The Holy Spirit Is at Work
David Wilkerson emphasizes the active role of the Holy Spirit in reaching and transforming both believers and nonbelievers alike.
David Wilkerson emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is actively working beyond the confines of the church, reaching out to both believers and nonbelievers alike. He highlights that the Spirit convicts of sin, comforts the broken, and is present in every situation, even in the most challenging circumstances. The Holy Spirit is portrayed as the leading evangelist, bringing life to those lost in sin and inspiring dreams and visions in the hearts of sinners. Wilkerson encourages Christians to expand their understanding of the Spirit's work and to trust in His power to transform lives. Ultimately, the message is a call to recognize and participate in the Holy Spirit's mission to reach all of humanity.
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Too often Christians want to keep the Holy Spirit confined to their own small world but Jesus said he would pour out his Spirit on all flesh; not just believers but nonbelievers, as well. "I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh" (Acts 2:17). Jesus associated with sinners and ministered to them. Today, the Holy Spirit seeks to lead sinners into all truth, to convict of sin and comfort those who need it most.
The Holy Spirit is Christ's leading evangelist. "I will shake all nations" (Haggai 2:7). "Whose voice then shook the earth ... 'Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but also heaven'" (Hebrews 12:26). He is already at work everywhere Christ sends us, so do not ever be surprised when you go into impossible situations and see his handiwork.
The Holy Spirit is never shocked by what he sees -- he came to bring life to those who are dead in sin and living in broken conditions. He is the very breath of God, convicting of sin but not condemning, rebuking or moralizing. We must preach that he is everywhere and working on everybody.
The Holy Spirit responds to a hungry heart but he also comes to those who have not even called upon God's name. "I was found by those who did not seek Me" (Isaiah 65:1). He will actually enter the dreams of sinners and give them visions. We may think that all dreams and visions are given to Christians but that is not so. Some sinners have recurring dreams in which the Holy Spirit shows them what they could be, what life could be like if they came to Christ. The Word says, "I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh ... Your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions" (Joel 2:28). The Holy Spirit is doing this miraculous work right now all over the world, healing and bringing people to Christ.
If you are going to be used by the Spirit, you must expand your world and take off all limitations trusting in the power of the Holy Spirit!
Sermon Outline
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- The Holy Spirit's universal outreach
- Jesus' promise of the Spirit to all flesh
- The role of the Holy Spirit in convicting and comforting
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- The Holy Spirit as the leading evangelist
- God's work in impossible situations
- The Holy Spirit's presence in all circumstances
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- The Holy Spirit's response to the hungry heart
- God's pursuit of those who do not seek Him
- Dreams and visions given to sinners
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- The miraculous work of the Holy Spirit today
- Healing and transformation through the Spirit
- The call to expand our understanding of the Spirit's work
Key Quotes
“I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh.” — David Wilkerson
“I will shake all nations.” — David Wilkerson
“I was found by those who did not seek Me.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Broaden your perspective on how the Holy Spirit works in the world.
- Be open to the Holy Spirit's guidance in reaching out to those who are lost.
- Trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to transform lives, including your own.