The Baptism in the Holy Spirit – Part 2
If there has ever been a day when it is of the utmost importance for believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit, it is today. Thankfully, God is raising up people like you that will make it possible for believers, be it children, youth, or adults, to be filled to overflowing with this promised gift from the Father. (Joel 2:28-29; Luke 11:13; Acts 1:4; Acts 2:39). I mentioned in the last blog post that I have found that there are those who struggle in knowing how to lead a person or group to receive this gift. So, with that in mind, I began a three part series that gives a simple overview...
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit – Part 1
One of the most common statements that I hear from Pastors and those ministering to children and youth concerns how to teach and then make it possible for people to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. Perhaps you are one of those that has struggled on how to lead a person or a group into this gift that God has provided for each and every believer. With that in mind, I want to share a three part series that gives an overview on how to teach about this baptism. I will take what would be pages of teaching and instead share enough to give a solid, biblical understanding. The three parts to be shared...
It’s a Supernatural Gospel
While reading in the Gospel of Matthew last week, I entered this note alongside Matthew 9:35 "Proclaiming the gospel and healing the sick go hand in hand." The gospel that we teach and preach is a miraculous gospel. I'll make it even clearer ... the gospel is 100% supernatural. It is God's supernatural power that makes the gospel to be the gospel. You see, the word "gospel" literally means "good news". Wouldn't you agree that it is GOOD NEWS that the preaching/teaching of the gospel will cause sinners to be born again, the sick and afflicted to be healed, the oppressed to receive joy, the...
Praying in the Spirit Illustrations – Part 12
If people only knew the importance of praying in other tongues ... Wait! You're making it happen as you share these illustrations. Here's another easy-to-do, easy-to-understand illustration. Once again, I will give a brief, skeletal overview of the illustration. Then, with the Holy Spirit’s help, you can personalize the illustration to become a powerful teaching tool. The Importance of Praying in Other Tongues Part 12 – Create a New, Fresh Conversation with God For this illustration, you will need a Bible and a handful of peanuts.Cautionary Note: Be mindful that there are people who are...
2019 – The Year of a Great Outpouring of God’s Spirit
Happy New Year!!! 2018 is history and ahead of us lies a year that I believe will see an unprecedented outpouring of God's Spirit. I believe that all across our land, we will hear people declaring "This is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel." Hallelujah! Vickie and I want to work together with the Holy Spirit to see this happen in your church in 2019. We can do this in two ways.1. Holy Spirit Rally - In these rallies on Sunday mornings, I give people an opportunity to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. I love seeing the altars filled from side to side with people wanting to receive the...
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