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It's ALL about Love (Power Spilling - part 2)
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May 13, 2012 12:52 PM PDT
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This is Part 2 continuing from last week's podcast. I transition in the podcast from testimonies to a message about the primacy of love in our desire to reach out to people with God's power. In many ways, this has become part of my life's core message - I want to bring God's Kingdom to a lost world, but if we "have not love, we are nothing" (1 Cor. 13:2). It really doesn't matter if we demonstrate power but don't incarnate love.
Testimonies (Power Spilling - Part 1)
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May 09, 2012 11:42 PM PDT
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I was recently reviewing some testimonies from an outreach in a U.S. city and was so encouraged by what was being shared that I felt it was worth putting on a podcast. Take note that MANY of the people we took out on the streets had never seen a miracle flow through their hands, had never been involved in power "spilling" (a.k.a. power evangelism). I had forgotten many of these stories and was so encouraged to hear them again, and to remember some of them that I was personally involved in. In the next podcast, I will include the message on love that followed these testimonies.
wireless networks
Clean
April 28, 2012 02:59 AM PDT
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a wireless network is a great analogy for the way the Gifts of the Spirit work. we can access the resources of heaven at any time, using the same password and needing no "external device". listen to learn more about how to access and utilize the network of God's Kingdom whenever you want and wherever you are.
Spiritual Gifts 102
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April 21, 2012 11:21 PM PDT
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This is a follow up to the last podcast looking primarily at the question of whether the Gifts of the Spirit are primarily residential (i.e. we possess them) or are they available in the need of the moment for any believer.
Spiritual Gifts 101
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April 20, 2012 08:26 AM PDT
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someone asked me a question this morning about whether the Gifts of the Spirit are given by God's initiative or do we have a role. Great question - I thought I'd try to answer it. Maybe you know someone who has the same question.
Trinitarian Eclecticism
Clean
April 15, 2012 01:07 PM PDT
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this is a term that I came up with which describes the vision that I am casting in this podcast. as far as I know, this term hasn't been used before. In short, it is as we take an "eclectic" approach to learning/receiving from different Trinitarian streams, that we will ultimately be able to enter into the fullness of what God intends to release on the planet before the Return of Christ. It is a vision about fullness and a vision of unity as we would stand together "against the enemies of the Cross" to see God's Kingdom expand. the picture associated with this podcast is the Celtic Trinity Knot.
Monks and Monasteries
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March 18, 2012 05:21 AM PDT
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this is a podcast wherein I cast a vision for an end-time pouring out of the Holy Spirit upon the Ancient Churches in the Middle East to bring in a great harvest amongst the muslims before Christ's Return
Iranian Healings
Clean
March 03, 2012 05:37 AM PST
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this podcast is about a bunch of miracles God has been doing amongst Iranian muslims. why the rest of the world is wondering about Iran getting attacked, let's pray for God's Kingdom to invade their hearts and minds.
muslims coming to Christ
Clean
February 11, 2012 09:49 PM PST
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with all the bad news coming out of the Middle East, let us focus once again on the greatest thing that is happening - Muslims are coming to Christ! even as fundamentalist governments are being voted into power where the authoritarian regimes have fallen, this will ultimately cause many to abandon Islam and follow Jesus as their Lord and Savior. several former muslims have recently told us their stories - one Gulf Arab woman is bringing other muslim women to Christ in a remarkable way. she's boldly letting other women know why she could no longer follow Islam and became a Christian.
The Apostolic Ministry - Part 2
Clean
January 21, 2012 12:59 AM PST
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This is part 2 of a message on The Apostolic Ministry.
The Apostolic Ministry - Part 1
Clean
January 11, 2012 02:05 AM PST
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Recently the Lord prompted me to speak about Apostolic Ministry and this is part 1 of that message. With so many people today who believe they have an "Apostolic" ministry and people who are calling themselves "Apostles" (I met one just yesterday), this is a topic that we need to understand. This message is about the true nature of Apostolic ministry which should help us to discern the true from the false.
stories to begin 2012 with
Clean
January 07, 2012 03:28 AM PST
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how about some supernatural God stories to begin a new year with? may they encourage you and cause you to expect more of God's Kingdom to manifest in your life in 2012 and beyond.
Why is Christmas Such a Big Deal? (reposted
Clean
December 25, 2010 08:39 PM PST
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This is reposted - after teaching again today about the meaning to Christmas, I felt it was a good idea to run this one again. This is not your typical Christmas podcast - I contend that while much of the world has commercialized Christmas beyond recognition, most Christians aren't really clued into why Christmas is such a big deal. Why did it become a holiday in the first place? It wasn't celebrated in the earliest Church as Easter and Pentecost were. I trust that now that the presents are all opened, and the craziness leading up to Christmas is behind us, that you will listen and consider some new ideas about what this very important event is all about.
muslims encountering the Kingdom
Clean
December 08, 2011 11:52 AM PST
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this podcast highlights a number of recent encounters where muslims experienced something of God's supernatural Kingdom. healings, prophetic words, and actual encounters with God's presence.
miracles in South Asia
Clean
November 20, 2011 10:35 PM PST
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on a recent trip to a South Asian Buddhist country, we saw the Lord heal a number of people. here are some of those testimonies.
Dying to Self so that Christ can live - Dan Mohler (Part 2)
Clean
October 30, 2011 11:42 PM PDT
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This is Part 2 of Dan Mohler's message. Dan's life message and I think it is "THE Message"!
Dying to Self so that Christ can live - Dan Mohler (Part 1)
Clean
October 30, 2011 11:39 PM PDT
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This is Part 1 of a 2 part message by Dan Mohler from Neck Ministries. This message is THE MESSAGE - it is basically Christianity 101. How do we live? How can we love?
me, myself and I - freedom from OTHERS (Part 2)
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October 07, 2011 03:23 AM PDT
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this is the 2nd message in a series on dying to self - this one is about being free "from others" in order to love others. only when we are free from others will we ever be able to love them.
me, myself and I - freedom from SELF (Part 1)
Clean
October 01, 2011 02:18 AM PDT
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This is the first of two podcasts talking about the whole issue of dying to self. Thanks to Dan Mohler for helping us see these issues so much more clearly.
an Encountering God meeting
Clean
September 25, 2011 09:29 AM PDT
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weekly we meet with a group of people with the goal of "encountering God". whatever else happens is great, but that is our goal especially for visitors. we even tell them, "no one leaves until they've had an encounter with the Lord". this past week there were some visitors and I'm going to talk about the "encounters" they had that they shared with us about. I am casting a vision too for those listening to expect nothing less in the meetings, Bible studies, prayer groups that you have - have as your goal God encounters and see what happens. in the nearly 12 years since we've had these types of meetings, I can honestly say that God has encountered people every single week - and for visitors, it has almost been every single one!
Supernatural September
Clean
September 17, 2011 08:10 AM PDT
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sharing some of the healings that we've seen the Lord do in the past couple of days. some of the accurate prophetic words that He's given and also just casting a vision for the rest of the month. It's God's will for us all to have a supernatural September (and October, and November, etc.). may these testimonies be a springboard and serve to wage war on unbelief in your lives (as they have in ours!)
As Long as I Know How to Love
Clean
August 30, 2011 10:23 AM PDT
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yes, we love miracles and will continue to pursue the Kingdom in all that we do. BUT, if LOVE is not at the core of everything we do then we have truly missed the most important thing of all. this podcast is my humble attempt to get us back yet again to the most important thing in all of life and eternity. It's all about LOVE.
How could I have missed these things for so long?
Clean
August 11, 2011 11:26 AM PDT
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what's insane is how clear Jesus was on how we were/are to live and what our assignment is on the planet until He returns. And yet, for years I literally had very little understanding in spite of years of ministry and theological training. this podcast just lays it out as clearly as I know how.
Kingdom Re-focus 2
Clean
July 30, 2011 04:31 PM PDT
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this is part 2 of my Kingdom Re-focus podcast - it's all about what God did when His Kingdom came this week. be encouraged and go and do likewise
Kingdom RE-focus
Clean
July 27, 2011 03:13 PM PDT
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this podcast is all about refocusing on the fact that we lack absolutely nothing, have no excuses and should be manifesting the Kingdom anywhere and everywhere we go. what problem don't we have the solution for? (having the Mind of Christ). what sickness can we not destroy? (having the Kingdom of God living within us) what sin can we not get free from? (since we are DEAD to sin). this podcast is all about LIVING NORMALLY - which means free, supernatural and DEAD (to ourselves).
Bad Theology 101 - God ONLY speaks through the Bible
Clean
July 14, 2011 01:30 PM PDT
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Listening to a well-known radio Bible teacher, I heard him clearly say that God only speaks today through the Bible. This podcast is an attempt to show not only why this man's teaching is clearly unBiblical, it is actually sin because we are COMMANDED to pursue the Charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit - i.e. 1 Cor. 14:1. The worst thing however is that by denying God's revelatory gifts for today, it leaves the believer/Church without critical weapons that we have been given to build the Kingdom, resist the enemy and to walk intimacy with God.
Visited by an Angel
Clean
June 04, 2011 11:33 PM PDT
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This is about a genuine angelic visitation. If you are skeptical, take a listen. I basically explain why I believe the encounter was authentic. The number one reason is because it led a muslim to become a follower of Jesus. Angelic visitations and/or visitations by Jesus Himself are not at all uncommon in the lives of muslims who as a result become Christians. This podcast will help build your faith and encourage you with what God is doing in the Middle East.
Miracles and Encounters
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May 30, 2011 09:36 AM PDT
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we had a great day this past week - a miracle service and then an evening Encounter God meeting following. this podcast is a bit of summary of what happened, including the sermon I gave at the healing service. many were healed - go and heal the sick today, because Jesus is THE HEALER and He lives inside of you!
Terrorism and Islam - Part 2
Clean
May 23, 2011 09:43 AM PDT
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This is the 2nd and final part on this topic where we looked at the verses in the Quran and the Islamic traditions that the radical muslims use to justify their violent actions. who are the muslims who are most closely following the teachings of islam? this podcast attempts to answer that question.
Terrorism and Islam - Part 1
Clean
May 23, 2011 09:36 AM PDT
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with the recent news of Bin Laden's death, I thought it would be a relevant topic to look at some of the actual texts that radicals like Bin Laden use to justify their actions. are they right? are they the ones who are following islam faithfully? or are those who claim they are misguided and that islam is essentially peaceful correct? listen and find out.
Spiritual Sobriety
Clean
April 27, 2011 07:11 AM PDT
This is a critical message in the days in which we are living. So many in the Church are getting swept away into worldliness and darkness. The Apostle Paul gave us many warnings - "be sober", "be alert", "watch", "take heed". If the days were dark and the slopes were slippery in the 1st century, where does that leave us today. A strong message of holiness is needed in this day and age. This podcast is a "wake up call" for many of us (I include myself in that admonition).
End Time Convictions
Clean
April 21, 2011 12:49 AM PDT
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with the "prophetic dualing" going on regarding the meaning of the Japanese Earthquake, and the pronouncements of "judgement" or those denying any judgement, how do we move forward? I am burdened with the dogmatism of some of the different voices that are speaking up. Some are SURE that God is judging people through these natural disasters while others are SURE that God has nothing to do with them at all. A lot of this has to do with the Eschatology that people hold and that is what this podcast is going to look at. Basically the Partial Preterist positions and the Futurist positions are fighting with one another. Some believe all the "signs" that Jesus spoke of were in the 1st Century while others are looking for them to be fulfilled at some point in the future. I went back to the Scriptures, back to Church History and considered a lot of material from these two positions (in addition I looked at another viewpoint, called Historicism which I believe also has something to contribute to this conversation. Get ready to see what the earliest Church believed about these things.
what's horribly wrong with the neo-calvinist movement
Clean
March 20, 2011 10:04 AM PDT
I know it's a strong title. I was inspired this week by the God Journey podcast who are responding to the vicious attacks on Rob Bell by mostly Calvinists who I contend really dislike Bell for being Arminian above all else. I have many friends who to some degree or another would identify themselves aspects and elements of Calvin's Reformed theology (ultimately originating with St. Augustine). I know that there are different "degrees" of Calvinism too. Theology has consequences. I believe that the basic tenets of Calvinistic thinking horribly misrepresents the Biblical picture of God and makes God directly responsible for the presence of evil and suffering in this world. I firmly believe that Calvinism is a false doctrine. Romans 12:9 commands us to "Hate evil and cling to what is good". I am convinced that misrepresenting God is EVIL. At a time when many Christians are actually thinking that God was somehow behind the Japanese earthquake, we need to reconsider who the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ really is.
It is ALL about TEAM!
Clean
March 07, 2011 09:55 PM PST
GET OUT of the Old Testament! Stop following the "one man show"! This podcast is basically the underlying message of every podcast we do - God wants to anoint His ENTIRE BODY to do the works of the ministry - not a few anointed individuals. I share in this podcast what happened this past week when a TEAM of us saw the Kingdom Come.
Experiencing the Fear of the Lord
Clean
December 06, 2010 11:25 AM PST
I contend that what the Scriptures call the Fear of the Lord is not a concept to understand, nor is it merely a doctrine to believe, rather it is an experience to be had. In this podcast, I relate an experience that I had this past week wherein I had an encounter with the Fear of the Lord
functioning in the power of God
Clean
October 24, 2010 01:50 PM PDT
I listened to a powerful message this week by Mike Bickle about what the Holy Spirit was saying to/about the Church in this hour. I have included about 9 minutes of that message in this podcast. The rest of the podcast is basically my "commentary" on what he said. I considered the title, "It's what we do", which is a prophetic line by Mike Bickle in his message - this is a challenging message to charismatic and non-charismatics alike. This may be one of the most balanced messages you'll ever hear on the topic - not because of what I have said, but what Bickle shares.
Thoughts on Acts #4
Clean
October 22, 2010 01:01 AM PDT
This one's all about "what is an apostle?" If we've got real apostles today, what characterizes/constitutes their ministries? I am convinced that most of what today is being called Apostolic, simply doesn't meet the Biblical requirements.
Thoughts on Acts #3
Clean
October 14, 2010 07:01 AM PDT
the Apostle Paul in Ephesus - a far different type of ministry than his ministry in Athens. However, I take major issue with the author of the commentary I read by C. Peter Wagner. He takes Paul's ministry in Ephesus as a justification for what is known as doing "Strategic Level Spiritual Warfare" (SLSW). I believe that his ministry there models just the opposite. AND, when we see historically what happened in Ephesus under the ministry of the Apostle John, we have an even stronger reason to question some of the what the SLSW camps advocates.
Thoughts on Acts #2
Clean
October 10, 2010 12:24 PM PDT
A couple of months ago I did a podcast on Acts (right when I started an in depth study with a new commentary). Now I've finished and have decided to focus on a couple of things that "stood out". This podcast is about Paul's ministry to Athens on Mars Hill. Why in the world would we uphold his ministry in Athens as some kind of a model? People do. I remember we used to somehow analyze his sermon there as some kind of "missiological" model to follow. Again, why? He saw no breakthroughs in Athens. After leaving, he "returns" to the type of ministry (and fruit) that he saw before going to Athens. This podcast explores this topic a bit.
EVERYBODY gets to play
Clean
September 22, 2010 11:54 PM PDT
an expression popularized by the late John Wimber. Truly a vision of what NT Christianity should look like. Why is it that so few model it truly? For many parts of the Body of Christ, it is still "the man with a gift" (or the woman) and the rest of us clap and are expected to "sow into" such ministries. This is simply NOT the model that Jesus left for His followers. I trust that this podcast will stir you up to contend for everybody getting anointed and getting to play.
Miracles OUT OF love
Clean
September 06, 2010 09:29 AM PDT
part of a message I gave recently after seeing many touched during an inner city outreach. many were healed, broken lives touched deeply. all of our desire to see God's miraculous Kingdom released MUST however, flow OUT OF love. the primacy of love, the centrality of love - it is really all about love and that is the way God intended to safeguard the release of His Power. encased in His Love, power accomplishes what the Lord intends. without that love, His Power often seems to be destructive. this is the heart of what I was getting at in this message.
A Kingdom-Focused Life & Ministry
Clean
August 20, 2010 10:58 AM PDT
a message I gave recently about the Kingdom of God and the miraculous. The Kingdom of God was the primary message of Jesus. Many (if not most) Christians today don't have the Kingdom as their primary message. Why is that? Could it be that the Kingdom message was more than a verbal message, but a release of Heaven's economy on the earth? Listen and see.
Miracles and Loss
Clean
July 28, 2010 08:23 PM PDT
in the wake of yet another dear friend losing the battle to cancer, we have seen a number of remarkable miraculous healings this week. i believe that lost battles and the subsequent disillusionment is the main reason believers lose heart and stop contending for miracles of healing. i guess the better question is "where else can we go"? do we really want to shrink back and retreat into chronic unbelief and a faith that has little resemblance to NT Christianity? or do we want to press on believing that today's losses will become tomorrow's breakthroughs?
Thoughts on the Book of Acts
Clean
July 02, 2010 05:52 AM PDT
As I'm reading a new commentary on the Book of Acts, I have had some things I wanted to share. What continues to amaze me is how Christians ever came to the conclusion that signs and wonders are somehow unimportant!
Pentecost WASN'T about speaking in tongues! (Part 2)
Clean
May 29, 2010 08:15 AM PDT
Here's Part 2 - in this episode I share a number of examples of God releasing "Pentecostal Empowerment" in the week or so. It's not enough to talk about "being empowered for service" - we actually need to demonstrate this power if in fact we possess it. It is actually two dimensions of power - the power to heal the sick (and/or effect miracles) AND the ability (power) to hear the voice of God. This podcast also focuses on that 2nd dimension because Pentecost was also all about hearing the voice of God (dreams, visions, etc.). and yet again, Pentecost's baptism WASN'T about speaking in tongues!
Pentecost WASN'T about speaking in tongues!
Clean
May 22, 2010 06:50 AM PDT
This Sunday is Pentecost. There are many perspectives on what happened that day and what its relevance is for us today. For many Charismatics/Pentecostals they are content with the fact that they speak in tongues. Pentecost wasn't about tongues. Many Evangelicals believe they were "baptized with the Holy Spirit" when they became Christians. Pentecost wasn't about salvation - they were already "saved". What was Pentecost? Do we currently possess "the power" that Pentecost was/is all about? Listen and consider.
God is LOVE (the END of the matter)
Clean
April 23, 2010 07:44 AM PDT
This week I was 'captured' by a sermon by Greg Boyd on God's Love - the ESSENTIAL revelation that Jesus brought to earth was this very thing, God IS LOVE. All other characteristics, all other attributes are subordinated to this truth - it is God's essential essence! This podcast is my humble attempt to communicate what I can on the topic. This could be the most important podcast I have ever done.
Dealing with Problem Verses about Healing
Clean
March 12, 2010 09:13 PM PST
I find it interesting that non-Charismatic Christians know each and every verse, no matter how obscure, in the Scriptures that seem to teach that somehow God isn't as interested in healing as we would contend. I was like that for years. I had my "ammunition" verses to fight off my more Charismatic friends' arguments. Funny, how I almost totally neglected the dozens of passages that completely contradicted my understanding of God and His willingness to heal today. One of the key verse in the arsenal is 2 Timothy 4:19 - This verse has been cited by people for years as some kind of evidence that healing isn't always God's will. In this podcast, I am going consider this oft-quoted verse. What's incredible to me is how much can be 'read into' a verse or passage that simply isn't there. I discovered that as I did this podcast and meditated on this verse.
when the DEAF hear
Clean
February 20, 2010 10:39 PM PST
a few nights ago the Lord opened the deaf ear of a Gulf Arab muslim man. as the testimony of his healing is spreading, many are asking for prayer and ministry. however, this should NOT be an unusual thing for Christians. Didn't Jesus say "the deaf hear" (Matt. 11:5)? This podcast is about what should be NORMAL! Be Normal!
Confessions of a 'Theological Racist'
Clean
December 18, 2009 03:42 AM PST
Theological Racism - when we misrepresent, are unable to receive from, and slander other "tribes" in the Body of Christ, we are being 'theologically racist'. With the passing this week of Oral Roberts, I was reflecting on my own struggles as a theological racist. I was 'racist' towards the part of the Church he came from. I spent many years speaking ill of people in that stream and I yet I knew really nothing about them. That all changed a few years back, and I have been blessed by the lives and ministries of men like Oral Roberts. In fact, one Saturday morning, 5 years ago, I had breakfast with Oral and Evelyn Roberts. That morning changed my life forever. This is a challenging word - it is challenging because theological racism is still rampant in the Body of Christ. We cannot afford it and in many places revival is being held back because different streams refuse to flow together for the sake of the Kingdom. It isn't about all of us "agreeing" on each and every point of doctrine. Unity HAS NEVER depended upon that. This is also a personal word of confession - because for years (and I am sure to this day), I have been 'theologically racist' towards traditions and Churches that are from 'tribes' in the Body of Christ that are outside of my own. Lord, have mercy!
PRESENCE-driven community & other stuff
Clean
December 04, 2009 12:21 AM PST
I was trying to remained focused in this podcast - Presence-Driven community. What unifies God's people is not purpose, not doctrine, but HIS PRESENCE. However, I went down a bunch of other rabbit trails in this podcast too - miracles, the Book of Job, Church Government, and responding to people with bad theology. Oh well - I posted it. Have fun!
loss LEADS to miracles
Clean
November 20, 2009 09:20 AM PST
we decided this week to not let the loss of a team mate slow us down - what followed could be one of the greatest weeks of my life in terms of miracles - listen and find out what Jesus did!
The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat
Clean
November 15, 2009 06:11 AM PST
When miracles are happening, we are thrilled! This week has been full of breakthroughs - a number of healings, people having encounters with God. However, then we lost a member of our community to cancer at the end of this amazing week! This was someone we had been contending for in prayer for months. This was the 3rd major loss to cancer we encountered this year. How do we respond? Do we blame God? Do we 'adjust' our theology to somehow make an untimely death, from a wretched condition somehow 'God's Will'? The fact is that how we respond in the face of disappointment and loss will largely determine the level of breakthrough we'll see in the future. This could be one of the most important podcasts we've done. Listen and you'll know why!
1 COR 12:8 - The Word of Knowledge
Clean
October 24, 2009 04:26 AM PDT
In this message, I want to lay a foundation about this critically important gift of the Holy Spirit. How do we get them? Some theological considerations and some testimonies from this week as God gave Words of Knowledge and touched the lives of muslims.
how did Jesus train people?
Clean
October 08, 2009 07:00 AM PDT
If you look at the way most of the Church trains people, you'd think that Jesus spent most of His time leading Bible Studies. Surely He taught, but He did so much more. Rather than simply teach, He MODELED a life of miracles in front of their eyes. Then in INVITED THEM TO JOIN HIM - in other words, He did miracles WITH THEM. Finally, He released them to go and do it by themselves. When are we going to get back to a Biblical model of training? That's what this podcast is all about.
future vision
Clean
September 30, 2009 09:49 AM PDT
what kind of future are we expecting? what we think is coming radically affects how we live and what we are preparing for. recently Mike Bickle retold a series of messages about the Prophetic History of their movement. much if not most of the Body of Christ is completely unprepared for what is coming - a major move of God, the fulfillment of Christ's promise of the 'greater works', a great falling away and a tribulation that the Church will not be raptured for. as a group of us have been listening and considering what Mike has been sharing, I had to do a podcast in response. fasten your seat belt...
Bad Theology 101
Clean
September 22, 2009 10:21 AM PDT
This week a Christian friend declared, "God has blessed me with deafness". However, Jesus declared that one of the indicators of the presence of the Kingdom of God was "the deaf hear". He never 'blessed' anyone with deafness - He only destroyed it! Frankly there is just a lot of bad theology out there - theology that attributes to God what the Bible attributes to the kingdom of darkness. This is a gross representation of God's character and will. This podcast is an attempt to combat a major lie that continues to be perpetrated in the name of truth - namely that God is behind sickness and disease in the life of His children.
breaking down the word of knowledge (1 Cor 12:8)
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September 11, 2009 07:51 AM PDT
this podcast is an attempt to demystify and break down what the word of knowledge is, who can move in it, how to move in it and I'll end with an impartation/activation. I believe this podcast will release faith and help to activate you to move in words of knowledge TODAY.
Jesus healed them ALL
Clean
August 30, 2009 09:55 PM PDT
why do so many Christians focus on the exceptional passages and miss the main and plain? In this podcast, I do a bit of an overview of Luke's Gospel, looking at 2 passages in particular that show us what Jesus' ministry REALLY looked like. is our theology more shaped by our experience, or by the Word of God? Listen and consider.
Releasing the Power of God
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July 20, 2009 11:39 AM PDT
o.k., so we've contended for it, but what about releasing it? this podcast documents a number of things that we saw this past week or so as God's Power came to heal people and as His Voice came prophetically to speak to people. of course, as usual - you are ALL ENCOURAGED to try these things at home, at work, at the mall, etc. etc.
Contending for God's Power
Clean
July 17, 2009 10:10 PM PDT
Mike Bickle rightly notes that many Christians take a passive approach when it comes to moving in God's power - his commentary on such an approach however is devastating, it is "how you are guaranteed to end up with no power in your midst". This podcast is about the issue of pursuing God's power - to fight for it, to relentlessly go after it UNTIL you've got it and are moving it in on a regular basis.
Accuracy in the Word of Knowledge
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July 03, 2009 01:46 PM PDT
The other night I had one of the most accurate (and therefore spooky) words of knowledge that I've ever received. As much as I have pursued, and have desired the word of knowledge and as much as I have flowed in it, there might have been a different reason why it came the other night in particular as accurately as it did. Listen and find out what my theory is....
The KEY to Power Restoration
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June 15, 2009 01:26 PM PDT
God spoke a very clear word to a group of revivalists - "the Church has lost power, but it will be restored AS WE GO OUT". this is something that more and more Christians seem to be discovering - so much so that I think it can rightly be called "a movement". More and more believers are learning that when they can get outside the 4 walls of the Church, God is releasing tremendous healing and encounters for non-believers. JOIN THE MOVEMENT - it's free because somebody already paid your dues!!!
is healing a secondary issue?
Clean
June 01, 2009 04:25 AM PDT
many Christians think that healing the sick is really a secondary issue when it comes to the Gospel. Was healing a secondary issue in the life and ministry of Jesus? Sure, He proclaimed a MESSAGE but He also demonstrated the truth of that message by HEALING the sick and CASTING OUT DEMONS. this podcast explores this question.
the primacy of the Kingdom message
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April 21, 2009 08:09 AM PDT
Jesus' primary message - the focus of His preaching was the KIngdom of God. Many Christians throughout the centuries shifted their focus from the Kingdom to the Church. Some mistakenly teach that the Church and the Kingdom of essentially synonymous terms. The Kingdom is more comprehensive than the Church. Whereas the living Church is a part of the Kingdom, the Kingdom of God is far more widespread. This is a topic that I explore a bit in this podcast.
By HIS Stripes
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April 10, 2009 02:33 PM PDT
Today is Good Friday and as millions of Christians are remember Christ's suffering for the forgiveness of our sins, how many are thinking of His suffering for our bodies to be healed? Matthew quotes Isaiah in his Gospel to explain the basis for what Jesus did on a day when Jesus healed ALL and cast out demons with a single word. Healing is IN the atonement. On this Good Friday, we must also remember that By His Stripes we are healed - which includes physical healing as well as spiritual healing.
Baptized in the Spirit
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March 28, 2009 04:13 AM PDT
So much controversy surrounding the topic of being "baptized in the Holy Spirit" - I still like what Billy Graham said, "I don't care how you get the Holy Spirit, just get HIM". Acts 19:1-7 was highlighted to me this week (also my wife independently). Different Christians have argued over what is going on in this passage - but one thing is clear, PROPHECY was one of the fruits of the encounter these people had. That's what this podcast is all about.
Character vs. Power
Clean
March 15, 2009 06:36 AM PDT
Some Christians have focused upon character and de-emphasized the need to pursue power. Others have focused more on the power side of the equation. To emphasize either one, and neglect the other is to be Biblically unbalanced. We need to pursue Character AND Power (or as some would say - the FRUITS and the GIFTS of the Holy Spirit. This podcast is all about this very issue. Let's blow up this false dichotomy for good. We need BOTH.
the FEAR of false prophets, crippling believers everywhere!
Clean
February 17, 2009 03:48 AM PST
there is still much confusion in the Body of Christ about what constitutes a "false prophet". The word is thrown around all over the place (especially the internet) and many, if not most of the people using the term, are NOT USING it in the New Testament concept. They are stuck in an OT concept of prophecy and false prophecy, and need to move into the NT. In reality, those who sound the alarm the most, "Beware of False Prophets", are far more likely to be deceived by a false prophet than others Christians, because they deny the very gifts that the Lord has given His Church to discern and determine who they are. Listen and you'll see what I mean.
Do we lack any spiritual gift?
Clean
December 20, 2008 06:44 AM PST
Paul writes to the Church at Corinth that they didn't lack any spiritual gift (1 Cor. 1:7) - an amazing affirmation when you consider all the negative things commentators have said about the Corinthian Church through the ages. What about us? The community we are a part of? Could Paul address a letter to us with the same words of affirmation? Listen and see.
the atheist who sold his soul on eBay
Clean
November 09, 2008 04:24 AM PST
Hemant Mehta is an atheist who visited churches for about a year. He visited a variety of churches all over the United States and at the end of his journey he's still an atheist. Do you want to know what he said would have changed (what what change) his mind? Listen and find out.
releasing the word of knowledge
Clean
October 17, 2008 01:08 PM PDT
God has given us gifts. As Jack Deere describes, "they are tools that God has given us to express His love". This podcast is about the way this week that God released through us words of knowledge. Don't neglect the gift(s), Paul wrote to Timothy that he was given through the laying on of hands. If we're honest, we have to admit that we sometimes neglect the gifts that God has given us like Timothy. I want this podcast to be an encouragement for us all not to neglect these gifts but to make the most of every opportunity that the Lord gives us.
charismatic credibility
Clean
October 04, 2008 02:30 AM PDT
I had several experiences in the past 2 weeks where I was in charismatic church services that differed little from non-charismatic ones. I've contended that charismatic christians have had a serious credibility problem with other more conservative christians - which is mostly our own fault. we claim to believe in 'miracles, signs and wonders' but where are they? we simply haven't 'demonstrated' this supernatural kingdom life we claim is normative to our more skeptical brothers and sisters. the way towards establishing that credibility is what I want to explore a bit in this podcast.
a Kingdom response to the new age movement
Clean
August 11, 2008 05:03 PM PDT
Having just spent some time in one of the new age capitals in the western world, I wanted to see what "demonstrating God's Kingdom" would look like in such a dark place. How should Christians approach people entangled in this movement?
God's will and healing
Clean
July 29, 2008 03:54 PM PDT
What is God's will when it comes to healing? This is not a new question that we've considered, but in recent weeks in the midst of numerous physical healings, the question comes up all the time (especially when we don't see breakthrough in healing). May this podcast help us to become the Kingdom healers God intends!
I got the picture, and His Name is JESUS
Clean
June 10, 2008 04:09 AM PDT
I was inspired reading "The Shack" by William Young. Christians have to be BIBLICAL. Jesus said, "If you've seen ME, you've seen the Father". Whatever picture the O.T. paints in your mind, we now have a MORE COMPLETE Revelation of who God is in Jesus Christ. Is God mostly angry, looking to pour out His wrath wherever and whenever He sees sin? That's what some Christians seem to think - and definitely that is what the world hears many Christians saying. Let's get the picture - What is God like? His Name is Jesus! What a relief huh?
"...so what's the big deal about healing anyway?"
Clean
June 02, 2008 06:54 AM PDT
I had a discussion the other day with a conservative evangelical friend who wanted to know why we were so obsessed with the whole healing thing - that's what this episode is all about. Question: Why I am always so focused upon healing? Short answer: Jesus is!!!!
empowered for service
Clean
May 19, 2008 03:28 AM PDT
Revivals? Visitations? Outpourings? What did the Early Church have in mind when people had encounters with God? Just to get blessed or empowered for something else, something bigger? Listen and consider...
power TEACHING
Clean
April 30, 2008 03:03 AM PDT
I know we focus almost exclusively on signs, wonders and miracles. what about the "Gift of Teaching"? This podcast is for all you out there who don't really go for the healing and prophetic stuff - fasten your seat belts as we EXPLORE THE SPACE yet again - could be the most controversial podcast i've done yet - I sure hope so:)
"Explore the Space"!
Clean
April 27, 2008 04:40 AM PDT
In the now famous SNL skit, "More Cowbell", Will Ferrell's character is strongly encouraged to "explore the space". That is what we are commanded to do as we release the Kingdom. I talk about some of the ways God is allowing us to "explore the space" - we are discovering things we never knew were possible. Start doing it - start 'exploring the space'!!!!!
establishing "pain-free" zones
Clean
February 28, 2008 12:50 AM PST
We are instructed to pray for God's Kingdom to come and His will to be done - on earth AS IT IS in heaven. Establishing "pain-free" zones in people's bodies is part of this mandate. Revelation 21:4 tells us that in heaven there is NO PAIN, and therefore we need to bring that 'pain-free' realm and release it into the lives of the people we minister to - physical pain, emotional pain. All types of pain are absent in heaven and therefore we can and should seek to eliminate them here.
charismatics "trapped" in the Old Testament
Clean
February 02, 2008 12:48 AM PST
too many charismatics (if not most of them) are still living/modeling/expecting no more than an OT model of charismatic ministry - wherein a select 'few' had the anointing and everyone else stood around and watched. The model of a select group of 'superstars' (prophets, apostles, etc) seem to 'perform' while the vast majority of charismatics clap their hands (and write their checks). EVERY believer in the NT is expected to move in God's supernatural power - to heal the sick, to prophesy and do the things the "Apostles and Prophets" did/do. Let's get out of the OT!
the fear of man
Clean
January 27, 2008 09:24 PM PST
Arguably the fear of man is one of the greatest, if not the greatest hindrance/obstacle we face as we seek to live a life of miracles. Most of us don't often recognize it as it can so easily disguise itself behind subtle (or even overt) excuses. If we can overcome our fear of man, we will be able to do the things God asks us consistently and destroy the works of the devil.
what's love got to do with it
Clean
January 15, 2008 07:49 AM PST
the totality of the Christian life is summed up in the single commandment to love others (Rom. 13:9). Judging others is the opposite of love, according to author Greg Boyd in his challenging book, "Repenting of Religion - Turning from Judgment to the Love of God". why do I spend so much time/energy judging others when I am so clearly commanded "not to judge"? Why do I think that the concern for 'truth' (which is of vital importance) can/should ever compete with the commandment to love others AS GOD LOVES ME??
Demonstrate 1st - Talk 2nd
Clean
January 09, 2008 12:54 AM PST
I believe we live in a world where it is critical for the Church to demonstrate the Kingdom in some supernatural way 1st AND THEN, 2nd we begin to talk (preach/teach or whatever) to the unbelieving world. Talk is cheap and is to be found in every religion and every philosophy. The Apostles NEVER intended that we would reduce our message to a gospel of words. Somehow many have lost sight of that!
how to get started in a life of miracles
Clean
December 16, 2007 04:02 PM PST
in response to a question I was asked recently, I've put together this podcast to really address the whole question of how in the world we get started in seeing miracles happen in and through our lives. Oftentimes in the beginning, we see some incredibly gifted person flowing in a gift of the Holy Spirit and wonder "how will I ever get there"? This podcast explores that question.
answering Christians who follow Job
Clean
October 16, 2007 04:29 AM PDT
We no longer live in the days of Job. Satan was NOT a defeated foe at that time. He simply cannot do now what he could do then. Too many Christians read the Book of Job not taking into account that the tables were turned on the Kingdom of darkness when Jesus came onto the scene. His life, death and resurrection changed everything. Assuming that the way things were in Job's day are the way things are today is simply bad theology!
God had NOTHING to do with it!
Clean
October 04, 2007 12:38 AM PDT
when horrific things happen, who do we blame? who's in control? how can we reconcile the problem of evil with an all powerful, all loving God? you might be suprised.
the 'Fear of Deception' (crippling believers everywhere)
Clean
September 28, 2007 01:40 AM PDT
The fear of deception is one of the greatest hindrances for Christians pursuing God's power and His Kingdom. Let our God be bigger than our devil. In the end, the ones who will be susceptible to deception will be those who have not matured in the things of the Spirit.
how did the Christianity spread after 100AD?
Clean
September 21, 2007 07:19 AM PDT
A look at how the Gospel spread in the beginning - What were the factors that allowed a persecuted faith to take over the Roman Empire? Depending upon the theological background, the answer to this question (what were the factors that enabled a persecuted, minority faith to take over the Roman Empire?) is extremely varied. A Yale professor, Dr. Ramsey McMullen (a secular scholar), SHOCKED the Christian world with his answer. You may be shocked as well!!