Affirmation: I reveal spiritual thoughts with spiritual words, as the Spirit leads me.
God only moves forward. And so does His call upon your life. - Dennis Cramer
There is a better fast to go on than a fast from food! We can learn to fast from our own thoughts and opinions. Many times we don't hear God because our minds are too full of our own thoughts. Jesus is our example. He lived a perpetual fast from His own thoughts and opinions. He emphasized this truth continually. - Steve Sampson
"The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority (initiative); but the Father who dwells in Me does the works." - John 14:10
Does God speak to you? What are the blockages that keep you from listening to Him? - Alice Smith
You can unlock a man's whole life if you watch what words he uses most. Did you ever notice Christ's favorite words? If you have you must have been struck by two things -- their simplicity and their fewness. - Henry Drummond
Affirmation: I have an unrelenting hunger to watch the Kingdom break into this realm.
There is the danger and temptation to you, of drawing your minds into your business, and clogging them with it; so you can hardly do anything to the service of God. - George Fox
The "sword" in scripture is indicative of the Word of promise. Presently, we are attempting to battle the enemy with our promises. It is the Lord's intent to make us the promise. We are to become the Living Word (Romans 13:14). - Paul Keith Davis
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. - Romans 13:14
True Christianity sparks a flame in the human spirit. It ignites the heart with holy fervency for Jesus. - Mike Bickle
As the believer deepens in his abandonment to Christ, outward things (persecution, injustice,unfairness) are things no longer reacted to. - Jeanne Guyon
Affirmation: I am a co-laborer with Jesus in the Great Commission.
Jesus lost that Father-Son relationship when He was representing you and carrying your sins at the cross so that today, you can call God "Abba Father"! - Joseph Prince
Scripture often refers to us a "vessels" of the Lord (Jeremiah 18). The one thing about being living vessels is that we leak. We need refilling with water and food, joy and love, affirmation and communication. The same is especially true with the presence of the Lord in our lives through the Holy Spirit. The way we "Walk in the Spirit" is to be continually filled with the Spirit. - Che Ahn
"Let the Spirit direct your lives, and do not satisfy the desires of the human nature." - Galatians 5:16
He who would learn to pray well, must first study God's Word, and store it in his memory and thought. - E. M. Bounds
Free will, though it makes evil possible, also makes possible any love or goodness or joy worth having. -- C. S. Lewis
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
Showing posts with label kingdom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kingdom. Show all posts
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Wednesday Night Bible Study - July 13, 2011
1. Deeds, Claims, and Promises of Jesus
Read Mark Chapter 16
1. When Jesus was risen early on the __________day of
the week He appeard first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom
He cast out________________devils.
2. Go ye unto___________the world and preach the gospel
___________________.
3. To then that believe: they shall lay hands on the sick, and
they shall_________________.
4. So after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received
into___________, and sat on the_______________.
5. They went forth and preached everywhere, the Lord
working with them, and confirming the word with__________.
2. Inheritance in Christ
Read Matthew Chapter 16
Matthew 16:18 - On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Where precisely are the gates of hell? Where does the devil sit in power?
The mind is the gatekeeper of the Kingdom of God. It is the place of access, transition, and power. It follows that the gates of hell are set up in people's minds. Jesus made this clear:
Matthew 16:23 - But He turned and said to Peter, "Get behind Me, satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men."
He didn't say, "Peter, you devil worshiper!" He didn't say, "You are filled with all kinds of occult practices and deceits." He said, "Your mind is filled with the things of man."
The devil is empowered by human agreement. That mental posture was a gate from which satan was released to bring Peter's destruction.
Humanity without Christ at the center is satanic in nature. When you've been given the Spirit of God, you lose the privilege of claiming, "I'm only human." Paul rebukes the church at Corinth for behaving like mere men (1 Corinthians 3:3).
The gate of hell is in our minds any time we agree with a man-centered prespective or natural wisdom that does not know God. We empower demonic forces and become a gate to release his power to kill, steal, and destroy our lives.
Affirmation
I AM A GATEWAY FOR HEAVEN'S REALITY TO TAKE OVER EVERY PART OF MY LIFE, AND THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WHO I INFLUENCE, NO MATTER HOW BIG OR SMALL THE SPECIFIC SITUATION IS.
3. Dunamis Life
Philippians 1:28 -- Don't be afraid of your enemies; always be courageous, and this will prove to them that they will lose, and that you will win because it is God who gives you the victory.
Peace is spirit power.
Your peace, your immovable stand upon the word of God is a sign that you are positioned correctly in perfect submission to the will of God.
The very fact that you are not frightened by your adversary is a sign that you have authority over him.
Ephesians 2:14 -- For He Himself is our peace......
2 Thessalonians 3:16 -- May the Lord himself, who is our source of peace, give you peace at all times and in every way.
Into Action
How are you developing "spirit power" in your life today?
What is the biggest enemy in your life today?
4. The Deeper Life
Read, pray and meditate on the following: http://mltp.ly/2qQX2uA
5. Quiz Answers - Mark Chapter 16
1. I Am, branches, abideth, fruit, nothing
2. Abide, works, ask
3. Joy, joy
4. Hateth
5. Comforter, me
Albert Finch
www.afministry.ning.com (New Studlies Every Day)
Read Mark Chapter 16
1. When Jesus was risen early on the __________day of
the week He appeard first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom
He cast out________________devils.
2. Go ye unto___________the world and preach the gospel
___________________.
3. To then that believe: they shall lay hands on the sick, and
they shall_________________.
4. So after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received
into___________, and sat on the_______________.
5. They went forth and preached everywhere, the Lord
working with them, and confirming the word with__________.
2. Inheritance in Christ
Read Matthew Chapter 16
Matthew 16:18 - On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Where precisely are the gates of hell? Where does the devil sit in power?
The mind is the gatekeeper of the Kingdom of God. It is the place of access, transition, and power. It follows that the gates of hell are set up in people's minds. Jesus made this clear:
Matthew 16:23 - But He turned and said to Peter, "Get behind Me, satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men."
He didn't say, "Peter, you devil worshiper!" He didn't say, "You are filled with all kinds of occult practices and deceits." He said, "Your mind is filled with the things of man."
The devil is empowered by human agreement. That mental posture was a gate from which satan was released to bring Peter's destruction.
Humanity without Christ at the center is satanic in nature. When you've been given the Spirit of God, you lose the privilege of claiming, "I'm only human." Paul rebukes the church at Corinth for behaving like mere men (1 Corinthians 3:3).
The gate of hell is in our minds any time we agree with a man-centered prespective or natural wisdom that does not know God. We empower demonic forces and become a gate to release his power to kill, steal, and destroy our lives.
Affirmation
I AM A GATEWAY FOR HEAVEN'S REALITY TO TAKE OVER EVERY PART OF MY LIFE, AND THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WHO I INFLUENCE, NO MATTER HOW BIG OR SMALL THE SPECIFIC SITUATION IS.
3. Dunamis Life
Philippians 1:28 -- Don't be afraid of your enemies; always be courageous, and this will prove to them that they will lose, and that you will win because it is God who gives you the victory.
Peace is spirit power.
Your peace, your immovable stand upon the word of God is a sign that you are positioned correctly in perfect submission to the will of God.
The very fact that you are not frightened by your adversary is a sign that you have authority over him.
Ephesians 2:14 -- For He Himself is our peace......
2 Thessalonians 3:16 -- May the Lord himself, who is our source of peace, give you peace at all times and in every way.
Into Action
How are you developing "spirit power" in your life today?
What is the biggest enemy in your life today?
4. The Deeper Life
Read, pray and meditate on the following: http://mltp.ly/2qQX2uA
5. Quiz Answers - Mark Chapter 16
1. I Am, branches, abideth, fruit, nothing
2. Abide, works, ask
3. Joy, joy
4. Hateth
5. Comforter, me
Albert Finch
www.afministry.ning.com (New Studlies Every Day)
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Sunday School - May 1, 2011
Affirmation: Wherever I go, and to wherever my influence extends, I bring the Kingdom of God into that place.
The great need of our time is for Christians to know what God has called them unto. - T. Austin-Sparks
When you lose anything to the locusts (Joel 2:25-26), you can still get it back. You can appropriate the promise that says everything the locust has eaten, God will restore. Then you can use your faith to start expecting it. Every time you speak of it, It will get closer. - Myles Munroe
"And I will restore or replace for you the years that the locust has eaten....And you shall eat in plenty and be satisfied and praise the name of the Lord , your God." (Joel 2:25-26)
Fasting reminds us that we are sustained "by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God" (Matt. 4:A4). Food does not sustain us; God sustains us, In Christ, "All things hold together" (Col 1:17). Therefore, in experiences of fasting we are not so much abstaining from food as we are feasting on the word of God. Fasting is feasting! - Richard Foster
One encounter with Jesus Christ is enough to change you, instantly, forever. - Luis Palau
Affirmation: When I come to rest in Him, He will then move through me, and I will actually find rest and refreshment as He does it.
The Holy Spirit does not draw us so we can hang up a "Do Not Disturb" sign and sit in our little comfort zone singing love songs to Jesus the rest of our lives. As fellow heirs with Christ, we are drawn into intimacy, then empowered in ministry to bring others into their destiny in Christ Jesus. - Mike Bickle
You can never pray the prayer of faith if you look at the person who is needing it. There is only one place to look and this is to Jesus. - Smith Wigglesworth
"Holy brethren, who share in a heavenly call, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession." Hebrews 3:1
We can never just cry to God. We must also act. Prayer always leads to entering the fray. The movement of prayer is from God to neighbor. - Charles Ringma
Worldliness is that which cools my affection toward God - John Wesley
Affirmation: I put on, as the elect of God, Holy, and beloved, compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
If you knew the length, breadth, height, and depth of His perfect love for you, would you still remain anxious, stressed, and worried? - Joseph Prince
In witnessing we work against the Holy Spirit when we try to make everybody feel happy. - Charles Finney
"Anyone who lets himself be distracted from the work I plan for him is not fit for the Kingdom of God." - Luke 9:62
Paul allowed "crazy love" to rise up within his heart, which freed him from insecurity and fear of man. - Sean Smith
Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt. - St. Francis of Assisi
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
The great need of our time is for Christians to know what God has called them unto. - T. Austin-Sparks
When you lose anything to the locusts (Joel 2:25-26), you can still get it back. You can appropriate the promise that says everything the locust has eaten, God will restore. Then you can use your faith to start expecting it. Every time you speak of it, It will get closer. - Myles Munroe
"And I will restore or replace for you the years that the locust has eaten....And you shall eat in plenty and be satisfied and praise the name of the Lord , your God." (Joel 2:25-26)
Fasting reminds us that we are sustained "by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God" (Matt. 4:A4). Food does not sustain us; God sustains us, In Christ, "All things hold together" (Col 1:17). Therefore, in experiences of fasting we are not so much abstaining from food as we are feasting on the word of God. Fasting is feasting! - Richard Foster
One encounter with Jesus Christ is enough to change you, instantly, forever. - Luis Palau
Affirmation: When I come to rest in Him, He will then move through me, and I will actually find rest and refreshment as He does it.
The Holy Spirit does not draw us so we can hang up a "Do Not Disturb" sign and sit in our little comfort zone singing love songs to Jesus the rest of our lives. As fellow heirs with Christ, we are drawn into intimacy, then empowered in ministry to bring others into their destiny in Christ Jesus. - Mike Bickle
You can never pray the prayer of faith if you look at the person who is needing it. There is only one place to look and this is to Jesus. - Smith Wigglesworth
"Holy brethren, who share in a heavenly call, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession." Hebrews 3:1
We can never just cry to God. We must also act. Prayer always leads to entering the fray. The movement of prayer is from God to neighbor. - Charles Ringma
Worldliness is that which cools my affection toward God - John Wesley
Affirmation: I put on, as the elect of God, Holy, and beloved, compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
If you knew the length, breadth, height, and depth of His perfect love for you, would you still remain anxious, stressed, and worried? - Joseph Prince
In witnessing we work against the Holy Spirit when we try to make everybody feel happy. - Charles Finney
"Anyone who lets himself be distracted from the work I plan for him is not fit for the Kingdom of God." - Luke 9:62
Paul allowed "crazy love" to rise up within his heart, which freed him from insecurity and fear of man. - Sean Smith
Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt. - St. Francis of Assisi
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Sunday School - April 17, 2011
Affirmation: I persist in prayer with God until the substance of God's Kingdom is not merely a doctrine but a functional reality in my life.
As you respond by faith to your calling, initially you might feel insecure,vulnerable,fearful, and weak. Most men of God in the Bible who responded to there respective calls initially felt the same way. - Dennis Cramer
"God has given to each man a liberal measure of faith." - Romans 12:3
God has given you potential. Unless you make demands on it, you will die with it. - Myles Munroe
Like Paul, we must resist people-pleasing. Once satan identifies this weakness in people, he uses it against them to keep them ineffective. - Sean Smith
Now let us do something beautiful for God. - Mother Teresa
Affirmation: I determine that I am going to seek manna from heaven the first thing every day. I am drawn to the One who is the true manna.
The more a pastor teaches and preaches on the gifts of the Spirit, the more they will come into manifestation. - Norvel Hayes
True faith is not altered by disappointment; it is strengthened. It will always turn the bitter waters of disappointment into the sweet waters of advancement (Ex. 15:26). When disappointment results in complaining the destroyer of our faith has been released and our vision will become clouded. - Rick Joyner
"The Lord showed Moses a tree, and he threw it into the water, and the water became sweet." - Exodus 15:25
Silence before the Word leads to right hearing and thus also to right speaking of the Word of God at the right time. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Prayer is an exercise of the spirit, as thought is of the mind. - Mary F. Smith
Affirmation: I am renewed in the spirit of my mind: and I put on the new man, which after God has created in righteousness and true holiness.
Leave the broken, irreversible past in God's hands, & step out into the invincible future with Him. - Oswald Chambers
Imagination often opens the door to faith. If God shows us a shattered marriage whole or a sick person well, it helps us to believe that it will be so. - Richard Foster
"My life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus"...- Acts 20:24
God is a dreamer and He is looking for people who will dream His dreams with Him. They think outside of man-made boxes and dare to forge ahead. - Bill Johnson
The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but it's donation -- C. S. Lewis
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
As you respond by faith to your calling, initially you might feel insecure,vulnerable,fearful, and weak. Most men of God in the Bible who responded to there respective calls initially felt the same way. - Dennis Cramer
"God has given to each man a liberal measure of faith." - Romans 12:3
God has given you potential. Unless you make demands on it, you will die with it. - Myles Munroe
Like Paul, we must resist people-pleasing. Once satan identifies this weakness in people, he uses it against them to keep them ineffective. - Sean Smith
Now let us do something beautiful for God. - Mother Teresa
Affirmation: I determine that I am going to seek manna from heaven the first thing every day. I am drawn to the One who is the true manna.
The more a pastor teaches and preaches on the gifts of the Spirit, the more they will come into manifestation. - Norvel Hayes
True faith is not altered by disappointment; it is strengthened. It will always turn the bitter waters of disappointment into the sweet waters of advancement (Ex. 15:26). When disappointment results in complaining the destroyer of our faith has been released and our vision will become clouded. - Rick Joyner
"The Lord showed Moses a tree, and he threw it into the water, and the water became sweet." - Exodus 15:25
Silence before the Word leads to right hearing and thus also to right speaking of the Word of God at the right time. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Prayer is an exercise of the spirit, as thought is of the mind. - Mary F. Smith
Affirmation: I am renewed in the spirit of my mind: and I put on the new man, which after God has created in righteousness and true holiness.
Leave the broken, irreversible past in God's hands, & step out into the invincible future with Him. - Oswald Chambers
Imagination often opens the door to faith. If God shows us a shattered marriage whole or a sick person well, it helps us to believe that it will be so. - Richard Foster
"My life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus"...- Acts 20:24
God is a dreamer and He is looking for people who will dream His dreams with Him. They think outside of man-made boxes and dare to forge ahead. - Bill Johnson
The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but it's donation -- C. S. Lewis
Albert Finch
http://afministry.ning.com
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