Relying On The Provider (John Wimber)
Relying On The Provider Relying on the Provider, rather than his provision, is the core principle. Psalms 33:16-17 says, âNo king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its strength, it cannot save.â Though weâve been made […]
Our Need For Him (John Wimber)
Our Need For Him “Though his purposes are uniquely tailored to each person, his goals remain the same for all of us. He will conform us to the image of this Son (Romans 8:29). We will become increasingly aware of our need for him as over and against our tendency toward self-reliance. Since sin and […]
Godâs Sovereignty (John Wimber)
Godâs Sovereignty “Psalm 33:11 says, âBut the plans of the Lord stand firm forever and the purposes of his heart through all generations .â In response to trials and testings in our lives, we start with the understanding that God is absolutely supreme in the lives of men. This passage reveals that each of us […]
Giving In To Temptation (John Wimber)
Giving In To Temptation “Giving in to temptation when facing small tests undermines your relationship with God, so that when you are tested with a difficult thing, you arenât ready at all. You flunk. Secret sin breaks the bond of intimacy with God. In some small way, the concession to your comfort will dissipate your […]
Acting On Our Beliefs (John Wimber)
Acting On Our Beliefs “Whether it is prayer for the sick or devotional Bible study, when we make commitments to the Lord to act on our beliefs, we can expect the enemy to challenge them. What happens when you decide to start reading the Bible daily? All hell breaks loose when you sit down and […]
Growing In Faith (John Wimber)
Growing In Faith “Growing in the exercise of faith is key if we want to have an impact on our society. Scripture instructs us not only to believe certain truths, but to act on specific commands, such as healing the sick, tithing, giving to the poor, and sharing the Gospel, to mention a few. The […]
Encountering Trials (John Wimber)
Encountering Trials “Suffering is an unavoidable part of our Christian experience. Jesus led the way by suffering persecution, ridicule, and eventually, the crucifixion. In James 1:2, we read, âConsider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials .â Notice James didnât say if you encounter trials; he said, when you encounter trials. Trials […]
The Already And The Not Yet (John Wimber)
The Already And The Not Yet “As his church, we have been given the opportunity to participate in the extension of Jesusâ sovereign reign every time we pray. The Father is about the business of redeeming mankind not only from their sin, but from the effects of sin as well. In fact, Jesus taught us […]
Facing An Uncertain Future (John Wimber)
Facing An Uncertain Future “What does it mean for a Christian to be faced with an uncertain future? How do we reconcile, for example, the healing of one and the seemingly unanswered prayers for another? The Lord has not left us without answers in his Word, nor has he left us alone in our suffering. […]
At Peace When There Is No Peace (John Wimber)
At Peace When There Is No Peace “When you come to God in intimate prayer and lay your burdens at his feet, the Bible says there will be a result. âAnd the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesusâ (Philippians 4:7). I can be at […]
