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    Quote Originally Posted by FireBrand View Post
    Too many younger guys want to be a new phenom or Steven Furtick or something. The remnant here wanted a local because the previous 2 wanted programs. They brought a local and seasoned pentecostal in I assume because they want newness and power. The one thing missing is the one thing they could scarcely due without: the demonstration of the power of God. It’s been fun to see the responses to just that. I promised straight up I didnt come here to make it Pentecostal but quickly added that God might have different plans and whatever that is, I’m cool with that. There has been a church on this property since 1890. We have a strong grace DNA. I like that.
    I’m seeing that everywhere now. Drives me nuts. Services are literally timed down to a second. Some places have a count down for everything from the welcome, scripture reading, song, it’s all perfectly scripted to where if the Holy Spirit wanted to take the service on a detour, they would probably have a nervous breakdown.

    But they see the success in numbers and popularity with the postmodern church and they’re determined that this is what will bring the crowds.

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    Fantastic testimony Firebrand. Even though you and I have always had fun discussion on Facebook I am glad to see you on the forum.
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    Fantastic testimony Firebrand. Even though you and I have always had fun discussion on Facebook I am glad to see you on the forum.
    Thank you, brother. It’s good to be back.

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    Last Sunday I spoke on being a Word and Power church. This has been a personal vision and has been a delight to see lives changed over the years. This is a short synopsis of the direction:
    -If we are all Word and no Power, we dry up.
    If we are all Power and no Word we blow up.
    If we are both, we grow up.

    Currently touching on the personage of the Holy Spirit; a He, not an “it”. Do not grieve Him, quench Him or resist Him.
    Carefully moving ahead in much prayer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FireBrand View Post
    Last Sunday I spoke on being a Word and Power church. This has been a personal vision and has been a delight to see lives changed over the years. This is a short synopsis of the direction:
    -If we are all Word and no Power, we dry up.
    If we are all Power and no Word we blow up.
    If we are both, we grow up.

    Currently touching on the personage of the Holy Spirit; a He, not an “it”. Do not grieve Him, quench Him or resist Him.
    Carefully moving ahead in much prayer.
    THAT, IMHO, is exactly what God revealed through Azusa street outpouring and then the Charismatic WOF movement...we must have both because either/or is disastrous...and the reason we have seen such an apostasy is because some still insist on one or the other....

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    The Word introduces the Holy Spirit.

    Preach it bro!

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    just remember no slapping people on the forehead..... I call it "concussion in the spirit..."

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    Quote Originally Posted by wheeze View Post
    just remember no slapping people on the forehead..... I call it "concussion in the spirit..."


    I will try to cut back on that stuff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FireBrand View Post
    Last Sunday I spoke on being a Word and Power church. This has been a personal vision and has been a delight to see lives changed over the years. This is a short synopsis of the direction:
    -If we are all Word and no Power, we dry up.
    If we are all Power and no Word we blow up.
    If we are both, we grow up.

    Currently touching on the personage of the Holy Spirit; a He, not an “it”. Do not grieve Him, quench Him or resist Him.
    Carefully moving ahead in much prayer.
    Sounds fantastic! You have no idea how much I wish you had put a resume in when we were looking for a pastor!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by A.J. View Post
    Sounds fantastic! You have no idea how much I wish you had put a resume in when we were looking for a pastor!!!
    After a winter like we just had I wouldnt mind trying a few of yours. Alas, God’s will, not mine.

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