The Bible says, "Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. And there was great joy in that city" (Acts 8:5-8).
The key to seeing rapid growth in a church and in any ministry is when the people experiences God's blessings in their lives. But when this is under-played, there will be little or no growth in such a place.
When the Word of God is preached or taught, people ought to be edified, and built up. The ministry of the Word should bring about healing and liberty to the people.
My question is: When such things are not happening, what have you been preaching or teaching? God always confirm His Word with signs following.
Check this out, regarding God's servants: "But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings" (Jeremiah 23:22).
When a servant of God stands in his calling, and delivers God's message to His people, it will impact their lives without fail.
Looking at the above verse, why are people's lives not changing?
1. The minister is not standing in God's counsel, and
2. He is not telling people what God said he should tell them.
If you want an impactful ministry, take a good look at this message today. It doesn't really matter what the subject is, as long as it's what God actually said, He will confirm it.
Till next posting, God bless.
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