point of death on the cross. This is the true attitude of humility—laying down privilege, rejecting pride, and serving others in love.
Walking in Humility Today
Humility is not weakness, self-pity, or insecurity. It is strength under surrender. When we humble ourselves before the Lord, He lifts us up (James 4;10). The call to humility is not optional for believers—it is essential. As Paul Johnson emphasizes, humility prepares the soil of our hearts so God’s Word can grow and bear lasting fruit.
If you are ready to uproot pride and embrace the power of humility, this message will both challenge and encourage you. Let God shape your heart today into good soil, where His truth can flourish and bring glory to the name of Jesus.
Key Scriptures: Philippians 2:1–11, James 4:10, James 4:6, Matthew 7:21–23, Isaiah 53:8
Key Scriptures:
Genesis 1:11–27, Genesis 3:1–15, John 3:3–6, John 8:44, Romans 16:20, 1 John 3:8–9
“You can’t have revival without love.”
With those powerful words, guest speaker and longtime friend of The Roads Church, Lee Grady, set the tone for his message Bonds of Steel. Drawing from the life of the Apostle Paul, Lee reminds us that God’s Kingdom advances not only through miracles, healings, and signs but also through strong, Spirit-formed relationships.
In Acts 16, Paul meets Timothy, a young believer who becomes his companion in ministry. Later, Luke joins the team, and the language in Acts shifts from “they” to “we,” signaling the power of fellowship. These bonds of steel—relationships forged in Christ—became the foundation for spreading the gospel. Paul’s mentorship of Timothy, his friendship with Barnabas, and his partnership with Luke illustrate that no one fulfills their calling alone.
Lee challenges us to embrace the same model today. Every believer needs a Paul (mentor), a Barnabas (friend), and a Timothy (disciple). Yet many Christians shy away from relationships because of hurt, offense, or past wounds. Through Scripture, including Acts 2:42 and 2 Timothy 3:1–5, we are reminded that God heals our brokenness so that we can walk in love, forgiveness, and unity.
This message calls us to more than Sunday attendance. It’s an invitation to open our homes, share meals, pray together, and intentionally invest in others. Real revival is sustained when God’s people love one another with bonds that cannot be broken.
If you’ve struggled with loneliness, disconnection, or church hurt, Bonds of Steel will encourage you to let God heal your heart and draw you into deeper fellowship with His family. Revival isn’t just power—it’s love lived out in community.
Key Scriptures: Acts 16, Acts 2:42, 2 Timothy 3:1–5