The Pineapple Story Series

“Because He had seen heaven.” With these words at the conclusion of his message, Otto Koning details how Christ’s focus on the things of eternity enabled Him to make the most of His short time on earth. Throughout His daily walk He was able to see His heavenly Father turning circumstances into discipleship opportunities: “divine appointments”. As a believer—or even a missionary—you will benefit from the reminder that people are one of the few things that will last forever. Mr. Koning’s wealth of testimonies from New Guinea, as well as Java, Indonesia, will open your eyes to the value God places on the contacts and relationships He has entrusted to you. May his perspective be a lasting motivation for us to invest our time and resources wisely, and share in the joy of discovering what it means to lay up treasures in heaven.

Scripture references:

Exodus 20:17, Matthew 6:33, Acts 8:26, 1 Timothy 2:4

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https://www.sermonindex.net/speakers/otto-koning/divine-appointments/

The eyes of the Lord still run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him (II Chronicles 16:9), and if this is true, have you ever thought that God really must enjoy doing what we consider impossible? Even in the course of daily life, is our faith growing as it should? Or might it be that many times our plans and safeguards steal His glory and short-circuit His desire to show Himself strong? In this touching message Otto Koning brings illustrations from on the field and off, from his own life and from the lives of others, from Louisiana and West Virginia, as well as from both the Old and New Testaments about the miracles God has done for those who trust Him even with the impossible!

Scripture references:

2 Chronicles 16:9, Psalm 46:10, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 6:33, Romans 8:28, James 4:8, 1 Peter 5:7

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https://www.sermonindex.net/speakers/otto-koning/god-enjoys-the-impossible/

Based on God’s dealing with Job we may receive either comfort or correction when we see our own possessions, family, or health being broken up. Truly, being under God’s authority is the only way to safeguard what He has entrusted to our authority. What do we do if our hedge of protection is broken down? How do we trace jurisdictional losses to our own areas of disobedience? In addition to a warning about the irresponsibilty of depending upon insurance and the dangers of developing an independent spirit, Otto Koning shares the value of understanding and cooperating with the protective power of God.

Scripture references:

Job 1:8, Job 2:3, Job 2:10, Job 19:25, Psalm 91:5-6, Psalm 91:9, Psalm 91:11, Psalm 91:14-16

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https://www.sermonindex.net/speakers/otto-koning/living-in-gods-compound/

You are a missionary just off the mission field, with a small family to provide for and no supporting mission board. You have one day before the beginning of the Canadian Revival Fellowship retreat, a conference at which you may have the chance to make contacts and line up speaking engagements for the year. You have $30 and a journey of over 350 miles. What would you do? In the Hitchhiking Story Otto Koning tells of the miracles worked by the Lord when He was trusted, as Jehovah Jireh, the Provider at home in the States just as He had on the field. What took place between Huntington, West Virginia and Rives Junction, Michigan not only built his faith but multiplied his assets in ways you will have to hear firsthand to believe. A testimony you and your family will want to hear over and over again.

Scripture references:

Psalm 23:1, Psalm 37:4, Proverbs 11:25, Matthew 7:7, Luke 6:38, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Philippians 4:19

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Oftentimes, problems are merely God’s way of getting our attention. Why then do we wait so long to give our rights to Him? In this session, Otto Koning amplifies the principle of yielding rights and abundantly illustrates how the Lord will turn around impossible situations to His glory when we have given Him full control in the area He points out. Whether it applies to our future, health, talents or family, wholeheartedly surrendering it to the Lord frees Him to fulfill His purposes and to show Himself strong. You will be encouraged by the shear number of true life accounts from Scripture, from the mission field, and from a variety of individual believers, testifying to what God can do at the point of total surrender.

Scripture reference: Romans 12:1

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The surrender of pineapples and possessions was not the end of the story for Otto Koning. Before he knew it came the second and third grade in God’s school of surrender. Through the same tribal people of the southern swamplands and their need for a genuine demonstration of servant leadership, God teaches the missionary that not only the things we own, but also our time and reputation are most effectively and efficiently used of the Lord to reach into the lives of others when given to Him. Joy and love flowed from these decisions and multiplied themselves among the first native churches. Otto Koning’s testimony is a testimony of the unexpected ways God works when we lay down our life rather than fighting and struggling for the methods we think are best. Brace yourself for a personal challenge and a new approach to ministry.

Scripture reference: Matthew 6:19

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A firsthand account of how God used a pineapple garden in the jungles of Papua New Guinea to teach an angry missionary the unexpected results of obeying Luke 14:33: “So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.” 

The Pineapple Story is a best-loved classic. How was it possible that a pineapple garden and a village full of thieves were used of God to instruct a missionary in Biblical principles? Join Otto Koning as he unfolds the hard-earned lessons he learned in Irian Jaya about surrendering rights and conquering anger. His humorous yet profound message bears witness to the power of lordship and explains how each area of life and everything we own must be wholly yielded to Christ before we can effectively make disciples for the kingdom of God.

Scripture references:

Psalm 55:22, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 16:24, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Galatians 5:1, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 John 1:9

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https://www.sermonindex.net/speakers/otto-koning/the-pineaple-story/