Outline: The Holy Spirit's work in the Corporate Assembly

 

The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Church

Pastor Terry Reese, Valley GBC, 2/27/22

 

I. The Spirit created the church (Acts 2:1-4: 1 Cor. 12:13).

 

II. The Spirit indwells the church (1 Cor. 3:16: Eph. 2:21-22: I Peter 2:4-5).

 

III. The Spirit presides over the Church (Acts 15:28).

A. The Spirit presides over the Church through its Government…

1. He appoints the overseers. Acts 20:28. 

2. He distributes spiritual gifts.1 Cor. 12:4-11.

3. He calls the church to listen to His voice: Rev. 2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22.

 

B. The Spirit presides over the Church through its Preaching (Acts 4:8-12: I Cor. 2:4: 1 Thess. 1:5).

 

C. The Spirit presides over the Church through its Prayer (Eph. 6:18).

 

D. The Spirit presides over the Church through its Song (Eph. 5:18-19).

 

IV. The Spirit unifies the church: Eph. 4:3.

 

V. The Spirit extends and completes the church.

A. He selects special workers (e.g., missionaries); Acts 13:2.

 

B. He sends the workers forth - Acts 13:4.

 

C. He chooses fields of service - Acts 16:6-7.

 

D. He sustains them in difficult times—even under persecution - Acts 13:50-52.

 

E. He guides in the solution of both missionary & church problems - Acts 15:28.

 

SUMMARY: The Holy Spirit was both the Creator and the Director of the Apostolic Church!