Spiritual Gifts
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Why Does God Want Us to Speak with Tongues?
Why speak with tongues? There are many reasons for speaking in a spiritual language. Primarily, though, the Scriptures require it. The apostle Paul commanded us, saying, “Pray in the Spirit always” (Eph. 6:18). Jude commanded it in verse 20, saying, “Pray in the Holy Spirit.” Jesus said it was one of the signs which were …
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The Inseparable Bond Between Love and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Recently, we have experienced new visitors in our church who are asking about the gifts of the Spirit. Their first question is usually whether we believe in speaking in tongues. When I think about it, as a new Christian, that was one of the questions I had when visiting a church. When asked about the …
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6 Secrets to Living a Fruitful Life
On the fifth anniversary of his passing, apostolic ministry leader C. Peter Wagner’s final book captures his lifetime’s wisdom for living out God’s calling on your life. 6 Secrets to Living a Fruitful Life is a rich, substantive guidebook of Wagner’s insights to apply effectively in life and ministry. C. Peter WagnerDestiny Image
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How to Find the Voice of Your Shepherd
Thank God for COVID-19. This declaration may shock you, but this statement holds the key to moving out of the pandemic and into the next season of renewal, revival and reformation. The key to restoration from COVID-19 is hearing the voice of the shepherd and getting God’s perspective on our pain. Please understand that I …
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Snake-Handling Pentecostals Take Center Stage at the Kennedy Center
Snake-handling Pentecostals may be on the fringe of American religious culture, but a new opera brings their exuberant worship and rockabilly-inspired music to center stage this week. “Taking Up Serpents,” a 60-minute work by composer Kamala Sankaram and librettist Jerre Dye, debuted Jan. 11 and 13 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Set in …
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Live Chat With Bill Hamon
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The Tongue: A Mighty Weapon
Psalm 39:1-13 The tongue is a mighty weapon that can be used for good or for evil. When I was in Mexico teaching some young children, I asked them if they would like to disarm the devil. They all shouted, "Yes, we hate the devil." Then I instructed them to stick out their tongues. They followed those instructions. Then I gave them an instruction they could not follow. "Now," I said, "pull out your tongue." Laughter broke out as some of them did yank on their tongues. Of course, we cannot pull our tongues out, but if we could, we would disarm the devil.
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Dancing in the Spirit
Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. —Psalms 149:3
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Fruitfulness
Mark 3:31-4:25 We learned yesterday about how fruit is cultivated in our lives. The key to cultivating any of the nine fruit of the spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23 is to spend quality time with Jesus daily. This is how we prepare the soil of our hearts to receive His Word. Only the Holy Spirit can water the seed of God's Word and cause it to grow and produce.
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The Ministry of the Holy Spirit
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit. —1 Corinthians 12:7
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Suddenly
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house. —Acts 2:2
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One in the Spirit
That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. —John 17:21
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Keep the Lamp Burning
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? —1 Corinthians 6:19
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Peace in the Presence of the Lord
Psalm 32:1-11 David knew the secret of the quiet place, and he had to constantly focus to remain in this quiet place. He writes, "Thou preparest a table for me in the presence of mine enemies" (Ps. 23:5, KJV). David had many enemies. However, he knew he was not fighting against flesh and blood. He knew his true enemy was Satan. David knew the secret to overcoming Satan. When Saul chased after him to kill him, David wrote, "Where can I flee from Your presence?" (Ps. 139:7). The presence of the Lord was always much stronger than the presence of the enemy to David. No matter what difficult situation David encountered, he knew the Lord was ever before him. He wrote, "Your face is ever before me."
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Being Ready for the Bridegroom
Matthew 25:1-30 We used to lead a "Lamp Lighters" group when my husband was in the army. The children in this group were junior high age, and I loved hearing them sing. "Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning till the break of day." This story of the ten virgins is about being ready for the Lord's return. One has to understand the Jewish betrothal customs to receive the full impact of what is being conveyed in this passage.
