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The present-day operation of all spiritual gifts and the experiential dimension of the Holy Spirit.
Key question: “How is the Holy Spirit actively manifesting His power and gifts in the church today?”
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"ABUNDANT life is SUPERNATURAL life! Jesus didn't come to give you religion—He came to give you GLORY! The thief steals through fear and doubt; Jesus gives through FAITH and encounter! Step into the MORE! Heaven's ABUNDANCE is available NOW!" — Bill Johnson.
"God's thoughts are HIGHER—but He wants to SHARE them! Through the Spirit, through prophecy, through revelation, we access HEAVEN'S perspective! Don't stay limited to natural thinking—press into the SUPERNATURAL! God wants to reveal His higher thoughts to YOU!" — Bill Johnson.
"God gives wisdom through the gifts of the Spirit—word of wisdom, word of knowledge! When you need breakthrough wisdom, ask and EXPECT supernatural download! The Spirit will give you insight you couldn't have naturally. Wisdom from heaven changes everything!" — Bill Johnson.
"Here's a supernatural exchange: you give God your worries, He gives you His peace! Cast your cares—it's a trade! Anxiety for peace, fear for faith, heaviness for joy. This isn't just coping; it's KINGDOM living. Exchange your burdens for His blessing!" — Bill Johnson.
"The POWER at work within you is RESURRECTION POWER! The same Spirit that raised Christ! Ask for healing; expect MIRACLES! Dream of breakthrough; receive REVIVAL! God is the God of IMMEASURABLY MORE! There is ALWAYS more in His presence!" — Bill Johnson.
"Your workplace is kingdom territory! Work heartily—bring HEAVEN'S excellence! You're not just earning a paycheck; you're advancing the kingdom! When you work for Jesus, favor follows. Excellence for the King opens doors. Your job is your platform for His glory!" — Bill Johnson.
"Jesus offers SUPERNATURAL rest—not just a vacation but divine renewal! His rest goes deeper than exhaustion; it touches the soul. When you come into His presence, burdens lift, anxiety breaks, peace floods in. This is the rest of heaven on earth!" — Bill Johnson.
"God DEMONSTRATED His love—showed it, proved it, DISPLAYED it! While we were sinners—at our WORST—Christ died! This love is AGGRESSIVE, PURSUING, LAVISH! It doesn't wait for us to get better; it INVADES our mess! That's the God we serve—love that WON'T QUIT!" — Bill Johnson.
"'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me' includes signs and wonders, healing and deliverance. The same power that raised Christ from the dead works in you. This is kingdom power for kingdom ministry—supernatural strength for supernatural work." — John Wimber.
"The Holy Spirit CREATES clean hearts! 'Renew a right spirit within me'—that's the SPIRIT'S work! Invite Him in! Let Him SEARCH you, CLEANSE you, FILL you! A Spirit-filled heart is a CLEAN heart! Encounter His presence and be TRANSFORMED!" — Bill Johnson.
"When God's presence shows up, fear has to leave! 'I am with you'—when the King arrives, fear bows. Soak in His presence; let it displace every anxiety. His right hand upholds supernaturally. You're not just surviving—you're THRIVING in His presence!" — Bill Johnson.
"Be still—soak in His presence! In the stillness, God's glory fills the room. We don't just think about God; we ENCOUNTER Him! Stillness positions us for the supernatural. When we stop striving, the Spirit moves. Be still and EXPERIENCE that...
"God wants to direct your path—and He does it by speaking to you! Trust His voice above your own reasoning. When He says go, go. When He says wait, wait. Acknowledge Him by listening for His voice and obeying what you hear!" — Bill Johnson.
"The LORD is your LIGHT—supernatural illumination! Your SALVATION—deliverance from every attack! Your STRONGHOLD—no weapon formed against you shall prosper! Walk in BOLD confidence! Angels surround you; the GLORY covers you! WHOM shall you fear? NO ONE!" — Bill Johnson. Charismatic: supernatural confidence.
"TASTE His PRESENCE! SEE His GLORY! God is not concept but ENCOUNTER! When you step into His presence, you TASTE His goodness—tangible, real, overwhelming! Don't settle for theology about God; experience the God of theology! The goodness is meant to be FELT!" — Bill Johnson.
"Mount up with wings like eagles—this is life in the Spirit! The Spirit is the wind beneath our wings. When we wait in His presence, soaking in worship, we receive supernatural lift. Don't just walk; SOAR! The Spirit wants to...
"The GLORY is coming—and in that glory, NO TEARS! God's PRESENCE is so full that pain can't exist! His LIGHT is so bright that darkness flees! We taste it NOW in worship; we'll LIVE in it FOREVER! The old order...
"It's not about trying harder; it's about dying. When I stop living my own life and let Christ live through me, His power flows. The exchanged life is the miracle life—not my ability but His life IN me doing what...
"The Word becomes ALIVE—rhema word for your moment! When the Spirit quickens Scripture, the lamp BLAZES! Suddenly you see what you couldn't see. Expect God to speak SPECIFICALLY through His Word. The lamp doesn't just glow; it SHINES into your situation!" — Bill Johnson.
"God goes before with POWER! He is with you with PRESENCE! He never leaves with PROMISE! Walk into your Promised Land—giants fall, walls crumble, breakthroughs happen because GOD IS THERE! His presence changes everything; fear has no place where He dwells!" — Bill Johnson.
"John 3:16 is not just theology to be understood but love to be encountered. When the Holy Spirit makes this verse alive in your heart, you don't just know God loves the world—you KNOW God loves YOU. That encounter changes everything." — Jack Hayford.
"Love and fear cannot coexist—one DOMINATES! When God's love invades, fear has to FLEE! This isn't gentle; it's WARFARE! Love is aggressive against everything that threatens God's children! Command fear to GO in Jesus' name; receive the Father's LOVE that conquers all!" — Bill Johnson.
"God is always good, and He's always working. Romans 8:28 doesn't mean God causes evil; it means He redeems everything the enemy meant for harm. Our job is to believe His goodness even when we can't see it. Faith declares:...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.