Embracing Transformation: A Call to Breakthrough

 

Summary

In the presence of the Almighty, we have been called to a season of transformation and breakthrough. The Lord has spoken clearly, declaring that it is time for those who have served diligently for over 15 years to enter a period of extended sabbatical. This is not a retreat from duty but a divine repositioning, as God is forming an arrowhead of breakthrough in our midst. We are being infused with movement by the Spirit, and our identity is being reshaped as a rescue center for the region, a beacon of hope and deliverance.

The Lord has revealed a significant shift in our congregation's composition, moving from a mere 5% of our membership being previously unchurched to an astonishing 75%. This is not a mere transfer of sheep from one fold to another; it is a harvest mindset that is supernaturally ordained. Our community will be known for its miracle centers, prophetic appointments, dream interpretation, and freedom appointments. A ministry army is being raised within our walls, equipped and sent out to manifest signs, wonders, healings, exorcisms, and the prophetic word of the Lord.

Our leadership has been divinely appointed for such a time as this, leaders of liberation who create space and joyfully distribute ministry opportunities. The Lord is calling us to train in the supernatural, to remove the pews that restrict movement, and to boldly advertise the power of God through billboards and a landmark testimony broadcasting channel. This will draw the nations to us for baptisms, healings, prophecy, and exorcisms.

The Lord is also addressing the need for foundational freedom within our church. We must acknowledge the orphan spirit that has infiltrated our foundations, leading to a culture of performance, hard work, and suspicion. This spirit has hindered our ability to fully embrace our adoption as sons and daughters of the King. The Lord is ready to liberate us from this spirit, replacing it with a sense of belonging and healthy relationships.

We are in a year of unusual and abnormal happenings, a year where God is rising to shake the earth mightily. This divine shaking is not to instill fear but to provoke men to decisions towards Christ. We are witnessing the beginning of a great falling away of false idols, denominational failures, and world system failures. The Lord is calling us to turn away from modern church argumentative tendencies and to become a mouthpiece of hope, freedom, and the glory of Jesus Christ.

Key Takeaways:

- God is orchestrating a profound transformation within our church, calling us to embrace a harvest mindset and prepare for an influx of new believers. This shift requires us to trust in His supernatural growth strategy and to be open to the changes He is bringing about. [02:00:37]

- Our identity as a rescue center is not just a title but a divine mandate. We are to become a hub of supernatural activity, offering miracles, prophetic insight, and deliverance to those in need. This rebranding is a reflection of our calling and purpose in the kingdom of God. [02:03:39]

- The Lord is purifying our foundations, addressing the orphan spirit that has caused a culture of suspicion and performance. He is replacing it with a spirit of adoption, belonging, and healthy relationships, which will transform our interactions and our outreach. [01:56:13]

- We are called to be a house of glory and warrior worship, aligning our worship with the anointing God has placed upon us. This will require a willingness to experiment and to embrace the unique worship identity God has for our community. [02:06:22]

- The Lord is preparing us for a season of rapid change and brave decision-making. We must be quick to obey His directives, trusting that He is leading us into greater influence and impact for His kingdom. This is a time to step out in faith, not in fear. [01:41:06]

Study Guide

### Bible Study Discussion Guide

#### Bible Reading
1. Isaiah 2:19 - "People will flee to caves in the rocks and to holes in the ground from the fearful presence of the Lord and the splendor of his majesty, when he rises to shake the earth mightily."
2. Psalm 66:10-12 - "For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver. You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs. You let people ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance."
3. 2 Corinthians 5:16 - "So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer."

#### Observation Questions
1. What significant shift in the congregation's composition did the sermon highlight? ([02:00:47])
2. According to the sermon, what is the new identity and purpose God has given to the church? ([02:00:29])
3. What specific spirit is the Lord addressing within the church's foundations, and what has it caused? ([01:56:13])
4. What are some of the supernatural activities the church is called to engage in, as mentioned in the sermon? ([02:01:30])

#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does Isaiah 2:19 relate to the current season of transformation and breakthrough described in the sermon? ([01:32:34])
2. In what ways does Psalm 66:10-12 reflect the testing and refining process the church is undergoing? ([01:38:07])
3. How does the concept of regarding no one from a worldly point of view in 2 Corinthians 5:16 challenge the church's current culture of suspicion and performance? ([01:56:13])
4. What does it mean for the church to become a "rescue center" and how does this align with the sermon’s message of supernatural activity and outreach? ([02:00:29])

#### Application Questions
1. The sermon calls for a shift from a culture of performance to one of belonging and healthy relationships. How can you personally contribute to fostering a sense of belonging within the church? ([01:56:13])
2. Reflect on the idea of a "harvest mindset" and the influx of new believers. What practical steps can you take to welcome and integrate new members into the church community? ([02:00:47])
3. The sermon mentions the need to train in the supernatural and remove pews to allow for movement. How can you prepare yourself to participate in and support this new direction? ([02:02:05])
4. Considering the call to advertise the power of God through billboards and a testimony broadcasting channel, what are some creative ways you can help spread the message of hope and deliverance in your community? ([02:03:12])
5. The sermon addresses the need to repent from a culture of suspicion and embrace a spirit of trust. What specific actions can you take to build trust within your small group and the larger church community? ([01:56:13])
6. The Lord is preparing the church for a season of rapid change and brave decision-making. How can you cultivate a mindset of quick obedience and faith in your personal life? ([01:41:06])
7. Reflect on the idea of becoming a mouthpiece of hope and freedom. How can you use your unique gifts and opportunities to share the message of Jesus Christ with those around you? ([02:13:02])

Devotional

Day 1: Embracing Supernatural Church Growth
As the body of Christ, we are witnessing a pivotal moment of transformation. God is calling us to abandon our traditional metrics of growth and to embrace a supernatural strategy that defies human logic. This divine shift is not about incremental change but about a radical reorientation towards a harvest mindset. The church is being prepared to welcome an influx of individuals who have not been part of any church before, a clear sign that the Spirit is moving powerfully among us. This growth is not to be attributed to human efforts but to the sovereign work of God, who is drawing people into His kingdom in unprecedented ways. The church must now adapt to this new reality, ensuring that structures and ministries are equipped to disciple a diverse and rapidly expanding congregation. [02:00:37]

"Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them." - Isaiah 42:9

Reflection: How can you personally prepare to welcome and disciple new believers God is bringing into your church community?

Day 2: Becoming a Hub of Supernatural Activity
The identity of the church is being reshaped into a rescue center, a place where the miraculous is not the exception but the expectation. This new identity calls for a rebranding that reflects the church's divine mandate to be a beacon of hope, offering prophetic insight, dream interpretation, and deliverance. As members of this transformative community, it is essential to foster an environment where the supernatural is normalized and where individuals from all walks of life can encounter the power of God. The church is to be a place where chains are broken, and freedom is found, signaling a new era of ministry that boldly proclaims the kingdom of God on earth. [02:03:39]

"And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover." - Mark 16:17-18

Reflection: What steps can you take to cultivate an environment in your life that expects and experiences the supernatural works of God?

Day 3: Healing from the Orphan Spirit
The church is being called to confront and heal from the orphan spirit that has crept into its foundations. This spirit has fostered a culture of performance and suspicion, obscuring the true nature of our relationship with God as His beloved children. The Lord is ready to liberate His people from this bondage, instilling a spirit of adoption that brings a profound sense of belonging and fosters healthy, authentic relationships. As this transformation takes place, the church will become a family where love and trust prevail, and where each member can thrive in their God-given identity and calling. [01:56:13]

"For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, 'Abba! Father!'" - Romans 8:15

Reflection: In what ways have you experienced the orphan spirit in your own life, and how can you allow God to heal and replace it with His spirit of adoption?

Day 4: Aligning Worship with Anointing
Worship is not merely a routine part of church services but a dynamic expression of the anointing God has placed upon the congregation. The church is called to be a house of glory and warrior worship, where the unique worship identity given by God is embraced and celebrated. This may require stepping out of comfort zones, experimenting with new forms of worship, and being open to the Holy Spirit's leading. As worship aligns with anointing, the presence of God will be manifested powerfully, drawing people into deeper encounters with Him. [02:06:22]

"Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from the end of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that fills it, the coastlands and their inhabitants." - Isaiah 42:10

Reflection: What new expression of worship is God calling you to explore, and how can you incorporate this into your personal and corporate worship experiences?

Day 5: Preparing for Rapid Change and Brave Decisions
The season ahead is one of rapid change and requires brave decision-making. The Lord is preparing His people to respond quickly to His directives, trusting in His guidance and providence. This is a time to step out in faith, not in fear, knowing that God is leading the church into greater influence and impact for His kingdom. As individuals and as a community, we must be ready to embrace the changes God is bringing and to act decisively in alignment with His will. [01:41:06]

"And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh." - Ezekiel 36:26

Reflection: What is one area where God is calling you to make a brave decision, and what is the first step you can take today to obey His leading?

Quotes

"The Lord says, if you have done over 15 years of service, it is time for an extended sabbatical. The Lord says, I am repositioning others so that I might form in this house an arrowhead of breakthrough for this region." [02:00:37] (Download | )

"The Lord says, I've named you years ago as a rescue center. And a harvest mindset, says the Lord, is now going to come upon you. You will shift from 5% of your membership being previously unchurched, to 75% of your membership previously being unchurched." [02:02:10] (Download | )

"The Lord says, this is the day, Willow, to train the army in signs, wonders, healings, exorcisms, and word of the Lord. And suddenly, in the Spirit, I saw schools that were going to gather and were going to send." [02:02:10] (Download | )

"The Lord says, I am asking the staff and the leaders and the deacons, whatever, again, I don't know your structure. He says, I am asking you to take daily communion together for 21 days." [02:11:32] (Download | )

"In your foundations, there is an orphan spirit. And that means that somehow, and I don't need to know why, and neither do you. Because once you start to ask why, you get into a lack of celebration of people who actually did a brilliant job to get you birthed and established." [01:56:13] (Download | )

"The Lord says, you are going to be a house of glory and warrior worship. Now, like I said to you earlier, different houses have different worship anointings. And it's very clear that you're having a go, but you've not yet found the worship anointing of the house." [02:06:22] (Download | )

"The Lord says, do not be sluggish and slow in your decision making. Expect the sudden leaves of God. The Lord says to you as a people, but also to the Christian believing community in the West, be prepared to take significant leaps forward as I lead." [01:32:03] (Download | )

"The Lord rises to shake the earth mightily. Another translation, the Lord rises to make the earth tremble. Now, there is a legitimate biblical sense of God frightening the earth to provoke men to make decisions towards him." [01:33:17] (Download | )

"The Lord says, I am watching testimony broadcasts literally bounce around nations over into China and even down into Argentina. And then, I mean, this is only going to be your ministry center, this whole building." [02:06:22] (Download | )

"The Lord says, I am rescuing you, that I might rename you as a rescue center in the region. For that is your name before me, says the Lord. And the Lord says, I've named you years ago as a rescue center." [02:00:37] (Download | )

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