When it comes to prayer, we must be as tenacious as a British bulldog. A British bulldog has unique characteristics in the design of its jawbone, which provides tremendous biting strength. In this podcast, Carl uses this bulldog as an illustration to encourage you in your prayer life. Are there some things you’ve quit believing […]

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Many believers presume intercession and supplication are one and the same, but they aren’t. Join Carl now, as he clearly defines intercession and supplication, identifying them as separate and distinct in scripture. One simple definition, is that supplication is ‘for the saints’ and intercession is ‘for the unsaved.’ Our God delights in mercy, not judgment […]

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There are different kinds of prayer in the Bible and the same rules don’t apply for each type of prayer. Using sport as an analogy, Basketball rules don’t apply to Golf, Soccer rules don’t apply to Baseball and so on. There are unique requirements and conditions for each type of prayer, whether petition, dedication, agreement, […]

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There’s a vast difference between God’s testing process and the various trials Satan sends our way. Not every set back we encounter is ‘from the devil.’ God can and does test us on occasion. This is a scriptural concept, that you need to get a hold of. God’s testing reveals what’s in our heart and […]

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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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