Why I Pray in the Spirit (in Tongues)
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore…praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, (Ephesians 6:12-14, 18 ESV) Spiritual… Read More
The Unforgivable Sin
“Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the children of man, and whatever blasphemies they utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin” — for they were saying, “He has an unclean spirit.” (Mark 3:28-30 ESV) I have had many people come to me with sincere concern over friends and family members whom they feared had committed the “unpardonable sin” of blaspheming the Holy Spirit. One summer my brother spent some time with some of our cousins. Late one… Read More
How to Be and Stay Filled with the Holy Spirit
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. (Acts 4:31 ESV) Prayer is the catalyst for being and remaining filled with the Holy Spirit. After declaring healing to a lame man, Peter and John were threatened by the High Priest not to invoke the name of Jesus ever again. They responded by gathering with other believers and calling on Jesus through prayer. They did not pray… Read More
Pastor Dale Jenkins 