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Post by Jesse Morrell on Dec 4, 2008 23:13:48 GMT -5
Hey Guys,
Tomorrow I am speaking to about 30 Pastors in Pennsylvania. This is a tremendous opportunity. I am going to share with them my testimony, our ministry, and then preach on true & false repentance.
These Pastors are putting together a Holiness / Repentance Crusade here in PA in July. They are considering having me speak at the crusade, that all depends on whether they like me tomorrow or not. They are also having David Ravenhill and George Barna speak at the crusade. Please pray that the Lord mightily anoints the sermon and that He will open up the door for me to speak at the crusade in July.
We are filming the sermon and will have that available online eventually.
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Post by joemccowan on Dec 5, 2008 7:36:08 GMT -5
praying
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Post by Kerrigan on Dec 5, 2008 9:01:50 GMT -5
Praying for you brother!
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Post by joeldad on Dec 6, 2008 0:01:40 GMT -5
How'd it go?
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Post by Jesse Morrell on Dec 6, 2008 10:05:08 GMT -5
Hey guys,
The service went great. There were about 16 Pastors (multiple denominations) and the sanctuary was packed with people. I introduced myself, the ministry, and explained why we do what we do. I then talked about true and false repentance. I laid it all out very openly, plainly, and boldly, and the people were very encouraged. God came through in a very powerful way during the meeting.
I even explained that I do what I do because I am trying to change the future. I explained how the preaching of Jonah changed the course of history, and God changed His mind about destroying Nineveh. Likewise, the point of evangelism is to alter the course of history. Every sinner has two open possibilities, two alternative futures, they could turn or burn.
I also explained how when there is true repentance, an individual offers no excuse or justification for their sin. They won't say, "I'm only human", "I'm born a sinner", "Nobodies perfect", "I don't have a free will", "God's laws are impossible", etc. When there is true repentance, a sinner takes full responsibility for their sin and offers no excuse.
I explained how God is not responsible for the impenitence of the world. God is calling all men everywhere to repent. If sinners do not repent, it is their own fault, because it is their own choice. Jesus rebuked the cities that repented not. It is not that sinners cannot repent, but that sinners are unwilling to repent. It is not an inability, it is an unwillingness. They are not cripples, they are criminals. They are not victims, they are rebels.
I explained how true repentance was not merely intellectual ascent, or an emotional feeling of guilt, shame, remorse, or regret. True repentance was a radical decision of the heart to renounce and forsake all sin. It is a change of mind about sinning. I also explained that under God's moral government, repentance is a condition of God's forgiveness. God refuses to forgive those who refuse to repent. God will only turn from His wrath and anger when sinners turn from their sin.
There were a lot of other things that I said. I will be editing and uploading the video this week.
Many of the Pastors came up to me afterward and said they were deeply moved by the sermon. The presence of God was definitely there and there was an anointing on the sermon. One Pastor wants to fly me up to speak to his youth group in January.
They want me to be a main speaker and the youth speaker for their Repentance & Holiness Crusade in July. I was wrong about "George Barna" being one of the speakers. It is actually George Gallup Jr, with the Gallup Polls. Sergio Scataglini is also speaking at the crusade. He has a book "The Fire of His Holiness" with endorsements from Steve Hill, Dutch Sheets, Tommy Tenney, and others. I am greatly looking forward to this crusade. Opportunities like this don't open up all the time for guys like me.
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Post by Steve Noel on Dec 6, 2008 10:35:01 GMT -5
Praise God!
Scataglini is excellent. He's from the Argentine revival and is basically a missionary to the U.S. His book on holiness is excellent as well.
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Post by Kerrigan on Dec 6, 2008 11:20:51 GMT -5
Praise the Lord brother! That's great! Lots of time to pray and fast between now and July...
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Post by joeldad on Dec 6, 2008 11:42:38 GMT -5
Praise God! Thanks for the update.
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Post by bebo_kirkwood on Dec 6, 2008 14:13:31 GMT -5
I can attest that it was a really good meeting and that God really used Jesse last night. It was so neat to see one youth pastor repent in front of everyone. Hopefully the fire that was stirred with continue to burn in those who were there.
It was great to meet you, Jesse! Keep up the good work!
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Post by Josh Parsley on Dec 6, 2008 14:50:37 GMT -5
Praise God. Wonderful report!
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Post by rebecca on Dec 6, 2008 20:52:31 GMT -5
Praise God! That's great!
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Post by kerygmata on Dec 6, 2008 23:09:31 GMT -5
That sounds great - any chance of getting the audio?
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Post by kerygmata on Dec 10, 2008 10:28:49 GMT -5
I just found this: www.newenglandoutreach.com/audio/It was well hidden, but I'm pretty good at finding links that are right on the main menu! I don't think the 30 pastors audio is there, but it looks like some good stuff.
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Post by Jesse Morrell on Dec 11, 2008 11:29:37 GMT -5
TRUE & FALSE REPENTANCE
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Post by Jesse Morrell on Dec 11, 2008 19:21:31 GMT -5
I explained how under God's moral government, He refuses to forgive those that refuse to repent. God will only turn from His wrath and anger when sinners turn from their sins. The missing ingredient to the American Gospel is repentance. The reason we don't see revivals today is because we don't hear much repentance preaching today. Revival without repentance is no revival at all. Revival is a baptism of repentance. Repentance is not an emotion, it is a choice. Repentance is the radical decision of the heart to forsake all known sin, to submit and surrender entirely and totally under God. Repentance is not half-hearted or partial. Partial obedience is total disobedience. Repentance is entire and complete. Repentance is a total change of mind that results in a completely changed life. True repentance will bring forth the fruit of repentance. The fruit of repentance is a changed life. A change of mind, when a person changes their mind about sinning, will drastically change their life. If it does not, it is not true repentance. God is not responsible for the impenitence of the world. God calls all men to repent. If sinners remain impenitent, is it their own fault because it is their own choice. God is calling all men everywhere to repent and God rightly blames them and punishes them if they do not choose to repent.
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Post by messengermicah on Dec 12, 2008 17:16:59 GMT -5
Praise the Lord!
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