Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Priorities for Preachers

Building People of Substance for Works of Power Judy and I went out for tacos the other day. We went to a favorite spot and enjoyed carne asada, carnitas, and a fabulous cheese crisp. The place was quite busy and the atmosphere jovial. At one point, I visited the men’s room. It only has room … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Priorities for Preachers

Drinking from the River

How precious is your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings. You feed them from the abundance of your own house, letting them drink from your river of delights. For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see. Psalms 36:7-9 NLT Last week was … Continue reading Drinking from the River

He is Alive!

[30] In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. [31] For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.” Acts 17:30 (NIV) … Continue reading He is Alive!

Sunday Supernaturally: Opening Treasures

When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 NLT I know it's not Christmas, but I was … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Opening Treasures

Sunday Supernaturally: Starting a Movement

The following week almost the entire city turned out to hear them preach the word of the Lord. Act 13:44 NLT Let’s face it.  We live in a culture that has essentially left the church behind.  When I was growing up, it was assumed that folks went to church.  If I stayed home, I didn’t … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Starting a Movement

It’s Pray Day!

Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. (1 Timothy 2:1-2 NKJV) It just seems urgent that we do some praying for … Continue reading It’s Pray Day!

Pastorvirgil’s Update: February 2019

“Moving Christians from the pew to the harvest.”  Matthew 9:36-38 Instituto de Entrenamiento Ministerial de Fe Begins a New Year. Classes resumed for IEMFe on Valentine’s Day at Iglesia Orabes in Hermosillo, Sonora.  We began our class on “The Holy Spirit” with two nights of instruction with 60+ in attendance each night.  Students were blessed … Continue reading Pastorvirgil’s Update: February 2019

Hermosillo Congreso 2019: Day 3

Avoiding Pitfalls Saturday began with a pretty direct discussion of the dangers that face us as an organization.  Those who have gone before and fallen have been tripped up by personal sin, pride, strife, and doctrinal failures.  We will make every effort to avoid the pitfalls. This was followed by Fred and Cookie Brothers very … Continue reading Hermosillo Congreso 2019: Day 3

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Be Filled With the Spirit

Building People of Substance for Works of Power Speaking with tongues as part of the experience of being filled with the Spirit is a gateway into the supernatural realm. Unfortunately, many churches don’t practice or preach this experience. Why would Spirit-filled people who have experienced this great blessing shy away from seeking to pass it … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Be Filled With the Spirit

De la abundancia del corazon: Dios se está moviendo

Construyendo personas de sustancia para obras de poder Los medios políticos han estado informando sobre el surgimiento del populismo en el mundo, particularmente en los Estados Unidos y Europa. Pasan de un Te canasta y Trump, al movimiento Brexit en Gran Bretaña y los chalecos amarillos en Francia, la gente normal esta irritada y toma … Continue reading De la abundancia del corazon: Dios se está moviendo