Fasting and Prayer
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God's Zeal to Release Blessing (Joel 2:18-27)
By Mike Bickle2153:37PSA 132:13ISA 34:2EZK 39:12JOL 2:18ZEC 1:14MAT 5:35MAT 6:26LUK 21:26ROM 2:4JAS 5:16Mike Bickle emphasizes God's desire to bless His people both physically and spiritually, as illustrated in Joel 2:18-27. He explains that fasting and prayer can invoke God's zeal for the land, leading to material blessings and spiritual outpourings. Bickle highlights the continuity between the blessings of the Millennial Kingdom and what believers can experience today, urging them to seek God's extravagant blessings in their lives. He reassures that God's heart for restoration and provision is unwavering, and that the faithful can expect pockets of mercy and blessing even in challenging times. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a wholehearted response to God through prayer and intercession to release His blessings in the present age.
The Cure for Chaos - Call a Sacred Assembly
By Shane Idleman1742:262CH 7:142CH 20:3ISA 58:6JOL 1:14MAT 6:16LUK 9:23ROM 12:12TI 1:7JAS 4:81PE 5:6Shane Idleman emphasizes the urgent need for the church to reclaim its voice and boldly proclaim God's truth in a chaotic world. He calls for a Sacred Assembly, urging believers to prepare their hearts through fasting and prayer, as a means to invite God's presence and power into their lives and communities. Idleman highlights the importance of repentance and unity among believers, stressing that true revival begins with individuals turning back to God. He warns against complacency and the dangers of allowing the flesh to dominate, advocating for a return to holiness and a passionate pursuit of God's Spirit. Ultimately, he reminds the congregation that hope and redemption are found in Jesus Christ alone.