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Ministering the Baptism With the Holy Spirit ? ? 1974

Ministering the Baptism With the Holy Spirit ? ? 1974

In this elders discipleship seminar from 1974, Pastor Jack teaches practical instruction on how to pray for others to receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Acts 8 and his own journey from fear to confidence, he outlines six principles for effectively ministering the Spirit's fullness? ?including dealing with earnest seekers, addressing doubts and fears, presenting Scripture, and praying with confidence through laying on of hands.
Learning to Wage Spiritual Warfare

Learning to Wage Spiritual Warfare

Pastor Jack teaches on spiritual warfare and intercession, preparing the congregation for an upcoming day of fasting and prayer for the nation. Drawing from Luke 3-4, he explains how Jesus' baptism opened the spiritual realm to Him and led directly to temptation in the wilderness? ?a pattern believers also experience. Pastor Jack emphasizes that real battles are fought in the heavenly places against spiritual powers, not flesh and blood, and that the Church has been seated with Christ in authority to wage this warfare through worship, praise, and prayer.
Men Who Shape History

Men Who Shape History

Pastor Jack teaches on Stephen, the first martyr of the early church, showing how God takes ordinary men and develops them into history-shapers. Drawing from Acts 6:8 through 8:4, Pastor Jack emphasizes that Stephen was not merely a martyr but a man of honest report, full of the Holy Spirit, who faithfully served in practical ministry before miracles began flowing through his life. He challenges the men of the congregation to become "glory men" ? ? born again, Spirit-filled believers who mature in wisdom and love, allowing God to deeply mark them for kingdom purposes.
Fulfilling All Righteousness

Fulfilling All Righteousness

Pastor Jack draws from the baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3 to teach on why believers need the baptism of the Holy Spirit. He explains that righteousness encompasses both our standing before God and our empowerment for ministry? ?Jesus said "thus it becomes us to fulfill all righteousness" when being baptized. Pastor Jack emphasizes that the Holy Spirit gives believers not only position and authority as sons of God, but also the power (dunamis) and ability to minister Christ's life and bring "rightness" where wrongness exists.
Brethren, Let Us Love One Another

Brethren, Let Us Love One Another

Pastor Jack draws from 1 Corinthians 13 to teach on the essential place of love in the life of the church. He explores how love is the most enduring manifestation of God's nature, distinguishing between emotional experiences and mature commitment. Pastor Jack challenges believers to grow beyond tolerance to true acceptance, emphasizing that charismatic gifts must be accompanied by the development of Christ-like love, and announces an upcoming emphasis on fellowship and "one accord" from Easter through Pentecost.
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