Feb 20th 11 Posted by Natalie Nichols

The Ultimate Test of Faith: David Wilkerson Sermon

God lovingly allows us to go through tests in life in order to build our faith – to test and prove us to see what is in our heart.  We tend to crack under the pressure and respond in unbelief. We look at the scenario through human eyes rather than the word of God. How are you responding to your current test of faith? Are you trembling in fear or marching ahead in confidence in the revealed word of... read more

Feb 17th 11 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Shout: Audio Message

When you began your year with a fast, you probably had many heavy burdens on your heart – things you want to see God do this year. Perhaps they seem otherwise impossible apart from fasting and prayer. Your situation is very similar to that of Joshua and the Israelites when God told them to march around Jericho. Tightly Shut Up When God told Joshua to march around Jericho, scripture says it was a... read more

Feb 2nd 11 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 21: Shout!

When God told Joshua to march around Jericho, scripture says Jericho was a “tightly shut up” city. “Then the LORD said to Joshua, ‘See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men'” (Joshua 6:2). Notice the past tense language. God always speaks of the end from the beginning (Is.46:10-110). So when He refers to an event in the future, it... read more

Feb 2nd 11 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 21: Returning in Power, Part 6

Do you desire to establish a godly heritage for your family? Do you have family relationships that need to be restored? Are you praying for a lost loved one?  Isaiah 58:12 contains powerful promises for you: 6 “ Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke? 8 Then your light shall break... read more

Feb 1st 11 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Returning in Power: Audio Message

Most of the results that Jesus experienced from His fast came after the fast. A significant change occurred at the end of Jesus’ fast. 1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 where for forty days he…ate nothing….14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit… (Luke 4:1,14, emphasis added). Notice the change. Jesus was “full... read more

Feb 1st 11 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 20: Returning in Power, Part 5

Are you in a crisis, in need of God’s help? Do you need supernatural intervention on your job or in your business? Are you in a financial crisis? Do you need poverty to be broken in your life? Isaiah 58 contains amazing promises for those who fast and pray: “Then your light shall break forth like the morning… The glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard. 11 The LORD will guide you... read more

Feb 1st 11 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 20: Returning in Power, Part 4

When we fast and pray, God promises that our health will spring forth speedily and our influence will increase. “Then your light shall break forth like the morning, Your healing shall spring forth speedily, And your righteousness shall go before you…” Isaiah 58:8 When we enter God’s chosen fast, He promises: 1. Your healing shall spring forth speedily (v.8) Do you want healing in your... read more

Jan 31st 11 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 19: Returning in Power, Part 3

How has your sacrifice of food helped others while you are fasting? Do you need insight and direction concerning decisions or problems? Isaiah 58 contains powerful instruction and promise: “Is this not the fast that I have chosen… 7 to share your bread with the hungry, And that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; When you see the naked, that you cover him, And not hide yourself from... read more

Jan 31st 11 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Fasting Day 19: Returning in Power, Part 2

When we fast and pray, God promises to let the oppressed go free and to break every yoke. “Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke?” Isaiah 58:6 When we enter God’s chosen fast, He promises to: 1. Let the oppressed go free (Isaiah 58:6) God sets free those who are oppressed... read more

Jan 31st 11 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Call for the Watching, Fasting Women

“Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness…” — Isaiah 58:6 When we fast, God promises to loose the bonds of wickedness. Part of our scriptural role as women is to be a watchman for our home. “She looketh well to her household” (Proverbs 31:27). Women as Watchmen The words “looketh well” mean “watchman.” It is used twenty... read more