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Isaiah 55:10-11 “As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”
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God’s word, evangelism, and expansion.
Evangelism, the spreading of Good News and expansion (the enlarging of life’s potential under God), both multiply by the seed of God’s Word. Jesus described the Word as a seed. (Luke 8:11) The source of all saving life and growth possibilities is transmitted from the Father to mankind. All increase of life within His love comes by His Word, as human response gives place for His blessing. When received, God’s word of promise will never be barren. The power in His Word will always fulfill the promise of His Word. We never need to wonder how faith developed or how fruitfulness is realized. Faith comes by hearing God’s word (Romans 10:17), that is, by receiving it wholeheartedly and humbly. Fruitfulness is guaranteed by-product, whether for the salvation of a lost soul or provision of a disciple’s need-God’s Word can be barren or fruitless: His own life power is within it!
A Seminar on Spiritual Authority & Power in the Christian Life with Rev. Dr. Dennis G. Crump is scheduled at New Life For The Nations on three Saturdays–March 7, 14, and 21– from 8:00 a.m. to Noon.
March 1 – Introduction to Spiritual in Authority & Power, Biblical and Historical Foundations of Healing Prayer Model
Factors Affecting Spiritual Authority & Power
History of Christian Missions
Issues of Identity & Jurisdiction
March 7 – Theologies of Power & Suffering
Keys to Releasing Power
Dealing with Unbelief
The Role of Love
March 21 – The Role of Healing
The Five-Step Relational Prayer Model
Spiritual Authority in Christian History
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This Seminar is not only for New Life Members. Invite your friends. We will
be announcing on Columbia Magazine, Adair Progress, The Voice, and on Facebook.
This will be a great refresher on Spiritual Authority. Now more than ever, the Believer needs to know the authority that we have been given and how to release that authority.
(It is not required for the class.)
Habakkuk 3:17-19 “Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me walk upon mine high places.”
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JOY – Gil (geel): Strongs: To joy, rejoice, be glad, be joyful. Gil contains the suggestion of dancing for joy or leaping for joy,” since the verb originally meant “to spin around with intense motion.” This lays to rest the notion that the biblical concept of joy is only “a quiet inner sense of well-being.” The righteous Messiah shall rejoice in God’s salvation with intensity that the psalmist cannot find words to describe (Psalm 21:1). In turn, His redeemed citizens are joyful in their King: they praise him with dances with instruments and with singing. (Psalms 149:2,3) Although everything is wrong in Habakkuk’s external world, He is leaping for joy over his fellowship with Yahweh
The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will “joy” over thee with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
Genesis 3:13-15 “Then the Lord God asked the woman, “How could you do such a thing?” “The serpent tricked me,” she replied. So the Lord God said to the serpent, “This is your punishment: You are singled out from among all the domestic and wild animals of the whole earth—to be cursed. You shall grovel in the dust as long as you live, crawling along on your belly. From now on, you and the woman will be enemies, as will your offspring and hers. You will strike his heel, but he will crush your head.”
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The Gospel’s First Proclamation, MESSIAH’S COMING.
This verse contains the first proclamation of the gospel. All of the richness, the mercy, the sorrow, and the glory of God’s redeeming work with man is here in miniature. God promises to bring a Redeemer from the Seed of the woman; He will be completely human yet divinely begotten. “That serpent of old, called the devil,” would war with the Seed (Rev. 12) and would smite Him. But even as the serpent struck at His heel, His foot would descend, crushing the Serpent’s head. In Christ’s life and death, this scripture was fulfilled. Divinely begotten, yet fully human, by His death and resurrection, He has defeated and made a public spectacle of the powers of hell. (Col.2;15). This first Messianic promise is one of the most succinct statements of the gospel to be found anywhere.
Adam’s sin in the fall brought spiritual death and separation from God. But Jesus, the last Adam, came to reverse this thought his cross, restoring humanity’s lost relationship with God, authority, and eternal life, fulfilling God’s redemptive plan to save and renew all things.
Salvation-God’s plan for redemption, restoration, and recovery.
RECOVER ALL
So David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I overtake them?” And he answered him, “Pursue for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all.” 1 Samuel 30:8 “
David was greatly distressed but strengthened himself in the Lord. 1 Samuel 30:6 The word strengthened means encouraged. (literally made himself strong). Strengthened by Yahweh
When God told David to “recover all” after the Amalekites raided in Ziklag taking captive all the women and children and plundering all their belongings the word recover means to get back everything that was lost or stolen, with nothing missing, including his wives, people, livestock, and possessions, signifying total restoration, restitution, and even surplus, a pattern for believers to pursue complete restoration in their own lives through faith and obedience.
Copied- Meaning of “Recover All” Total Retrieval: It’s not just getting some back, but everything (small, great, sons, daughters, spoil).Restoration & Restitution: It implies a return to a former state of wholeness, healing, and even improvement after a loss or damage. Redemption of Wasted Time/Years: In a spiritual sense, it refers to God restoring wasted seasons, opportunities, finances, health, and relationships. Overcoming the Enemy: It signifies God’s power to trump the enemy’s plans and use them for our benefit, bringing breakthroughs. In essence, “recover all” is a promise of complete restoration, a call to pursue God’s direction to reclaim what the enemy has stolen, leading to wholeness and abundance, not just returning to the starting point, but gaining more.
GET READY FOR 2026
Abundance, Abundance, Abundance.
Change, Change, Change.
This will be a year of spiritual transition as the “Church shows up and shows out.
John 10 “In the Bible, “abundance” means more than just material wealth; it signifies God’s overflowing generosity, providing a plentiful, full, and purposeful life with spiritual richness, joy, peace, and fulfillment, far beyond mere physical needs or worldly accumulation, as seen in Jesus’ promise of “life, and have it more abundantly.
Ephesians 3:20 “Now to him who can do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, abundantly.”
Change means a move in another direction. Change is related to “transition.” Romans 12:2 is a key Bible verse that encourages believers not to conform to the ways of the non-believing world, but to change internally by renewing their minds, thereby allowing them to understand and live out God’s perfect will.
Romans 12:2 “ Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].
The Church will show out this coming year. The woke generation has given its agenda. There is an awakening among the Believers who will declare the agenda of the one true God. The book of Acts will be on full display. There will be a renewed purpose for believers in the coming year, signifying a time of vibrant spiritual demonstration and impact.
Psalms 67:1-2 “God be merciful and gracious to us and bless us and cause His face to shine upon us and among us That Your way may be known upon earth, Your saving power (Your deliverances and Your salvation) among all nations.”
“Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him ‘Immanuel’. Isaiah 7:14
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God with us’).” Matthew 1:23
These verses connect the Old Testament prophecy to the New Testament birth of Jesus, highlighting the miracle of God becoming man to dwell among humanity.
Immanuel isn’t just a name. It’s a promise.
The Prophet Isaiah 7:14 declared the name of Jesus, ‘Immanuel’. Matthew told us “Immanuel” is “God with us.”
We are never alone. What a great reminder that no matter where we are, or what we’re facing, God is right there beside us.
Jesus said to His disciples, “And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age” Matthew 28:20
For He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down ( relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!] Hebrews 13:5
God’s timing is perfect: Never early, never late, always on time! This is a spiritual reminder that while we live by clocks and calendars, God operates in eternity, making His perfect plan manifest at the right moment.
The Bible tells us in Psalm 27:14, “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” This verse encourages us to trust that God’s timing is always right, even when we are in the waiting. He knows the perfect moment to act in our lives. During the waiting, God is preparing us for the blessing.
The birth of Jesus was God’s perfect timing.
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son.” Galatians 4:4-5 Jesus’ arrival was perfectly timed to fulfill His mission, and we can trust that our life events will unfold in His perfect timing as well.
God is not bound by time; He always was, is, and will be.
December, the month known for celebrating Christmas, and we are already on the seventh day of this month.
Some things can happen in our lives, and in the world we live in, from one December to the next. Jobs change, children leave home, a loved one won’t be at the table, and goals are not fulfilled. We could go on and on about scenarios, what is different this year compared to last year.
Even though we may have experienced changes, the message of the reason for the season has not changed. Christmas is about the birth of God’s Son – Jesus. This is good news worth celebrating.
For the Christian, celebrating the birth of Jesus is more than a holiday. It is an opportunity to be a witness to the Good News. “This very day, in David’s town, a Saviour has been born for you. He is Christ, the Lord.” Luke 2:1
It is an opportunity to pause and give thanks for the love, hope, and joy found in Jesus – our Saviour and friend. As we exchange gifts with loved ones, it is out of remembrance of the gift God gave us in Jesus. The gift that we are loved, are never alone, and can have hope for the future.
“Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel-God with us.” Isaiah 7:14
Romans 7:6 “But now we have been delivered from the law, having died to what we were held by, so that we should serve in the newness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the letter.”
From Strong’s Concordance: Spirit, pneuma (pnyoo-mah). Compare “pneumonia” pneumatology.” Breath, breeze, a current of air, wind, spirit. Pneuma is that part of a person capable of responding to God. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, who draws us to Christ, convicts us of sin, enables us to accept Christ as our personal Savior, assures us of salvation, enables us to live a victorious life, understand the Bible, pray according to God’s will, and share Christ with others.
Freedom from the Law does not mean license to sin, but servitude to God, in the newness of the New Covenant, by the Holy Spirit gives power to obey God, a power the Law by itself could never do.
The Gospels of Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 14:22, and Luke 22:14-20 record that Jesus instituted the Communion, also known as the Lord’s Supper, on the night before his crucifixion during the Last Supper. At this meal, he took bread and a cup of wine, identified them with his body and blood respectively, and instructed his disciples to perform this act in remembrance of him.
Matthew 26-28 “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed it, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, ‘Take, eat, this is my body.’ Then he took the cup, and gave thanks and gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.’
Kingdom Dynamics Spirit-Filled Bible God Sovereignly Inaugurates the New Covenant, THE BLOOD. Jesus used the occasion of the Passover meal to inaugurate the New Covenant. The symbolism of the Passover meal under the Old Covenant was about to be fully satisfied through Christ’s crucifixion. In this historic moment, Jesus transformed the meaning of the elements of the Passover meal into New Covenant thought. The bread now represented His body, which should be given, and the cup His blood, which would be shed for the forgiveness of sins. The holy requirements of God and the Old Covenant were about to be forever satisfied. A new and living way into the presence and provision of God was being prepared through Christ, the Lamb of God. A new and eternal bond was being established by the blood of Jesus Christ. God was sovereignly inaugurating the new and ultimate covenant.
God is good, and all the time God is good! This is a declaration of faith that God’s goodness is constant, regardless of circumstances. God’s goodness is part of his character—it is who God is. This means that God is morally excellent, righteous, and perfect, and his goodness is the source of all things good. His goodness is expressed through his attributes like his love, mercy, and his plan for creation. His character is consistent. James 1:17 tells that every “good and perfect gift” comes from God, who is unchanging like the sun, unlike a shifting shadow.
The Bible consistently states that God is all good, righteous, and the source of all goodness. The Bible begins by describing God’s work in creation as “good.” The Bible teaches that God works all things for the good of those who love him (Romans 8:28). He is also presented as the one who “works in you both to will and to do for his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13).
Psalms 34:8 “O taste and see that the Lord [our God] is good; How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who takes refuge in Him.”
David urges God’s people to discover the goodness of the Lord for themselves. He doesn’t want readers to just take his word that the Lord is good; he wants them to actively experience and know for themselves the fact that God is good. The phrase “taste and see that the Lord is good” is an invitation to personally experience God’s goodness through faith and trust. Taste involves testing or sampling; to see involves understanding or perceiving. The phrase taste and see, then, means “try and experience.”
“Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines. Though the labor of the olive may fail, and the field yields no food. Though the flock may be cut off from the fold. And there is no herd in the stalls. Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.” Habakkuk 3:17-18
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Joy, “gil” (geel) Strongs # 1523: To joy, rejoice, be glad, be joyful. “Gil” contains the suggestion of “dancing for joy,” or “leaping for joy,” since the verb originally means “to spin around with intense motion.” This lies to rest the notion that the biblical concept of joy is only “a quiet, inner sense of well-being.” God dances for joy over Jerusalem and because of His people (Isaiah 65:19; Zephaniah 3:17). The righteous Messiah shall rejoice in God’s salvation with an intensity that the psalmist cannot find words to describe (Psalms 21:1). In turn, his redeemed citizens are joyful in their King. They praise Him with dancing with instruments, and with singing (Psalms 149:2, 3). Although everything is wrong in Habakkuk’s external world, He is leaping for joy over his fellowship with Yahweh.
“The joy of the Lord is our strength” Nehemiah 8:10
Jesus speaking on “Faith Confession” in Mark 11:22-24. “Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Have faith in God’. For assuredly I say to you, whosoever says to this mountain, be removed and be cast into the sea and does not doubt in his heart but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore, I tell you, whatever things you ask when you pray and believe that you receive them, and you will have them.
SPIRIT FILLED LIFE BIBLE – KINGDOM DYNAMICS From Jesus’ own lips, we receive the most direct and practical instruction concerning our exercise of faith. Consider three points: 1) It is to be “in God” Faith that speaks, the first faith that seeks. The Almighty One is the Source and Grounds of our faith and being. Faith only flows to Him because of the faithfulness that flows from him. 2) Faith is not a trick performed with our lips but a spoken expression that springs from the conviction of our hearts. The idea that faith confession is a “formula” for getting things from God is unbiblical. But the fact that the faith in our hearts is to be spoken and thereby becomes active and effective toward specific results. It is taught here by the Lord Jesus. 3) Jesus’ words “whatever things” apply this principle to every aspect of our lives. The only restrictions are (a) that our faith be “in God,” our living Father, and in alignment with His will and word, and b) that we believe – not doubting in our hearts. Thus, “speaking” to the mountain is not a vain or superstitious exercise or indulgence in humanistic mind-science but instead becomes a release of God’s creative word of promise.
(Matthew 15:7-9/Acts 3:6)
For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten ( unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life. John 3:16
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Loved, agapao is unconditional love, love by choice, and by an act of the will. The word denotes unconquerable benevolence and undefeatable goodwill. Agapao will never seek anything but the highest good for fellow mankind. Agapao (the verb) and agape (the noun) are the words for God’s unconditional love. It does not need chemistry and affinity, or a feeling. Agapao is a word that exclusively belongs to the Christian community. It is a love virtually unknown to writers outside the New Testament.
This morning, on my way to work, I followed a car with a sign in the back window that said, “Learning stick, sorry for any delay.” Knowing that, I stayed patient through the slow shifts and jerky starts. Honestly, they were doing pretty well for someone still learning.
But then I caught myself wondering: Would I have been just as patient if I hadn’t seen that sign? Probably not. And that hit me hard. Because the truth is, most people don’t wear signs that explain what they’re going through. You won’t see, “Going through a divorce.” “Lost a child.” “Feeling depressed.” “Just diagnosed with cancer.” If we could see people’s struggles written out, we would treat each other so much more gently. But we shouldn’t need a sign to show kindness. Everyone you meet is carrying something you can’t see, so let’s choose patience. Let’s choose grace. Let’s choose love – even when there are no signs to tell us.
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Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12-13
Love is patient, love is kind. 1 Corinthians 13:4
And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:1
Be kind and compassionate to one another. Ephesians 4:32
GREAT GRACE!
And with great power, the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And “great grace” was upon them all. Acts 4:33
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Most believers know the common definition of the beautiful word “grace” as “the unmerited favor of God.” This is wonderfully true and clearly relates to our salvation apart from the works or energy of our flesh (Eph. 2:7:9).
But “grace“ as used in this text (“great grace”) and texts such as Luke 2:40 and Acts 11:23, also refers to “operations of the power of God.” Just as God in mercy saves us by His grace, so that grace is manifested in great dynamics where the Holy Spirit is at work in power. Zec. 4:7 provides an OT illustration of this truth. The prophet instructed Zerubbabel to speak “grace” to the “mountain- the hindrance he faced in the trying task of rebuilding God’s temple. Speaking “grace” to obstacles we face is an action of faith, drawing on the operations of God’s great power. We only speak the work is entirely His – by His gracious power and for His great glory.
When we accept salvation, we receive it only through the power of His grace. Likewise, we can trust that His same grace operates in us and through us, as it has been shown to us. As with the early disciples, great authority and power in other issues flowed through them and in their midst. As we call upon the name of the Lord, speaking His grace into the face of our mountainous impossibilities. We have every reason to expect “great power” and “great grace” today. Acts 3:6 / Romans 10:9
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe the Bible to be God’s revelation to man.
It was written by men under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. We hold to whatever the Word says about itself. It is perfect, inspired, unchangeable, without error in doctrine, conduct, and principle. It is our instruction manual for life.
We believe that there is one God, infinitely perfect and eternally existent in the person of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
We believe that salvation is the gift of God through Jesus Christ and that through the shed blood of Jesus on the cross, He provides the only way for the forgiveness of all sin. Salvation occurs when one places his faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as the sufficient payment for his sin.
We believe in water baptism as the outward expression of the inward cleansing of sins from one’s heart. It is done by faith to identify oneself as a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit to be a separate work from the born-again experience. The purpose of this Baptism is to empower the believer to do the works of the Kingdom. Upon receiving the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, the believer can and should speak with other tongues.
We believe the Bible teaches bodily healing as a part of the atonement made at Calvary. Although not everyone who is sick gets healed, we believe it is God’s will to be healed.
We believe the gifts of the Spirit are for the church and operate today under the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Believers are encouraged to seek and use these gifts for the edification of others.
We believe in the giving of tithes and offerings. The principle of the tithe was established in the Old Testament under faith before the law was ever given. In the New Testament, a person does not operate by law but by faith under grace. Giving is an act of faith rather an act of law.
We believe in the observance of the Lord’s Supper (Communion). It is an important event in the life of the believer. It is remembering the blood shed by Jesus Christ on the cross (with the juice) and the body of Jesus broken for us (the bread or wafer). We do not take Communion every week but at specific times as led by the Spirit of God.
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ. His virgin birth, His miracles, His vicarious atoning death through the shed blood, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His personal return in power and glory.
The Battle Good Against Evil – The Chruch Wins – Until Then STAND!
“ Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your waist girded with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, having your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace, and above all, taking the shield of faith, with which you will be able to extinguish all the fiery arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit always with all kinds of prayer and supplication. To that end be alert with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints. Pray for me, that the power to speak may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may speak boldly as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6:10-20
Charles Kirk co-founded the conservative student organization Turning Point USA, in 2012 a nonprofit organization that advocates for conservative politics on high school, college, and university campuses. Charlie was killed by a lone gunman this past Wednesday, September 10, while debating on a college campus in Utah. He only wanted to share his faith and give the youth across the nation the opportunity to have open dialogue. Come and bring me any questions, he would say. Let’s talk.
Charlie was asked by an interviewer what he wanted to be remembered for. “I want to be remembered for the courage of my faith. That would be the most important thing. The most important thing in my life is my faith”.
At a meeting Charlie spoke to his audience, “One of my favorite sayings in the Bible. In Hebrew, it is Hineni, “Here I am”. It means, “Lord use me”. I want you to have a posture of Lord use me. What are my marching orders? Abraham at the binding of Isaac said, “Lord, here I am”. Moses at the burning bush, “Lord, here I am”. Samuel, Isaiah, “Lord here I am”.
Charlie Kirk was not assassinated, he was martyred. But his death will not be in vain. For every martyr’s death, there is a seed sown in the ground. His ministry has touched thousands and thousands of the younger generation across the United States. He won’t see that seed flourish on this side of Heaven. However, Charlie’s legacy will live on in the lives that have been changed because he said, “Lord, use me, give me your marching orders. God did, and Charlie did! Let the Church arise and say, “Here am I, Lord. What are your marching orders”?
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