Offering message: The key to miracles is to do whatever He tells you to do. The tithe is 10%, and offerings are your giving beyond the tithe. Sermon message: Pastor Syd shares many personal experiences on listening to God’s voice. Scriptures: John 2:1-11; John 10:1-27; John 14; Ps. 66:18; Acts 24:16; Romans 9:1; Rom. 8:14,16; II Peter 1:16-21; II Tim. 3:16-17; John 16:8,13-16; I John 2:27; Luke 1:1-4; Acts 15:22-36. If we are Jesus Christ’s sheep, we will hear His voice and follow Him. When won’t you hear His voice? 1- If you’re not His sheep. 2- If you’re praying for something for which the Bible has already given you an answer. 3- Because God has already told you what to do, but you haven’t obeyed Him. 4- If you have known, unconfessed sin in your life. 5- You are hearing from the wrong source. How does God speak to us? 1- Through His Word. 2- By His Spirit. 3- Through other people. When does He use other people to speak to you? 1- If you’re hard of hearing. 2- To bolster you for rough sailing. 3- To confirm what you already know. Don’t be led by money. Do what seems good to you (God’s peace). Following God’s voice will save you time, money, lives.
Spirit Led Living Listening to His Voice
Knowing Gods Infinite Love
Romans 8:38-39 says that nothing can separate us from the love of God. R-U-G. R- Receive the value of God’s love for you. John 3:16 tell you that He loves you so much! Receive His love for yourself. U- Unpack the love of God. Gal. 3:2-5 commands us to start with the Holy Spirit and to stay with the Spirit. We must engage the Holy Spirit in our lives. He is the power to take us to the next level with God. John 14:16, 25-26; 15:26; 16:6-8 tell us about the Helper, the Spirit of Truth that Jesus was going to give to us when He left this physical earth. Jesus gave us all we need to fulfill His plan for our lives. G- Give it away. God’s love and His Spirit are not just for you alone. Matt. 28:18-20 instructs us that He was given the authority in heaven and on earth, and He has given it to us to take the seed of His Word to the lost. He has given us the power and the tools (and the truth). Be passionate about saving people and plant the seed of the Word.
State of the Ministry: Vision, Gifts, and Callings
Pastor Dale introduced the new administrative leaders, who have brought their strengths to come alongside him. He also reaffirmed the focus of TEAM: Transform, Equip, And Mobilize. Scriptures: Acts 1:8; Mark 4; Matt. 13; Romans 11:29; Prov. 29:18; Ps. 2:8; Is. 60:21, 22; Ezekiel 36:37. Vision is an environment. A ministry should have one vision and many people with different gifts and callings. Where there is no vision, the people perish, and where there are no people, the vision perishes. Members of the church body need to bring their gifts and callings into the environment (vision). What can we expect at CWI? Changed lives. Ministry is about people. Have an increase mentality. Pray for the harvest and for men to go out into the harvest. Take your place and use your gifts and callings.
How To Relate To Your Pastor Part 3
Ex. 18:13-21. Authority is delegated responsibility. It’s a demonic strategy to wear out the believers. Leaders need to be strong and rested. Their first responsibility is prayer, and the second is the Word of God. Matt. 16:16-19 Jesus is the Messiah. The church stands contrary to Satan’s kingdom. The believer is to bind what needs to be bound and to loose what needs to be loosed. Matt. 18:7-35 Jesus is talking about the church as a body. Satan tries to bring disunity by sowing offenses in the body of Christ. If you are the victim of an offense, there is a process to show love and to save the lost. First, you go to the person alone. If that person doesn’t listen, then you get 2 or 3 people to witness what is said. If the person still doesn’t listen, then it is taken to the church leadership. At this point, perhaps the person is not even born-again, so he or she needs to get saved. Discord is an abomination to God (Prov. 6:16), a faithful spirit conceals a matter (Prov. 11:13), and whoever covers a transgression seeks love (Prov.17:9). Loosing a person means forgiving them. Make the choice to forgive, get rid of offenses, win people not an argument, and clean up your own messes. You’re a believer with a believer’s authority.
The Wealth of Wisdom Part 14
Principles of Increase and Prosperity- Text: Luke 5:10. Prosperity is not self-sufficiency. Experience, skill, and hard work are poor substitutes for the reward of seeking the kingdom first. In the Scripture text Peter gave his boat as a gift to multiply Jesus’ efforts to speak and to be heard. In turn Jesus increased and blessed Peter’s business efforts supernaturally by telling him to go out in the deep and let down his nets. Peter only let down one net and then needed another boat for the haul, which was sinking the boats. What did Peter do when he saw Jesus’ goodness and blessing? He repented! The goodness of God draws people to repentance. What can we learn from this Scripture? 1) Never justify non-productivity. 2) Get the fear out of thinking big. 3) Some things will not work without the anointing. God can take your repetitive efforts and make them flourish. Focus on the kingdom and how to multiply the outreach. The blessing of the Lord makes rich and adds no sorrow with it.
How To Relate To Your Pastor Part 2
Pastor Dale built on part one of these sermons. He shared several of his experiences of being a pastor. There is a presence, weight, and anointing to being a pastor, as he carries his church in his heart. His priority is to pray, and as we submit to God’s anointing on him, we can learn from him the way that we are to walk (Ex. 18:13-22), and that’s the way of unity (Gen. 11:1-6; I Cor. 1:10; Ps. 133:1, 2). Our communication and language in the church should be in the same mind and judgment. Get closer to Jesus. THERE ARE NO SECRETS FROM THE PASTOR. THERE IS NO CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE CHURCH. We are our brother’s keeper. Don’t let Satan get involved in the communication within the church body. Understand what needs to be passed through to the pastor. God fixes messes, and the pastor won’t feel differently about you if have a problem. Bring your deeds to the light. You can trust your pastor. Learn the way by listening to him, so you can be on the same page as he is on. We are family. We are the church.
Rebuke the Devil
Mark 1:21-22, 38-39 Pastor Dale tells about casting out a demon in a woman in Andorra. In Jesus’ day only the religious leaders had authority, and the people had none, so when they saw Jesus’ authority, they had the right to question Him. Jesus moved a Syro-Phoenician woman’s faith to have her demented daughter set free. Jesus had to deal with Satan when Peter rebuked Jesus when He told the disciples what was going to happen to Him. As soon as you submit to God or make a consecration to Him, you will have a challenge from the devil. Seal the victory over him. Resist him and keep him out. There’s authority in us, and we take it wherever we go. Acts 16:16 Jesus rebuked the spirit of divination. If it’s from the devil, it will give you grief. People are not your problem!!! Deal with the demonic spirits (religion, depression, can’t do …), and don’t let Satan steal your joy! Mark 16:15 The first sign mentioned that follows believers is casting out devils. We need revelation knowledge, or maybe we just need to have the scales removed from our eyes. Use the authority that He’s given you!
How to Relate To Your Pastor Part 1
Listen to this very important message from Pastor Dale on his role as our pastor and how we benefit from the anointing that God has given him. The pastor watches out for our souls, and Pastor Dale intercedes for us to flow in unity with the anointing that is on him, so that we can develop the gift that is within us. There are problems and needs in a church, but the pastor is to give himself to prayer and the ministry of the Word. Pastor Dale and our church leadership are not looking to fill positions. They are developing the gifts that are in us by flowing with Jesus’ anointing that is on Pastor Dale and receiving the transfer of anointing from him. Texts: Heb. 13:17; Ex. 18:13-26; Matt. 8:9; Eph. 4:11, 12; Ps. 133:1-3; Acts 6:1-7.
The Wealth of Wisdom Part 13
Principles to Produce a Manifestation” Jay Stoltzfus from CWI in Colorado shared who we are (Ps. 92:8-15) and a personal testimony of how he and his wife became the pastors of the Colorado church. Pastor Dale preached on the keys for receiving a now manifestation and what keeps that from happening. Matt. 6:19-24 tells us that where our treasure is, that’s where our heart will be. This world’s system is unstable, but God’s Word always works. You can’t serve God and mammon, which is idol-worship and the love of money. Luke 12:31-34. It’s a question of your heart. Luke 12:33, Matt. 6:1-4. The first key is giving alms, which is tied to giving to the poor and recognizing that God is why you are blessed. Sell what is your god and give it to the poor. Giving alms (done in secret) changes your heart. Matt. 6:5, 6 The second key is praying in secret. The third key is fasting (Matt. 6:16-18, Acts 10:1-4, 30). Even though Cornelius was a centurion and a very powerful man, he restrained himself and feared God with giving alms, praying, and fasting. Giving, praying, and fasting will change your heart and bring a breakthrough manifestation. Make sure Jesus is the center of your life.
Read The Book
In a very short talk, Pastor Dale encouraged all of us to fulfill God’s will this coming new year by reading and hiding the Word of God in our hearts. (Ps. 119:9-11) To conquer habits in your life, put more of the Word in your heart. Receive Jesus’ work by feeding on the Word intentionally. Put your Bible (or mp3 or CD player…) where you do something routinely to remind you to use that time to get the Word into you.
Christmas The Gift of Love
Pastor Dale read the Christmas account in Luke 2, a devotional from Daily Light on the Daily Path, and an e-mail of appreciation from a local waiter about the CWI youth. Pastor Dale stressed the importance of reading the Word, because it brings change to us when it gets into our hearts. It is the seed. The Parable of the Seed in Matthew says that we are the seed. It is truly about: “One way we love God is by loving one another.” Christmas is the gift of love.
The Season for Jesus
Want to think outside the box? Listen as Pastor Dwight explains the role of God’s creation of man (Adam and Eve) with the birth of Jesus Christ. Texts: Gen. 1:26 ff; Matt. 1 and 2; Luke 1 and 2. God breathed life into Adam and gave him His glory and authority over the earth, but Adam didn’t stop Eve when she listened to the devil, nor did he take authority during the attack of the enemy, so the earth was turned over to Satan. Adam was created, but Jesus was the Son. What Adam lost, Jesus redeemed back to God by something greater than the Abrahamic covenant. Jesus ruled and reigned as a man on earth. He listened to God. [Whoever you listen to is your authority.] Jesus died as God on behalf of man, therefore solidifying His covenant with man. Jesus’ early life somewhat paralleled the Israelites- going to Egypt and coming back to take over the land. God’s will toward you is peaceful. God’s truth disciplines and teaches us. Jesus came to be our example. Don’t let Satan kill, steal, and destroy you. Rom. 5:1-4 tells us that we have been justified because Jesus came. We can glory in tribulation, because we are victorious. Offering message: Speak over the seed you give. Speak to your bank accounts, investments, etc., so your needs are met. Don’t negate your increase by speaking curses.
The Wealth of Wisdom Part 12
The sermon title- Merchandise Standard- Offering message: Prov. 3:9, 10. You are to honor God with your first-fruits. You determine the first-fruits by faith. You don’t have to wait until you know what is your increase, but you can tithe on what you need. God wants us out of debt so God can use us more and more; debt is a trap. God wants to bless you. Prov. 3:13, 14 “Happy is the man who finds wisdom…” It’s not a sin to be happy. God wants us happy; happiness comes with wisdom. You can merchandize wisdom. God wants you rich. Rich means having more than enough. What is money? #1 Money is a form of exchange. It’s an exchange of time, talent, effort. wisdom. The first step is to exchange it. What do you have? What knowledge do you have? Wisdom is better than the exchange of gold or silver. You can make money from your wisdom if you exchange it. #2 Money must move. It blesses every time it moves from one person, business, or place to another. Accumulation stops economies and money. God’s kingdom’s basic principal is for us to give. Giving is part of the godly movement of money. Matt. 25:14-21 is the parable of the talents. Focus on your gifts and what God has given you. Exchange what you have and can do with wisdom. The fear of loss keeps you from moving money. Stewardship is taking what you have and multiplying it. Being faithful with what God has given you allows us to enter into the joy of the Lord. III John 2. [Eph. 5:28, 29].
The Wealth of Wisdom Part 11
Offering message: Gen. 26:6 and 12 tell us that Isaac sowed in a time of famine and God blessed him so that he became very prosperous. Even in poor economic times, we can prosper. Sermon message: Prov. 4:5 Get wisdom and get understanding! It’s like your mother calling you to the dinner table, “Come and get it!” You have to put effort into it. #1 You must have desire and an appetite for wisdom. #2 You must ask for wisdom (James 1:5, 6). #3 You must receive, or take, wisdom by faith (Mark 11:22-24). There is earthly, sensual, and demonic wisdom, and then there is wisdom from above (James 3:13-17). Wisdom brings wealth. Nothing compares with wisdom (Prov. 8:10, 11; 16:16). II Chron. 1:6-12 is about Solomon, who after offering 1000 burnt offerings, which pleased God, He asked Solomon to ask Him for whatever he wanted. Solomon asked for wisdom. He spared no expense for the temple he built for God. His wisdom brought huge wealth, so that queens, such as the Queen of Sheba, and kings came to learn from him, bringing large amounts of their wealth (II Chron. 9:1-28). Wisdom thinks abundance. Change your mindset, and don’t sit in judgment of what people spend.
The Wealth of Wisdom Part 10
Offering message: III John 2. Your soul can prosper if you are in a prosperous place. God’s will is good and is for your body and soul to prosper. Aaron Ray Zimmerman reported on the purchase of properties in Ukraine for ministry use. A word was given about God’s joy in giving, our surrendering our giftings, obedience, standing, believing, being touched, released, and sent; understand who God is and who you are in Christ. Sermon message: The Israelites left Egypt, a place of bondage, and went into abundance. Getting out of debt is freedom. James 3:13-17 tells us that wisdom can be earthly, sensual, and devilish. If you have envy and strife in your heart, you don’t know who you are. If your faith isn’t working, check out your love walk. James 1:16 warns us to not be deceived. Everything that comes from God is good. Phil. 2:2-4 exhorts us to be like-minded, and the only way we can do that is by agreeing on the Word of God. James 1:2-6 Count it all joy when you fall into various trials. “Count” there means like balancing your books, and you do that by joy and praise. Set your thermostat in prosperity and health, and balance your account with praise. I Sam. 30:1-8 is the account of the captivity of David’s and his men’s wives and families. He wept until he couldn’t weep anymore, but he had the power to praise God. There comes a place where you have to balance your own accounts and encourage yourself.
The Wealth of Wisdom Part 9
Get Wisdom and Get Understanding. John 8:31, 32 If we continue in God’s Word, we will intimately know the truth, which sets us and other people free. You need to be in the place of authority, or Satan will steal from you. Ps. 119:45 How badly do you want to walk in liberty? To keep from being bound up, receive the Word. The responsibility for seeking for the truth and promises is ours, not God’s. The Word tells us repeatedly to not be deceived (I Cor. 6:9, I Cor. 15:33, Gal. 6:7). I Tim. 3:10-13 If you’re not free in an area, search to know the truth for that. Prov. 4:1-7 Get wisdom and get understanding. Give me understanding (Ps. 119:34, 73, 125, 144, 169). Prov. 28:5; Ps. 111:10. To get God’s results, do it God’s way. In Matt. 13:18-23 (Parable of the Sower) they all heard the Word, but the results came as they responded to it. Seek for understanding. I John 5:18-20 Knowing God is understanding.
The Wealth of Wisdom Part 8
Eph. 5:13-19 says that all things that are discovered are made manifested by the light of God’s Word. You can take this to be a negative or positive thing. A moment of discovery can precipitate repentance, like a person finding out that he is going the wrong way. Repentance is a good thing and is turning you in the right direction. A walk of wisdom takes your out of darkness into a realm of light. Eph. 5:16 God redeems the time; for example, Jesus did His whole ministry in three years, and what took the Israelites forty years in the wilderness took Jesus forty days in the wilderness. Eph. 5:17 is a contrast to Eph. 5:15 and tells us that walking outside of God’s will is unwise. Wisdom is the power to do things, but it must be in the confines of the will of God. When people don’t know the will of God and their destiny, they turn to drinking. Instead of getting drunk, run to the Spirit of God to understand His will for you. Be filled with the Holy Spirit, speak in psalms, hymns, spiritual songs and praise God. Being filled with the Spirit changes your countenance. Col. 3:16 Letting the Word of Christ dwell in you in all wisdom brings teaching and praise. What is your problem? Let it develop you, and don’t be afraid of challenges. Who would David have been without Goliath?
The Wealth of Wisdom Part 7
Eph. 1:17 Wisdom reveals what’s really important. It comes from God. Wisdom is a spirit. A spirit has an entity, an identify, and personality, and is a person. A spirit of wisdom is partnering with the Godhead. Wisdom doesn’t depend on you, because wisdom is having God in you. Are you listening to God? Get closer to Him so you can hear Him. Prov. 9:8-10 tells us not to correct a fool. You won’t win anyone by an argument. You must be willing to ask for and listen to instruction. Do we love change? If God isn’t talking to you, maybe you are not receiving wisdom. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. God rebukes and corrects us for us to come up to a higher standard. Cooperate with Him. Luke 2:40-52 Jesus grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom and the grace of God was upon Him. Pastor Dale explains about Jesus as a boy at the age of manhood and His relationship with His parents and God as His Father. Jesus increased in wisdom by habitually submitting to His parents. Increase (to cut one’s way forward) is hard work and is not growth (which is a natural process). Wisdom needs habitual submission to bring increase. Jesus’ preparation: the age of manhood- time when He thought He was ready; He had abilities; He knew He was called, but He wasn’t really ready for increase in wisdom, stature, and favor until He habitually submitted to His parents. Submission is a transfer of desire, when you make someone else’s will your own. Learn to receive a rebuke.
The Wealth of Wisdom Part 6
Don’t Lean On Your Own Understanding. Prob. 8:1-5; Prov. 3:5-6; Is. 11:1-2; 1 Cor. 1:19-31; James 4:7-8. You cannot trust your mind, and if your heart is wrong, everything is wrong. Your heart should echo the Word. Talking yourself out of doing what God told you to do is leaning on your own understanding. Suicide is a spirit caused by opening a door to a spirit. You can trust the Word. When you don’t know what to do, praise, pray, give, love, stand, and do what you know to do. Jesus is the source of our wisdom. God made foolish the wisdom of this world. Christ is the power and the wisdom on God. When you cry out for wisdom, you are crying out for Jesus. God uses the foolish things of the world. Reputation is pride in disguise. Jesus is your wisdom. Obey Him. Purify your heart and get rid of the double-mindedness. If you’re facing something, put your heart into going through it, and learn from it. Wisdom is for you. Don’t lean on your own understanding.
Thanksgiving, Abundance, and Worship
II. Cor. 9:9-12. Because of your thanksgiving, your abundance comes. Learn to be thankful. A want is a deficit, poverty, what is lacking. The key to your success is your thankfulness. God supplies the wants (the deficits), but the abundance comes through thanksgiving. Giving does provide a harvest, but seek God’s face, not His hand. Thanksgiving is an action. I Chron. 16:8-12 tells us how to give thanks to God: making known His deeds, singing to Him, worshiping Him, bringing an offering, seeking the Lord. In the Old Testament it means an extension of the hand, confession, giving an offering, worship, telling God of His goodness, affirmation of Him, confirming that He is in your heart, a declaration (the enemy is under my feet), an admission (I’m lost without You). Worship Him our of your heart in your own personal time and go deeper. Thanksgiving magnifies God (Ps. 69:30) and get us into the gates (Ps. 100:3, 4). Other Scriptures on thanksgiving: Ps. 95:1-3; II Sam. 22:50; Phil. 4:5-7; Ps. 103. We have so much to be thankful for. Be thankful.