Not everything that happens on God’s green earth is according to His will. We the church must contend for God’s will, on earth, as it is in Heaven. We exercise our spiritual authority to the extent of our comprehension of God’s Word. The kingdoms of this world will eventually be subdued by Christ at His […]

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When I attended Rhema Bible School, much of the teaching was focused upon the past tense because Christ’s work is finished. He is presently seated in a position of rest, at the right hand of the Father. As far as God’s concerned, you were healed and delivered 2000 years ago. He’s not going to do […]

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In this illuminating broadcast, Carl shares the five God ordained authority structures which can be used for good or evil. We the triumphant church, have been granted spiritual authority, which reflects our right-standing in the spiritual realm. Because we are the righteousness of Christ, we carry as much spiritual impact as Christ did on earth. […]

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Some Christians claim to be ‘fighting the devil’ all the time, yet the crux of spiritual warfare is overcoming our flesh by the power of the Holy Spirit, who dwells within us. We cannot ‘cast out’ the flesh, it must be crucified on a daily basis.  Spiritual authority and power are both referenced in scripture, […]

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Understanding your spiritual authority in Christ is a key component to being a successful Christian. This podcast serves as an introduction to a foundational series on spiritual authority. Without Christ, we are destitute in the spiritual realm and receptive to attack. It’s only by entering into covenant are we able to fully embrace the deliverance […]

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The western mindset doesn’t freely embrace the concept of being cursed but are some people living out their everyday lives experiencing the effects of a curse without realizing it? What exactly is a curse? How are they activated or revoked? Are Christians impacted by curses? This podcast highlights seven major curses prevalent in scripture that […]

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There are 1.1 billion Roman Catholics worldwide based on Vatican figures, with more than 40% of them living in Latin America. According to their website, Roman Catholics attain salvation by keeping seven sacraments, two of which they claim have more importance. But are the tenets of Catholicism in unison with orthodox Christianity? Are you aware […]

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The God of Israel is known by many names, titles and epithets. Becoming familiar with God’s names will confirm His faithfulness in your life. Each time God revealed His name in the Bible, He revealed His character and attributes. God causes places to bear His name and protects people with the power of His name. […]

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It’s estimated, there are currently 2.2 billion Muslims worldwide but do they worship the creator or creation? What is the mysterious Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia and why did it become a source of such intensified worship? Islam is intensely monotheistic, worshiping a god it calls ‘Allah.’ Many claim that Allah is akin to the […]

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The fear of the Lord is a restraining influence for the believer, yet a reverential fear of God is generally lacking in today’s society. Our culture describes God as ‘love,’ but we must not forget, He was described as ‘Holy,’ long before, His loving nature was revealed in scripture. God’s love is both nurturing and […]

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