
John G. Lake
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The Baptism of the Holy Ghost - Part 2
2DAN 10:1MAT 3:11MAT 6:10MAT 8:17LUK 24:491CO 14:22EPH 2:11JN 4:17REV 1:18REV 19:16John G. Lake preaches on the significance of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost, emphasizing the command of Jesus to His disciples to wait for the power from on high. Lake shares personal experiences of receiving the Baptism, highlighting the necessity of heart cleansing and spiritual preparation to receive the Holy Ghost. He discusses the transformative results of the Baptism, including a deep love for humanity, a powerful ministry of healing, and a fervent desire to see souls saved. Lake also delves into the different degrees of Baptism, urging believers to seek a higher level of consecration and union with Christ.
The Baptism of the Holy Ghost - Part 1
1EXO 3:5MAT 3:11JHN 14:10ACT 1:8ACT 2:44ROM 8:91CO 6:191CO 14:131CO 14:19John G. Lake preaches about the significance of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost, emphasizing its importance as the greatest event in Christian history, surpassing even the Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension, and glorification of Jesus. He highlights how the Baptism of the Holy Ghost was the ultimate fulfillment of Jesus' earthly ministry, bringing a universal ministry of Jesus to every man through the Spirit. Lake stresses the need for a reverent approach to the Baptism of the Holy Ghost, comparing it to Moses' encounter with God at the burning bush and emphasizing the sacredness of this experience.
The Real Christian
1PSA 51:10JOL 2:23JHN 3:2JHN 14:17ACT 19:21CO 6:19John G. Lake preaches about the uniqueness of a true Christian, emphasizing the unparalleled character and standing of a believer who seeks to embody Christ's spirit and character. He shares remarkable incidents from South Africa, illustrating the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in individuals' lives, leading to extraordinary manifestations of God's power and healing. Lake highlights the necessity of being born again and attaining a consciousness of sinlessness to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to experience divine presence and power. He envisions a revival of the Spirit, where modern Christians surpass the early disciples in manifesting God's glory and ushering in a new era of divine consciousness.
A Lecture on Divine Healing
1MAT 9:20MRK 16:15ACT 19:111CO 12:4JAS 5:14John G. Lake preaches about Divine Healing, explaining that it is the healing by the spirit of God, exercised through the spirit of man. Jesus, the Master Healer, empowered His disciples to perform the ministry of healing, and after His resurrection, a new commission was given to preach the gospel and heal the sick. The church is commended for coming behind in no gift, including the gifts of healing, miracles, and faith. Throughout history, various sects of Christians have practiced Divine Healing, trusting God solely for the healing of their bodies.
How I Came to Devote My Life to the Ministry of Healing
0MAT 4:23MRK 16:17ACT 10:38HEB 13:8JAS 5:14John G. Lake shares a powerful testimony of how the revelation of Jesus as a present-day healer transformed his life and family, breaking the cycle of sickness and death that plagued them for decades. Through faith and prayer, they witnessed miraculous healings of terminal illnesses like cancers, paralysis, and heart diseases, demonstrating God's compassion and power to heal any affliction. Lake's experience led him to a deeper understanding of God's will to heal, challenging the belief that miracles were only for the past, and inspiring a ministry dedicated to praying for the sick and witnessing countless healings, reminiscent of the apostolic times.
Teaching on the Subject of Healing for the Body
0John G. Lake preaches about the practice of healing by God through faith and prayer, tracing its roots back to the patriarchs like Abraham and the covenant of healing made with the children of Israel. The sermon emphasizes how Jesus and his disciples ministered healing to the sick, with Jesus extending the power to all believers after his resurrection. Healing is portrayed as an essential part of the atonement of Christ, perpetuated as one of the gifts of the Holy Ghost for the Church to practice, showcasing God's unchangeable will concerning sickness.