Sunil Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

Sunil PoonenJuly 15, 202426mWatch on YouTube

Also in

Church Sharing129 messages

Speaker: Sunil Poonen Title: The Ministry of the Holy Spirit Date: 07/14/2024 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

Sunil Poonen teaches that true discipleship involves foundational conditions—prioritizing God above family, possessions, and self—which enable believers to overflow Christ's spirit to others as 'salt.' He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit models invisible ministry, using examples of unnoticed but essential support roles in sports to illustrate how believers can have hidden ministries in the church that glorify Christ while remaining personally unrecognized, demonstrating the fruit of being filled with the Spirit.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

What are the conditions of discipleship?Luke 14 outlines the cost of discipleship as hating one's own life, family, and possessions compared to loving God.

Why is salt used as an example?The call to discipleship is connected to being effective salt, which works invisibly to add flavor without drawing attention to itself.

The first attribute: The gift of helpsJust as Jesus called the Holy Spirit the Helper, believers should aspire to the gift of helps and serve invisibly behind the scenes.1 Corinthians 12:28

The second attribute: The intercession of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit intercedes for our weaknesses with deep groanings, teaching us to pray with tears and urgency for our families and church members.Romans 8:26

The third attribute: The comfort of GodGod comforts us in our afflictions so that we can pass that same comfort on to others who are going through trials.

The fourth attribute: Conviction of sin and righteousnessThe Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, and Spirit-filled parents and leaders must take sin and lack of christlikeness seriously in their homes.John 16:7–8

What does it mean to really live?Paul writes that true living is experiencing others standing firm in God through our intercession and care.1 Thessalonians 3:8–10

Asking for bread at midnightRecognizing our own helplessness, we must persistently ask God for the spiritual provision needed to help and encourage others.

Serving with the strength God suppliesTo ensure God receives all the glory, we must serve using His strength rather than relying on our own natural talents and abilities.1 Peter 4:11

Related messages

Back to the catalog

NCCF Church

Sunil Poonen - The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

Sunil Poonen · July 15, 2024 · 26m

Following Jesus The Holy Spirit