3 MINISTRIES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Pastor Rick Jackson

I. THE HOLY SPIRIT PRAYS FOR US! [RM. 8:26]

1. We rejoice when others pray for us, Him too! James 5:16

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

2. We rejoice that Jesus prays for us, Him too! Hebrews 7:25

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

3. We should pray according to God's will, He does! Luke 11:1-2

And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

II. THE HOLY SPIRIT INSPIRED THE WORD OF GOD!

1. He moved the men! 2 Peter 1:21

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

2. He maintains the ministry! 2 Timothy 3:16-18

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

3. He ministers the message! 1 Thessalonians 1:5

For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

III. THE HOLY SPIRIT SENDS FORTH LABORERS! [ACTS 13]

1. He selects who does what [v. 1-2]

2. He separates who does when [v. 3]

3. He sends who goes where [11:22-30, 12:25, 13:3-4]