Even though I spent over ten years of my life behind prison bars, I started off right. Aunt Rosie started taking me to Gentian Baptist Church when I was little. I learned all the things you would learn going to church at that age. I learned all about Jesus and the Roman road to salvation. […]
Receiving the Glory
Many times we pray for God to send the glory. It’s understandable. We don’t see it, so God must not have sent it, and since He is the one that has it, we need to request that He send it. But there’s a problem in that thinking. Yes, we desire to be in the middle […]
Making Spiritual Things Real in Life
We live in a natural world. We have natural things to manage, schedules to keep, and require certain things to naturally survive in this world. Because everything around us is natural, it pushes us to overlook the spiritual. That’s a risk that many Christians must face and deal with. The natural world can easily overshadow […]
The Spiritual Protocol for Today
Every person, every place, and every time needs supernatural help if they are going to be a true success in life. This is especially true when it comes to times of challenges, tragedy, or struggles. I figured this out on my third escape from prison when the Lord spoke to me and told me to […]
Don’t Major on the Minors
Too many people, especially ministers, are putting all their efforts, time, and finances into the wrong area. The Lord spoke this to me years ago. He told me that many are “majoring on the minors in life.” He said many are focusing on secondary tasks and neglecting the ultimate priority. So that begs the question—“What […]
Could This Be Why Your Faith Isn’t Producing Results?
Rev. Kenneth E. Hagin was reading through the Bible one time when the Lord stopped him and gave him a revelation on Mark 11:23. You might have heard this before, but it bears repetition. It will bless you and build your faith. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, […]
From Dropout to 4.0 – Here’s How
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. – James 1:5 KJV I remember entering Bible School on the first day of class and wondering what I was going to do. The instructors were using these $40 […]
Steps to Church Growth 101
There are many schemes and plans out there that claim that they will help you grow your church. I’m sure many have good intentions, but that doesn’t mean they’re right. Many say taht you need to get a new logo or getting a new lighting system of bigger speakers. Well meaning churches and ministers have […]
Apostles and Prophets
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11) As you continue to read Ephesians 4, you see that the church cannot grow and develop properly […]
The Power of Praying in the Spirit Every Day
One of the greatest privileges a believer has is the ability to pray in other tongues. It is a gift given to the Church by the Lord Jesus Christ and is a vital key to spiritual strength and success. Yet many neglect this gift. They do not understand the value of praying in the Spirit […]
Spiritual Principles for Evangelism
The heart of God is seeing the lost saved. Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost. The Lord Jesus gave all of us the ministry of reconciliation—the Great Commission. But effective evangelism is not based on natural ability or human effort. It is rooted in spiritual principles. If we follow these […]
How to Hear God’s Voice Clearly
One of the most important things you must learn as a Christian is how to hear the voice of God. Without His voice, you cannot be led by Him, and without His leading, you will never fulfill His plan for your life. Many struggle in this area. They wonder whether it is God speaking, their […]
The Reality of the Spiritual Realm
The spiritual realm is real. Though unseen to the natural eye, it is more real than the world around us. Everything that happens in the natural has its roots in the spirit. If you do not understand this, you will be at a disadvantage in life and in ministry. Many Christians live as though the […]
Ministering to the Lord: How to Hear God More Clearly and Move in His Power
Many Christians want to hear from God more clearly. They want His direction, His wisdom, and His power working in their lives and ministries. Yet they often neglect one of the greatest keys to walking in these things: ministering to the Lord. Ministering to the Lord is not about asking Him for things. It is […]
How To Overcome Fear
Fear is one of the enemy’s most effective weapons against believers. If he can get you to fear, he can stop your faith. Fear is not from God. The Bible says plainly, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” If fear […]
Is Your Conscience Growing Dull? How to Stay Sensitive to the Holy Spirit
One of the greatest dangers a Christian can face is a dull conscience. When your conscience grows dull, your sensitivity to the Holy Spirit weakens. You begin to lose the ability to recognize when He is speaking to you. You stop noticing the inward checks that once kept you on the right path. Over time, […]
The Lukewarm Church and Your Works
Let me just say it up front: this message didn’t come from me. I didn’t wake up one day and think, “You know what would really fire people up? A good old-fashioned message on Revelation.” No. This came from heaven. It hit me at 3 a.m. one morning like a knock at the front door. […]
Don’t Play Dumb: The Devil is Real, and He’s After You
Let’s just go ahead and clear something up: the devil is not some cartoon character with horns and a pitchfork. He’s real. He’s personal. And he’s powerful—if you let him be. Now, don’t get it twisted. I’m not glorifying Satan. Jesus stripped him of his authority. But here’s the deal: he still operates where he’s […]
97.5%: The Statistic That Should Shake Every Christian
I don’t know if you’ve ever heard this, but there’s a story from a Baptist minister who had a vision during a near-death experience where he saw people dying and where they were going in real time. He was taken by angels to the Second Heaven where he was shown the secrets of Satan’s dominion. […]
The Ministry Gifts – Part 4
The Evangelist, The Pastor, The Teacher The Evangelist The office of the evangelist has the ability to preach about Jesus Christ with the power of God in demonstration. This office is gifted at getting people delivered, saved, and healed. A true evangelist will be anointed in a special way with the power of God […]
The Ministry Gifts – Part 3
The Prophet A prophet is one who sees and knows things supernaturally by the Spirit of God. They are first and foremost a preacher and teacher of the Word of God. They speak from the impulse of a sudden inspiration, from the light of a sudden revelation at the moment. To stand in […]
The Ministry Gifts – Part 2
The Apostle Ministry Gifts Think Differently The ministry gifts think differently from other Christians, and other ministry gifts as well. Because of that, there is a misunderstanding of these offices and those who stand in those offices. • Apostles sometimes want to take over the whole world and get frustrated at others because they […]
The Ministry Gifts – Part 1
The Five-Fold Ministry: God’s Blueprint for a Mature Church And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, […]
Could You Not Watch With Me One Hour
And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? (Matt. 26:40) Jesus Christ came to the disciples and found them asleep. They represent eighty to ninety percent of the church today. I have said for years now, “Find out which way […]
Develop the Character of God
The Lord told me, “Tell my people to develop the character of God in their lives. That is the only thing that is going to sustain them in the coming times that you face.” We will be tested in our character, morals, values, and belief in God’s Word like never before. Some Christians don’t believe […]
No Other Choice But Seek God
When Jonah found himself in the belly of a whale, he was forced to seek God with a sincerity he hadn’t shown before. Jonah’s initial disobedience, believing he knew better than God, led him to a place of desperation. Swallowed by a great fish, Jonah prayed from the depths, and the Lord delivered him. The […]
Pray or Play
I was invited to speak at an international ministries’ convention. I was sitting in the speaker’s room reading my Bible, meditating and praying quietly before I spoke. The leader of the worldwide organization was there also. This individual was gazing intently at their iPad. To me, they appeared to be typing something. After about an […]
Violating Safety and Health Principles with Faith
Some have asked, “Can I use my faith and believe God in any situation even though I violate natural safety and health principles?” This was asked and believed by many during 2020. Let me tell you this true story. There was a young pentecostal, faith couple that had a little toddler child. They both worked […]
Can You Fast Too Much?
Moreover when ye fast… – Matthew 6:16 Can I tell you something? Yes, you can fast too much. Now, most of us probably don’t have that problem. But, I’ve known people who did. You hear stories about it, but I knew a man personally who fasted so much that it didn’t end well. He was […]
The Church Is Ignorant of Spiritual Things
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. – Hosea 4:6 Christians today need to understand the truth that there is a […]
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