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Calling on God - Part 7
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Joshua Daniel (1928 - 2014). Indian evangelist and president of Laymen’s Evangelical Fellowship International, born in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, to N. Daniel, a mathematics teacher turned revivalist. Saved at 15, he began preaching at 16 to students in Madras, earning a Master’s in English Literature from Madras University. Joining his father’s ministry in 1954, he led Laymen’s Evangelical Fellowship from 1963, headquartered in Chennai, growing it to hundreds of centers across India, Cyprus, Guyana, and London. Known as the “boy revivalist,” he authored Faith Is the Victory and delivered thousands of sermons, aired on TV and radio in multiple languages, focusing on salvation and revival. Married to Lily, they had three children, including John, who succeeded him. His annual retreats at Beulah Gardens drew 7,000-9,000, emphasizing prayer and holiness. Daniel’s ministry, marked by tentmaker missionaries, impacted millions despite later critiques of family-centric leadership.
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This sermon focuses on the profound prayer of St. Paul for believers to be filled with the fullness of God, despite their past idolatry and weaknesses. It challenges the congregation to seek the transformative power of God's fullness in their lives, asking for faith, cleansing, sanctification, and the ability to reflect Jesus to the world.
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I'm sorry, I can't do any justice to this scripture. Here, St. Paul is praying that we should explore the length and height and depth of God's love. That we might be, you might be filled with all the fullness of God. Friends, what is this prayer? It seems like a preposterous prayer. Is this the prayer of a sane person? That you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Is this what Calvary transfers to a wretch like me? Can I believe this? Can the fullness of God ever dwell in a pygmy like me? But that is the prayer of St. Paul. For these people who were once idolatrous people. Would everybody who worshipped idols at some time or another stand up? Quick, no time, no time. Will such a prayer mean anything to you? Lord, I worshipped snakes, I worshipped idols. Now I am praying that the fullness of Jesus and of God should dwell in me. Let us pray. Let us tell God. Oh God, can the fullness of God dwell in a wretch like me? If Elijah got two portions of Elijah's power, my inner man is so weak. It is a diseased inner man. I am weak and tottering. Oh, shall I ask you now? Oh limitless Savior, I am not asking for money. I am asking for faith. Give me the fullness that is in Jesus. Cleanse me wholly. Sanctify my thoughts. Take away my fear. Wash me in your blood. Give me your fullness, oh gracious and merciful Father. Let me show you to the world. This materialistic, covetous, evil world. Let me show the beauty of Jesus. Write it on my countenance. Write it in every action of mine. What injustice we are doing to you. Forgive us Lord. Cleanse us Lord. Why did you call us out of the world and out of idolatry? Have a little ping pong. Oh Lord, forgive us. Cleanse us. You are able to give us more than we ask or think. Our thinking is so small. Our faith is so small. Oh please, forgive us. Lord, you are the one that gives more than we can ask. Give us Christ. In Jesus' holy name. Amen.
Calling on God - Part 7
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Joshua Daniel (1928 - 2014). Indian evangelist and president of Laymen’s Evangelical Fellowship International, born in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, to N. Daniel, a mathematics teacher turned revivalist. Saved at 15, he began preaching at 16 to students in Madras, earning a Master’s in English Literature from Madras University. Joining his father’s ministry in 1954, he led Laymen’s Evangelical Fellowship from 1963, headquartered in Chennai, growing it to hundreds of centers across India, Cyprus, Guyana, and London. Known as the “boy revivalist,” he authored Faith Is the Victory and delivered thousands of sermons, aired on TV and radio in multiple languages, focusing on salvation and revival. Married to Lily, they had three children, including John, who succeeded him. His annual retreats at Beulah Gardens drew 7,000-9,000, emphasizing prayer and holiness. Daniel’s ministry, marked by tentmaker missionaries, impacted millions despite later critiques of family-centric leadership.