Exploring Word and Spirit highlights the power of Truth (the Bible) and the truth about Power (the Holy Spirit). Christians cannot afford to embrace one without the other. Each episode focuses on the life-changing, transformative power of God through Word and Spirit.
In this final program on the Kansas City Prophets we explore two providential incidents that bear witness to the legitimacy of the Spirit's revelatory work. I conclude the series with a few brief comments about those times when these men were inaccurate in their words and why we should never let mistakes rule out altogether the legitimacy of prophetic ministry.
Today we continue our exploration of the many ways God has provided, and will provide, facilities for the ministry in Kansas City. It bears witness once again not only to the gift of prophecy but the reality of God's providence.
Today we continue to witness the miraculous provision God made of a building for the church in Kansas City. The prophetic word spoken in regard to this provision came to pass on the precise date that was given. Once again we see God's providential orchestration of all events, to his glory.
In this episode we hear of an incredible dream experienced by Bob Jones and the ways in which God confirmed its reality. We also will look at the story of how the Lord miraculously provided the funding for the church to secure a building in which to meet.
In this episode I introduce you to a man named Noel Alexander, a South African who moved to Kansas City and played a crucial role in the church there and the prophetic stories that were to follow.
In this episode we explore the remarkable events that included a promise from God of healing that would be released in Kansas City and to the broader body of Christ.
Today we explore what I call “prophetic tokens” in which God providentially provides confirmation in the natural of things that he has revealed in the Spirit.
This episode may well be the most challenging one yet. It concerns an experience in which Mike Bickle was translated into heaven and received revelation about the restoration of apostolic ministry in the present day, as we approach the Second Coming of Christ.
In this episode we see how God uses prophetic dreams to communicate with us and how in his providence he provides confirmation lest we doubt.
Today we continue our exploration of the prophetic history in Kansas City and the so-called “prophetic controversy” that erupted in January of 1990.
Our next story concerns one of the more stunning prophetic events in the history of Kansas City.
Today we continue our examination of prophetic ministry in Kansas City. Following the prediction of the comet comes a prophecy concerning a drought, a day on which rain would fall, followed by a confirming word from heaven that was designed to remove all doubt.
Once again Mike Bickle hears the “internal audible” voice of God, telling him to call a city-wide time of prayer and fasting. Bob Jones confirms the word and issues a stunning prediction to confirm it all.
In this episode, we meet Bob Jones and his first encounter with Mike Bickle.
We continue our examination of the Kansas City Prophets and Mike Bickle's first encounter with God in Cairo, Egypt. This revelatory occurrence set the stage for the launch of the church in Kansas City.
The incredible story of the so-called Kansas City Prophets and the ministry of Mike Bickle in that city deserves to be told in detail. In this first episode, we launch what will be upwards of a dozen or more programs exploring the supernatural events in the ministry of Mike Bickle.
In this final episode on the subject of miraculous healing, we ask the question of why we seem to see fewer miracles in the western world than we see elsewhere around the globe.
Once again we hear about amazing nature miracles as recounted by Craig Keener. These stories bear witness to the greatness and power and kindness of our God.
Our God is sovereign over all the earth, commanding wind and waves and rain and sunshine. In this episode we talk about several instances of nature miracles, some involving the multiplication of food to feed the hungry.
While we've looked at numerous accounts where doctors testify to having witnessed raisings from the dead, are there any instances where a medical physician has personally died and been raised? Yes!
Whereas some medical physicians are skeptical of the miraculous, many relate incidents of resuscitation and resurrection from the dead. In this episode, we hear their testimonies.
In this episode we continue with documented stories of resurrection, not only around the world but also in the west, particularly in the United States.
In this episode we look at several documented incidents where people are raised from the dead.
Jesus frequently healed leprosy during his earthly ministry. Does he still heal lepers today? What about those with severe burns and other skin afflictions? In this episode we talk about several instances when that is exactly what Jesus did in response to prayer.
Today we continue our exploration of miraculous healings, specifically those who have suffered from decades-long paralysis who are wonderfully healed.
Two more stories of confirmed miraculous healing are before us today. You don't often hear of one being healed of cerebral palsy, but today, in this episode, you will.
You're going to love this one! In this episode, we talk about the healing of a lady who was immobilized in a wheelchair for 15 years. It's a beautiful story of God's marvelous and miraculous power.
In this episode we hear of even more documented cases of miraculous healing of those who once were blind.
In our continuing analysis of Craig Keener's book, Miracles Today, we look in this episode at several documented accounts of blind eyes being healed.
In this episode, we explore stories of healing from cancer, specifically pancreatic cancer.
We continue exploring the miraculous work of God in healing the sick. Prayer is powerful, as we once again learn of what God does when his people faithfully seek him.
Today we continue our journey through documented incidents of truly miraculous healing.
In this episode, we look at accounts of healing at the Roman Catholic Shrine of Lourdes, France. We also hear stories of people being healed of serious brain damage. Be encouraged!
In this episode, we continue hearing about miraculous healings as chronicled in Craig Keener's book, Miracles Today.
In this episode I tell several stories of miraculous healing, specifically involving infants in the womb and soon after birth.
Today I share with you an incredible story of the miraculous healing of a woman burdened to near death by MS and other physical complications. I trust you will be encouraged to continue to pray for the sick and ask God to bring healing to those in your life who are suffering.
This is the final episode devoted to unpacking and critiquing what is known as Progressive Christianity. My final word of counsel is that you should purchase Michael Kruger's book and read it closely and carefully. You won't regret it!
We are fast approaching the conclusion of this series based on Michael Kruger's book, The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity. In this episode we examine the sixth, seventh, and eighth of the ten.
Today we explore the fourth and fifth of the so-called ten commandments of progressive Christianity, as explained in Michael Kruger's book, The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity.
In this episode we continue our study of Michael Kruger's book on the nature of so-called “progressive Christianity.” Here we discuss the second and third of the “ten commandments” of this movement.
Today we begin a series of podcasts based on Michael Kruger's excellent book, The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity. The first of these ten concerns the view of Jesus himself. What do so-called “progressive Christians” believe about Jesus?
In this fourth episode on one of the more sensational and controversial topics in the book of Revelation, we explore the meaning of the “mark of the Beast” and the number 666. Enjoy!