Sunday, April 14, 2019

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord - Now Think On This by Steve Martin

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord

“THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, 'MAKE READY THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT. 'EVERY RAVINE WILL BE FILLED, AND EVERY MOUNTAIN AND HILL WILL BE BROUGHT LOW; THE CROOKED WILL BECOME STRAIGHT, AND THE ROUGH ROADS SMOOTH; AND ALL FLESH WILL SEE THE SALVATION OF GOD.'" Luke 3:4-6, NASU

In 1973, the year of my high school graduation, the movie Godspell hit the theatres. In my senior year, attending Columbus High School (Catholic) in Waterloo, Iowa, I went and saw it. Somewhat out of curiosity, but mostly because I liked some of the songs I was hearing on the radio. Though I didn’t care for every scene or song, I still think the Lord used it to reach ones who didn’t attend church or synagogues. At least I hope it did.

So why write about a secular movie production, or a play on Broadway, which it also was? Because even in these types of artistic displays, our God is reaching out to get the attention of those He has created. After all, He even used a talking donkey to speak His word, because that was what was available.

And yet even today in 2019, He is still using the words, “prepare ye the way of the Lord” (listen to the movie version below). I woke up one morning, and during preparation for the Sunday morning congregation gathering, during which I would help lead worship as a vocalist, the song came into my head. And it happened to be the start of Passover week, and on the Gregorian calendar, Palm Sunday. This was the historical day Jesus (Yeshua) rode into Jerusalem on a colt (donkey also), as the people hailed His kingship. Only to later, in that same week, witness His crucifixion.

I also recall the song I have sung many times as a worship leader, written by Forrest Richard Betts and recorded by Robin Mark, the wonderful worship leader from Northern Ireland, on his Revival in Belfast album (1999), entitled simply, “Revival.”

I remember it well, as I loved to sing the lyrics beginning the song, without instrumentation:

“I hear the voice of one calling, prepare ye the way of the Lord.
And make His paths straight in the wilderness
And let your light shine in the darkness
And let your rain fall in the desert.”

The song also had a special impact on me, being within the year my Dad passed onto heaven, having suffered through lymphoma cancer, and my Mom telling me some of the lyrics struck her, particularly, “to the widow walking through the veil of tears.”

And now Paul Wilbur, on his latest CD release in March 2019, Roar From Zion, includes an old favorite of almost everybody, Days of Elijah, which includes, once again, the words, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord1” (and he also has the worship team sing it in Hebrew.)

I say all that to say this.

If we haven’t already begun, now is the time to prepare ye the way of the Lord.

As the Lord was speaking in the 1970s and the 1990s through these two songs, He is yet again speaking, loud and clear for those who have ears to hear, that now is certainly the time we as believers need to be preparing for His coming revival, that which will be manifested with millions of the lost coming into His salvation, making entry into His kingdom.

Through powerful, consistent, gathering together in prayer, be it two or three, or full congregations at one time; through the proclamation of His truth as recorded in His Word, the Torah, the Bible, in written and spoken realms (especially social media!); in addition to producing godly movies, singing Spirit-led songs, and taking back the lost ground that we as believers allowed the enemy to take while we have been on our watch; in all areas of education, medicine, government, the arts, and every area of life that touches our spirits, souls, and bodies.

The Lord Jesus Christ, Yeshua HaMashiach, is calling out to us and wanting to proclaim it through us, “PREPARE YE THE WAY OF THE LORD!”

We don’t have five or ten years anymore to sit back and do nothing. Today is the day. Now is the time.

So now think on this.

Shalom and ahava (peace and love in Hebrew).

Steve Martin

Founder/President

Love For His People, Inc.

P.S. And the Lord knows, I hope to have the opportunity to sing “Revival” once again. Loud and clear!

You can listen here to the 1973 movie version: Godspell'sPrepare Ye (the way of the Lord)

Robin Mark’s worship song: Revival

Paul Wilbur's Roar From Zion album: Days of Elijah

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Now Think On This #411 - in the year of our Lord 04.14.19 – “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord” – Sunday 7:07 pm

Revial Lyrics – Robin Mark

I hear the voice of one calling, prepare ye the way of the Lord.
And make His paths straight in the wilderness
And let your light shine in the darkness
And let your rain fall in the desert.

As sure as gold is precious and the honey sweet,
So you love this city and you love these streets.
Every child out playing by their own front door
Every baby laying on the bedroom floor.

Every dreamer dreaming in her dead-end job
Every driver driving through the rush hour mob
I feel it in my spirit, feel it in my bones
You're going to send revival, bring them all back home

I can hear that thunder in the distance
Like a train on the edge of town
I can feel the brooding of Your Spirit
"Lay your burdens down, Lay your burdens down".

From the Preacher preaching when the well is dry
To the lost soul reaching for a higher high
From the young man working through his hopes and fears
To the widow walking through the veil of tears

Every man and woman, every old and young
Every fathers daughter, every mothers son.
I feel it in my spirit, feel it in my bones
You're going to send revival, bring them all back home

I can hear that thunder in the distance
Like a train on the edge of town
I can feel the brooding of Your Spirit
"Lay your burdens down, Lay your burdens down".

Revive us, Revive us,
Revive us with your fire!

Songwriters: Forrest Richard Betts

Revival lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc

The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

“And when they drew near to Jerusalem, and came unto Bethphage, to the mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying unto them, ‘Go into the village that is just ahead of you, and straightway you shall find a donkey tied, and a colt with her: untie them, and bring them to me. And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, The Lord has need of them; and immediately he will send them.’

Now this is to happen that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying, ‘Tell the daughter of Zion, Behold, your King is coming to you, Meek, and riding upon a donkey, And upon a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ And the disciples went, and did just as Jesus had instructed them, and brought the donkey, and the colt, and put on them their garments; and he sat thereon.

And most of the crowd spread their garments in the road; and others cut branches from the trees, and spread them in the road. And the crowds that went before him, and that followed, cried out, saying, ‘Hosanna [save now!] to the son of David: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.’

And when he was come into Jerusalem, the entire city was stirred, saying, ‘Who is this?’ And the crowds said, ‘This is the prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee’”

(Mt. 21:1-11; cf. Mk. 11:1-11; Lk. 19:29-44; Jn. 12:12-19).

Saturday, April 13, 2019

Prepare to Get Soaked With Wave of Holy Spirit's Healing Power - BECKY DVORAK CHARISMA NEWS

Prepare to Get Soaked With Wave of Holy Spirit's Healing Power

4/13/2019 BECKY DVORAK CHARISMA NEWSYou have heard me share a prophetic word from God about a tsunami wave of healing hitting the Western world. God told us that no longer would His people ask, "Why not healing in the Western world?" He told us that in this wave there would be healing of all types, even unusual healings. He assured us that this healing wave was for everyone and anyone who was willing to get wet with this healing power. We were warned that along with this tsunami wave of healing there would be a strong undertow of unbelief, but that we were to keep our eyes fixed upon Him and expect to get wet.

I am telling you that this end-times wave of healing power has hit the Western shores. A mighty wave of healing power is moving quickly throughout the entire earth, including the Western world. As I minister throughout the earth, I am witnessing a surge of the power of the Holy Spirit being released in greater measure to His people.

I was just in Sweden last weekend, and many people were instantly healed of many things. One woman was bound to a wheelchair, and instantly, she was healed and walked. Her husband pushed the wheelchair outdoor after the meeting while she walked out in her own strength. When the people witnessed this one miracle, their faith for their own miracles was activated and they readily received them.

Next to her was a woman suffering from fibromyalgia. She too was instantly released from the power of this disease. Then numerous people were quickly delivered and healed from deafness. And many backs, necks, shoulders, knees and feet were completely healed too.

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Two weekends, earlier I was in North Carolina, and a woman had been suffering from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), and it had her bound to a wheelchair for 12 years. She could not stand or walk on her own. In fact, there were so many things she could no longer do, but the power of the Holy Spirit in this tsunami wave of healing overtook her, and she too got up from that wheelchair and walked. And in this meeting as well, so many people were instantly healed from so many diseases and ailments.

There is so much healing power being released in this tsunami wave of healing that I have taken to minister to people in groups according to the disease, for example, deafness. Whether the people are suffering from complete or partial deafness, in one ear or both ears, I have them all stand together in a line and I minister to the entire group, as I would with one person.

I renounce the spirit of deafness, and I release the Spirit of life into their ears, and prophetically command that their ears be recreated, realigned and are healed and made whole. We activate our faith, they all close their eyes and I shut off the mics and walk farther and farther away from them and ask them if they can hear me. And they do.

Whatever your need is, trust God, and expect to get wet with this amazing healing power of the Holy Spirit during these last days.

For a message about the tsunami wave of healing coming to Alaska, listen to the podcast below.

Becky Dvorak is a prophetic healing evangelist and the author of DARE to Believe, Greater Than Magic and The Healing Creed. Visit her at authorbeckydvorak.com.

This article originally appeared at authorbeckydvorak.com.

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"I Lift up My Eyes to the Hills" - Steve Martin leads worship at Strength For Israel gathering

"I Lift up My Eyes to the Hills"

Steve Martin leads worship at Strength For Israel gathering.

Antioch International Church in Fort Mill, SC

Steve Martin

Published on Apr 8, 2019

"I Lift up My Eyes to the Hills" - Steve Martin leads worship. Strength For Israel with Tommy Lopez, David Peterman

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Rejection to Resurrection - Now Think On This by Steve Martin

Rejection to Resurrection

Steve Martin

“This Yeshua is the stone rejected by you builders which has become the cornerstone. There is salvation in no one else! For there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by whom we must be saved!” (Acts 4:11-12, Complete Jewish Bible)

A highly respected and noted Bible teacher in the 1970s and beyond, Bob Mumford of North Carolina, had a unique way of presenting truth as he spoke. He would get the gathered believers laughing about an incident or story he would tell, and then, “Bam!”, the truth would hit you, figuratively, in your smiling teeth, with your mouth wide open, when the last sentence of truth proclaimed came forth. When the reality of the situation he was telling became shockingly clear, suddenly exploding in your heart’s understanding, it was like you just got hit in the mind with clarity. You never saw it coming, but when it did, the presented truth immediately enlightened your head and heart. It was, “Yes, that is it. I never saw it before. How could I have missed that? Wow!”

Bob Mumford

Bob went on to say that so very often, when we hear the Word of the Lord come to us the first time, as a word of instruction and direction, that which is given as the answer to our prayer and supplication, our immediate human response is so often, “No, I cannot. I will not. I must not.” We reject that very thing which would save us. Only later, when we find out that that very truth is spoken, the one we so easily cast aside as ridiculous or impossible at first, would be the exact one that was sent to us, to bring us from rejection to resurrection. Only then do we receive it and rise, being resurrected ourselves with it.

But as happens far too often, we at first dismiss it. We at first toss it aside. We let it be buried in the ground.

As happened with Jesus Himself, that which was rejected and buried later became that which was the very cornerstone that was needed. Salvation has come. We need only to receive Him, day in and day out, to get out from under that which had been dead and buried.

And so it was when Yeshua came the first time. The very one that could save each from all that held us in bondage was the very one rejected. Only after His resurrection did the understanding come, to fully realize He was Who He said He was. The Truth once rejected was the Truth resurrected.

How often have you and I been presented the truth of reality, the “way it is, because that is the way it is?” When we first hear what can save us, what will give us the answer to that which we have prayed for, we dismiss it. Only after the Holy Spirit continues to open our closed eyes and our closed heart do we finally realize that, yes, that is what I need, this is what I have been looking for, this is what my spirit has been longing for, for so long.

That very thing we rejected, in the beginning, is the very one thing that will bring resurrection to the dead reality we had brought on ourselves.

The builders rejected the cornerstone. So had we.

We have been given the opportunity to hear the Lord speak to us in our daily walk, directing our steps, and moving us onward in resurrected power and anointing. We must take heed to not reject that which He sends our way, but to trust in His guidance and provision. The walk of faith is a daily movement away from rejecting His Word to us and receiving His resurrection power to carry it out.

The world is waiting for believers to demonstrate the living resurrection power that has been given to us. They too will reject it at first, but when the Holy Spirit opens their eyes to the eternal truth, they will join the saved ranks and likewise be witnesses of His resurrection too.

Let the rejection in your life become His resurrection in your life. Accept the truth He brings, for He alone has the power to raise you up and get you to where He is ultimately wanting to take you.

Now think on this.

Shalom and ahava (peace and love in Hebrew).

Steve Martin

Founder/President

Love For His People, Inc.

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Now Think On This #410 - in the year of our Lord 04.13.19 – “Rejection to Resurrection” – Saturday 4:50 am.

Larry Sparks: "British Isles/UK and Europe: It's Time to Reap What You Have Sown!" - The Elijah List

Larry Sparks: "British Isles/UK and Europe: It's Time to Reap What You Have Sown!"

The Elijah List Apr 12, 2019

From the desk of Steve Shultz:

I sure enjoy reading the promises and plans of God over the nations of the earth.

As we read words like this, it should excite us for what God also wants to do in our own nation as well.

Larry Sparks shares this awesome prophecy he recently recevied over the British Isles/UK and Europe:

Even now, I prophesy, "British Isles and Europe, it's time for you to reap what you have sown into the nations of the earth!" What have you sown? I believe the Holy Spirit told me, "They have sown revival and reformation into the four corners of the earth."

Also included are specific prayer strategies from Larry that we can be praying into. Let's get behind this word over Europe and what God wants to do through His Church there! (To Subscribe to the Elijah List subscribe here.)

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"British Isles/UK and Europe: It's Time to Reap What You Have Sown!"

Larry Sparks, Dallas, Texas

Recently, the Spirit of the Lord said to me: "It's time for the UK and Europe to reap what they have sown."

At first glance, such a statement might produce some fear and trembling because of how we are religiously bent to think. Often, when we consider the concept of sowing and reaping, we think of how nations have sown bad things, and thus, should brace themselves for the judgment or wrath of God.

While God does have the right to judge nations, we need to also consider that the word "judgment" also includes "evaluation." And remember, our God is the One who doesn't want any people – or nations – to perish (see 2 Peter 3:9). I believe He is evaluating nations right now and He wants you to know that He has seen the seeds you've sown into the earth!

It's a Fullness of Time Moment!

The King James Version of Galatians 6:7 uses the terminology of sowing and reaping. I like how the New Living Translation puts it: "...You will always harvest what you plant." Europe and UK: for many years, you have been planting and seeding Heaven's agenda as you have sown revival and reformation across the globe. God sees and God remembers.

Heaven has taken account and it's now a fullness of time moment where what you have sown, you will reap. (Photo via Pixabay)

I was born in the USA and I presently live in Texas. While I believe in a healthy love for one's homeland and nation, I also believe it's vital to express our appreciation to other nations for how their spiritual investments have impacted our nations. I write as a citizen of the United States right now, desiring to give honor to how your nations have touched the planet!

I'm grateful for the correspondence that Evan Roberts had with Intercessor Frank Bartleman in Los Angeles, as I have no doubt that what God was doing in Wales (Welsh Revival) in 1904 somehow jumped over the ocean and had a measurable impact on birthing the Azusa Street Revival of 1906. Wales, it's time for a fresh outpouring!

I'm grateful for the Smith sisters for praying a mighty outpouring of God's Spirit into the Hebrides Islands back in 1949 during the Lewis Awakening/Hebrides Revival. God sees Scotland, and I believe His movement in that nation is evidenced by the powerful prophetic community that is being raised up there!

I'm grateful for how Evangelist Steve Hill (Brownsville Revival) was touched by the power of God at Holy Trinity Brompton (in 1995) and that touch of God was powerfully released on Father's Day 1995 in Pensacola, FL.

England, it's time. There are an increasing number of churches that carry the fire of the Holy Spirit throughout the country. My friends with the Ramp (a youth and young adults ministry based in Hamilton, AL) have received a mandate to build a church in Manchester. The Lord says, "Look around! Consider the activity of My Spirit, both overt and covert, for this activity is evidence that I am moving and My movement will only increase."

Justified by Grace

I'm grateful for what God exported out of Germany through a priest named Martin Luther. Because of his impact, we recognize that through the Blood of Jesus we have direct access to God Himself. We are justified by grace through faith.

I'm grateful for the reformation culture exported out of Geneva, Switzerland under John Calvin, which gives us a powerful picture of a city under the influence of Kingdom ideas.

I think of George Jeffreys, the Welsh evangelist who operated in signs, wonders and miracles and founded Elim Pentecostal Church. It's interesting how this evangelist had a direct impact and influence on German-born evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke.

Time prevents me from going through revival and reformation history, person by person, recognizing the global, spiritual impact of European and British leaders on the nations of the earth. For all you've sown, it's time to reap. So, how do we respond to this prophetic word?

Here are Some Strategies to Pray Through and Act Upon:

• We agree with prophetic words through prayer and intercession. We do not agree with the secularism and darkness we see having influence on these nations. We don't pretend the problems aren't there in the name of faith; we simply pray based on what God is saying about Europe and the British Isles.

Don't pray the problem; pray the solution.

• We volunteer to be "sent ones," released into the harvest. By and large, this does not mean you are called to "minister" in a church setting; you are called to be the Church in whatever sphere of influence, job, trade, or educational institution you've been assigned to. The Lord is building His Church; it just looks a whole lot different than we think. You are filled with the Holy Spirit to go to the people and places in your sphere of influence and function as a prophetic problem-solver. For as you deliver solutions to the problems and crises that have stumped everyone else, you will be given platforms to reveal the "Source" of your supernatural solutions: the Holy Spirit, Christ in you! (Photo via Pexels)

• We make room for the Holy Spirit in our local church gatherings. It's impossible to see culture shift without a local church that maintains an open atmosphere to the supernatural movement of the Spirit. I prophesy, Europe and UK – may the fire of God burn strong in your churches! I even see some of the ancient landmarks of faith, the cathedrals and beautiful sanctuaries of old, coming alive again with the fire of God.

• I see intercessors and prophets becoming key voices in this season, as you will be receiving prayer strategies from Heaven that you are called to prophesy and decree over your cities, regions, and nations.

• The Spirit of the Lord will sovereignly remind you of past promises and prophecies for your cities and nations. These words were never meant to become "forgotten things," they are Heaven-sent strategies to help us effectively pray and war in the spirit for the destinies of our nations.

• I specifically see people praying over the ground in these nations, declaring: "Spring up, oh well!" (see Numbers 21:17). The Lord is saying, "My Bride will once again sing the 'song of the well'" in Europe and the British Islands." (To Subscribe to the Elijah List subscribe here.)

Larry Sparks, MDiv
Equip Culture
Email: equipculture@gmail.com
Website: www.LarrySparksMinistries.com

Larry Sparks is a prophetic author, speaker, and lecturer on revival. He presently serves as publisher for Destiny Image (destinyimage.com), a Spirit-filled publishing house pioneered by Don Nori Sr. in 1983 with a mandate to publish the prophets. Larry is fueled by a vision to help the Church community create space for the Holy Spirit to move in freedom, power and revival fire, providing every Believer with an opportunity to have a life-changing encounter in the Presence of God.

In addition, Larry is a regular contributor to Charisma Magazine, he conducts seminars on revival, hosts regional Renewing South Florida gatherings, and has been featured on Sid Roth's It's Supernatural, TBN, CBN, the ElijahList, and Cornerstone TV. He is author of Breakthrough Faith, The Fire That Never Sleeps with Michael Brown and John Kilpatrick, compiler of Ask for the Rain, and co-author of Arise with Patricia King. He earned a Master of Divinity from Regent University and enjoys life in Texas with his beautiful wife and beloved daughter.

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'Holy Spirit Just Overcame Me': Behind the Scenes on 'Unplanned' - BILLY HALLOWELL CHARISMA NEWS

'Holy Spirit Just Overcame Me': Behind the Scenes on 'Unplanned'

4/12/2019 BILLY HALLOWELL CHARISMA NEWS

Unplanned star Ashley Bratcher has been vocal about her pro-life views in the wake of the movie's success, taking to social media to weigh in on the abortion debate. Bratcher, who plays real-life abortion clinic worker-turned pro-life activist Abby Johnson, recently revealed some of the on-set Unplanned prayer moments that she believes deeply inspired the cast and crew.

One of the most powerful scenes in Unplanned—a film currently showing in theaters across America—comes when Bratcher portrays the moment Johnson experienced complications from taking an abortion pill. The actress recently told PureFlix.com's "Pure Talk" that the scene was the "most difficult" to perform—but that prayer made a massive impact.

"I have never felt closer to God than I did on that set," she said. "It was so anointed."

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Watch Bratcher reveal the stunning impact of prayer:

Bratcher said she went on set before filming the scene to get a feel for the room, and that's when she experienced something truly powerful.

"I walk into the set, and when I did, the presence of the Holy Spirit just overcame me," Bratcher said. "I wanted to just fall to my knees in that moment and cry. It was so overwhelming. I had no idea that the team had been praying over that set."

Then, when it came time to film the immensely emotional scene, prayer once again took form.

"It was the most difficult scene to film, and what I didn't know is that our prayer team, other crew, cast members were standing on the outside of the wall with their hands on the wall, praying the entire time," Bratcher said.

The actress also shared the journey she took toward playing Johnson, noting that she didn't know much about the pro-life activist before agreeing to the role.

Listen to Johnson reveal why she fled Planned Parenthood:

"I looked her up, and when I heard her real testimony, that was when I was floored," she said. "I was blown away."

But it wasn't only Johnson's testimony that shocked Bratcher; it was also the realities of abortion. Before taking the role, the actress admitted that she was "blind" and didn't know what an abortion procedure entailed.

"I think most of America really doesn't know what it looks like, and that's why people are so on the fence, and that's how I was," she said. "And watching [Abby Johnson] transform throughout the script was the most beautiful thing."

Bratcher was also dealt another surprise when she called her mother to tell her about her decision to take the role. After Bratcher explained the plot, her mom started crying and revealed something that she had never shared with Bratcher before: She almost aborted the actress, but changed her mind at the last minute and left the clinic.

Bratcher, who became emotional while discussing the story, believes God had a profound purpose for her life.

"It just proves to me that God is so great, and He really did plan my steps from conception to this moment to bring my story full circle to align with Abby's," she said.

As for whether she was scared to take on Planned Parenthood and the issue of abortion, Bratcher was resolute: "My identity is in Jesus Christ."

We'll leave you with an interview with Dr. Anthony Levatino, a gynecologist who performed around 1,200 first- and second-trimester abortions early in his career before a stunning change of heart transformed him into an outspoken pro-life advocate. He plays an abortion doctor in "Unplanned," and his personal story is incredible:

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Friday, April 12, 2019

Half of Pastors Afraid of Speaking on Controversial Issues, Offending Congregation - CALEB PARKE/FOX NEWS

Half of Pastors Afraid of Speaking on Controversial Issues, Offending Congregation

A new study shows that half of American pastors worry about preaching on hot-button social issues—like abortion and LGBTQ issues—worried they might offend someone.

Pastor Corey Brooks, Pastor Michael Youssef and Pastor Ron Lewis open up on Fox & Friends about the pressures facing worship leaders around the nation after the Barna Group published the results earlier this year.

While the majority of pastors agree their job is to help Christians have biblical beliefs about specific issues, many feel added pressure from outside and within the church and are struggling to figure out how to communicate in the public sphere.

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Contents List

Sunday, April 14, 2019

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord - Now Think On This by Steve Martin

The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

Saturday, April 13, 2019

Prepare to Get Soaked With Wave of Holy Spirit's Healing Power - BECKY DVORAK CHARISMA NEWS

Prepare to Get Soaked With Wave of Holy Spirit's Healing Power

"I Lift up My Eyes to the Hills" - Steve Martin leads worship at Strength For Israel gathering

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Rejection to Resurrection - Now Think On This by Steve Martin

Larry Sparks: "British Isles/UK and Europe: It's Time to Reap What You Have Sown!" - The Elijah List

Larry Sparks: "British Isles/UK and Europe: It's Time to Reap What You Have Sown!"

'Holy Spirit Just Overcame Me': Behind the Scenes on 'Unplanned' - BILLY HALLOWELL CHARISMA NEWS

'Holy Spirit Just Overcame Me': Behind the Scenes on 'Unplanned'

Friday, April 12, 2019

Half of Pastors Afraid of Speaking on Controversial Issues, Offending Congregation - CALEB PARKE/FOX NEWS

Half of Pastors Afraid of Speaking on Controversial Issues, Offending Congregation