Read: Today we begin a study on the book of Ephesians. Considered the “Pinnacle of the New Testament”, Ephesians is filled with incredible promise regarding who we are “IN CHRIST”. In fact, the fact that you and I are “IN HIM” is the major theme of the first chapter. 1. Read Ephesians 1:3 “Every spiritual…
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Read Introduction: The bible says we can “arise and shine” (Isaiah 60:1). To shine (in plain English, reach maturity and fulfilment), Jesus gives us some very plain information in the book of Luke. Jesus said “shining” was all about the state of your eyes. This week we are going to learn about how we rise…
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Read: We are currently learning about our position as “rulers” in the world, under God. In Genesis 1 God placed man on the earth and told him to “rule” over it, and take care of it. While this is a tremendous privilege, it is more importantly a responsibility. Today we are going to discuss and…
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Read: Samson had a secret to his strength. His seven, long braids of hair! In a similar picture, you have seven secrets of strength outlined in the bible and today we are going to learn about how our secret lives can be a source of immense strength. (For reference read Judges 16:15-22 if you’d like)…
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Read: In Genesis 1:26 the bible tells us that mankind was made to “rule over the earth”, under God’s authority. This means that God is not simply “controlling” everything in the world, but rather He waits for mankind to invite Him in. He evidently does not respond to need, otherwise every starving child would be…
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Introduction Today we continue with our study of the book of Philippians. This chapter deals with the “race of righteousness” as Paul, nearing the end of his life, admits he is still “Pressing on to take hold of that for which Christ took hold of me”. Righteousness simply means, to be at peace with, or…
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Introduction: Ecclesiastes 3:11 says “God has set eternity in the hearts of men.” This week Jarrod had an encounter with Jesus, where he was shown a small leaf, from a tree. Jesus said “This is your life on earth”. Then Jesus showed him a large, expansive forest, that spread as far as the eye can…
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Read: Isaiah 60:1 says “Arise Shine, for your light has come”. God intends you to arise in life, rising higher in purpose, prayer, fruitfulness and maturity. For an aeroplane to “rise” four forces are at work, two positive, two negative: These are Lift, Thrust, Weight and drag: Lift (up) Drag (Back) Thrust…
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Read: At the start of a new year, it is useful to think about the most important aspect of our spiritual lives for the coming year. There is a force, an influence, that will change you more than any other. It is God’s grace. God’s grace is the powerful force of God that reaches down…
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I am amazed, at 40, to think about all the thousands of people I have met, worshipped with and enjoyed friendship with, who are no longer walking with God. It seems there are those who start so well, begin in fire, but end in a fizzle. This has led me recently to think about why…
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In 1947 Smith Wigglesworth prophesied the following: “During the next few decades there will be two distinct moves of the Holy Spirit across the church in Great Britain. The first move will affect every church that is open to receive it, and will be characterised by a restoration of the baptism and gifts of the Holy…
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Jarrod Cooper is Zach’s dad and Vicky’s husband. He’s a passionate lover of… The jacuzzi…where he recovers… New Life Church in Hull..where he leads… Walking by the river…where he prays… But most of all, Jesus… who he serves! He preaches a lot, writes songs (e.g. King of Kings, Majesty), and books, and makes a TV…
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Jarrod has been leading Revive Church (former New Life Church) since 2005. He is known for his influence on contemporary worship music, writing ‘King of kings, Majesty’ and is an author & speaker. Revive Church is a multi-site church meeting across Hull & East Yorkshire in the UK. He is an author, songwriter, conference speaker and broadcaster,…
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1. The Invitation Be clear about what you are offering the protégé. Be sure it is exactly the sort of mentoring relationship you can both sustain and want. How much time and support can you realistically give? Unfulfilled expectations on both sides lead to disillusionment and ultimately, relational breakdown. Don’t make rash, emotional promises. 2.…
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Prophet, Bible teacher and musician JARROD COOPER has had a monumental vision for revival in Britain. Now he’s seeing the first green shoots of this revival beginning to peep through on the mean streets of Hull. Jarrod Cooper is a 33 year old singer/songwriter and worship leader with songs of breathtaking quality (1993’s “To Rule…
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I’m a terrible evangelist. There, I’ve admitted it. I lead an AOG church in the north of England, I’m a pastor and I love to lead God’s people; but I’m a terrible evangelist. Now my story doesn’t end there. I may be a terrible evangelist, but lately I’ve been learning, in little baby steps, how…
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Easter 1997. I was sitting in my apartment having spent all week at the revival in Pensacola. The week of meetings was over, but I had that ‘God-sense’ that something more was still to take place. I lay on the sofa, my feet up on the end arm rest and my head propped up by…
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As I ponder the ebb and flow of the movement of God’s Spirit in churches today, my mind is drawn to an email I received a few years ago. I had spent several days teaching a South African congregation about the presence of God, and then experiencing something of God’s glory with them. I left…
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A survivors guide to ministry and parenting! I’m not going to write to you because I’m a parent, but because I’m a son. My father has been in full time ministry over twenty years. We were missionaries for ten of those. We lived, four of us, for 7 years in a one and a half…
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Coping with the pressures of being a PK in the Pastors Home! A pastors kid huh? Well don’t expect any sympathy. You’ve got it all. Your dad’s a walking concordance, your mum can sing like a canary, no one ever argues in your home, and you; you never feel lonely, lustful, unloved; and you don’t…
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