Quarterback Sneak – Church members quietly leaving during
the invitation.
Draw Play – What many children do with the bulletin during
worship.
Halftime – The period between Sunday School and worship
Benchwarmer – Those who do not sing, pray, work, or apparently
do anything but sit.
Backfield-in-Motion – Making a trip to the back (restroom or
water fountain) during the service.
Staying in the Pocket – What happens to a lot of money that
should be given to the Lord’s work.
Two-minute Warning – The point at which you realize the
sermon is almost over and begin to gather up your children
and belongings.
Instant Replay – The preacher loses his notes and falls back
on last week’s illustrations.
Sudden Death – What happens to the attention span of the
congregation if the preacher goes “overtime”.
Trap – You’re called on to pray and are asleep.
End Run – Getting out of church quick, without speaking to
any guest or fellow member.
Flex Defense – The ability to allow absolutely nothing said
during the sermon to affect your life.
Halfback Option – The decision of 50% of the congregation
not to return for the evening service.
Blitz – The rush for the restaurants following the closing prayer.
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How to be Filled with the Holy Spirit
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Receive power now!
Just before He ascended into heaven, Jesus said, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you” (Acts 1:8).
This page will give you the instructions of how to be filled with the precious Holy Spirit of God Himself, the manifest power of God.
This is not for our own purposes and is only to serve Him. However, this same power enables us to be what God wants us to be in this life and to be an overcomer.
IMPORTANT: This power is not available unless you have already been born of the Spirit by receiving Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Otherwise it does not work. Don’t try. In fact, it may even be dangerous. If you have not received Christ, stop now, and click here.
All believers are indwelled by the Holy Spirit; however, not all believers are “filled” with the Spirit and His power, otherwise God would not have to command us to be. The lack of spiritual power is all too evident among believers.
Not an option. If you have already received Christ, in Ephesians 5:18 God commands all believers to be filled with the Spirit; therefore, we know it is God’s will for everyone. It is really a command from God and really not an option.
Before His ascension into heaven, in Acts chapter 1 Jesus prophesied that this phenomenon would happen to believers. He called it “the promise of the Father,” told the disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came on them, and He also referred to it as “the baptism with the Holy Spirit.” It happened a few days later on the day of Pentecost as described in Acts 2:4, and there it is called being “filled with the Spirit.”
In several others places in the book of Acts it happened to other believers and different terminology is used, but in all cases the Holy Spirit came “on” or “upon” people.
It doesn’t matter what you call it. The important thing is that it brings the fullness of God’s power and releases the gifts of the Spirit in your life to be a witness for Christ and to do His will. This happened to me many years ago and is the power behind this message you are reading, as well as other ministry in my life.
Here is how you can be filled with the Spirit, right now:
Here is the suggested prayer:
“Dear Lord Jesus, your Word says that you are the ‘baptizer in the Holy Spirit.’ Thank you for forgiving my sins because you died on the cross for me. Thank you for offering the fullness of your Spirit to me. As you commanded, I desire to be filled with your Spirit, so I know it is your will. And your promise says that if I ask anything according to your will, and if believe that I receive, then I can have what I ask for and it is mine. Therefore, I ask for the fullness and power of your Holy Spirit to come upon me right now. I receive Him by faith, right now. I now thank you for answering this prayer and filling me with your Holy Spirit. Now use me for your purposes and your glory. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Continue to worship and praise God. You may or may not experience physical or emotional feelings. That is not important. It is not based on feelings but on faith. Feelings may come now or later. The gifts of the Spirit may begin to flow through you immediately, or later, also by faith.
In the book of Acts, most or all of whom the Holy Spirit fell upon began to speak in unknown languages (e.g. 2:4, 10:46, 19:6). This manifestation of the Spirit continues widely to this day, as attested to worldwide by believers in virtually all denominations. Doubt and fear from poor teaching often blocks this manifestation, but doubt and fear are overcome by faith. Step out in faith and do not doubt.
Allow the life of Christ to flow through you and use you for God’s purposes.
God bless you
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On Oct 11th I will be traveling to Lead a Revival in the Hillsborough, North Carolina area. Author/Radio Evengelist Karen Rowe of Hope In Today is hosting this Revival. This area is at the root of America……….
he town was used as the home of the North Carolina state legislature during the American Revolution.[5] Hillsborough served as a military base for British General Charles Cornwallis in late February 1781. The United States Constitution drafted in 1787 was controversial in North Carolina. Delegate meetings at Hillsborough in July 1788 initially voted to reject, following Anti-Federalist views. They were persuaded to change their minds partly by the strenuous efforts of James Iredell and William Richardson Davie and partly by the prospect of a Bill of Rights. The Constitution was later ratified by North Carolina at a convention in Fayetteville.
William Hooper, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was buried in the Presbyterian Church cemetery in October 1790. However, his remains were later reinterred at Guilford Court House Military Battlefield. His original gravestone remains in the town cemetery. Please pray over this Revival as we go forth for God’s Glory Alone!www.fggam.org What a Story out of Tracy, Minnesota near my hometown of Windom…….This from the Mpls Star/Trib………
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Riding the High Wire
In 1940 a great high wire artist was putting on a performance over Niagara Falls. A cable had been stretched from Canada to the US. He started from the Canadian side and was crossing to America. In front he was pushing a wheelbarrow. One foot at a time he crossed the wire, below millions of tons of water were crashing over the falls. The artist with nerves of steel pushes his wheelbarrow across. As he reaches the American side wild cheers were sent up, drowning out the roar of the great falls. He stood alone on the platform, hands raised high, and yelled to the crowd below. “Do you believe I can do it again?” The crowd went into a frenzied roar. He yelled again, “Do I have a volunteer to ride in the wheelbarrow?” All you could hear was the roar from the falls, the crowd was silent.
A lot of Christians believe God, but they are afraid to trust their lives to Him. How sad, imagine what a wild ride they will miss. With Jesus’ hands on the wheelbarrow, taking us high above life’s problems. With the rest of the crowd looking up wishing. Just wishing. |
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September 17, 2012. Today, while seeking the Lord, I heard from Him these words,“You will soon encounter new trials never before faced. New things will manifest causing you great challenge to overcome. I tell you nothing will be impossible for you. At first you may become bewildered, but in time you will gain understanding and wisdom to gain victory over all that comes against you. As I told Joshua to meditate night and day on My scriptures, I tell you the same. There are giants in the land, both plenteous and powerful. Each can be fierce but they can also be defeated and destroyed. Remember, this is not your battle but Mine. Look to Me as your mighty warrior. Victory comes to the diligent and faithful who purify and sanctify themselves. Now you have been warned. This kind will come out only by prayers and fasting.”
Psalm 18:1-2 (MSG) “A David song, which he sang to God after being saved from all his enemies and from Saul. I love you, GOD- you make me strong. GOD is bedrock under my feet, the castle in which I live, my rescuing knight. My God-the high crag where I run for dear life, hiding behind the boulders, safe in the granite hideout. ” Ras Robinson
September 17, 2012. You are facing a disappointment and are trying to cover it because you don’t want anyone to know how disappointed you really are. You had so hoped it would not be this way but it is. Right now you do not see at all how this is good or even how it can turn out good later. There is nothing you can do about it now. It is going to take some time before you will see what has happened is the best. There is nothing you can do about it now. I see your heart and I know the pain you are in. Let Me minister to you. Precious, I love you.
Romans 8:28 (AMP) “We are assured and know that [ God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.” Bev Robinson
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September 17, 2012. A paradigm shift for me when I was young was realizing Christ’s blood could cleanse me from all my unrighteousness. I wondered how the blood of Jesus could wash me and make me whiter than snow. Seriously, how could it turn red into white? It was easy for me to see how white could turn to red because I could see stains on white clothes. It was yet another step of faith on my part toward kingdom living. The Lord says, “Let the realization of what I say transform your whole world. Everything I say is the truth. Ask Me to reveal the supernatural like you are able to see the natural.”
John 8:32 (NIV) “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Kevin Robinson
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