Partnership with God
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The Power of God's Word in Us
By Mike Bickle121:05:20ISA 30:18JAS 4:2Mike Bickle emphasizes the profound partnership God desires with His people, highlighting that God's power is released through our unity with His heart and our prayers. He explains that while God has sovereign plans, the quality of our lives is influenced by our willingness to engage in prayer and intercession, which allows us to access the blessings He has in store. Bickle illustrates the intimate partnership within the Trinity, where the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work together, and invites believers to participate in this divine collaboration. He stresses the importance of being saturated with God's Word, as it empowers our prayers and aligns our hearts with His will. Ultimately, Bickle calls the church to recognize their role in governing creation through intercession, which is essential for sustaining God's order in the universe.
Partnership With God
By George Mueller0MAT 7:7PHP 4:19JAS 1:51JN 1:3George Mueller emphasizes the profound partnership believers have with God, highlighting that this relationship grants them access to divine wisdom, strength, and resources through prayer and faith. He explains that while our standing with God remains constant, our experiential fellowship can grow or diminish based on our faith and reliance on Him. Mueller illustrates this partnership with practical examples, encouraging believers to approach God with their needs and to trust in His provision, regardless of their circumstances or feelings of unworthiness. He reassures that God, as a loving partner, is always ready to supply what is needed for both spiritual and temporal challenges. Ultimately, he calls believers to embrace their identity as children of God and to draw upon His inexhaustible fullness.
The Bride's Vindication and Partnership With the King
By Mike Bickle1844:35SNG 6:4Mike Bickle explores the themes of the Bride's value and her partnership with the King in the Song of Solomon, emphasizing the importance of seeing the worth in others as God sees them. He highlights the Bride's journey from understanding her own value to recognizing the value of others, even those who may be immature or difficult. Bickle illustrates how serving others can lead to persecution, but ultimately, the Bride is vindicated by both the community and the King. The sermon encourages believers to engage in ministry with a heart of love and commitment, regardless of recognition or response, and to find joy in serving the Lord amidst challenges.
Partnership With God
By A.B. Simpson0MAT 25:21JHN 5:17JHN 14:12ACT 1:8ROM 12:61CO 3:92CO 9:8EPH 2:10PHP 4:131PE 4:10A.B. Simpson emphasizes the profound partnership we have with God in our work for Him, illustrating that just as a publishing firm includes all employees as partners, we are co-laborers with Christ. He highlights that God pays our debts, supplies our resources, and prepares us for the work of His kingdom, allowing us to share in the joy of the harvest. Simpson urges believers to recognize their role in this divine partnership, stressing the importance of working in God's way and strength, rather than relying solely on human effort. He reassures that our service is not a burden but a joyful overflow of Christ's work in us, and that we will be rewarded for our faithfulness. Ultimately, he calls us to be true representatives of Christ, fulfilling our responsibilities as His hands and feet in the world.