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Authentic Christianity
July 24, 2022
Dale & Connie Dutcher are introduced to the El Dorado body, and they share their heart for the youth among us.
2009 Prophetic Word to New Life El Dorado
September 08, 2019
Spiritual Families grow not by one person speaking to a group once a week but rather by supernatural multiplication of families being family. Sam shares a prophecy from 2009 claiming Isaiah 60:22 and the smallest family becoming a thousand people.
2021 Scripture Focus
December 19, 2020
Sam shares a prophecy for the new year.
A Call to Daily Corporate Prayer
March 18, 2018
Jonathan sends out a call to and plea for daily corporate prayer as modeled in Acts 4:21-31. The people gathered together and: 1) prayed, 2) were shaken, 3) were filled with the Holy Spirit, and 4) spoke boldly the word of God.
A Call to Persevere
June 02, 2019
Lizzie shares a word of encouragement from a recent dream.
A Call to the Tent of Meeting
December 12, 2020
Amy Palser brings a word of encouragement from the Lord about standing on solid ground in the midst of chaos.
A Call to Thousands in the Harvest
October 19, 2014
Sam shares some personal words to stir the body towards our call.
A Destiny of Unity
October 13, 2018
Sam brings a word of encouragement toward being contagious spreaders of unity in Christ.
A Prayer for Fire - Following Worship
November 13, 2022
Our sister, Aleda, prays over us for revival and the fire of the Holy Spirit.
A Season of Acceleration in Sending
July 07, 2013
Sam shares a short word about what season he is discerning that we are in as a body.
A Vision for El Dorado
March 20, 2021
Our sister Emily reads the details from a recent vision she had for El Dorado.  When the “living water” flows from us it will affect every part of the city.
A Word from the McKays
April 16, 2023
Brock and Margaret share a spontaneous word from their hearts for the encouragement of the body. They speak into knowing each other according to the Spirit and not the flesh, and the body of Christ being built up in love.
A Word in Season - Joanne Staats
August 11, 2019
Joanne shares a word for the body.
A Word of Encouragement
September 22, 2019
Randy Just shares a word of encouragement with the body.
A Word of Warning and Encouragement
November 21, 2021
Our brother Eric shares a word about being sober in the times we are living in. The attack of the enemy is raging, and his lies are incessant. We must pray for protection for one another and seek to undo his work, as Jesus taught us!
According to the Word
July 15, 2018
Dr. Richard Kuhns shares a poem and an encouragement regarding the power of prayer.
Allegiance to the Lord
June 04, 2023
At the end of worship, Luke leads the body through a prayer of allegiance to the Lord, recognizing that all we have is His. Roger Beal follows up with a reminder of daily renewing our allegiance and commitment to the Lord.
An Encouragement for Eyes on Him
January 09, 2021
Lizzie shares from 2 Corinthian 3 about keeping our eyes on Him and being transformed instead of looking at other people.
An Exhortation for Faith
July 27, 2014
Jonathan gives an exhortation about having faith.
Assignments of the Body
June 11, 2017
Sam and Jonathan point out multiple individual assignments in the body and bring words of encouragement and prayers of blessing.
Blessing of Children
July 13, 2014
Sam invites all of the children down and prays a prayer of blessing.
Blood Bought Boldness
August 10, 2014
Learning to trust more radically than ever, in the blood of Jesus and his finished work as our only means of approaching, with boldness, the presence of God.
Call to be Intentional
October 26, 2014
Sam inspires to obey our intentional call.
Call to Enlarge
January 25, 2015
Sam and Jordan articulate the call to spread out into multiple ministries as opposed to building one large ministry.
Call to Prayer
February 22, 2015
Dick shares an exhortation to prayer.
Christ Alone Builds His Church
January 15, 2017
Asher and Amos Brickley help Jonathan with a visual regarding how Christ alone builds his Church.
Commissioning of the Vandenbergs
June 11, 2017
Sam revisits Ryan and Becky Vandenberg's calling to minister to the body.
Curse Free Believers
June 13, 2021
Eric shares an encouraging word from a Reinhard Bonnke book on evangelism. 
David Defeating Discouragement
June 02, 2019
Sam shares a short exhortation on dealing with discouragement.
David Defeating Discouragement
June 01, 2019
Sam shares a short exhortation on dealing with discouragement.
Delivery from Condemnation
June 03, 2018
Jonathan and Lizzie bring a word in season for the body.
El Dorado Equip
June 13, 2020
Jonathan brings a word of encouragement to the body.
Encouragement for El Dorado Equip
November 19, 2023
Come and behold the Lord! Carl Davis reminds us: don’t try to live for a God you don’t know.  He encourages us to seek the Lord’s face, taste and see how good He is, testify and witness of what we’ve seen and
Encouragement in this Age
June 05, 2020
Sam warns against having an America-centric eschatology.
Encouragement to the Body: Robert Fournier
January 31, 2016
Robert shares an encouragement with the Body about Evangelism.
Encouragement: the VERY Spirit of the Living God
January 16, 2021
Joann shares an encouraging primer out of I Kings 3 about the importance of remembering  the precious gift we’ve been given - the VERY Spirit of the Living God within us!
Endurance
September 27, 2015
Shem gives an exhortation to have endurance. 
Ephesians 6 Armor
August 18, 2019
Chris McGathy shares a word in season regarding the armor of God.
Evangelism Assignment
November 23, 2014
Sam gives assignment to step out in sharing the Gospel.
Evangelism Practicum
December 20, 2015
Sam and Amy share about upcoming training for evangelism.
Exhortation - Stuart Ortmann
January 27, 2018
An exhortation from Stuart Ortmann.
Exhortation to Marriages
June 28, 2015
Sam gives a short exhortation to the Lord’s purpose in marriages.
Exhortation: Hearing the Spirit
April 12, 2015
Sam gives a quick exhortation to having dialogue and not a monologue with the Lord.
Exhortation: Joann Staats
December 07, 2014
Joann shares an encouragement to the body.
Exhortation: Ryan Vandenberg
January 18, 2015
Ryan exhorts the body to agree with what the Spirit is doing them.
Family Trip Report
July 17, 2022
Matt and Beth testify about a family vacation that unexpectedly turned into a church service and triple baptisms!
Fatherly Encouragements
November 20, 2022
Kevin Stanfield and Roger Beal, two fathers in the community of faith, encourage us and remind us of the truth. Let these dry bones come to life! We serve a miracle working God!
Foster Parenting Encouragment
June 18, 2017
Molly Jane & Tyler Brickley speak about their experiences foster parenting and bring encouragement for Shem & Noel Hatfield as they have just taken in their first foster child.
Freedom From Condemning Hearts
March 15, 2015
Gentle Spirit
February 13, 2021
Brian Palser brings a word of encouragement regarding how a soft and broken spirit brings the Lord near.
Giving Permission - Or Not
January 29, 2017
Sam brings an encouraging follow up to taking our stand against insecurity
God has a Plan: A Bowl of Prayers
October 17, 2020
Brian Palser shares a word for the church.
Going Deep in the Word with Disciples in a Home
July 03, 2021
Brother Tim McVay shares about starting a discipleship meeting in the home.
Guard Your Heart & Stay in the River's Flow
October 17, 2021
Matt Penner visits again to share a word in season about intimacy with Jesus. He asks, “how is your heart?” and then teaches on the necessity of sourcing from the fountain of living waters.  In the flow of His river the
Hearing Conference Words
May 07, 2023
Norma and Aleda share encouragements about the upcoming hearing conference May 12-13.
Heaviness Lifted - A Word During Worship
November 27, 2022
A word out of Hebrews 12 came during worship and led into a time of ministry over one another for heaviness to lift and eyes to be set on Jesus.
His Commandments are Life and Freedom
April 18, 2021
Eric Loss shares an encouragement about how the Lord brings His children into “broad and free places” and delights in them.  We obey Him because we love Him! 
Intercession for Captives
March 24, 2024
Jonathan-leads focused, intercessory prayer based on Isaiah 49:8-9a for those captivated by addiction, bitterness, unforgiveness, and darkness.  We pray for freedom in the name of Jesus.  As we are called to be a house of prayer, there
Iron Sharpening Iron
November 06, 2022
Jonathan reminds us that growth, wisdom and humility in our marriages often come as a result of difficult discussions and disagreements.  Likewise, in the Church we can rest assured that good things are happening as we wrestle out our
Irrevocable Gifts & Calling
November 20, 2022
Doug reminds us to put into practice the gifts God has given us.
Jesus Returning Like a Pent-Up Flood: Isaiah 59
August 13, 2017
It's time to lift up our eyes and proclaim the coming of Jesus!  Jonathan raises the call to draw others to the safety of the Lord at these end times.
Kansas Prophetic Testimony
July 03, 2022
Amy Palser gives a report about a recent conference she attended in North Carolina where Kansas was mentioned several times.  She shares a prophetic dream concerning national revival being sparked in our state!
Last Call
September 19, 2021
Amy shares an encouragement she received during last week’s sermon on 2 Chronicles 7:14. This is our last call - our last chance as a people - to pray and seek His face!
Light in Suffering
November 07, 2020
Dr. Kuhns shares a quick prophetic moment from his prayer time earlier that morning.  He shares insight into the light and peace of God.
Liquid Church
February 08, 2015
We are not a “collecting pool” staying in one place; we are to be a “River of Life” that is flowing and conquering death everywhere.
Losing Our Lives
March 01, 2015
The truest freedom is found in losing our lives for His sake.
Mary of Bethany
September 10, 2023
Mary’s posture is always at Jesus’ feet, pouring out worship upon her Lord in pure and simple devotion. Let us worship the man Christ Jesus in the same manner.
Millions for Missions
April 24, 2016
Sam gives a word out of Isaiah 45 and encourages us to ask for millions of dollars to be able to spend on the Kingdom! 
Ministry to the Those in Need
January 15, 2012
"Jeff Miller shares a call to remember those in need."
Missions Call
March 22, 2015
Sam reminds us of our call to be on mission.
Modeling the Prophetic
October 10, 2021
Our brother Brian models ministry with a word of knowledge he received from the Holy Spirit.
More than Coincidence
November 21, 2021
Jonathan shares a quick encouragement about listening to God’s voice in everyday decisions.
Mother’s Day Blessing
May 11, 2014
A special Mother’s Day blessing and the war around mothering.
Nothing Can Separate Us
December 04, 2021
Brock McKay brings a word of encouragement regarding the gift of the Holy Spirit, the third part of the Trinity being 'in' the disciple.
NOW
July 23, 2023
Today, the Spirit reminded us multiple times that we only have today - specifically “now”! Let us turn to the Lord for salvation and walk in His favor.
Oasis
February 26, 2023
Mercy McVay shares about her love for the body of Christ in El Dorado before sharing about her upcoming missions trip.
Once Enemies, Now Sons
May 07, 2023
Lizzie shares a word in season about what we’ve been truly saved from, and then reads one of her poems.
Our Justification Purchased by His Blood!
April 16, 2017
Jonathan speaks on the positive results of justification found in Romans 4:25-5:2 and encourages us to examine what law we are living by: the Law of Work that results in wages or the Law of Faith that results in gifts.
Persecuted Church
March 29, 2015
Stories of and prayer for the persecuted church.
PrAir Force
January 06, 2013
"Sam introduces a developing international prayer ministry."
Prayer for Fathers
January 23, 2021
Matt Osborn shares from his heart about the need for spiritual fathers in our day - and prays for them to be raised up in the church!
Prayer for the Hour
October 17, 2021
Sam visits and prays a blessing over the church in El Dorado.  In the midst of opportunities for division within the church, we must stay unified in these last hours.
Prayer for Youth: Elijah Andrews & Shelby Sparks
March 23, 2014
Elijah and Shelby share and pray about their respective age groups.
Praying for Rivers of Living Water
August 22, 2020
Jason Walker prays over the body for Rivers of Living Water and speaks about removing fear, doubt and unbelief in our daily walk.
Prophetic Season
July 06, 2014
Sam gives an exhortation and discernment about the prophetic season we are now in.
Prophetic Utterances
April 30, 2023
Doug & Lizzie each share a prophetic word in season at the end of worship. Let us find our rest in the Lord and lay down our burdens!
Prophetic Warning
July 20, 2014
Sam gives the body a prophetic warning from James 3.
Prophetic word from Dr. Hank Lederle
July 23, 2016
Dr. Lederle shares a sweet word at the end of Sam's sermon. 
Psalms 8 Encouragement and Word in Season
April 25, 2021
Tamsel shares an encouraging word out of the Psalms she received this last week. A child-like Church is learning to overcome! Lizzie follows with a word in season for the body.
Pure Prayers
September 04, 2022
Our sweet little sisters Avery, Harper and Patience pray the Lord’s heart over us. Jacqueline then prays over the three of them and speaks over their generation.
Railroad Spikes & The Glory of Heaven
October 16, 2022
Jonathan shares a vision of the need for us individually and corporately to embrace our own death that the glory of Heaven might fall on the earth!
Restoring Joy
August 23, 2015
Sam gives an encouragement about the joy of our salvation.
Revelation of Singing
April 16, 2016
Sam shares a word on worship and singing. 
Robert's Encouragement
April 10, 2016
Robert encourages the body to look for the gold God has for them in trial and hardship.
Rooted & Grounded in Love
July 03, 2022
Dr. Brock McKay shares a word in season concerning a revelation of the Father’s deep love for us.  At Pentecost, unity was made essential in the Spirit.  Now - EVERY day is Pentecost!
Ryan's Encouragement
May 01, 2016
Ryan Vandenberg gives an encouragement about "body life" and exhorts us all to unity. 
Season of Opening Up Wells
September 16, 2018
Jonathan brings a word in season regarding how suffering provides the fertile ground where character, endurance, patience and perseverance can grow.
Shake Off The Dust, Church!
May 28, 2023
Starting in Isaiah 52, Jonathan reminds us of the church’s responsibility to arise and awaken. He relays a dream Stephanie Weishaar had this past December. Then James & Stephanie share - along with Carl Davis - about the Spirit’s
Shepherding Word - The Princess Bride
July 10, 2021
Shawn Ammons brings a word from a shepherd's point of view, using references from the movie "The Princes Bride".
Shepherding Work of the Lord
November 24, 2019
One of the primary ways the Lord shepherds us is through each other.  Sam encourages the church to be sensitive to the call of shepherding one another.
Shield of Faith
January 22, 2017
Taking up the shield of faith by hearing the Word of the Lord.
Sparrow Value
January 11, 2020
Sam brings an encouragement regarding our value to the Lord.
Special Exhortation: Dick Kuhns
January 26, 2014
Dick shares an encouragement about the spiritual war.
Spirit of Wisdom and of Revelation in the Knowledge of God
August 25, 2019
Zeb LaClef brings a word of encouragement to the body.
Stephen McVay's Encouragement
July 31, 2016
Stephen reminds us that the Lord's discipline is a reflection of His Kindness.
Strongholds Broken in Prayer
May 23, 2021
Our sister Candise Loss shares about an encounter she had with the Lord, and His gentle reminder that “every breath comes from Me.” She reminds us that He longs to remove “splinters” (strongholds) from our lives to enable us
Suffering, Tribulation and Affliction are Normal
November 26, 2017
Jordan brings a word of encouragement: The suffering, tribulation, and affliction that comes against your faith are normal and necessary.
Supplemental Sundays
July 17, 2016
Sam gives a quick reminder that the larger gathering is a support for disciple-making and house churches.
Chad Langhoffer
February 17, 2013
"Personal evangelism story ending in salvation and an upcoming gospel sharing moment. "
Tim McVay
February 17, 2013
"Personal evangelism stories from this last week, salvation and rejection."
The Civil War Started in Kansas
October 21, 2018
Carl Davis shares a prophetic encouragement to pray that the Lord prepare His Church as wineskins, vessels readied by unity to unlock the blessing of the Spirit He's about to pour out.
The Gospel Works
May 09, 2021
Andy Brickley shares his heart concerning the practical benefits of the gospel to a lost and dying world. It impacts everything from marriage, to family and finances!
The Key to Unlock Gardens
December 26, 2021
Lacee Rohr shares an encouragement about the Song of Songs 4 passage we just prayed as a body. The Lord alone has the key to open every heart! Jonathan follows that with a personal encouragement for Lacee and the words of truth the Lord has placed in ...
The Lord's Building Program
May 22, 2016
"Unless the Lord builds the house, the those who build it labor in vain"
The Pain is Worth It
January 23, 2021
James Weishaar encourages the saints wiht a personal testimony.
The Promises & Power of Scripture
November 12, 2023
Candise Loss shares a powerful encouragement concerning the Word of the Lord.
The Redemptive Beauty of Weakness
December 09, 2018
Sam explains, we often want to find identity in things we accomplish on earth, when the greatest identity is found in Christ.
The Speaking Holy Spirit
July 16, 2023
The Lord spoke to Moses in the Tent of Meeting, and now He speaks to us in the Temple of our hearts. Acts 8 introduces the First-Person speaking Holy Spirit and Romans 8 reminds us that sons of God are led by the Spirit of God. Multiple people
The True Curriculum of Discipleship
August 13, 2016
Sam gives a short primer encouraging us to keep our "Discipleship Curriculum" centered on the person of Jesus Christ.
Together in 2016
January 03, 2016
Sam shares a call to togetherness in 2016.
Transition and Anxiety
March 25, 2017
Dr. Brock McKay talks about how transition may provoke anxiety, recognizing it as such and proactively dealing with it by resting in Christ.
Two Primary Prophetic Calls Upon Our Spiritual Tribe
October 01, 2016
This excerpt is a prophetic encouragement by Sam that he delivered after the main word Saturday night. 
Tyler's Word and Van Miracle
May 08, 2016
Tyler encourages the body to "Trust in the Lord with all your heart," and he and Molly share a miraculous story of the Lord's provision. 
Unity in Season
May 16, 2021
Our brother Terry shares about the Lord’s prayer being answered in John 17. Unity is happening as we “unlearn” man’s methods and follow His way!
Vision - Ceiling of Glass
August 22, 2020
Lizzie shares a vision received during worship.  The ceiling from a previous vision is glass - a hidden barrier to progress.
Vision of the Bride
July 11, 2021
Lizzie shares a vision and a word concerning the Bride of Christ (the Church) being divided as the accuser brings condemnation. She encourages us to reflect on what accusations we've been listening to in our hearts that need to be rejected
Warfare Assignment
January 15, 2017
This week's spiritual warfare assignment: pray for revelation and discernment regarding personal battlefields.
Warning Against Prideful Humility
September 26, 2021
Roger Beal shares a heart-felt word with the body based on the story of the prodigal son. There are no “half way” children in God’s house! Sons and daughters of the Kingdom are “100 Percenters!” 
Who Seeks the Lord?
November 14, 2020
Jonathan finishes the night with a prophetic encouragement from a historical photo.
Why Do House Church?
January 28, 2024
On their 7 year wedding anniversary, Jamey & Abbi Smoot share from their heart about the benefits and blessings of mid-week house churches.
Word from Lizzie Brickley
July 02, 2017
Lizzie is prompted to share a word supporting Sam's primer.
Word of Encouragement
July 14, 2019
Sam brings a word of encouragement for those who may be going through trial.
Word of Encouragement: 2020 to 2021
January 01, 2021
Jonathan shares a quick summary of the past year and a forward look into the year ahead of us.
Words of Encouragement for the New Life Tribe
December 10, 2016
Prophetic words of encouragement from James and Stephani Weishaar in Wichita.
Youth & Prayer Reports
April 21, 2024
Hayven Brickley & Candise Loss share about this past week’s combined prayer and youth meeting.

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