WEEKLY SERMON

The Holy Spirit has ministry on earth and this ministry is achieve through the Christians. The ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ is continued by the Holy Spirit in Christian. So every Christian is fulfilling the ministry of the Holy Spirit on earth. It was very pertinent also for our Lord Jesus Christ to be endued with the Holy Spirit at baptism in order to full the salvation plan. The act of the Apostles in the Bible is the act and the ministry of the Holy Spirit in and outside the Church. God has always fulfilled His mission on earth from creation till date through the Holy Spirit. He pours the Spirit into man of vessel to achieve His purpose.

As Anglican, the Article 5 of 39 Articles of faith states that the Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son, is of one substance, majesty, and glory, with the Father and the Son, very and eternal God. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the blessed Trinity. He is equal with the God the Father and God the Son. Many believed that He is limited to the time of the Apostle. Toward the end of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ, He promised to send the Holy Spirit to live with us in order to keep be our companion or partner. He also promised to be with the disciple us though not physically. The Holy Spirit is the fullness of the indwelling of Jesus Christ in us today, as Jesus Christ is the fullness of the Father (Col 2:9-10, Mat 28:19, 2 Cor 13:14, 2 Cor 3:17). The three are inseparable though one God. He is the Spirit of the Father, (Mt 10:20; 1 Cor 2:11); and the Spirit of Christ, (Gal 4:6; Phi1 1:19).

THE ATTRIBUTE OF THE PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

 Intelligence and volition are ascribed to him (John 14:17, 26; 15:26; 1 Cor. 2:10, 11; 12:11). The Bible, which describes him as exercising the acts, thoughts, emotions, and volition of a distinct intelligent person. He executes the offices peculiar only to a person. The very nature of these offices involves personal distinction (Luke 12:12; Acts 5:32; 15:28; 16:6; 28:25; 1 Cor. 2:13; Heb. 2:4; 3:7; 2 Pet. 1:21).

HIS DIVINITY

The names of God are ascribed to him (Ex. 17:7; Ps. 95:7; Heb. 3:7-11). Divine attributes are also ascribed to him, omnipresence (Psalm. 139:7; Eph. 2:17, 18; 1 Cor. 12:13); omniscience (1 Cor. 2:10, 11); omnipotence (Luke 1:35; Rom. 8:11); eternity (Heb. 9:4). Creation is ascribed to him (Gen. 1:2; Job 26:13; Ps. 104:30), and the working of miracles (Matt. 12:28; 1 Cor. 12:9-11). Worship is required and ascribed to him (Isa. 6:3; Acts 28:25; Rom. 9:1; Rev. 1:4; Matt. 28:19, John 4:34-24).

HOLY SPIRIT IS A PARTNER

A partner is a friend. A friend stays closer than a brother. A partner is a companion. We know what a companion does. It is dangerous to walk solo in this present world. Jesus Christ did not leave without a Comforter. He is still with us today as a Partner in the Person of the Holy Spirit so that we could walk through. We know a true friend in the time of the adversity. Many appear friendly but when you fall into trouble that seem it will stain them they disappear. Only the companionship of the Holy Spirit that can actually see you through. We must know and learn how to employ and walk in the companionship of the Holy Spirit. Let’s highlight some of the work of the Holy Spirit.

1. Holy Spirit comforts. John 14:16; 15:25; 16:7
2. Holy Spirit convicts of sin John 16:8,9
3. He helps to live righteous life
4. He reminds us always the judgment of God
5. He guides into all truths (John 16:13)
6. He will show you thing to come (John 16:13)
7. He shall glorify Jesus Christ through your life (John 16:14)
8. He empowers the Christians Acts 1:8
9. He helps us to witness Acts 1:8
10. He teaches Christians all things John 14:26
11. He reminds us things we have forgotten John 14:26
12. He bears witness with our spirit we are children of God (Rom 8:16)
13. He quickens us mortal bodies against attack and weaknesses (Rom 8:11)
14. He makes us bold in every situation of life (Rom 8:15)
15. He helps us to pray effectively. (Rom 8:26)
16. He imparts into us the gifts of the Spirit (Eph 4:1-14)
17. He manifests in us and through us the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:15-23)
18. The Holy Spirit is the mark of God’s ownership and the Seal of God on Christians.
19. The Holy Spirit is the Anointing of God on a man.
20. The Holy Spirit makes witness of the Lord Jesus Christ any where and any time (Acts 1:8).
21. The Holy Spirit is the seal of our Sonship to God Almighty (Rom 8:11, 14; Eph 1:14; Gal 4:1-7).
22. The Holy Spirit will transform our vile bodies into immortal at rapture (1 Thess 4:1-10).
23. He empowers us to live for God and his glory on earth (Zach 4:6).
24. He empowers us to overcome the works of darkness on earth.
25. He helps us to worship God Almighty in Spirit and truth (John 4:23)
26. The Holy Spirit is the Word of God that hear to give life and strength (John 6:63; Ezek 2:1-2; 37:1-10; Rom 8:11).
27. The Holy Spirit is the power of resurrection (Rom 8:11; Eph 1:18-20).
28. The Holy Spirit is the source of inspirations from God to help

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