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It has been amazing so far!! I have had awesome opportunities to serve in the calling center. It has been really great. I had so many calls last night from people just desperate for a touch from God. Many called in to be filled with the fire of God and receive the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Every person who called in and asked for that, got filled! It was such a blessing to me because God had never really used me in that way before. Then I also had a call from a lady in India who made me cry. She got filled and then she was crying too and saying how thankful she was for this ministry. She said that there are many places out there who do not teach the truth of God’s Word. She was very appreciative. It just blessed my heart to hear that. On Tuesday, I got back to the River and Pastor Adonica was preaching. I literally just felt the presence of God just overtake me and sweep away all of the garbage I had been feeling. It is just a different atmosphere here, and when I went back home to CA, I could see how things were just totally different and I felt discouraged, especially because several people were not receptive to what I’ve been learning here. I felt a heaviness on me, almost like an oppression, and Pastor Adonica prayed against that specifically. When she mentioned about how she would struggle with depression, I could relate to that in my own life. I felt comforted.
Then on Friday we had the honor to hear a message from Pastor Mike Petzer and he said how we are already perfect in Christ Jesus. I know that message transformed a lot of lives, because often times we think of ourselves as pathetic, worthless sinners that are not good enough for God to love. I also learned that we have not just been forgiven, but we have been washed…so those things are no longer any part of us AT ALL! We have been made free.-Gloria C.
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The Great Awakening has greatly impacted my life… I will start by saying that I was radically saved, set free and delivered at a Great Awakening service in my hometown 2 years ago. So everything that has happened in my life since then is fruit from the Great Awakening Tour! I not only was saved at the meeting but also learned how to win souls! I never thought I would have been able to win souls but the Gospel Soul Winning Script made it so simple! I have now led hundreds to the Lord! Praise God!
We are now in the middle of one of the greatest outpourings of the Holy Spirit! The Great Awakening is amazing! I feel like this is exactly what I was made for! I have been working the call center the past couple nights and have seen the fire of God fall every night! People are being healed and saved right over the phones! God is so good! I would like to thank Mr. Bob from CTN for putting the services on Live every night across the United States!
God is moving mightily and people are being impacted by this more than we could ever imagine! The cool thing is that people from churches all over the world are learning how to win souls! It is so hard to put all this in words… What is happening right now will be put in the history books! We are living out the book of Acts on a day to day basis! Thanks -Kenneth C.
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What an awesome and amazing week I had during Minister’s Conference 2010. It truly was an honor and a privilege to sit under the Word and listening to some of the top ministers from across the world. The theme of Minister’s Conference 2010 was “No limits and No Boundaries”. It is extremely important to know that with God, there are no limits or boundaries when He is on your side. I came to every meeting expecting God to show me areas in my life that I needed to improve in. I was at a point in my life that I needed a “faith and energy booster” from God. I have personally been putting in long hours every day with work and everyday family life. I needed to get refreshed and boy did I ever. I was extremely hungry and thirsty for God! Like the Word says, “Those that hunger and thirst for righteousness shall be filled.” With 8 days of meetings and 2 meetings a day, how can you not get refreshed and filled? It truly is an honor to attend the River Church and be under such an anointed ministry like Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne. All 16 services where different believe it or not. Not any two services were the same. Friday night service was electrifying when Pastor Maldonado from Miami came to speak. It is amazing to see the different anointing on each of the pastors lives that spoke at the conference. I needed this week to get refreshed and filled back up. I look forward to next year’s Minister Conference and I encourage everyone to make plans to attend. –Ricky H.
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Regis & Jody A.
The fabric of America is intricately woven with the threads of the world nations…when we interrupt someone’s preoccupation with their personal world, and invite to see, hear, and be part of God’s Kingdom, their thread takes on new meaning and shape in this great fabric of America! The design is one of Freedom and Liberty for all who call upon the name of Jesus Christ.
America will be SAVED leading the world in the way to salvation through Jesus Christ – His glory shall cover the earth as the waters cover the sea! And> then we are outta here!
Terry L.
Won’t be long now we will meet him in the air..PTL!!
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Foundation Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:1-4
The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.
1 Peter 5:1-4 NKJV
I. The Crown of Glory.
• The Crown of Glory is awarded to pastors and elders, who have been faithful ministers of the Gospel.
• The Crown of Glory is for all those who are called of God, who have obeyed God in their calling and who have faithfully served His people.
• Ephesians 4:11-13 NKJV – And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
• God has called some people to be in full-time ministry. He has called others to serve in a “ministry of helps” capacity.
• 1 Corinthians 12:28 KJV – And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
II. Shepherds of the flock.
• 1 Peter 5:2 says that the people belong to God—they are His sheep; His flock—and do not belong to any man. Jesus is the Chief Shepherd and we are all under-shepherds, who answer directly to Him. When He comes, He will award the Crown of Glory to the shepherds who carried out their responsibilities diligently and in a spirit of love and truth.
• As ministers of the gospel, we are responsible to diligently tend the flock of God; nurturing, guarding and guiding them.
• Ministers must have a good attitude about their calling. The Lord wants you to do it willingly—not by coercion or constraint; not because you have to, or are forced to—do it because you want to do it; do it because you want to please God! That is how God wants it.
• Never minister to God’s people out of a money motive or because of any other selfish reason. Do not calculate what you can get out of it. The AMP says that we should not be dishonorably motivated by the advantages and profits belonging to the office. What we should do is be spontaneous, be cheerful, and be eagerly happy to serve.
• Ministers are in a place of leadership, but 1 Peter 5:3 says that you should never use that authority to dominate others. Never be arrogant, dictatorial, or overbearing and do not bossily tell others what to do.
• Rather, be a good example to the flock; to the congregation. You can be both firm and kind, tenderly showing them the way. Be a pattern and model of Christian living. Live what you believe and practice what you preach!
III. Work Together to Build the Kingdom of God.
• Everyone has their part to do. Leaders are to lead in the Spirit of Christ and the flock is to respect and work with the leadership that the Lord has placed over them.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:12-14 AMP – Now also we beseech you, brethren, get to know those who labor among you [recognize them for what they are, acknowledge and appreciate and respect them all]—your leaders who are over you in the Lord and those who warn and kindly reprove and exhort you. 13 And hold them in very high and most affectionate esteem in [intelligent and sympathetic] appreciation of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 And we earnestly beseech you, brethren, admonish (warn and seriously advise) those who are out of line [the loafers, the disorderly, and the unruly]; encourage the timid and fainthearted, help and give your support to the weak souls, [and] be very patient with everybody [always keeping your temper].
• We do the work, but God is still in charge. He is the boss and He pays the wages!
• 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 AMP – I planted, Apollos watered, but God [all the while] was making it grow and [He] gave the increase. 7 So neither he who plants is anything nor he who waters, but [only] God Who makes it grow and become greater. 8 He who plants and he who waters are equal (one in aim, of the same importance and esteem), yet each shall receive his own reward (wages), according to his own labor. 9 For we are fellow workmen (joint promoters, laborers together) with and for God; you are God’s garden and vineyard and field under cultivation, [you are] God’s building.
• Give it ALL you’ve got, but don’t try to do it in your own strength! Lean on the Lord—He will empower you with superhuman energy!
• Colossians 1:28-29 AMP – Him we preach and proclaim, warning and admonishing everyone and instructing everyone in all wisdom (comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God), that we may present every person mature (full-grown, fully initiated, complete, and perfect) in Christ (the Anointed One). 29 For this I labor [unto weariness], striving with all the superhuman energy which He so mightily enkindles and works within me.
IV. The Reward of Your Labor.
• 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 AMP – But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory [making us conquerors] through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be firm (steadfast), immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord [always being superior, excelling, doing more than enough in the service of the Lord], knowing and being continually aware that your labor in the Lord is not futile [it is never wasted or to no purpose].
• Hebrews 6:10 AMP – For God is not unrighteous to forget or overlook your labor and the love which you have shown for His name’s sake in ministering to the needs of the saints (His own consecrated people), as you still do.
• 1 Peter 5:4 says that when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.
• The Greek word for “crown” is stephanos, which is the crown awarded at the games. It was made of olive or laurel and soon faded. The Crown of Glory, which the Lord will give to His under-shepherds, is eternal and will outlast the ages.
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So the Lord God said to the serpent: “Because you have done this, you are cursed more than all cattle, and more than every beast of the field; on your belly you shall go, and you shall eat dust all the days of your life. 15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.” Genesis 3:14-15 NKJV
The devil hates God. He tried to exalt his throne above God’s throne. He is rebellious and full of pride and iniquity. Because he hates God, he also hates man—who was made in God’s image. He tried—and succeeded—in corrupting man and cutting him off from God through sin and disobedience, but God has a Master Plan and the devil will not win the war in the end!
When the devil tempted Adam and Eve, and they ate the fruit and sinned against God, God told the devil that One (Jesus) was coming—the Seed of the woman—who would bruise his head. After that, the devil was watching out and trying to kill anyone he thought might be the One. When he saw that Abel pleased God, he thought he was the one and influenced Cain to murder his own flesh and blood brother. He continued through the generations to try to destroy all mankind in general, and those who pleased God, in particular.
When Jesus was born, the devil realized that He was the One. He stirred the religious leaders to hate and kill Jesus, but he had no idea that he was signing his own death warrant! This was God’s plan all along, that Jesus would be crucified, die, rise again and, in the process, strip the devil of the keys of death and hell and his authority over man. The devil thought he was getting rid of Jesus, but he did not realize that God’s plan was to make many more little “Jesus’”! On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit filled 120 with the power and the fire of God, and ever since then He has filled an innumerable number of God’s children with this same power! They are running around the earth preaching the Good News of the Word of God and doing the works of Jesus. What a nightmare for the devil!
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. 4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 5 Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
1 John 5:3-5 NKJV
Everyone who is full of God’s Word is dangerous to the devil. Whoever gets hold of God’s Word and gets God’s Word in them is victorious over the devil! The Word of God is the devil’s defeat! He has to stop the Word. Mark 4:17 says that trouble and persecution arises on account of the Word. All persecution comes for the sake of the Word of God—to hinder and or stop it.
Jesus is the Word of God, made flesh, who dwelt among us (John 1:1-14). He was manifested to destroy the works of the devil (Acts 10:38). The devil persecuted Jesus. He tried to tempt Jesus to sin, but was unsuccessful, so his next plan was to stir men up against Jesus to stop Him and/or kill Him. He tries to do the same with you and me to try to stop God’s powerful Word!
The Word of God is the power of God. The Word of God created all of creation. Hebrews 11:3 says, “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” Hebrews 4:12 AMP says that, “the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart.”
James 1:21 says that the Word of God—implanted and rooted in your heart—contains the power to save your soul and Romans 1:16 says that the gospel of Christ is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes. The devil knows the power of the Word of God and his plan is to shut the Word up and keep it from bringing life and freedom. Those who are full of, and submitted to, the Word of God are devil-defeaters so his attack is directed at the Word of God in their heart and life.
Persecution arises to steal the Truth from you—to try to stop you from walking in life and freedom and to try to stop you from sharing the Truth with others and seeing them saved and set free. If you are going to be a doer of the Word, then you will be persecuted. Don’t get offended when you are persecuted—it’s nothing personal. You are being persecuted for the Word’s sake—not because you are so special. Don’t focus on the people, or what they are doing or saying, either. Recognize that the devil is behind it. Don’t allow him to pull you down to his level; don’t allow him to tempt you into a dog-fight where you are punching at shadows instead of preaching the Gospel, doing the works of Jesus, and destroying the devil’s works; don’t allow him to distract you from the plans and purposes
of God.
Keep preaching the Word of God, keep your heart pure and your hands clean, walk in love and do the works of Jesus. The devil may try his best to stop the Word of God, but will always fail. God’s Word will eternally endure and prevail!
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Ministry Conference 2010 was a great time of experiencing power of God. As a minister and RSW student I was brought to a new dimension with my walk with God.
God showed me through His Holy Spirit how important is to stay focus on Jesus and how powerful His love is. I was so hungry of God and I was crying for more of Him and one meeting He touched me so much. I was lost in the present of God crying name of Jesus overwhelmed with Him. I can tell you now: There is nothing more real than person of Jesus. He is the reality of everything that exists. With out Him everything is meaningless and without life. There is nothing in life or ministry I can do without Him. I want more and more of Jesus. I want to know Him. I want to be like He is. I want to do what He does. I want to be His hands, mouth and His servant among nations.
During conference I heard not only great teaching but also many testimonies. That helped me a lot to understand how I can apply many principals of God. Now I know more how to move without limits and boundaries in faith and anointing. I learned many things that I will use in ministry. It will definitely help me fulfill God’s calling in my life.
Being involved in ministry of helps I could see the anointing that unity brings. God remind me how important is to support each other. He taught me how to overcome difficult situations and how to be flexible. He taught me it is all about Him.
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It was so refreshing to be a part of Ministers Conference. God really revived me and taught me fresh new things. What a blessing it was to have so many wonderful men and women of God share testimonies and teach the word. For a few years I have been going through some serious burning and the last two weeks I was revived, refreshed and more alive in Christ then ever, praise God! There were these snags in my life that I just didn’t quite have the understanding for and why they were continuing to hold me back but now I can see clearly again. Wow, we have to really be careful who speaks in our lives because it can really be a setback.
There is so much false teaching and when I first got into a charismatic church I learned the hard way. So I’m so, so, so grateful God moved us here to burn up all that garbage in me and get back to seeking his face, and being sanctified and on fire, a heart ablaze again. To spend time with my brothers and sisters in Christ the last two weeks has made me love the body of Christ even more so and to know how much we need to keep straight and keep each other straight. That was one thing the enemy had been doing to me, keeping me isolated and away from others. I’m free! Thank you so much everyone who came to speak into our lives and allow God to speak through them. God Bless you and God bless the River Church at Tampa Bay.
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I went to the training at Skyway on Thursday morning. Then we were driven to south Phoenix (southern and central) The group divided to go out and I went with Stacy a new convert my husband and I are discipline her family, and my 10 yr old daughter Ashley and friend Brianna. We came upon every shopper exiting the ranch market. Our group led 23 people to pray the prayer. I prayed with 14 people.
I went to the high schools and i had the favor of god i got to pray with wrestling teams, step teams, basketball team and the football team I also got the microphone at a high school game I prayed with 100 souls at one school .
It was my first time and I went to the malls there was a man and he had ankle bracket on he said is god really going to forgive me of my sins he said the prayer and his face changed.
I went into a high school to pray with teams prayed with basketball team one of the players missed the prayer and wanted me to pray for him about which collage he should go to i prayed with him and was able to lead him to the lord then one of the girls from the basketball team i had just prayed for said wow i feel so different there were some girls in the hall who overhead me praying and wanted prayer too i was able to pray for them and led them to the lord in the middle of the prayer another student came and joined the prayer and he received Jesus into his heart immediately one of girls i was praying with said i need you pray that prayer with some of my friends .
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The summer camp meeting this past week was very powerful. The worship was upbeat and everyone who came gave Him praise and glory. What I saw in every meeting was truly awe-some. It was so neat seeing so many people touched by the power of God. So many people’s lives were changed just by one touch of heaven. God moved in a mighty way in every service especially in the evening services. Every service one or two men of God spoke and the Word that came was so powerful. Seeing these men of God operate in the anointing was very inspiring. Hearing their testimonies and how they applied the Word of God was very impacting on the people.
The speakers move in the anointing and followed the leading of the Holy Spirit. They spoke with the authority and spoke the Word of God into all the people there. They moved in the gifts and were used to speak into many people’s lives. It was so cool to see how God touched the hungry and thirsty and those who realized their need for Him. Many came under the power of God and were touched by His presence. There were people in the meetings that needed healing in their bodies and through the speaking forth of the Word of God, the mighty hand of God moved and healed them.
There were healings of cysts, blindness, arthritis, and deafness. This camp meeting brought in a lot of young people between ages 13 – 18. They were hungry for more of Him and wanted all that He had for them. It was so neat to see them touched by the presence and love of God, some for the first time. I saw God really move and ignite more people for this generation in an awesome way.