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Jesus Said – Week 10 – The Helper

Jesus Said

At the heart of this message lies a revolutionary truth from John 16:7 – Jesus told his disciples it was better for him to leave so the Helper could come. Better? How could anything be better than having Jesus physically present? Yet this reveals God’s magnificent plan: the Holy Spirit wasn’t sent as a temporary boost for the early church, but as the Father’s permanent provision for supernatural living across all generations. We’re invited to understand that the same power that enabled Jesus to perform miracles is available to us today. The Greek word for ‘greater works’ suggests both intensity and geographical reach – meaning we’re not just called to repeat what Jesus did, but to expand it further through the Spirit’s power. This isn’t about our abilities improving; it’s about recognizing that God wants to operate through us as willing vessels. The question becomes: are we positioning ourselves to receive and partner with the Holy Spirit? Are we creating the stable, welcoming environment where the dove can land and remain? This message challenges us to move beyond treating the Holy Spirit as merely our conscience or moral guide, and instead to embrace Him as the personal, powerful presence who sets God’s people on fire – enabling the impossible and making us conduits of divine activity in everyday life.

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Jesus Said – Week 3 – Tommy Carothers

Jesus Said

This message challenges us to ask: are we trying to understand God or follow Him? Proverbs 3:5–7 reminds us to trust the Lord with all our hearts, not lean on our own understanding. The Greek system prized knowledge; the Hebrew way shaped character through relationship. Jesus didn’t say, “Understand me,” but “Follow me.”

We often know Scripture without transformation—quoting verses while our character stays the same. God calls us to become like our Rabbi, not just study His words. When faced with spiritual truths or life decisions, our minds resist what only trust can grasp.

Through prayer, fasting, and surrender, we learn to acknowledge God first. The Holy Spirit straightens our paths, grows patience and hope within us, and teaches us that following comes before understanding—and that real trust always changes us.

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Physical Healing

PHYSICAL HEALING

In this powerful exploration of physical healing, we’re challenged to confront our beliefs and experiences with God’s promises. The central message revolves around Isaiah 53:4-5, 1 Peter 2:24, and Psalm 103:1-3, emphasizing that healing is part of Christ’s finished work on the cross. We’re encouraged to trust in God’s word even when our physical senses tell us otherwise. The speaker shares personal testimonies and examples of partial and complete healings, reminding us that while we may not always understand God’s timing or methods, His love and power remain constant. This message invites us to deepen our faith, actively pursue our spiritual inheritance, and stand firm against the enemy’s attempts to steal our joy and healing. As we reflect on this, let’s consider how we can trust God more today than we did yesterday, allowing His supernatural power to become active in our daily lives.content

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Stewarding Encounters with God

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In this powerful message, we’re challenged to recognize and steward our encounters with God. The parable of the talents from Matthew 25 serves as a cornerstone, illustrating how God entrusts us with spiritual gifts and experiences. Just as the servants were given different amounts according to their abilities, we too receive unique encounters with God. The key is not the quantity or intensity of these moments, but how we invest and multiply what we’ve been given. Are we like the servants who doubled their talents, or the one who buried his gift out of fear? This parable reminds us that God celebrates our faithfulness and desires for us to actively engage with the revelations He provides. As we learn to recognize His voice in our daily lives – whether through subtle impressions or dramatic experiences – we’re called to respond by drawing closer to Him, sharing our gifts with others, and allowing these encounters to transform our hearts and minds.

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