“What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification…Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others pass judgment…For you can all prophesy one by one so that all may…
“[The] wise man built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall…[The] foolish man built his house on the sand. The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and…
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matt. 6:33) “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”…
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Rom 12:2) “Therefore, if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is,…
Judging from the responses I have gotten from the kingdom marketplace series, I believe it’s time to define what I mean by bringing the kingdom of heaven on earth to earth. I had not planned on this message being a part of this series, but at this point I feel it necessary. What many think…
Imagine yourself the president and CEO of a company you founded forced by illness to be away from your flock for an extended period of time, now finally coming back to assume the reigns. However, new leadership has evolved in your absence that does not inspire or lead as you did, and now your people…
“Kingdom” and “marketplace”: two words arising from non-traditional church circles [of which I am a proud, card-carrying member] everywhere I go. When so many of God’s people start thinking, feeling, and speaking so similarly there’s a reason. God is moving. When Jesus came to earth He encountered a religious system featuring meetings in elaborate buildings…
“And the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets, for God is not a God of confusion but of peace.” (1 Cor 14:32-33) “The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” (Prov 16:9) The Book of Nehemiah begins with…
“By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35) “And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common.” (Acts 2:44-45) “For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” (Matt 18:20) …