In a time when there is clearly a large focus on performance, talent and production when it comes to ministry and even the Christian life, the truth is that character still matters deeply and when we neglect it, the results are tragic! Sadly, many people have paid great attention to external displays of religious behavior …
First Chronicles 16:12 (ESV): “Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles and the judgments he uttered.” There is a definitive directive that we see throughout God’s Word. This instruction is to never forget who the Lord is and what He has done throughout history. The history of God’s intervention among His own …
Paul E. Billheimer once stated, “Satan does not care how many people read about prayer if only he can keep them from praying.” What a sobering statement that rings true in this modern church age! In the life of a child of God, there is oftentimes no easier sin to commit than the sin of …
When it comes to prayer and the calling upon the church, it is important to know there are various forms of prayer. It is interesting to note that at the conclusion of Paul’s warlike passage in Ephesians 6, the image of the soldier depicts one fully armed for battle and then the climax of the …
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The author of the famous allegorical book Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan, once said, “You can do no more than pray until you have prayed.” His statement is still true and needs to be heard and understood in this hour of church history. When it comes to prayer, this holy calling should be natural to every …
In Isaiah 64:1, the prophet declares, “Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains might shake at your presence.” Isaiah’s cry was for the power, holiness and glory of God to manifest among the people of Israel due to her sin and rebellion. When it comes to revival and how …
In 1 Timothy 4:12, Paul instructs his spiritual son Timothy with the following words, “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” His strong admonition for Timothy was for him to deliberately walk out his calling and God-given vision with …
In Psalm 139 David goes into great length to explain how the Lord knows him in deep, personal ways. In the fourth verse he declares, “Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.” After David gives a descriptive picture of God’s knowledge of him, in verse 24, he …
There is a vitally important characteristic that is desperately needed among the true church during this hour of history. This attribute that I am referring to is “apostolic.” The word “apostolic” can have a clouded meaning, and unfortunately, in this church age with so many claiming to be apostles, the meaning of this word becomes …
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Editor’s Note: This is the second part of this article. Read the first part on charismamag.com here. Revelation 3:1 says, “I know your works, that you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.” The church of Sardis is much like the American church in this hour. There are many positive yet deceptive …
In 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NIV), Paul proclaimed the following, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” Paul’s invitation to follow him was bold, and it revealed a lifestyle based on an amazing level of commitment that was fueled by divine intimacy with Jesus. Paul was overwhelmed by the love of Jesus and, …
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Hebrews 12:29 declares that “our God is a consuming fire.” When we think of the subject of revival, we must always understand that God’s holy fire is always present in true visitation. This fire is not just to excite us, but the primary purpose is to bring about a realm of holiness that leads to …
The gospel of Jesus Christ can reach into the darkest places and change lives! The apostle Paul declared the following in Ephesians 2:1, “And you were dead in your trespasses and sin.” Here he describes a place of total separation from God. This is where we exist before we are born again by the Spirit …
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You can’t live the Christian life in your own strength. The only way to experience the fullness of God’s joy and love is by abiding in Jesus. As Jesus promised: “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who remains in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit. For without Me you can …
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Romans 8:26 says, “Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weaknesses, for we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” There is a deep place of intercessory prayer that is foundational to the function and purpose of the church …
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