Trials and suffering are part of life on planet earth. Any equipping ministry would fall short if it does not prepare and equip disciples to endure these common situations in a way that glorifies Jesus and brings forth growth. Sam discusses Paul's example of how to steward sufferings - understanding God's divine plan.
Jonathan's message today centers on prayer and its importance in revival. When we pray: God is moved, people are moved, situations are moved, angels respond, natural laws are overridden and revival comes. Sam also provides a followup with a working definition of revival and stories regarding the fire of revival beginning in Kansas.
Jon Smith brings a personal word in season regarding the recent incident with disks in his back. He encourages us to bring praise as the Lord who understands what we're going through uses suffering to provide mercy and grace.
The Lord speaks through the obedience of Jonathan regarding peace and joy. The manifestation of righteousness is peace. The manifestation of peace is joy in the Holy Spirit.
Sam continues in the "Kingdom of God" messages, sharing that Jesus is colonizing the earth by first colonizing the hearts of men and women. This dynamic colonization occurs in stages, ending in fruit-bearing manifestation of God's Kingdom.
Ty and Morgan Moore bring a powerful testimony to finding identity in Christ and how the power of the blood is bringing restoration to their lives. Brock McKay follows up with a word regarding our identity in Christ.
Sam shares that the Holy Spirit is a living Being that dwells inside of a disciple. He is drawing us to active surrender to this inward Spirit of Lordship inside us, that we might become sensitive to His influence as He provides guidance and direction so that we may know how to be LED by Him.
Stephanie Weishaar shares her story of being rescued from a very dark lifestyle by the transforming gospel of Jesus Christ. (Note: we had some issues with the video; there are two sections where it has problems, but the audio is good through those.)
Sam shares that the enemy is attempting to steal the key of praise and thanksgiving through deceitful schemes to distract and discourage. Let us take up the key again so that we may prevail through enemy gates possessing new territory for our King.
A brother from Saudi Arabia shares his personal testimony and how God is working through him in a powerful way. He says prayers are needed for the lost to "meet" Jesus but perhaps more importantly we need prayers to get "through" with Jesus. He relates how coming to know Jesus is only the beginning of the battle.
Living in the desert is living FOR provision. Living in the Promised Land is living IN the MIDST of provision. Sam shares from Joshua 1 that the Promised Land is the inherited union of the people of God WITH their God on planet earth. This union is contended against by the enemy who desires to keep us in the desert. We must reject every form of fear and discouragement that keep us from inheriting.
The Lord is raising up a Prophetic Generation leading to restoration in advance of the coming of Christ. Sam shares from Zechariah 3 and 4 where prophetic words stir up Joshua’s heavenly ministry and Zerubbabel’s earthly mission. In the same way, we are called to activate the ministries the Lord has laid before each of us.
Jonathan reminds us that whatever we take ownership of, claim for ourselves, becomes a veil obscuring God from our view. We must surrender that ownership so He can give more.