Lessons From Legends with Dr. Berin Gilfillan

Dave's life teaches how to get God's favour and multiplication in the midst of any crisis. Psalms 10:22 says "The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it." Dave's life is a testimony to that Scripture and he is a living legend that shows forth that truth. This is a fascinating study that will inspire you to believe God for resources even in the midst of a pandemic. Also Dave will be speaking at a 3-day Summit in February, 2021 and the invite is at the end of this video and below.

In this episode of Lessons from Legends, we will look at how to fight discouragement. Legends of the Christian faith in the Bible like Joshua were told to be strong and full of courage. How did they, and how can we stay full of courage. Today on Lessons from Legends.

Because of the current political and social climate the USA has just entered, there is definitely a season of trial ahead for the Church and God’s people. This teaching will encourage you to know how God’s Hand works greatly during such seasons and produces qualities in our lives that will endure the test of time. 

What was it like to take over the ministry of one of the greatest evangelists in the world. Why did Reinhard Bonnke fire Daniel Kolenda from his job before taking him as his assistant and eventual successor? When God told Daniel at 16 he would work for Reinhard, why did he write a letter to Reinhard but never mail it? This is a fascinating interview with information you will not find anywhere else.

In light of the recent US election, this episode of Lessons from Legends will look at the topic of the Church, God’s servants and politics. We will step back and look at all that the country has recently been through, examine past legends from Scripture and recent history and try to determine what the correct balance is supposed to be. This highly controversial and difficult subject today on Lessons from Legends.

In this episode of Lessons from Legends we will see how Reinhard Bonnke was never afraid to use technology to preach the Gospel. From his early use of printing presses and radio to a sound system that could reach 1.6 million people live, he was always on the cutting edge of technology.  This fascinating topic on this episode of Lessons from Legends.

One year after Reinhard Bonnke's death, we see how successfully Reinhard Bonnke transitioned the flaming torch of his ministry to his successor Daniel Kolenda and how, about 15 years earlier, he nearly made what might have been a tragic transition mistake. This fascinating story on this episode of Lessons from Legends.

On this episode of Lessons from Legends, we will look at the very human side of Reinhard Bonnke’s life. We will examine how he handled trials, disappointments, negativity and setbacks. There is so much to learn from this side of his life so you don’t want to miss this episode of Lessons from Legends.

In this episode of Lessons from Legends, we will look at some of the most famous stories and sermon illustrations that Reinhard Bonnke used to win millions of souls to Christ. These stories will work for anyone willing to learn them.

In this episode of Lessons from Legends, we look at the life and legacy of Wayne Myers. As an American missionary living in Mexico City, he has helped fund the buildings of more than 4,000 native Mexican churches. He has given away more than 100 vehicles to pastors and ministry leaders. He and his wife Martha have a goal and that is to bless someone, normally financially, each and every day of the year. His remarkable story of supernatural giving is what we will examine on this episode of Lessons from Legends.

In this episode of Lessons from Legends, we will look at the secrets of FAITH in the life of Reinhard Bonnke. From praying for miracle healings to happen in his meetings to believing God for the salvation of a whole continent, this episode will illuminate principles of faith that will help you to believe God for much more.

In this episode of Lessons from Legends, we will take a closer look at how a man from Nigeria, West Africa who was two days dead in a mortuary, was raised back to life while Reinhard Bonnke was ministering. We will examine the serious message this man brought back from the dead for this generation. This extraordinary story on this episode of Lessons from Legends.   Original Documentary: Raised from the Dead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZP5Gq7-WYM

In this episode of Lessons from Legends, we will see how God used dreams and visions in the ministry of Reinhard Bonnke. From a vision given to Reinhard when he was only 10 years old to a nightly vision of a Blood-Washed Africa, God used dreams and visions to direct Reinhard’s life. This topic is what we will look at on this episode of Lessons from Legends.   Video version of Lessons from Legends 1-16  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvU80Iz88Sw

 In Australia, a 16-year old boy had turned his back on God when his praying mother told him that God would call him out by name if he attended a meeting that night held by Reinhard Bonnke. When Reinhard gave that word of knowledge, the boy came weeping and gave his heart to Christ. This and many other remarkable words of knowledge from Reinhard Bonnke’s ministry are covered in this episode of Lessons from Legends.   Video version of Lessons from Legends 1-15 Youtube.com/ministrydegree - Look for Episode 15 “Remarkable Words of Knowledge”

When Reinhard needed over $400,000 for the roof of his tent, God had an angel call a lady in Germany to send the funds. In this episode you will hear fascinating stories of miraculous provision for the preaching of the Gospel to the poorest of the poor and learn life changing principles to help your faith walk with God.   Video version of Lessons from Legends 1-14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05Dp1T2oy9A

In this episode of Lessons from Legends we will speak about T.L. and Daisy Osborn. They were married for 53 years and brought the Gospel with signs and wonders to millions of people in more than 70 countries. They pioneered giant Gospel campaigns and also used many other creative means to reach people for Christ. Their remarkable story today on Lessons from Legends.   Video version of Lessons from Legends 1-13 Youtube.com/ministrydegree Look for Episode 13

In 2010, Pastor Ian Zerna of Impact Church near Sydney in Australia got a phone call saying his church was burning to the ground. While 2,000 people watched it burn, Ian picked up his phone and called the original architect, John Dingemanse in Tasmania. He said John, my church is burning but please come with your design tools because God told me He is going to help us rebuild the church bigger, better and stronger. Let’s use this opportunity to reimagine the local church. What resulted is what many are calling “Future Church.” This fascinating topic is what is covered on this episode of Lessons from Legends.     Video version of Lessons from Legends 1-1: Youtube.com/ministrydegree Look for Episode 12 Separate Future Church Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SUrucdPKWU&t=45s  

Chad Daniel is one of the most undiscovered gifts in the global Body of Christ. His gift to reach and teach teenagers in a dynamic and creative way is second to none. Whether it is draping a 12-foot Burmese python around his neck to speak on the power of sin or a wounded bird to speak on God healing and using broken people, Chad will do just about anything to reach the next generation. “I will juggle chainsaws if it means I can get the attention of a teen long enough to share the Gospel with them” Chad says. Out of that passion came the popular show YouthBytes, which airs on the Daystar Television Network every week. The story of Chad Daniel and the creation of YouthBytes is what we will cover in this episode of Lessons from Legends.      Video version of Lessons from Legends 1-11 Youtube.com/ministrydegree Look for Episode 11 on Chad Daniel and YouthBytes

On August 31st of 2020, the Body of Christ lost one of its greatest generals. His name was Terry Law. Terry preached the Gospel for more than 50 years in some of the most difficult to reach nations of the world. His life was punctuated with miracles. He distributed 27 million copies of the booklet titled “The Story of Jesus” in 52 languages. Terry Law is who we will honor on this episode of Lessons from Legends.   Special video edit of this Lessons from Legends program: https://vimeo.com/460704934

This episode looks at billionaire Christian businessman Dave Hodgson from the Sunshine Coast in Australia. We will learn how he went from being $70,000 in credit card debt to being worth over $100 million in just 2 years and 8 months. Even more importantly, Dave is carrying a message for the Church on doing business God’s way so that God’s favour can bring heaven’s multiplication. Dave is pouring himself in teaching the Body of Christ how cities can be transformed by 6% of their businesses changing how they function and operate. The Secrets of Dave’s billion-dollar fortune on this episode of Lessons from Legends.   Special video edit of this Lessons from Legends program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGXnFwgRCbw

This man went from facing bankruptcy, only $28 in his bank account and massive debt, to long-term abundance. In today’s Lessons from Legends we will look at the amazing journey of businessman Bob Benedict. By the age of 23 he was elected to be one of the youngest mayors in the USA. By 26 he became a Minnesota State Senator and by 30 he was a corporate vice president of National Computer Systems. Then through an unwise business decision his life and his family were thrown into turmoil. He was left in HUGE debt without a job and with no prospects for the future. His remarkable comeback story on this exciting episode of Lessons from Legends.   Video version of Lessons from Legends 1-8 https://vimeo.com/454105869 Actual Power of the Tithe documentary with Bob presenting:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuOI2Rh50jY

When the AIDS epidemic hit the world, it especially hit Southern Africa. The worst hit country was the small nation of Swaziland. Twenty three percent of all children in the country were orphaned and the average adult life expectancy fell to age 32, the lowest in the world. Faced with this devastating epidemic that many consider to be a pandemic, a group of Church leaders and Christian businessmen came together and proposed a radical idea. Why not buy an abandoned mining town and create a new community of blended families to care for hundreds of broken and abandoned AIDS orphans? The remarkable story of Bulembu and its lessons for the global church is what we will talk about on today’s Lessons from Legends program.

Mrs. Jean Neal of Rugby England was medically a hopeless case. Her troubles started when someone pulled a carpet out from under her feet, causing her to break her coccyx. What followed was 25 years of spinal agony that included 14 operations. Finally due to her excruciating pain, Jean was left with 2 choices, either a complete spinal fusion or paralysis from the neck down.  In the middle of this horrible choice, a dream led her to a religious meeting with German evangelist Reinhard Bonnke in Birmingham, England. There in front of 11,000 people she got out of her wheelchair and began running.  Her story became the talk of England but there was much more to her healing than we had ever imagined. More on this remarkable miracle on today’s Lessons from Legends Program.

When a person over 40 years of age who has been deaf and mute since birth is suddenly able to hear, that is quite a miracle. When it happens on national TV in front of a whole nation, then it’s something quite amazing. Such was the case of Zakayo Jaguna of Nakuru, Kenya. Not only did this miracle happen, but seven months later he had learned to speak the Kikuyu dialect and was able to tell his remarkable story. The lessons learned from this epic healing, filmed by the program’s host, Dr. Berin Gilfillan, enable him to describe from Scripture and from this real event the anatomy of a genuine miracle.

As a producer fresh out of University, I was excited about documenting a blind miracle. When Reinhard Bonnke prayed for 55 blind people I had my camera zoomed up close. When five were healed, the crowd went wild. People were so excited but not me. I saw the 50 who were not healed. This led to one of the greatest lessons I ever learned from Reinhard Bonnke. Find out more on this exciting episode.

When Diego Mesa, senior pastor of a 16,000-member church in California, was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer, many thought it was a death sentence. His remarkable journey to complete health is what we will cover on today's Lessons from Legends program.

The famous missionary David Livingstone dealt a death blow to the slavery of his day. His life has much to teach us today on how to exercise a faith that impacts social justice issues and every aspect of culture. 

In the early 1980s German evangelist Reinhard Bonnke set out to build the largest movable tent in the world. The project was done in Southern Africa, was massively costly and took five years to complete. It ended up being a seven-story high structure that could hold 34,000 people. The remarkable story of this tent and the profound lessons that it revealed is what we will cover on today’s Lessons from Legends program.

Learn from the giants of the Christian Faith. Lessons from Legends inspires faith and unlocks the secrets of greatness that these legendary believers understood.