Pastor Biodun Lawal - They Limited the Holy Spirit

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Believers are cautioned against limiting God, hindering His work in their lives through doubt and lack of faith, emphasizing the importance of prayer and speaking positively to unlock blessings. A priest encourages listeners to declare abundance, root themselves in Christ, and prophesy positive outcomes, highlighting the power of God's word against challenges and illnesses.

Insights

  • Limiting God through doubt and unbelief can hinder His work in believers' lives, frustrating His purposes and hindering growth and progress.
  • Regularly praying in the spirit, utilizing tools like speaking in tongues, and aligning prayers with God's will are essential to avoid limitations in one's relationship with God, unlocking blessings and maintaining a strong connection.

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Recent questions

  • How can believers limit God in their lives?

    Believers can limit God by doubting His power and purposes, hindering their growth and progress. The act of limiting God is akin to causing Him pain and trouble, as seen in the story of the children of Israel. By not aligning their actions with God's will, believers can restrict the ministry of the Holy Spirit in their lives, frustrating His work and blessings. Lack of faith and unbelief can hinder the demonstration of God's power, leading to ineffective prayers and missed opportunities for miracles. It is crucial for believers to address areas of doubt and unbelief in their lives to avoid limiting God and experience His full potential.

  • Why is speaking in tongues important in prayer?

    Speaking in tongues is essential for unlocking God's potential in one's life as it allows for communication with God on a deeper level. Regularly praying in the spirit and using the tools of prayer, such as speaking in tongues, is crucial for avoiding limitations in one's relationship with God. Praying always with prayers and supplications in the spirit is emphasized for maintaining a strong connection with God. By speaking in tongues, believers can tap into the power of the Holy Spirit, aligning their prayers with God's will and experiencing His miracles and blessings more fully.

  • What role does confession play in prayer?

    Confession plays a significant role in prayer as words have the power to shape one's future and either limit or empower God's work in one's life. Confessing in alignment with God's promises and speaking positively about oneself is emphasized for unlocking God's blessings and favor. Conversely, speaking contrary to God's promises and complaining can hinder the manifestation of blessings and limit the impact of prayers. The power of confession is underscored as a tool for success and prosperity, with the importance of speaking in agreement with God's word highlighted to invite blessings and prevent spiritual vacancy.

  • How can believers combat challenges and illnesses?

    Believers can combat challenges and illnesses by using the power of the word of God against Satan. Instructions are given to refrain from speaking evil and to prophesy positive outcomes into one's life and future. By aligning themselves with the grace and blessings of their spiritual leaders through confessions of faith, believers can prevent spiritual vacancy and invite blessings into their lives. The priest emphasizes the importance of speaking God's word to overcome challenges and illnesses, urging listeners to prophesy positive outcomes and declare ownership of blessings.

  • What events are scheduled for the upcoming IPPC city event?

    The IPPC city event features various programs, including a Global Faith Miracle seminar with a healing scope, a children's Christmas party, a Christmas carol service, and a Cairo service. Additionally, there will be a prison Outreach campaign for Christmas donations. The event kicks off with a combined service on Sunday at 8 AM, followed by a second Thanksgiving service where churches, pastors, and PCS will offer thanks, including a special Thanksgiving for Pastor Chris. The annual award ceremony will recognize top partners, and the event will culminate with a special service to support the expansion of the Gospel globally through Pastor Chris.

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Summary

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"Limiting God: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions"

  • The King James Bible mentions the term "limited" only once, in reference to the Holy One of Israel.
  • The Hebrew word for "limited" implies causing pain, trouble, or injury to God.
  • The act of limiting God is akin to causing Him pain and trouble, as seen in the story of the children of Israel.
  • The children of Israel's journey to the promised land took 40 years instead of 11 days due to their limitations on God.
  • Limiting God can frustrate His purposes in a believer's life and hinder their growth and progress.
  • Believers can limit the ministry of the Holy Spirit in their lives through actions that do not align with God's will.
  • God performed numerous miracles for the children of Israel, yet they still doubted and limited Him.
  • Jesus rebuked His disciples for their unbelief even after witnessing His resurrection.
  • Believers are urged not to limit God by addressing areas of doubt and unbelief in their lives.
  • The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in guiding and blessing believers, but they can hinder His work by limiting Him.

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"Limiting God: Heart, Faith, and Miracles"

  • The spirit of the Lord led the people to make a glorious name for themselves.
  • Limiting God in one's heart can hinder one's relationship with Him.
  • The meditation and thoughts in one's heart can either limit or empower God's work in one's life.
  • The people in the wilderness tempted God in their hearts by doubting His provision.
  • The heart was the root cause of the issues faced by the people in the wilderness.
  • The Holy Ghost warned against hardening one's heart as seen in Hebrews 3.
  • Limiting God in one's heart starts with doubting and limiting one's thoughts and beliefs.
  • Lack of faith can hinder the demonstration of God's power in one's life.
  • Demonstrating faith in God's word is crucial to experiencing His miracles and blessings.
  • Empty prayers, asking amiss, can hinder receiving answers from God.

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Effective Prayer: Unlocking God's Potential and Blessings

  • Empty prayers are ineffective when done with selfish motives, not utilizing the tools of prayer or speaking in tongues regularly.
  • Speaking in tongues is crucial for unlocking God's potential in one's life, as it allows for communication with God on a deeper level.
  • Regularly praying in the spirit and using the tools of prayer, such as speaking in tongues, is essential for avoiding limitations in one's relationship with God.
  • Praying always with prayers and supplications in the spirit, not just once a week, is emphasized for maintaining a strong connection with God.
  • Praying for personal desires instead of aligning with the will of God can hinder progress and limit the effectiveness of prayers.
  • Prioritizing prayers for nations and leaders before personal needs is highlighted as a key aspect of effective prayer.
  • Understanding the importance of words and confession in prayer is crucial, as words have the power to shape one's future and limit God's grace.
  • Confessing in alignment with God's promises and speaking positively about oneself is emphasized for unlocking God's blessings and favor.
  • Speaking contrary to God's promises and complaining can hinder the manifestation of blessings and limit the impact of prayers.
  • The power of confession is underscored as a tool for success and prosperity, with the importance of speaking in agreement with God's word highlighted.

58:30

"Speak Blessings, Confess Faith, Prophesy Victory"

  • A priest is invoking blessings upon the listeners, urging them to speak and confess their faith in Jesus Christ.
  • The priest emphasizes the importance of speaking words that glorify Jesus and confessing faith in God.
  • Encouragement is given to declare abundance of grace and righteousness in life, leading to flourishing and reigning.
  • The listeners are urged to affirm that the word of God is working in their spirit, soul, and body, rooting them in Christ.
  • Prophesying and speaking ahead of time is encouraged, claiming ownership of blessings and declaring a fruitful and productive life.
  • The listeners are reminded that divinity is at work within them, and they are encouraged to prophesy and speak positively about their future.
  • The priest highlights the power of the word of God against Satan, urging the use of scripture to combat challenges and illnesses.
  • Instructions are given to refrain from speaking evil and to prophesy positive outcomes into one's life and future.
  • The priest emphasizes the importance of confession and speaking God's word to prevent spiritual vacancy and invite blessings.
  • The listeners are encouraged to make confessions of faith, aligning themselves with the grace and blessings of their spiritual leaders.

01:20:12

Blessed givings multiply for global Gospel expansion.

  • Every seed and offering given is blessed and sanctified, with the power of the Holy Ghost multiplying them, granting more grace to do more in the name of Jesus Christ.
  • The power of God is invoked upon all givings, promising a thousandfold return, supporting the expansion of the Gospel globally through Pastor Chris.
  • Tomorrow, the IPPC city event begins at 6 PM, featuring senior pastors and CEC members sharing, with an annual award ceremony starting the next day to recognize top partners.
  • A combined service is scheduled for Sunday at 8 AM, followed by a second Thanksgiving service, where churches, pastors, and PCS will offer thanks, including a special Thanksgiving for Pastor Chris.
  • Various programs are lined up, including a Global Faith Miracle seminar with a healing scope on Saturday and Sunday, a children's Christmas party, a Christmas carol service, and a Cairo service on the 21st, with a prison Outreach campaign for Christmas donations.
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