Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
Five Fold Ministry of the Spirit Filled Believer
Theme:
Scripture:
Pneumatology
Ephesians 4:11-12
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Sermon Overview
This sermon focuses on how the Holy Spirit functions within the individual believer to equip them for a holy life and effective witness. Reidhead outlines five specific aspects of this ministry—often involving the Spirit as Teacher, Comforter, Guide, Empowerer, and Intercessor. He argues that these are not just for "special" Christians but are the birthright of everyone who has been filled with the Spirit.
Key Principles
Resident Teacher:Depend on the Spirit to illuminate the Word; stop relying solely on human intellectual study.
The Comforter: Look to the Spirit for internal tranquility and strength that is independent of your circumstances.
The Guide: Consult the Spirit for daily decisions, trusting Him to lead you into all practical truth.
The Empowerer: Rely on the Spirit for the boldness required to witness, rather than trying to "psych" yourself up.
The Intercessor: Rely on the Holy Spirit to pray through you with "groanings" that align with the perfect will of God.
Accessing via Faith:Actively "claim" the Spirit’s five-fold ministry as your legal right as a child of God.
Moving to Spirit-Reliance: Deliberately abandon self-effort and "psychological" strength for the energy of the Resident Teacher.
Balanced Christian Life: Aim for a life where internal peace and external boldness are kept in a Spirit-wrought balance.