Tag: Discipleship
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Identifying True Disciples of Christ – Part 1
“IDENTIFYING TRUE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST!” A few questions to heighten your interest in the subject matter of this message: Have YOU been “turned aside” or are YOU “fixed” body, soul, and Spirit IN our Lord’s ‘unchangeableness’? Have you “drifted” or are YOU “established” or “being established” in Him? Are YOU “still asleep” or “fully awakened”…
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Major Hindrances to the Ministry of Prayer!
MAJOR HINDRANCES TO THE MINISTRY OF PRAYER! (MCF 2000, NAGAR 2000) BY:J.FARRELL FISHER (UPDATED:MAY 17-18,2019!) THE TITLE OF THE MESSAGE TODAY SUGGESTS OR IMPLIES THAT THERE CAN BE MAJOR ROADBLOCKS IN EFFECTIVE, REDEMPTIVE PRAYER. ARE YOU AWARE OF THAT? LET ME INFORM YOU OF THE MEANING OF THE WORD ‘HINDRANCE’,IF YOU DON’T ALREADY KNOW: FROM…
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Choosing God in Christ for His Graciousness and Kindness and Mercy!
“CHOOSING GOD IN CHRIST FOR HIS GRACIOUSNESS AND KINDNESS AND MERCY!” JUNE 24-25, 2018, by J.Farrell Fisher In Kurt Bruner’s book entitled “Inklings of God”, between his introduction and Chapter One, he recorded a statement of H.W. Webb-Peploe; it was: “Joy is not gush; joy is not jolliness. Joy is perfect acquiescence in God’s will…
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Mountain Prayers – Mountainous Privileges
“MOUNTAIN PRAYERS – MOUNTAINOUS PRIVILEGES” You’ll remember, no doubt, that in Luke 18:1 Jesus spoke to His disciples after the Pharisees had asked Him about the coming of the Kingdom of God, and said to them [and us!], Then He spoke a parable to them, that “MEN ALWAYS OUGHT TO PRAY AND NOT LOSE HEART,…
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Christ-Given Amazing Grace or Fleshly-Grit?
“CHRIST-GIVEN AMAZING GRACE OR FLESHLY-GRIT?” By: J.FARRELL FISHER “Heirs of His grace, brought face to face, indwelt by His presence, an eternal, heavenly celebration, complete in Christ with nothing lacking, a ‘finished work’ of heavenly grace, blessed with His Spirit’s faithful backing!” (JFF). INTRODUCTION To say ‘it’s been easy to write a book on “Christ-given…
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Partial Obedience – Permanent Separation?
“PARTIAL OBEDIENCE – PERMANENT SEPARATION?” By J.Farrell Fisher, August 10-12, 2017 It was John Greenleaf Whittier who wrote: “In simple trust like theirs who heard beside the Syrian sea the gracious calling of the Lord, Let us, like them, without a word Rise up and follow Him.” Have YOU risen up out of spiritual death…
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Disciplined Students – Delighted Servants
“DISCIPLINED STUDENTS – DELIGHTED SERVANTS” By: J.Farrell Fisher, July 21-22, 2017 You are aware, I’m sure, of how the Jews in Jesus’ day were well-trained in Jewish traditions, yet the majority of Jews in Jesus day were the ones who participated in or ordered Jesus’ crucifixion! They “heard” the Word, learned certain “truths” about it,…
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Raising Spiritual Sons
Chapter 22RAISING SPIRITUAL SONS Nowhere in my earthly dreams or spiritual visions did I ever consider myself a “spiritual father.” I’ve looked UP to many men in my forty-two years of ministry as strong spiritual guides and encouragers – and even at 68 years of age I still look for them and warmly receive them.…
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Fighting For or Fighting From?
“FIGHTING FOR OR FIGHTING FROM?” By: J.FARRELL FISHER, AUGUST 21-23, 2017 It’s really astounding to me that some immature believers sincerely believe they are the “called” to fight the good fight of faith “in Christ’s place” – and if that is their ‘frame of reference’ in living out their calling as a believer, be assured,…
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GOD’S CALLING OF HEAVENLY VISIONS
“GOD’S CALLING OF HEAVENLY VISIONS!” BY: J.FARRELL FISHER, MAY 20-21,2019 HOW AWARE ARE “YOU” OF HEAVENLY VISIONS OR,YES,THE TESTIMONIES OF OTHERS OF VITAL MOMENTS WHEN THEY “KNEW” HOLY GOD WAS SPEAKING INTO THEIR LIVES? HIGHLY INTERESTING VERSES ARE FOUND IN ACTS 26 AS WE READ ABOUT PAUL SHARING WITH KING AGRIPPA! VERSES 13-23 SAYS: “AT…
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Identifying True Disciples of Christ – Part 3
“IDENTIFYING TRUE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST” PART 3 (by J. Farrell Fisher, November 17-19, 2016) Are “true disciples of Christ” known by what church they attend or does the Holy Word of God express and interpret ‘true discipleship’ in a totally different manner or unveiling and revelation? Are “true disciples of Christ” mentally confused or the…
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A Church’s, a Pastor’s, and a Disciple’s Ministry to a Lost, Needy, Sinful World
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN “A CHURCH’S, A PASTOR’S, A DISCIPLE’S MINISTRY TO A LOST, NEEDY, SINFUL WORLD” VERY ‘WEIGHTY,CONVICTING VERSES’ RESIDES IN JAMES I:26-27 WHERE THE BROTHER OF JESUS, JAMES, WROTE: “IF ANY MAN AMONG YOU,SEEM TO BE RELIGIOUS, AND BRIDLES NOT HIS TONGUE, BUT DECEIVES HIS OWN HEART, THIS MAN’S RELIGION IS VAIN. PURE RELIGION AND…
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BAD NEWS OR GOOD NEWS?
“BAD NEWS OR GOOD NEWS?” By J. FARRELL FISHER, APRIL 10, 2017 In Proverbs 25:25 we read, “As cold water to a weary soul, so is good news from a far country.” I clearly understand that, because for 25-30 years I traveled 3-6 months a year, 3 weeks to 3 months at a time, equipping,…
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Satanic Duplicity or Christ-Like Resistance?
“SATANIC DUPLICITY OR CHRIST-LIKE RESISTENCE?” By: J.Farrell Fisher, July 11-14, 2017 How would you describe “Satanic Duplicity” as you seek to make a difference in your world around you as, yes, an “ambassador of Christ Jesus”? Sadly, I fear “ambassadors of Christ” are often mislead, ill-advised, and ‘cooperative with the powers of darkness’ rather than…
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The Awareness of a God-Blessed Life
“THE AWARENESS OF A GOD – BLESSED LIFE” BY: J.Farrell Fisher, August 31-Sept.2, 2017 Really, seriously, personally, even corporately as a church, denomination, individual disciple, family, or international community of faith, consider the title and then consider if the world at large or locally or near-people around you has any understanding or comprehension of “The…
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The Flow, the Faith, the Fullness, the Finality of God’s Revelation
THE FLOW, THE FAITH, THE FULLNESS, THE FINALITY OF GOD’S REVELATION BY: J. FARRELL FISHER JULY – AUGUST, 2018 INTRODUCTION It’s absolutely amazing as one walks with the Lord through the door of faith and trust: – the walk begins, you’re on the Way, and you believe that ‘soon this amazing walk of faith will…