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The Pentecostal Fire

Reflections, teachings, and stories from the heart of our common life together.

5 July 2026

Attracting His hand Week 27, 2026

I have seen more things that happen when God’s hand comes upon someone. See 2Kgs 3:15-16 (ESV) And when the musician played, the hand of the LORD came upon him. And he said, “Thus says the LORD, ‘I w…

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28 June 2026

The hand of God Week 26, 2026

One of the most desirable elements in life and ministry is summed up in the phrase “The hand of God”. Ezr 8:22(ESV)“The hand of our God is for good on all who seek him, and the power of his wrath is a…

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21 June 2026

The father’s presence or presents Week 25, 2026

I think the elder son had genuine cause for displeasure. How come the father gave him nothing to celebrate with after years of slaving for the man? Is that not the way to discourage loyalty? Celebrate…

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14 June 2026

The rich man and Lazarus Week 24, 2026

This parable is a bit confusing. Is Jesus trying to teach us that rich men go to hell and poor men go to heaven? Is it a law that if you enjoy here on earth you suffer for eternity?For one thing that…

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7 June 2026

Avoid aborted success Week 23, 2026

The church is doing very well now, sir. Our numbers are up..Why do you say we are doing very well, is it just because our number has increased?How many churches are experiencing any increase in number…

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31 May 2026

Ten years' barrenness removed Week 22, 2026

The burden just did not lift off quickly as I prayed that morning before going to work. As I tried rounding off, the unction to pray came on, and so I prayed on, detained in the presence of God longer…

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24 May 2026

Praying in the name of Jesus Christ Week 21, 2026

What does it mean to pray in His name? There are a few things dug up from the scripture. Jesus Christ specifically asks us to do so: Jn 16:23, 24(ESV) In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly,…

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17 May 2026

Thy will be done Week 20, 2026

I don’t understand what you mean by this statement: Stop using prayer as a tool to get what you want from God and turn it into the tool to make you what God wants. Yes. I want us to make prayer a la…

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10 May 2026

The purpose of prayer Week 19, 2026

It was a short clip. I don’t know the producer, but what was said caught my attention: The first purpose of prayer is intimacy, not requests. When intimacy is established, other matters follow. Ps 27:…

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