Larry Sparks

The songs of one season often prophesy the realities for the next. Consider this for just a moment. Over the past few years, songwriters have been receiving fresh, powerful downloads from heaven. There are a handful of worship anthems from this season that have an unusual grace on them. Examples include Hillsong United’s “Oceans (Where

Last November, I had an unforgettable experience at Bethel Church in Redding, Calif., that completely rocked my world. Supernatural phenomena has been gaining momentum in places such as Bethel and in other houses of worship across the globe. The physical, visible glory of God is being revealed in an increasing measure—and rather than approach it

There are many Christians today who longingly reflect on certain periods in history and the amazing Old Testament heroes and conclude, “Wow, those people enjoyed some incredible experiences in God’s presence. I wish I could know Him like … ,” and you fill in the names. Moses. David. Daniel. Isaiah. Ezekiel. Abraham. Without a doubt, these

One of the most controversial and, sadly, most misunderstood gifts of the Holy Spirit is praying in tongues. I am convinced that there is so much antagonism aimed at this gift because of the incredible power it releases into our lives. In the same way that many reject the prophetic ministry because of abuses, misuses

Jennifer LeClaire helps make the journey to the prophetic lifestyle clear and practical in her new book, The Making of a Prophet. We recently discussed this on my BlogTalkRadio show Voice of Destiny, and during our time together I was reminded that prophets are truly a gift to the body of Christ. Maybe you don’t feel

Interviewing Heidi Baker absolutely wrecked me.  When I think of her, I cannot help but consider the prophet Isaiah and the nation-shaping impact that one encounter with God had on his life. (See Isaiah 6.) Standing in the manifest presence of One so holy, so beautiful and so powerful, we cannot help but exclaim, “Here am I!

The Bible tells us that in the last days, God will pour out His Spirit on all flesh (Acts 2:17). These last days have been in effect since the Day of Pentecost, and this promised outpouring of the Holy Spirit includes men, women, young and old; none are exempt. A vital part of this “last

The Holy Spirit is calling the people of God out of seasons of refreshing and cycles of outpouring and instead showing us what a lifestyle of revival looks like and how it can be sustained from one generation to the next. Revival was never meant to die; it was always intended to redefine what Christianity

Even though there are countless churches that boast a statement of faith or creed claiming they believe in the continuation of the gifts of the Spirit, the truth is that many of these same churches deny the gifts’ operation in their meetings and services. The Holy Spirit is embraced in their word and doctrine but

Chris Gore sees God supernaturally heal the sick on a regular basis. Whether it is through the Healing Rooms at Bethel Church in Redding, Calif., or while traveling around the world, miracles have become a normal part of his life and ministry. In his book Walking in Supernatural Healing Power, Gore issues a biblical invitation for all

This project has intrigued me since I began following Dr. Michael Brown’s discussion of the topic hypergrace. The reason this book is so important is because it helps you rightly divide the Word of God in the sea of many Jesus-exalting, God-glorifying voices. And yet the best voices can still fall prey to error and

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Toronto Blessing, a powerful renewal of the Holy Spirit that has significantly impacted the world and is producing sustained spiritual fruit to this very day. So what’s the secret? Is it possible for revival to go beyond a few years, a season, or even a single generation,

Holy Fire ignites fresh passion in evangelicals for the Spirit and fresh desire in charismatics for the Scriptures. Whether you consider yourself a conservative evangelical or a charismatic/Pentecostal of some kind, R.T. Kendall’s opus, Holy Fire, will empower you to go to the next level in your journey as a well-balanced believer in the Lord

Does the following logic make any sense to you—asking for something that you have already received? Of course not. The fact is, countless Christians across the earth are doing this—myself included! We continue to pray for revival, asking God to move with great power, when in fact, we might be making the wrong request. Could

When God has a message that He wants to give His people, He is not often subtle about it. He might not shout it out loud in a James Earl Jones or Morgan Freeman voice, but for those with ears to hear and eyes to see, the Word of the Lord is made abundantly clear.