Embracing the Power of Prayer and Christ's Call

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1. "We come today knowing that through it all, God, we lean and depend on you. Be with those. Bereaved families today, God, meet them at their need, strengthen them today in the name of Jesus. And as we come today, God, because you are a healer, not just of the physical man and woman, but God, those who are going through emotional challenges. You are the doctor who has never lost a case. As we come today, God, help us to just sit back and look at your work today. So whether today. Amen or thank you, Jesus. We acknowledge that you're who you say you are." [04:31] (41 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


2. "I'm not going to think on anybody today. It's so great to come and to share the word of God. What a great privilege it is for me to stand and that God would even trust us to handle his word. So our choir is coming. They're coming today to prepare our hearts, and we'll come back and share the word of God today. Amen." [12:23] (22 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


3. "I want to preach today from the simonic title the cast of Christmas part one the cast of Christmas part one I want you to use your spiritual imagination this morning I want to invite you down to the front row in the theater of life it's okay to bring along your 3d glasses you'll need them something big is about to unfold on the big screen of humanity if this were hollywood there would have already been a casting call by now the casting director would have looked around and found the right persons who would play a major part in a production theatrical scene some of y 'all been to the movie theater amen in fact we met in one for 15 years to god be the glory" [21:41] (65 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


4. "He began to change their minds and began to change the script. You know, he will do that. As much word as you have in you, the enemy will try to steal it. He will try to confuse you. I love the gospel passage. It said that some fell on stony ground. So by the time you get out, the enemy will meet you at the stone. Stop sign and try and take whatever word has been deposited into your experience." [22:10] (31 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


5. "One who's willing to go and to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. One who does not freeze up when you're in company. You talk about everything else. That was a great game. Yes, it was. Go team, go. But what about Jesus? Amen? It ought to be a word that you don't mind sharing. You ought not be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ, for it's the power of God. And so every now and then, as the spirit leads you and nudges you, it's okay to bring up the topic." [24:27] (33 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


6. "We look for the seven day forecast. Oh my God, I can't, it's going to rain. But think of this prophet. Think of this mouthpiece who says there is one who is coming. He begins to talk about the Messiah, Jesus the Christ. Amen? He didn't roll dice and say, I guess it is the case. He didn't go see Mother Rose. But God will reveal some stuff to you and I if we but listen to what he's saying. I used to think the old saints were a little strange sometimes. Boy, come here. They look at you a certain kind of way because they saw something in you. And even with your old children, you ought to be able to look at them with the eyes of faith and let them know what they can become. Can I testify today? Amen? I'm not all for the good." [25:16] (50 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


7. "And the government shall be on his shoulders. As king, the weight of the world will be on his shoulders. Sometimes we feel like we're carrying the weight of the world. If you only knew what I was going through. If you only knew what I face every day. It's hard. Yeah, it is. But you're not really carrying the burden. Amen? Amen. I like what mama said. He's a burden bearer and a heavy load sharer. That you don't walk alone today. I know it's rough. And I know the hills can be hard to climb. But aren't you glad today you serve a God who's right there with you. Letting you know I can make it no matter what happens in life. I'm going to keep on stepping. Because I know whose I am serving today." [29:33] (50 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


8. "He'd have to send his only begotten son to play the leading role in saving souls. Jesus at the right hand of the Father. Amen. And the call has gone out for soul winners. Never mind that you attended Juilliard. Never mind that you went to Yale. You got all the background. They are still primed to be used. He still wants to use you. Isn't that amazing that God still wants to use you, knowing who you are? God still wants to use me, knowing my background. He's looking for somebody who's ready to take the role today." [34:16] (35 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


9. "Because they kept looking at David. He's scrawny. He don't look like much. But God looks at the heart. Man don't see much in you. Man will look you over in a minute. But when God sees you, aren't you glad what God sees today? He sees somebody he can use in his service. I'm proof." [35:16] (20 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


10. "Remember only what you do, for Christ will last. Y 'all still trying to process that thing? Because you thought you said, you got the leading role. No, you didn't. My God, you just, oh, they cut you on the living room floor. But don't you know God can still use you on the cross. He was hard -pressed to find anybody. Everybody had run off the casting call from Calvary. Only his mother and John, the beloved disciple. Can I preach this morning? Amen? And then when he rose from the dead, only his mother and some of the women came in for the audition. And so he had to make another casting call. Can you go to Galilee and tell the boys to meet me there? Because what? I got to make another casting call." [35:44] (47 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)