Testimony: When I asked for the fire and baptism of the Holy Spirit, I noticed a change in my life. Not only had God given me a prayer language but I had a new hunger for the lost, and a new boldness to share Jesus. I also felt a new closeness with God to hear His voice.
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Discussion: In the first few chapters of the book of Acts (in the Bible), how did this baptism of the Holy Spirit change the disciples, as in John 20:19, it says the disciples were in fear of the Jews?
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Holy Bible Scripture: I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire (Matthew 3:11)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank you for baptizing me in the Holy Spirit and fire. I see the importance and necessity of this baptism of the Holy Spirit to live a bold, victorious life for you. Let your fire cleanse me and your boldness empower me to do your will. I have to believe by faith that once I’ve asked, I’ve received. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: I need joy all the time. There have been times in my life when I felt like the children of Israel going through the desert. After prayer, joy would come and revive me. This joy of the Lord would encourage me to be like Joshua and Caleb. They were leaders who crossed the Red Sea on dry ground that made it into the promised land. Real lasting joy comes from a deep relationship with Jesus Christ being thrilled with the plan God has for our lives. Joy and laughter destroys fear, stress and anxiety. Joy and laughter from God is what the world is looking for but more Christians need to ask the fullness of God’s joy.
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Discussion: Who created laughter and a sense of humor? Do you laugh a lot? What holds you back from living a life full of joy and laughter? Have you let Jesus take away all your sorrows?
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Holy Bible Scripture: The joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me stir up the joy of you in me. Let me laugh and think of all the hilarious things that happened to me. Let me have joy in all circumstances for you have the solution to all my problems. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: Some people have criticized the church for not showing love and not having any more morals than they do. These people see one Christian denomination criticizing another denomination instead of loving them. They say the church is a bunch of hypocrites. I pray that these people will see Christian denominations work together as a team under one captain, Jesus Christ. I pray that Christians will love the lost with unconditional, unselfish love and have them look to Jesus as their example to follow.
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Discussion: Does the love you portray make everyone know that you are a Christian? If not, what action do you do that would make people wonder if you were a Christian?
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Holy Bible Scripture: By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another (John 13:35)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me love others the way you love for if I do, all people will see that I am your disciple and hopefully they will come to love you too. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: This scripture is often called the golden rule as it teaches us to be sensitive to the needs of others. A Bible teacher told us that we should be looking at ways how to bless others especially the sick and poor and lost all over the world.
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Discussion: When was the last time you went to pray for the sick? When was the last time you fed the poor or sent a donation for them? When was the last time you shared with a lost person to bring them to Jesus?
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Holy Bible Scripture: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise (Luke 6:31)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me do for others what I would like to be done for me. Let me bless others with something I desire. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: There used to be a time in my life when I was ashamed of the Gospel of Christ as I was more concerned with my career and was afraid that people would label me as a religious fanatic. When I asked for the baptism of the Holy Spirit, God gave me boldness to share with my colleagues. I often went to lunch with one colleague at a time as they would be scared to open up if any of their peers were listening. God blessed my work at this firm making me valuable to the company.
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Discussion: Have you ever been ashamed to share Jesus? Is your self dignity more important than their eternal salvation? How do you become more bold for Jesus?
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Holy Bible Scripture: For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth (Romans 1:16)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask your forgiveness for being ashamed of parts of the gospel I didn’t understand in the past. I now say boldly that I am not ashamed of any part of the gospel and I will share it with others so they can be saved and receive all your promises. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: One evangelist in Africa says intercession is the detonator to revival. Intercession involves praying in the spirit and praying this scripture so that the blinders would be removed from the non-Christian’s minds. This scripture says the god of this world (satan) is against the work of God. So powerful intercession involves binding (Mathew 18:18) all evil works and strongholds of the devil off the area and off the minds of the people so they would see the truth and see that the devil is out to ruin lives with sin. God’s plan is to give His forgiveness, love, peace, and eternal life to all mankind through His Son Jesus Christ.
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Discussion: How much time so you spend praying for the lost? Do you see the unbelievers as God’s highest priority? How concerned are you about another’s spiritual condition?
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Holy Bible Scripture: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them (2 Corinthians 4:4)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Prayer: Heavenly Father, The devil who is the god of this world has blinded many people’s eyes. I pray for the non-Christians that they may see the light of the gospel and be saved. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: One Bible College teacher says God’s will for you is victory in every situation in life. Victory over hell, victory over disease, and victory over temptations of the devil. Victory comes with Jesus’ help.
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Discussion: Do you see yourself as a victorious person in Jesus or as defeated person? Do past hurts, fears and rejections hinder you from moving forward in faith? How can you start living a victorious life?
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Holy Bible Scripture: But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you that you have given me victory in every area of my life. Let me believe this, act on it, talk about it and give you all the glory. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A nurse in our family is a great example of this scripture. She is always encouraging and building people up. She is cautious in her words and answers in a soft tone.
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Discussion: Do you give out advice before praying to God and asking for insight? Are you able to deliver advice in a way people will receive it, or do you ram it down their throats? How can you be more loving and accepting?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man (Colossians 4:6)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let my speech be so filled with your grace, your power, and your ability that I may answer on your behalf and not on my behalf. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A young boy grew up on a wheat farm. His father got sick one year and was not able to harvest his wheat. The boy was very disappointed thinking the whole crop would go to waste. However one day he heard the sound of engines, and was overjoyed to see the others farmer’s combines were harvesting their wheat to help them out.
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Discussion: How are you helping another’s wealth such as the poor or orphans or widows?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth (1 Corinthians 10:24)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, This is so contrary to the ways of the world. Let me stop being so selfish and caught up in my own needs. Let me start praying and blessing others. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A man in his 50s spoke to our men’s retreat. He shared his testimony that he had struggled with sexual sin for over 20 years. His audience could not believe that this man would humble himself as most people keep this kind of sin in the closet. God’s power broke him free of this habit when he went forward for prayer at a service. Now he is sharing his testimony all around the world.
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Discussion: Christians tend to hide their sins. Do you share your sins with your prayer partner so you can ask Jesus’ forgiveness and break free from them? What is accountability?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up (James 4:10)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I humble myself before you and acknowledge that I am made of the dust of the earth. It is only by you Jesus that I can become part of your family and inherit every promise in the Bible. Thank you for reminding me that I am nothing without you. In your name I pray.
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Testimony: I have attended services in many denominations and in many countries. Some Christians prefer to close their eyes during worship to block out distractions while others were like spectators, more interested in looking to see who was there and what they were wearing. I found the growing churches have a worship mix of hymns (for the older generation) and modern worship songs (for the younger generation) and these churches have taught people to worship God in spirit and in truth.
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Discussion: Some people let their minds wander during worship while others picture themselves before the throne of God as they worship. What does worshipping God in spirit and in truth mean to you?
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Holy Bible Scripture: God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth (John 4:24)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me prepare myself before going to church to worship you in spirit and in truth, casting out all distractions. Let me think of the meaning of the words I am singing to you and not to sing in vain repetition. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A missionary doctor was in the jungle with his group and went for 3 days without food. They were constantly praying for a miracle when little cyclones appeared in the lake and fish were caught up in those mini cyclones and dumped on shore. The Christians praised God for this amazing miracle as Jesus provided food for them. The doctor said he was so hungry, he ate the first fish raw!
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Discussion: The rich countries do not see miracles like these because of their unbelief and trust in money and full grocery stores. If your country’s economy collapsed and you had no food, could you believe that God would feed you and your family? Take time to think how you would react in such a situation.
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Holy Bible Scripture: And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before them. So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets. And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away (Mark 8:7-9)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Jesus wanted the disciples to feed the multitude but they did not believe it was possible. Please remove all unbelief from me, and teach me to feed the hungry by your plan and not with my natural understanding. Teach me to believe in these type of miracles for your glory. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: When I read this scripture I was convicted by God of some of the words that I spoke. Years ago, I heard a funny joke from someone and used to repeat it often. Then someone said my joke was racist. I was blind to see any prejudice in this joke. I had to ask forgiveness for saying words that could offend people of different races.
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Discussion: Take time to analyze your words. Are you a critic? Do you always look for flaws? Do you build up or tear down? Are you prejudiced? Are you cynical? Are you racist?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers (Ephesians 4:29)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let my speech be pleasing in your sight. Let my words build up people and never tear them or your organizations down. May I minister grace to the hearers. I Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: At Bible College we were taught to use this scripture before going out on an evangelical mission. We would pray in the Holy Spirit for a long time before we started the outreach. During prayer we would ask for God’s power to descend on us for boldness and for miracles. During our prayer time, our team would sometimes get a vision of a door number or a place that we were suppose to go and visit. We would obey the Holy Spirit’s directions and bring the Word of God to that area. After we returned from these outreaches, we discovered that the more time we spent in prayer listening to the Lord, the more miracles we would see.
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Discussion: Some are called to witness: 1. In Jerusalem (your city), 2. In Judea, (outside your city), 3. In Samaria (all over your country) and 4. In the uttermost parts of the globe. In which of these four areas are you sharing Jesus?
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Holy Bible Scripture: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth (Acts 1:8)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me pray in the Holy Spirit for the power to come upon me before I witness for you Jesus. If Peter, James and John, fishermen, had the boldness to challenge the leaders of their day, then I can witness with that same boldness also. Thank you Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: Christians need to rejoice more as they are the light of the world, yet many do not show it. I was convicted of this myself as I do not laugh and rejoice enough over the good things God has given me. I also need to smile more, as Christians who smile all the time, are great witnesses for the Lord.
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Discussion: When was the last time you rejoiced greatly over what God did for you? What do you think about making this type of discussion a daily or weekly event in your family?
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Holy Bible Scripture: And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the Lord thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house (Deuteronomy 26:11)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I rejoice now, to smile, laugh, and thank you for every good thing you have given to me and my home. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: One of my favorite songs has these words (from the scripture) in it. It makes me think of the whole world singing a love song to Jesus in such perfect unison that God’s heart is greatly touched to see all peoples on the earth worshipping Him at the same time.
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Discussion: Some people say they can’t carry a tune so they don’t sing to God. How can you encourage them to worship God anyway regardless of tune? Have you considered how the birds sing every morning?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord (Psalms 150:6)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me always praise you, all of my days. There is so much to thank you for. Let me praise you for each blessing you have poured over me. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: I like to visualize Jesus joining us when two or three are gathered together in His name, as it makes the meeting so much more intimate and powerful. One time after I had lifted up my eyes from prayer, the whole room was filled with a supernatural light. We knew God’s presence was in the room.
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Discussion: When you pray, have you ever seen Jesus’ face? Do you picture Him in the midst of your group? Do you believe He is answering your requests and trying to speak to you also? How do you wait quietly for Him to speak to your heart?
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Holy Bible Scripture: For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them (Matthew 18:20)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me not say this scripture like repetitious words but really believe that you Jesus, are actually here with us when we are gathered in your name. In your name I pray Jesus.
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Testimony: Many adults do not have respect for authority and many children have been brought up to hate the police and government and pay no attention to the elderly. My mother said when she grew up, the policeman was everybody’s friend. He would direct traffic and all the children would say “Hi” to him while crossing the street. I praise God for the families I see that show respect to all people; they shine out as a beacon for others.
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Discussion: Do you respect everyone? Do you respect the leader of your country? How can you teach more respect for authority in your household and in your schools?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king (1 Peter 2:17)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me respect all people, love all Christians, worship and praise you O Lord, and submit to all the authorities you have put over me. In Jesus’ name I pray.
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Testimony: A man was taken to the hospital after being killed in a car crash. The doctor wrote out his death certificate. His wife believed God for the impossible. She had her dead husband put in a car and drove over to a Christian meeting in Africa which was over one day’s drive away. At this meeting, the Christians prayed for her husband and his heart start to get warm. As they kept praying, he rose from the dead before them all. Another miracle, concerning leprosy, was a man who had lost all his fingers along with his nose and ear lobes. After prayer, Jesus healed him by growing him new fingers, a nose and ear lobes
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Discussion: Does your church skip over scriptures like these? It is up to you to believe. How can you increase your faith to be ready to be used by God to pray for miracles?
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Holy Bible Scripture: Scripture: Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give (Matthew 10:8)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, These are commands you have given to us your disciples. Let me not discard these but continually build up my faith to do these things. I believe in healing the sick, casting out devils, and raising the dead in Jesus’ name. It will be easy if I have no fear. In Jesus’ powerful name I pray.
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Testimony: So many non-Christians I meet divert the issue of asking Jesus into their hearts by saying, “What about the other religions in the World?” This scripture says each of us must give our own account to God on whether we have accepted Jesus, confessing Him as Lord and Savior over every area of our lives, or whether we have ignored Him.
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Discussion: Accountability is something that helps the Christian stay on track by making themselves accountable to their prayer partner. How can you encourage accountability among Christians and non-Christians?
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Holy Bible Scripture: So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God (Romans 14:12)
(Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me never compare myself to another, saying I am doing more or am better than them. I have to give an account for myself for what you have asked me to do, not what you have asked them to do. You expect more from me since you’ve given me more. In Jesus’ name I will be obedient.
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