Showing posts with label Jesus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jesus. Show all posts
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Thursday, July 10, 2014
I want to surprise you
By Francois Du ToitI don't want to disappoint you with my absence;
I want to surprise you with my presence,
in you!
JESUS
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Life
If there is any situation in your life that seems dead and hopeless, Jesus says to you, “I am the resurrection and the life” (see Jn 11:25).
by Joseph Prince Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Sunday, March 30, 2014
A generation who know Jesus
There is a new generation arising
and they see through legalism
Easy as seeing through an old side show circus selling cure all tonic
They know Jesus when they see him
And they know when it's not him
The devil is afraid
the father is rejoicing
And the end of this age is upon us
Fear not great days are ahead
by Jeremiah Johnson
Sunday, February 23, 2014
What if we did what He said we should be doing?
What would it look like if, as leaders, we focused less on the things that make our churches entertaining and more on making disciples? As shown by Kelly Tshibaka at Foursquare Connection 2011.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Monday, November 26, 2012
Carrying Baggage from the Past - This is for you
Please Watch the video
(C) Aaron Keyes
It doesn’t matter what You’ve done;
It doesn't matter where you're coming from
Doesn’t matter where you’ve been,
Doesn’t matter where you’ve been,
Hear me tell you I forgive
You’re not guilty anymore,
You’re not guilty anymore,
You're not filthy anymore,
I love you, mercy is yours
You're not broken anymore,
I love you, mercy is yours
You're not broken anymore,
You're not captive anymore
I love you, mercy is yours
Can you believe that this is true,
I love you, mercy is yours
Can you believe that this is true,
Grace abundant I am giving you
Cleansing deeper than you know,
Cleansing deeper than you know,
All was paid for long ago
There is now therefore no condemnation
There is now therefore no condemnation
for those who are in Jesus
You are spotless
You are holy
You are faultless
You are whole
You are righteous
You are blameless
You are pardoned
You are mine
You are spotless
You are holy
You are faultless
You are whole
You are righteous
You are blameless
You are pardoned
You are mine
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Joy
Georgian and Winnie Banov have been labelled with the title "Apostles of Joy".
Here is the reason why. They write:
Here is the reason why. They write:
Monday, October 15, 2012
Sickness is not the will of God.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Fathers Day - Australia
Tomorrow it is Father's Day In Australia
Have a Father's Day with a difference.
Bring healing to your dad or someone else's.
"Healing is always Gods desire.." - John Wimber
"You can't learn how to heal the sick by reading a book or mastering a technique. You believe what Jesus promised & then you get out & do it..." - John Wimber
"The Kingdom of God is within you." Jesus Luke 17:20
"You were created to be a carrier of joy, healing and love." Georgian & Winnie Banov
"God will use you. Don't think that he'll just use you for headaches. He will use you to do ANYTHING that needs to be done." Curry Blake
"You don't have to earn your healing" (or your dads). "It's given to us by grace." Curry Blake
Release the joy healing and love and have a Happy Father's Day - Bob Lipsys, Australia
Have a Father's Day with a difference.
Bring healing to your dad or someone else's.
"Healing is always Gods desire.." - John Wimber
"You can't learn how to heal the sick by reading a book or mastering a technique. You believe what Jesus promised & then you get out & do it..." - John Wimber
"The Kingdom of God is within you." Jesus Luke 17:20
"You were created to be a carrier of joy, healing and love." Georgian & Winnie Banov
"God will use you. Don't think that he'll just use you for headaches. He will use you to do ANYTHING that needs to be done." Curry Blake
"You don't have to earn your healing" (or your dads). "It's given to us by grace." Curry Blake
Release the joy healing and love and have a Happy Father's Day - Bob Lipsys, Australia
Saturday, June 2, 2012
"I have a disease threatening Life!"
"I have a disease threatening Life!" –A Quote by Chuck Perry,
It is time we turn the tables on so call life threatening diseases. Jesus commanded Christians to "Lay hands on the sick" and He said "They will recover." A modern translation of Mark 16:18c (NLT) states "They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed.”
The only response a Christian should have to someone who says "I have a life threatening disease" is "I am living a disease threatening life, because Jesus Christ lives in me. Be healed in His name."
It is time we turn the tables on so call life threatening diseases. Jesus commanded Christians to "Lay hands on the sick" and He said "They will recover." A modern translation of Mark 16:18c (NLT) states "They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed.”
The only response a Christian should have to someone who says "I have a life threatening disease" is "I am living a disease threatening life, because Jesus Christ lives in me. Be healed in His name."
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Just add faith.
At Church we regularly sing that there is power in the blood of Jesus. It is true, but words even from great hymns and Holy Spirit inspired songs are only words – until they are empowered by faith. Those who grasp hold of the Words from God and choose to believe them find they are living at a different level. Faith releases the power of the words of God into our situation.
Paul wrote that at the cross of Jesus all dividing walls between people crumble. By faith he believed those words and brought together in love a Church composed of Jewish people and those who once despised Jewish people. These two groups were out to destroy each other. Paul brought each group to faith in Christ Jesus. Then he brought both groups together.
He wrote in Ephesians 2:13-16 “But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ. For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. He did this by ending the system of law with its commandments and regulations. He made peace between Jews and Gentiles by creating in himself one new people from the two groups. Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death on the cross, and our hostility toward each other was put to death.”
We too live in a community separated by dividing walls of hostility. These range from broken marriages and strained friendships to gangs physically fighting with each other. The only viable solution is Paul’s. That is to bring each group to faith in and relationship with Christ Jesus. Then at the cross of Jesus, the hostility will melt away.
By faith, there is a solution to your predicaments of life. It has been there waiting for you for over 2000 years. God is good. The cross is not a piece of religious jewellery or a religious icon. It is the answer you’ve been longing for.
Soak in this song on youtube by Godfrey Birtill. I’ve printed the words below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFFwJVBqq8E
Two thousand years ago we bled into one.
©Godfrey Birtill
Two thousand years ago, we bled into one
And when I think of it, I’m drunk on Your love
So great is the love
That You’ve lavished on us
We are your children, O God.
Now every distance
Has been cancelled in Christ
And separation’s an illusion, a lie,
So great is the love
That You’ve lavished on us
We are your children, O God,
That is what we are, That is what we are;
We are your children, O God,
That is what we are, That is what we are.
Playing in the fields of grace
Knowing this joy of our Pa Pa’s embrace
Hear Him say, ‘I love you’
Hear Him say ‘I’ve always loved you’.
Wonderfully saved, secure
Beautifully raised for heaven, made pure;
Hear Him say, ‘I love you’
Hear Him say ‘I’ve always loved you’.
Godfrey Birtill Thankyou Music UK 2012 ©
Paul wrote that at the cross of Jesus all dividing walls between people crumble. By faith he believed those words and brought together in love a Church composed of Jewish people and those who once despised Jewish people. These two groups were out to destroy each other. Paul brought each group to faith in Christ Jesus. Then he brought both groups together.
He wrote in Ephesians 2:13-16 “But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ. For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. He did this by ending the system of law with its commandments and regulations. He made peace between Jews and Gentiles by creating in himself one new people from the two groups. Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death on the cross, and our hostility toward each other was put to death.”
We too live in a community separated by dividing walls of hostility. These range from broken marriages and strained friendships to gangs physically fighting with each other. The only viable solution is Paul’s. That is to bring each group to faith in and relationship with Christ Jesus. Then at the cross of Jesus, the hostility will melt away.
By faith, there is a solution to your predicaments of life. It has been there waiting for you for over 2000 years. God is good. The cross is not a piece of religious jewellery or a religious icon. It is the answer you’ve been longing for.
Soak in this song on youtube by Godfrey Birtill. I’ve printed the words below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFFwJVBqq8E
Two thousand years ago we bled into one.
©Godfrey Birtill
Two thousand years ago, we bled into one
And when I think of it, I’m drunk on Your love
So great is the love
That You’ve lavished on us
We are your children, O God.
Now every distance
Has been cancelled in Christ
And separation’s an illusion, a lie,
So great is the love
That You’ve lavished on us
We are your children, O God,
That is what we are, That is what we are;
We are your children, O God,
That is what we are, That is what we are.
Playing in the fields of grace
Knowing this joy of our Pa Pa’s embrace
Hear Him say, ‘I love you’
Hear Him say ‘I’ve always loved you’.
Wonderfully saved, secure
Beautifully raised for heaven, made pure;
Hear Him say, ‘I love you’
Hear Him say ‘I’ve always loved you’.
Godfrey Birtill Thankyou Music UK 2012 ©
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Next time I'm having a Coke
I came across this mission statement from Coca-Cola
“The Coca-Cola Company exists to benefit and refresh everyone it touches.”
Isn’t that a fantastic mission?
Jesus has a mission for the Church (All True Believers) which could be written in the same terms, but with different meaning. We Christians exist to benefit and refresh spiritually everyone we touch. Jesus did.
John 4:9-14 (NLT)
The woman was surprised, for Jews refuse to have anything to do with Samaritans. She said to Jesus, “You are a Jew, and I am a Samaritan woman. Why are you asking me for a drink?” Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.”
“But sir, you don’t have a rope or a bucket,” she said, “and this well is very deep. Where would you get this living water? And besides, do you think you’re greater than our ancestor Jacob, who gave us this well? How can you offer better water than he and his sons and his animals enjoyed?” Jesus replied, “Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.
John 7:37-39 (NLT)
On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” (When he said “living water,” he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him. But the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet entered into his glory.)
Next time I’m enjoying a Coke Zero I’m going to be refreshed and think of someone I can refresh and benefit spiritually.
Bob Lipsys, Australia
“The Coca-Cola Company exists to benefit and refresh everyone it touches.”
Isn’t that a fantastic mission?
Jesus has a mission for the Church (All True Believers) which could be written in the same terms, but with different meaning. We Christians exist to benefit and refresh spiritually everyone we touch. Jesus did.
John 4:9-14 (NLT)
The woman was surprised, for Jews refuse to have anything to do with Samaritans. She said to Jesus, “You are a Jew, and I am a Samaritan woman. Why are you asking me for a drink?” Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.”
“But sir, you don’t have a rope or a bucket,” she said, “and this well is very deep. Where would you get this living water? And besides, do you think you’re greater than our ancestor Jacob, who gave us this well? How can you offer better water than he and his sons and his animals enjoyed?” Jesus replied, “Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.
John 7:37-39 (NLT)
On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” (When he said “living water,” he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him. But the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet entered into his glory.)
Next time I’m enjoying a Coke Zero I’m going to be refreshed and think of someone I can refresh and benefit spiritually.
Bob Lipsys, Australia
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Facing the impossible today? …I hope so….
But Jesus looked at them and said: "With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible." (Mark 10:27)
“When God asks me to do the impossible, I know He will equip me with His power and ability to fulfill the task.”……. “You can know the true Jesus because He demands the impossible. That is how you can identify Him. That is Jesus every time, telling you to do what is beyond your natural abilities. Kill Goliath! ... Be a giant, not a grasshopper! ... Move mountains! ... Be perfect! ... Walk on the waves! ... Cleanse the lepers! ... Raise the dead! ... Teach all nations! ... Preach the Gospel to every creature!” Quote by Reinhard Bonnke
Facing the impossible today? …I hope so…. Bob Lipsys, Australia.
“When God asks me to do the impossible, I know He will equip me with His power and ability to fulfill the task.”……. “You can know the true Jesus because He demands the impossible. That is how you can identify Him. That is Jesus every time, telling you to do what is beyond your natural abilities. Kill Goliath! ... Be a giant, not a grasshopper! ... Move mountains! ... Be perfect! ... Walk on the waves! ... Cleanse the lepers! ... Raise the dead! ... Teach all nations! ... Preach the Gospel to every creature!” Quote by Reinhard Bonnke
Facing the impossible today? …I hope so…. Bob Lipsys, Australia.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Perfect Rest
"Look within, get depressed;
Look around, get distressed;
Look to Jesus, find perfect rest."
— Quote by Joseph Prince
Look around, get distressed;
Look to Jesus, find perfect rest."
— Quote by Joseph Prince
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Spiritual Warfare
And warfare is not about pulling down the strongholds of the enemy. It’s about discovering the sovereignty, the supremacy, and the majesty of Jesus.........
In fact, it is not our job to fight the devil. Our job is to “step back” into God and experience His majesty and power. Christ has overcome the devil, so we need to focus on being “in Christ”… Real warfare is about discovering the majesty, the supremacy and the sovereignty of the Lord Jesus Christ. Warfare is about seeking the face of God and enjoying Him as your fortress and your refuge.
Quotes by “Graham Cooke”
In fact, it is not our job to fight the devil. Our job is to “step back” into God and experience His majesty and power. Christ has overcome the devil, so we need to focus on being “in Christ”… Real warfare is about discovering the majesty, the supremacy and the sovereignty of the Lord Jesus Christ. Warfare is about seeking the face of God and enjoying Him as your fortress and your refuge.
Quotes by “Graham Cooke”
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Trapped, cornered, pinned against the wall?
“To whom do you go for help when you feel trapped, cornered, or pinned against the wall because of a situation you've fallen into? In moments like that, do you feel overwhelmed with a sense of desperation, or do you know where to turn for help?”
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Rick Renner – Greek Scholar and friend of Jesus in Russia, answers this question in the devotion below. It comes from his book, Sparkling Gems from the Greek. See http://www.sparkling-gems.com/ and http://www.renner.org/
I read “Sparkling Gems” regularly and I’m always touched by God. I found this writing particularly relevant to my life at present so I thought I’d share it and introduce you to this great Bible teacher, and lover of God. Bob Lipsys Australia.
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The Supernatural Intercessory Ministry Of the Holy Spirit by Rick Renner
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. -Romans 8:26
To whom do you go for help when you feel trapped, cornered, or pinned against the wall because of a situation you've fallen into? In moments like that, do you feel overwhelmed with a sense of desperation, or do you know where to turn for help?
I want to speak to you about the supernatural intercessory ministry of the Holy Spirit. But today I'm not talking about prayer when I use the phrase "intercessory ministry." I am talking about a very special, unique work of the Holy Spirit that is available to help you every day - especially in times when you're feeling backed into a corner by situations in life.
Romans 8:26 says, "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." I would like to draw your attention to the word "intercession" in the middle of this verse. It is the Greek word huperentugchano, an old word that does not appear to exist outside early Christian literature. It is the picture of one who comes upon someone who has fallen into some kind of quandary. Upon discovering the trapped person's dilemma, he swiftly swings into action to rescue and deliver the one who is in trouble. Therefore, the word huperentugchano conveys the idea of a rescue operation.
Paul uses this word here to tell us about a special work of divine intercession - a special ministry performed by the Holy Spirit Himself when He sees that you are at a loss for words or that you are trapped in a situation and don't know how to get out. Suddenly and supernaturally, the Holy Spirit falls into that place with you. Now you are no longer facing the challenge by yourself, for the Holy Spirit has stepped into your dilemma and is initiating a rescue plan to get you out of that mess!
The Holy Spirit feels everything you feel. He understands the complete inadequacy you are experiencing. He knows about every battle you are facing. He willingly joins you in your circumstances, sharing your emotions and frustrations. Then He begins to put a supernatural plan of rescue into operation to get you out of your mess!
The middle phrase of Romans 8:26 conveys this idea:
"The Spirit Himself falls into our difficulty with us, initiating a supernatural rescue operation to get us out of the mess we've fallen into."
So the next time you get into trouble, there's no need for you to sweat it out by yourself. The Holy Spirit is standing by, just waiting for you to ask for His assistance. Helping you is a part of His ministry, so never hesitate to say, "Holy Spirit, help me!" This is what the intercessory ministry of the Holy Spirit is all about!
What challenges are you facing today? What problems seem bigger than your ability to handle by yourself?
Come to grips with your need for supernatural assistance, and open your heart to the Holy Spirit's help today. As you do, you will liberate Him to release His mighty power in you. An answer to every problem is just around the corner as you allow the Holy Spirit to work His supernatural ministry of intercession in your life!
PRAYER
Lord, I thank You that the Holy Spirit joins me in the challenges I am facing in my life today. You sent Him to be my Helper, my Guide, my Teacher, and my Intercessor - the One who meets my problems head-on and helps me to overcome them! Rather than try to work out those problems by myself, I open my heart today for the Holy Spirit to join me as my divine Partner so I can be more than a conqueror in every situation!
I pray this in Jesus' name!
By Rick Renner http://www.renner.org/
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Rick Renner – Greek Scholar and friend of Jesus in Russia, answers this question in the devotion below. It comes from his book, Sparkling Gems from the Greek. See http://www.sparkling-gems.com/ and http://www.renner.org/
I read “Sparkling Gems” regularly and I’m always touched by God. I found this writing particularly relevant to my life at present so I thought I’d share it and introduce you to this great Bible teacher, and lover of God. Bob Lipsys Australia.
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The Supernatural Intercessory Ministry Of the Holy Spirit by Rick Renner
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. -Romans 8:26
To whom do you go for help when you feel trapped, cornered, or pinned against the wall because of a situation you've fallen into? In moments like that, do you feel overwhelmed with a sense of desperation, or do you know where to turn for help?
I want to speak to you about the supernatural intercessory ministry of the Holy Spirit. But today I'm not talking about prayer when I use the phrase "intercessory ministry." I am talking about a very special, unique work of the Holy Spirit that is available to help you every day - especially in times when you're feeling backed into a corner by situations in life.
Romans 8:26 says, "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." I would like to draw your attention to the word "intercession" in the middle of this verse. It is the Greek word huperentugchano, an old word that does not appear to exist outside early Christian literature. It is the picture of one who comes upon someone who has fallen into some kind of quandary. Upon discovering the trapped person's dilemma, he swiftly swings into action to rescue and deliver the one who is in trouble. Therefore, the word huperentugchano conveys the idea of a rescue operation.
Paul uses this word here to tell us about a special work of divine intercession - a special ministry performed by the Holy Spirit Himself when He sees that you are at a loss for words or that you are trapped in a situation and don't know how to get out. Suddenly and supernaturally, the Holy Spirit falls into that place with you. Now you are no longer facing the challenge by yourself, for the Holy Spirit has stepped into your dilemma and is initiating a rescue plan to get you out of that mess!
The Holy Spirit feels everything you feel. He understands the complete inadequacy you are experiencing. He knows about every battle you are facing. He willingly joins you in your circumstances, sharing your emotions and frustrations. Then He begins to put a supernatural plan of rescue into operation to get you out of your mess!
The middle phrase of Romans 8:26 conveys this idea:
"The Spirit Himself falls into our difficulty with us, initiating a supernatural rescue operation to get us out of the mess we've fallen into."
So the next time you get into trouble, there's no need for you to sweat it out by yourself. The Holy Spirit is standing by, just waiting for you to ask for His assistance. Helping you is a part of His ministry, so never hesitate to say, "Holy Spirit, help me!" This is what the intercessory ministry of the Holy Spirit is all about!
What challenges are you facing today? What problems seem bigger than your ability to handle by yourself?
Come to grips with your need for supernatural assistance, and open your heart to the Holy Spirit's help today. As you do, you will liberate Him to release His mighty power in you. An answer to every problem is just around the corner as you allow the Holy Spirit to work His supernatural ministry of intercession in your life!
PRAYER
Lord, I thank You that the Holy Spirit joins me in the challenges I am facing in my life today. You sent Him to be my Helper, my Guide, my Teacher, and my Intercessor - the One who meets my problems head-on and helps me to overcome them! Rather than try to work out those problems by myself, I open my heart today for the Holy Spirit to join me as my divine Partner so I can be more than a conqueror in every situation!
I pray this in Jesus' name!
By Rick Renner http://www.renner.org/
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