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Antioch, California, United States
John is the under-shepherd of Agape International Church & Ministries Inc, Antioch, California and the President of Agape International Ministries Foundation, Inc (www.agapebfm.net) John has been a Preacher, Bible Teacher, Counselor and a mission-minded servant of God from 1984 till the present time. Married to Alice since 1987, he enjoys being a father to 2 sons and 1 daughter. He is available to preach, participate in evangelistic crusades and revivals, lead or participate in a Marriage Enrichment program internationally. John preaches on a weekly radio broadcast called "KNOW THE TRUTH" (Based on John 8:32)and the broadcast is aired every Sunday at Radio KDIA 1640AM. The broadcast is also accessible through the website of the radio station: www.kdia.com. You can follow him on twitter @agapebfm

Monday, March 14, 2016

CREATING A PLATFORM FOR THE RELEASE OF DIVINE BLESSINGS

CREATING A PLATFORM FOR THE RELEASE OF DIVINE BLESSINGS Memory Verse: Genesis 12:3 (NIV) — 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” INTRODUCTION: Proverbs 23:18; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Galatians 6:7–8 I. HINDRANCES TO A RELEASE OF BLESSINGS: A. Unbelief. Mark 6:1–6 B. Ignorance of God’s word. Hosea 4:6 C. Doubting spirit. James 1:6–8 D. The Blindness of the devil. 2 Corinthians 4:4 II. THE PLATFORM FOR THE RELEASE OF DIVINE BLESSINGS. A. TOTAL CONTROL BY THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD. 1 Sam 19:20-24; 1 Corinthians 15:33; 2 Corinthians 6:14 B. An atmosphere of Prayer and Fasting. 1 Sam 1:10-14, 20; mark 9:29 (mark 9:14-29); Acts 16:25-28; Acts 12:5-17 C. An Atmosphere of Praise. Acts 16:25-26; Joshua 6:15-16; 2 chronicles 20:18-22 D. An Atmosphere of Obedience to God’s word. Luke 5:4–5; Romans 10:17 E. An Atmosphere of Faith in God. Hebrews 11:6; Mark 11:12-14, 20-24; Jeremiah 32:17; Hebrews 11; John 11:40 F. An Atmosphere of Generous giving unto God Malachi 3:10–11 1. Do not give your offering grudgingly or out of compulsion. 2 Co 9:7 2. Giving to the source of your Spiritual nourishment is biblical. 1 Corinthians 9:7–11 3. If you have the means and opportunity to do good and you ignore it, you have sinned. James 4:17 G. An Atmosphere of Right Thinking Proverbs 23:7; Philippians 4:8; Romans 12:2 III. THE RESULT A. You will enjoy Open heavens at the appropriate time. Deut 28:12 B. God will supernaturally intervene in your life. 1 kings 19:1-8; Dan 6:19-22, Acts 12:5-11, 2 Kings 19:32-37; Mat 2:13-15. C. Your enemies will be instrumental to your breakthrough. Proverbs 16:7 D. There will be manifestation of the power of God. Psalm 62:11 E. Victory in all areas. Deuteronomy 28:7 CONCLUSION: John 3:27