Building People of Substance for Works of Power My first big Charismatic gathering was Kenneth Hagin’s Campmeeting in 1980. I had been saved about 7 months and spirit-filled for 3 months. I didn’t have a regular church, but I was hungry for God. That first evening service was something to see. There were somewhere in … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Singin’ with the Angels
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Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Keep on Singin’
Building People of Substance for Works of Power When I first attended a Holy Spirit church back in 1980, the initial shock was the worship. One guy led it on a keyboard. It was upbeat. The people clapped and raised their hands. They occasionally sang in some foreign language, and it was downright eerie. Instead … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Keep on Singin’
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
Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Delight in His Word
Building People of Substance for Works of Power Nearly 40 years ago I was sitting on the edge of my bed reading my bible. As I cruised through Galatians chapter 6, I read the words, “whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Two things happened. First, I had the thought, “Whoever wrote this … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Delight in His Word
Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Listen Carefully
Building People of Substance for Works of Power This last Easter, I wound up preaching in a church in Mexico that wasn’t on my schedule. In fact, I didn’t get the “invitation” until the night before during a service when the Pastor tapped me on the shoulder and said, “Puedes predicar mañana?” The week before, … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Listen Carefully
Out of the Abundance of the Heart: He’s Leading You
Building People of Substance for Works of Power I remember very distinctly the first time I heard the audible voice of God. At least it seemed audible to me. I was at my first Kenneth Hagin Campmeeting in 1980, accompanied by the three ladies who had recently led me into the baptism of the Holy … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: He’s Leading You
Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Listen Carefully
Building People of Substance for Works of Power I was talking to a pastor friend about the chaos and clamor in the world today. We agreed; it seems that people’s lives are in more of a mess than in previous decades. She made this statement, “I want to teach people to hear the voice of … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Listen Carefully
Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Who Gets the Glory?
Building People of Substance for Works of Power Many years ago, at the church where I pastored, a fella uttered a prophecy to me in a service. The gist of it was that my church, his church, and one other church in the area were going to be at the forefront of a great revival. … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Who Gets the Glory?
Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Check the Source
Building People of Substance for Works of Power One day last Fall, I was in my office praying and reading my Bible. It was early, around 7 AM. The phone rang. The caller ID said “Lonnie Hilton.” I was a little anxious as I answered. It’s unusual for my pastor to call me so early … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Check the Source
Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Test All Things
Building People of Substance for Works of Power She seemed like a very nice lady. She was a friend of my wife’s mom, who said she was a prophetess. God spoke through her directly to others. Now you must understand I had only been saved a few months, and Spirit-filled a few weeks. This was … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Test All Things
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