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Spiritual Gifts, The Holy Spirit, The Giver of Spiritual Gifts

Holy Spirit, giver of gifts

The Holy Spirit Gives Gifts as He wills We are to desire the gifts of the Spirit, especially that we may prophesy. God is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
The gifts of the Spirit were not to confirm the scriptures as canon but it expressly says the gifts were given by the Holy Spirit to build up the Body of Christ, the Church

Trusting God in the Shaking, A Conflict of Powers

Trusting God in the Shaking

We are in a battle against Spiritual Wickedness using worldly powers: Government, Financial Systems, Politics, Communications, Religion. God is judging the world’s systems but has set apart a place of refuge for the people of God.

Jesus is Our Sabbath

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Jesus is our Sabbath, our Day of Rest.  He is the fulfillment of the Law. For he said, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Matthew 5:17 (ESV)  Therefore it says: “It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:30–31 (NIV)   Our righteousness and holiness are to be found in Jesus alone; and in his labors that fulfilled the law we can find our rest.  That is why it says of Jesus, “For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. “Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.”  Hebrews 4:8–11 (ESV) In other words, if you want a true Sabbath rest, … Read more

Mighty God, Everlasting Father

Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

The birth of Jesus was prophesied by Isaiah, in chapter 9 where he said that Jesus would be both a Son given to us as a child AND the Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

The Spirits of Fear, Horror and Witchcraft

The Spirit of Fear

There are 2 types of fear: Fear of the Lord, and Fear of the Devil. Satan’s desire is to make you afraid of him and forget about fearing the Lord. The spirit of fear can enter us in many ways. What we watch, through the occult, through witchcraft.
But God has not given us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and a sound mind.

Submission, Authority and Power

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Authority and power come through submission to higher authorities, whether spiritual or natural.
Jesus submitted to John at Baptism. Why did he need to do so to “fulfill all righteousness”?
How are we to honor one another? What do biblical humility and submission look like?

The Loss of Reason and Truth in Modern America

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Where reason has lost its sway, argument has lost its value. You are no longer dealing with ideas and concepts but with emotions and feelings. It is impossible to argue with feelings and emotions, as they have no root in objective reality, but are a response to experiences, good and bad.

Introduction To Deliverance Ministry

Intro to Deliverance Ministry

The Body of Christ (that means you) has authority to deliver people from demonic bondage.
How the devil disarms us…through fear
Opening Doors for the evil one to oppress you
Signs of oppression:
addictions to sex, drugs, alcohol, gambling, fear of the occult, compulsions and uncontrolled anger
Unforgiveness – cause and/or result of oppression
Getting Back the Key: Renunciation of past occult practices and repentance.

The Color of the Church: God’s answer to CRT, Racism, DEI, & Woke Ideology

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The Color of the Church: God’s answer to CRT, Racism, DEI, & Woke Ideology. The People of God come in all colors but make up one family. Watch the joy as we worship together!

Coming to the End of Yourself is God’s Opportunity

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 In Hebrew, faithfulness means trustworthy or steadfast.  It is different from faith. It is being faithful to do what is right and follow the Lord’s leading even when you don’t have faith to move mountains.