
Bill Stafford
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Christ Our Passover
1.3K41:05PassoverGEN 22:7In this sermon, the preacher expresses his excitement and passion for the simple truths of the Word of God, particularly when it comes to Jesus, the Lamb, God's provisions, and His power. He emphasizes the importance of obedience, commitment, loyalty, and recognizing that believers belong to God because they have been bought with a price. The preacher then focuses on the significance of the Lamb in the Passover, highlighting that it had to be without blemish and that its blood was shed for the deliverance of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. He concludes by emphasizing the incredible love of God demonstrated through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and encourages the congregation to choose to love God and abide in His Word.
Permanency of the Covenant
1.3K54:54Endurance in FaithCovenant RelationshipCovenantHEB 6:13Bill Stafford emphasizes the permanency of God's covenant, explaining that it is everlasting because it is rooted in God's unchanging nature and His promises. He illustrates how God swore by Himself to Abraham, highlighting the importance of endurance in the covenant relationship. Stafford encourages believers to recognize the fullness of life in Christ, asserting that true fulfillment comes from understanding our covenant with God rather than seeking external validation. He stresses that the Holy Spirit empowers us to live out this covenant, making us responsible for our commitment to God. Ultimately, Stafford calls for a deeper awareness of our identity in Christ and the transformative power of living in covenant relationship with Him.
The Purpose of the Covenant
1.3K58:13CovenantGEN 1:26HEB 4:3HEB 13:20In this sermon, the preacher explores the concept of the blood covenant and its significance in the relationship between God and man. The sermon begins by emphasizing that God's covenant with man is based on bringing man into a proper relationship with Him. The preacher highlights the importance of understanding that God writes from the future backwards, meaning that He has already fixed history according to His plan. The sermon also discusses the ruin that man experienced when he encountered another will, brought into the earth by Satan, which is self-will and conceit. The preacher references Isaiah 14 to illustrate this point.
Provision of the Covenant - Part 1
1.2K58:15CovenantNUM 22:28MAT 26:34ROM 6:6ROM 6:11GAL 2:20EPH 4:22In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having an abiding relationship with God. He shares his personal struggles with temper, jealousy, gossip, and greed, highlighting the need for God's power and patience in overcoming these sins. The preacher emphasizes that victory can only be achieved through putting on the new man and living in covenant agreement with God. He references the story of Jonathan and David, where they exchange robes as a symbol of their covenant relationship, and encourages the congregation to put off their old behaviors and put on righteousness and holiness. The sermon concludes with a reminder that breaking covenant with God will not lead to prosperity, and disobedience to the word of God indicates a lack of covenant relationship.
Person of the Covenant
1.2K40:53CovenantGEN 3:15GEN 15:8GEN 15:18GEN 17:1MAT 6:33In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding God as a covenant-keeping God. He explains that God's covenant with His people is unconditional and based on His faithfulness. The preacher also highlights the consequences of not keeping the covenant, which leads to darkness, sin, compromise, and worldliness. He expresses his concern for the salvation of others and emphasizes the need for a God-centered message that focuses on what God can do rather than what man can gain.
Provision of the Covenant - Part 2
1.1K51:16Covenant1SA 18:3In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding God's covenant with His people. He explains that through the covenant, believers become one with Christ and it is His life that they live. The preacher also challenges the idea that prayer is about informing God of our needs, stating that true prayer begins with praising God for who He is. He references the story of Saul and David to illustrate the faithfulness and sovereignty of God in dealing with His people.
God Is Our Sufficiency
1.0K40:24SufficiencyLiving as LightGod's SufficiencyLUK 11:33Bill Stafford emphasizes that God is our sufficiency, urging believers to trust in Him during life's storms and challenges. He reflects on the importance of living a luminous and transparent life that reflects Jesus, rather than conforming to worldly standards. Stafford encourages the church to be a beacon of light, demonstrating practical Christianity through godly living, and stresses the necessity of being filled with the Holy Spirit to effectively witness to the world. He shares personal experiences of revival and the transformative power of Jesus in his life, reminding the audience that true change comes from a deep relationship with Christ.
Revival
7151:19:58RevivalSurrender to God2KI 4:1Bill Stafford emphasizes the necessity of personal revival through desperation, manifestation, and revelation, urging believers to confront their spiritual dryness and recognize their need for God's presence. He reflects on the importance of humility and surrender, acknowledging that true spirituality comes from yielding to God rather than striving for self-righteousness. Stafford illustrates this through the story of a desperate widow in 2 Kings 4, who, despite having only a pot of oil, experiences God's miraculous provision when she brings empty vessels to Him. He calls for a collective awakening to the reality of God's indwelling presence and the need for brokenness to experience true abundance in life. Ultimately, he encourages the congregation to seek a fresh touch from God, moving beyond mere knowledge to active obedience.
Obedience
66445:58ObediencePSA 139:23In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance in walking with God. He explains that repentance is not just a change of mind, but a change of heart that redirects one's affection towards God. The preacher also highlights the need for repentance throughout one's life, not just for salvation. He shares the example of Paul, who faced challenges in his church due to politics and religious people who didn't want the word of God. The preacher encourages believers to stay focused on God, keep their hearts clean, and rely on the anointing of God in their preaching. He emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God in guiding believers towards what is right and wrong. The preacher also emphasizes the need for humility and repentance, as it is essential for revival and growth in one's spiritual journey.