Forgiveness - Why We Need It!
Anger, bitterness and Unforgiveness can lead to health problems
Forgiveness is an act of the will
We may not feel like forgiving, but Forgiveness is an act of the will, not of the emotions. It is a decision. We decide to obey Jesus and forgive and our emotions get cleaned up afterwards. We will never feel like forgiving beforehand.
Torment : So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”You are the one tormented by unforgiveness, not the person who did the wrong.
If you do not forgive the things done to you, you will keep reliving the pain every time you are reminded of it or will react with fear and anxiety if you are ever in a similar situation, even if there is no real threat.
Forgiveness is for your sake, not theirs.
There is a difference between forgiving people and forgiving their sins (what they have done to you or to someone else)
Dealing with Abuse: Excusing vs forgiving. Eph 4:26-27
1. Recognize the offense as a sin against you
2. Anger is necessary and appropriate response to violation. Forgiveness should end in reconciliation, not just avoiding Agape Love is learning to love others with their faults.
Forgiveness is NOT reconciliation.
The Danger of Carrying the offense.
Sometimes the hardest things to forgive are not things done to you, but done to someone else that you care about
How to forgive:
1. Forgiveness not declaring what someone did is right. It is declaring it wrong.
2. You must identify what was done to you or others as a sin and wrong in order to forgive it. I.e., you must face it. You can’t bury it or excuse the behavior. This is especially hard for those who have suffered sexual abuse, feeling that it must be something in their behavior that allowed it.
3. In order to forgive, you first have to get mad at what was done to you. “Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” Ephesians 4:26, 27. If you bury it or let it stew, and do not face it, the issue will plague your conscious and subconscious mind and come out in anger or depression. But if you get mad and let it out, you can get over it.
4. Forgiveness is not an act of your emotions, but an act of your will. You will never feel like forgiving. You forgive because God told you to and he will clean up your emotions afterwards. You will get release and relief.
5. You forgive not only the person but the sin committed against you or others as well. That is part of identifying the sin.
Sample prayer:
Lord, as an act of my will and obedience I forgive _________ for what he/she has done to me and I forgive the thing that he/she did ________. I release you and let you go, and put you into the Father’s hands in Jesus’ Name.
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Vignettes: Things That Aren’t Always What They Seem
How knowing the cultural context changes our interpretation of Scripture, and how many common assumptions and sermon messages have missed the point of Jesus' message.
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Escapism vs. Enduring Persecution for Faithfulness
Dispensationalism and The Late Great Planet Earth: A vision of a Laodicean Church where the Church can’t win or complete the Great Commission
There is no indication in scripture that the 7 churches of Revelation are 7 ages of the church. This is a doctrine of man imposed upon the scripture.
The fruit of such a doctrine is that causes fatalism and for people to give up and wait for rescue.
There is no hope for God’s victory on the Earth or for the Church to accomplish the Great Commission and make disciples of all Nations.
But Blessed is the one who has Faith in Jesus as Lord and is busy about accomplishing the work of the kingdom in the midst of evil days.
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The Jewish Concept of Time
The Jewish concept of time is modeled after repeating patterns instead of a linear timeline. This concept explains why the Gospels do not follow the same chronology, as they were not written by Enlightenment Rationalist historians, but by theologians who saw in the patterns and types of the Hebrew Scriptures the fulfillment of them in Jesus Christ, and who were showing how Jesus was prefigured in the Torah.
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The Holy Spirit, the Giver of The Gifts
(there is a short glitch in the audio in minute 3 that lasts about30 seconds)
The Holy Spirit Gives Gifts as He wills
We are to desire the gifts of the Spirit, especially that we may prophesy.
God is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
The gifts of the Spirit were not to confirm the scriptures as canon but it expressly says the gifts were given by the Holy Spirit to build up the Body of Christ, the Church
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Trusting God in the Shaking, A Conflict of Powers
Trusting God in the Shaking, A Conflict of Powers
Exodus 8 & Genesis 26
https://wimberleychristianchurch.com
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Eph 6:12
These are the same forces that Moses faced in Egypt. These false gods and world rulers are the World SYSTEM opposed to the Rule of God and the Freedom of God's Children.
We are in a battle against Spiritual Hosts of Wickedness that manifest through worldly powers: Government, Financial Systems, Politics, Communication Systems, and Religion.
God is judging the world’s systems but has set apart a place of refuge for the people of God. For he is not mad at the people of God but recognizes they are under oppression.
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Mighty God, Everlasting Father
From Isaiah 9, I did a tag-team sermon with Gary Fine on Isaiah's prophesy of Jesus.
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14
To watch the whole sermon, visit: https://wimberleychristianchurch.com/tslr-sermon/christmas-from-gods-view-ta-da/
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6-7
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The Spirit of Fear, Horror, and Witchcraft
There are 2 types of fear: Fear of the Lord, and Fear of the Devil. Satan's desire is to make you afraid of him and forget about fearing the Lord. The spirit of fear can enter us in many ways. What we watch, through the occult, through witchcraft.
But God has not given us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and a sound mind. https://wimberleychristianchurch.com, https://www.scholarscorner.com
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Submission, Authority, and Power
https://wimberleychristianchurch.com
Authority and power come through submission to higher authorities, whether spiritual or natural.
Jesus submitted to John at Baptism. Why did he need to do so to "fulfill all righteousness"?
How are we to honor one another? What do biblical humility and submission look like?
Guest Preacher - Jefferis Peterson, https://www.scholarscorner.com
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Introduction to Ministry of Deliverance
Link to the Pamphlet on Occult Deliverance: https://www.scholarscorner.com/occult-oppression/
https://wimberleychristianchurch.com
The Body of Christ (that means you) has authority to deliver people from demonic bondage.
How the devil disarms us...through fear
Opening Doors for the evil one to oppress you
Signs of oppression:
addictions to sex, drugs, alcohol, gambling, fear of the occult, compulsions and uncontrolled anger
Unforgiveness - cause and/or result of oppression
Getting Back the Key: Renunciation of past occult practices and repentance.
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Coming To Then End of Yourself
Habakkuk 2:4 "The Righteous Shall Live by his Faithfulness." - Quoted by Paul. In Hebrew, faithfulness means trustworthy or steadfast. It is different from faith. It is being faithful to do what is right and follow the Lord's leading even when you don't have faith to move mountains. https://wimberleychristianchurch.com
God uses people who are broken of faith in themselves. Examples: Abraham, David and Peter. (Sound quality is meh... had some echo issues)
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God's Sovereign Call
Paul was called, Paul was chosen by the will of God. He was chosen against his will. He did not seek, ask, or desire. He was chosen by the Grace of God.
In fact, he was radically opposed to God and hated God. He fought God with all his might! https://www.scholarscorner.com/gods-sovereign-call/
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The Humanity of Jesus
Why did Jesus have to be baptized by John? He said, “it is necessary to fulfill all righteousness…” What did Jesus mean by that?
Why are there no records of miracles by Jesus as a child?
What did it mean for Jesus to be fully human?
What does it mean when it says that Jesus “emptied himself… being born in human likeness”?
https://www.scholarscorner.com/jesus/
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What is Faith?
https://wimberleychristianchurch.com
The Greek word for faith also means to trust. Trust is a word that better conveys the meaning of faith, as trust is a word of relationship to another. Faith can be an abstract word as if it is some kind of power or ability unrelated to the God the Father, but possessed by one's own will and strength.
Jesus had an unbroken trust in His Father. He never doubted. Out of his perfect trust in the Father, his righteousness was revealed.
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God Alone Will Get the Glory
circa 1990 https://www.scholarscorner.com/god-alone-will-get-the-glory/
"No Man will take credit for what I am about to do on the earth," says the Lord.
My thoughts on this word:
The days in which men build up ministries and make a name for themselves – a day in which showmanship creates a focus upon people in ministry rather than upon God… these days are over.
In days past, due to the immaturity of the Body, God would use individuals to do marvelous works and miracles of healings. And in the short season of their ministry, most would build themselves up and take the glory for God's work to themselves, thinking that because God has used them mightily in ministry, he therefore also blessed all their theology and all their labors – as if they could do no wrong.
The result of such pride was self-glorification and usually, it was accompanied by jealousy and needless competition with other ministries. It also led to showmanship and oft times a carnival atmoshpere.
But in the days to come – God will do these works, His works, through all the Body of Christ. It will be the layman on the street and the preacher, the housewife and the student. In other words, it will be done by all the Church, and since it will not be done by any one man or only by a few, there will be no reason, no need, and no way for any single person or ministry to take the credit for what God is doing. There will be no way for any single person to take the glory. Since the gifts of God will be distributed equally among the poor and those with 'no name,' it will be clear that it is God who is doing these works, and God alone who will get the Glory. It will not be any man who can take credit for it or build a ministry upon it or make a name for himself by the works of God.
I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols.-Isaiah 42:8, NIV.
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God Will Burn the Impure Foundations
2003 – God is against the impure foundations of this Nation
It is with great sorrow I hear this word that God is upset with the impure foundations of this nation, but it is with hope that the final outcome will be a nation renewed to Jesus Christ as her one and only King.
This is what I hear the Spirit saying: “I will burn out the Masonic foundations of this nation in Washington D.C. – for I AM against them.”
https://www.scholarscorner.com/god-will-burn-the-impure-foundations/
Reference for Masonic Symbolism at the heart of the Nation’s Capital
http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/n1040.html
5 Masonic doctrines which violate the Word of God
https://www.scholarscorner.com/5-masonic-practices-which-violate-the-word-of-god/
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God Alone Will Get the Glory
God Alone Will Get the Glory
circa 1990 https://www.scholarscorner.com/god-alone-will-get-the-glory/
"No Man will take credit for what I am about to do on the earth," says the Lord.
My thoughts on this word:
The days in which men build up ministries and make a name for themselves – a day in which showmanship creates a focus upon people in ministry rather than upon God… these days are over.
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God is Against Impure Foundations
The Lord will burn out the Masonic influences of the Nation in Wash. D.C.
2003 – God is against the impure foundations of this Nation
It is with great sorrow I hear this word that God is upset with the impure foundations of this nation, but it is with hope that the final outcome will be a nation renewed to Jesus Christ as her one and only King.
This is what I hear the Spirit saying: “I will burn out the Masonic foundations of this nation in Washington D.C. – for I AM against them.”
Reference for Masonic Symbolism at the heart of the Nation’s Capital
http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/n1040.html
5 Masonic doctrines which violate the Word of God
https://www.scholarscorner.com/5-masonic-practices-which-violate-the-word-of-god/
https://www.scholarscorner.com/god-will-burn-the-impure-foundations/
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The Sound of His Voice
I think this is the Lord showing me something. I see a sound like a sonic boom that is heard around the world all at once by every nation and tongue.
It is the Lord’s voice and it is a sign and a wonder. All the earth will wonder at it. There will be no natural explanation. But because they don’t understand the Spirit, some will fear, some will dismiss. But it is a sign for the Body of Christ that God is moving on the earth and reclaiming for his own.
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The Sound of the Lord's Voice
A Vision of The Lord Speaking with a Boom Heard Throughout the Whole Earth
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They Kingdom Come... on Earth!
The Gates of Hell will not be able to withstand the increase and aggressive advance of the Church, which God is using to establish the Dominion of God on the Earth. Aided by supernatural power, the people of God will be empowered to bring evidence of God's reality, beauty, and love to the world. The church has been praying for the kingdom of God to COME on the Earth for over 2,000 years. What will that look like?
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A Time of Darkeness, A Time of Light
Prophetic Words recorded in 1992 are being confirmed by contemporary prophets and are coming to pass, or soon will be. Financial collapse, Supernatural provision, International corporations want to rule the world and control the people, their thoughts, their speech, and an end their freedom to disagree.
https://www.scholarscorner.com/a-word-for-america-1992/
https://www.scholarscorner.com/god-alone-will-get-the-glory/
https://www.scholarscorner.com/a-financial-tower-of-babel-run-to-goshen/
https://www.scholarscorner.com/i-will-again-make-a-distinction/
00:00 - start
00:14 The Current Situation of Darkness: Rollerball
04:00 What God is Doing, Current Prophecies
06:50 The Supernatural Move of God!
08:00 Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Judgment of Church & Political Leaders
09:07 It is Impossible! How Can God Do This?
10:29 A Shaking is Coming! Protection for the Faithful in Times of Lack
15:23 Judging of the World's Financial Tower of Babel
17:54 Praying "Thy Kingdom Come... On Earth"
20:25 God Alone Will Get the Glory! - A Great Awakening
25:15 We Are Living Isaiah Chp. 26 Now! Our Destiny is Freedom!
Get prepared:
1. There will soon be a time when all looks lost as the dark side makes one last push to take control.
2. There will be darkness: loss of Internet, communications, electricity, and economic shutdown. A total collapse of the stock market and bond market.
3. God is doing it to deprive the globalists, the international corporations who fund this evil, the social media oppressors, and the deep state, of their finances and to disrupt their plans for a great reset, while God does one of his own.
4. The move of God will be like NOTHING anyone has ever seen before, similar in style to the Exodus, but multiplied by 1000% as He rocks the world. This move will not be just one of political changes, but supernatural.
5. There will be accompanied by volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tumult in the seas.
6. God will provide for and protect his faithful servants during this time and the wealth of the wicked will be transferred to the just so that God’s purposes will be accomplished through his servants.
7. Many evil leaders will suddenly be removed either by death, resignations, or arrests. Many false republicans will also be brought down. Many compromised pastors and church leaders will be exposed.
8. America will be restored, or rebirthed. There will be a great revival in the land, esp. As people become desperate.
9. The Republic will be re-established, as it was turned from a Republic to a corporation in 1871 by bank acts that made us subject to foreign financial powers, contrary to the Constitution.
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A Time of Darkness; A Time of Light
There is a conflict between the World's System of Governance and God's desire for all Nations. Prophetic Words recorded in 1992 are being confirmed by contemporary prophets and are coming to pass, or soon will be. Financial collapse, Supernatural provision, International corporations want to rule the world and control the people, their thoughts, their speech, and an end their freedom to disagree.
https://www.scholarscorner.com/a-word-for-america-1992/
https://www.scholarscorner.com/god-alone-will-get-the-glory/
https://www.scholarscorner.com/a-financial-tower-of-babel-run-to-goshen/
https://www.scholarscorner.com/i-will-again-make-a-distinction/
00:00 - start
00:14 The Current Situation of Darkness: Rollerball
04:00 What God is Doing, Current Prophecies
06:50 The Supernatural Move of God!
08:00 Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Judgment of Church & Political Leaders
09:07 It is Impossible! How Can God Do This?
10:29 A Shaking is Coming! Protection for the Faithful in Times of Lack
15:23 Judging of the World's Financial Tower of Babel
17:54 Praying "Thy Kingdom Come... On Earth"
20:25 God Alone Will Get the Glory! - A Great Awakening
25:15 We Are Living Isaiah Chp. 26 Now! Our Destiny is Freedom!
Get prepared:
1. There will soon be a time when all looks lost as the dark side makes one last push to take control.
2. There will be darkness: loss of Internet, communications, electricity, and economic shutdown. A total collapse of the stock market and bond market.
3. God is doing it to deprive the globalists, the international corporations who fund this evil, the social media oppressors, and the deep state, of their finances and to disrupt their plans for a great reset, while God does one of his own.
4. The move of God will be like NOTHING anyone has ever seen before, similar in style to the Exodus, but multiplied by 1000% as He rocks the world. This move will not be just one of political changes, but supernatural.
5. There will be accompanied by volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tumult in the seas.
6. God will provide for and protect his faithful servants during this time and the wealth of the wicked will be transferred to the just so that God’s purposes will be accomplished through his servants.
7. Many evil leaders will suddenly be removed either by death, resignations, or arrests. Many false republicans will also be brought down. Many compromised pastors and church leaders will be exposed.
8. America will be restored, or rebirthed. There will be a great revival in the land, esp. As people become desperate.
9. The Republic will be re-established, as it was turned from a Republic to a corporation in 1871 by bank acts that made us subject to foreign financial powers, contrary to the Constitution.
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The Mercenary Spirit
In a dream in 1989 - a year prior to the 1st Gulf War, I saw a mercenary spirit take over the United States. Psy Ops were used against the Christian community by our government to encourage them to support the war. The Mercenary Spirit is willing to go to war for money, and that is how our military was used for globalist interests.
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Sending Angels, Georgia Guidestones, & Washington Monument Falling
Sending Angels, Georgia Guidestones, & Washington Monument Falling - a prophetic vision
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