Bay Revival- Dallas, Texas
February 20, 2012
This past weekend, the Spirit of God was moving as “The Bay of the Holy Spirit Revival” moved to the southwest part of the nation (Phoenix, AZ). Many testimonies of physical healing were made known during these three-night and one morning session of meetings. The power and presence of God in these services was phenomenal.
In two weeks, the revival will stay in the southwest but will move to Dallas, Texas for a series of meetings. There will be three night services: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Feb. 29th through March 2nd at 7:00pm). There will also be one morning session Friday, March 2nd at 11:00am (all times are Central Standard Time).
Lydia Stanley, Nathan Morris and John Kilpatrick have been used mightily by the Lord in this revival that has gone national. In actuality, the revival is global since it is being carried by satellite by God.tv. And the most important thing is that Jesus is being lifted up and glorified during these meetings. And the hope of the Bay Revival team is that this “revival would continue until the Lord comes.”
Bay Revival, Phoenix
February 18, 2012
Although I did not get to see the entire service on God.tv last night (it was delayed until around 10pm est), the parts that I did see were anointed. The music, led by Lydia Stanley, was undoubtedly inspired by the Lord, and the preaching of the word, by Nathan Morris and John Kilpatrick, was what “we needed to hear.”
I look forward to seeing the service tonight in its entirety on God.tv beginning live from Phoenix, Arizona at 9:00pm est. It can also be viewed on the God Channel (Directv) at the same time.
The Lord has done some amazing things during this year-and-a-half revival that started in Alabama, and, now, has been taken to many cities across the nation (Orlando, FL, Augusta, GA, Youngstown, OH, etc.). We look with expectancy to see what God is going to do tonight and in the weeks and months ahead. To God be the glory!
Bay Revival- Phoenix, Arizona
February 14, 2012
The “Bay of the Holy Spirit Revival” continues this weekend. Pastor John Kilpatrick, Evangelist Nathan Morris, Worship Leader Lydia Stanley and their team are coming to The Church for the Nations (central campus) in Phoenix, Arizona. The service dates and times are: Friday, February 17, 2012 at 7:00pm, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 10:00am and 7:00pm and Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 7:00pm (times are Mountain Time).
The worship services can be viewed on The God Channel and on the internet at god.tv. The senior pastor of the host church is Dr. Michael Maiden, and the address for the church is 6225 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012.
God has done miraculous things in this revival since it began back in July of 2010. And we look forward to seeing what God is going to do in the weeks and months ahead. To God be the glory!
Bay Revival, Orlando- The Music
February 9, 2012
When the “Bay of the Holy Spirit Revival” started in July of 2010, it began to send spiritual “shock waves” around the country and around the globe. I began watching the services later that same year on god.tv via the internet. And one of the things that blessed me tremendously was the music of this “awakening.” The songs that were being lifted up to God were anointed and inspired, and the Spirit of God has been present during the praise and worship in song at the services in Orlando as well.
Lydia Stanley is the worship leader at the Church of His Presence where the revival began in Alabama. Her dedication and consecration to the Lord Jesus has been evident during this year-and-a-half spiritual renewal. And the songs that she has written, sung and led have brought glory to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. God has used her mightily in music all throughout this revival, and I have been a eyewitness of this in the services that I have attended.
But you don’t have to take my word for it. You can see for yourself (through the miracle of computers) how the Lord has ministered through this woman of God. Here is a link to a song that has touched me deeply: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RhEOz4HSaw&feature=related
Bay Revival, Orlando- Charisma News
February 7, 2012
Charisma News.com did a great piece on the first night of the revival at Calvary Assembly of God. Interestingly, this is the church where the magazine, Charisma, was birthed. Charisma was originally the news outlet for Calvary Assembly back in the 1970′s, and, now, it is reporting on a revival that is going on in the same church about forty years later. To God be the glory! Here is the link: http://charismanews.com/us/32724-god-moves-at-florida-bay-of-the-holy-spirit-revival
And just as God has blessed many through the work of Charisma, the Lord is now blessing the nation and world through this awesome revival. My prayer is that this revival would continue until Jesus comes. Maranatha (“our Lord cometh”)!
Bay Revival, Orlando
February 6, 2012
In my lifetime, I have attended many revivals and revival services (having been a preacher’s kid and also having been a Pentecostal my entire life: now in my 50th year). But I have only been a part of, what I would consider, three major revivals. And while these revivals all had different evangelists, the unifying factor was the power and presence of Almighty God.
I can say, without hesitation, that the Bay Revival in Orlando, Florida has been nothing less than “God coming down.” Although the music and preaching have been outstanding, the thing that continues to bring me back to this church (Calvary Assembly of God) and to these services is the unmistakable glory of the Creator God. His presence is the drawing factor.
Although the “Bay of the Holy Spirit Revival” actually began on July 23, 2010 in John Kilpatrick’s church in Alabama, the Lord has inspired Brother Kilpatrick to share this “awakening” with the nation. He, along with Evangelist- Nathan Morris and Worship Leader- Lydia Stanley, has allowed God to minister and flow through them, and the Holy Spirit has been present with the evidence of salvations, healings and deliverances. God has been honored in these meetings, and He has “shown up big.” My final thought is: “to God be the glory, great things He has done and I believe He will do even more in the weeks and months to come.”
Bay Revival, Orlando, FL- Week Two
February 4, 2012
The second week of the “Bay of the Holy Spirit Revival” at Calvary Assembly of God in Orlando, Florida was simply amazing. The anointing and fire of God was there for all to experience. The music, worship, preaching and teaching of these eight services, during this two-week period, has been inspired and blessed by God.
I was able to be a part of all of the three services of this second week of revival (Thursday evening, Friday morning and Friday night). There were around 2000 present for the Friday evening service, and one usher told me that it was the biggest crowd so far. But what is drawing the people to this revival, is the power and presence of God.
Thursday evening’s service was marked by the anointed message that the Evangelist, Nathan Morris, gave regarding “Mercy.” The teaching of Pastor John Kilpatrick, Friday morning, was awesome. He spoke on the Biblical principles of “Blessing and Cursing.” And last night, the worship was “off the charts.” The glory of God was there from the first song and into the altar service (where many gave their lives to Jesus).
The great news is that this revival will be extended in Orlando for another week beginning again in March. There will be four more services: Thursday morning, March 8 at 10:00 am, Thursday evening, March 8 at 7:30 pm, Friday morning, March 9 at 10:00 am and Friday evening, March 9 at 7:30 pm. Hopefully, it will be rescheduled for even more services after that week as well.
All that I can say is: “Revival has come to Orlando!” If you can, come and be a part of it. God is doing incredible things in Orlando. And Jesus is coming soon!
Bay Revival in Orlando, FL
February 2, 2012
Last week, I had the privilege of attending two revival services at Calvary Assembly of God in Orlando, Florida. The pastor of this church, George Cope, has invited Pastor John Kilpatrick, Evangelist Nathan Morris and Worship Leader Lydia Stanley for these revival services.
Pastor Kilpatrick is the pastor who hosted the revival at the Brownsville, FL Assembly of God back in 1995 with Evangelist Steve Hill. Those revival services impacted the nation and the world.
This latest revival, started at Pastor Kilpatrick’s church in Alabama. The team has, now, taken this revival fire to different cities around the country, and, currently, it is in Orlando.
The power and presence of God was strong in the two services that I attended and in the one that I watched on television. For those of you who do not live in the Orlando area, the services can be viewed at god.tv tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 Eastern time. Locally, they can be viewed on Super Channel 55 in the Orlando area (Claude Bower’s station). God is doing great things here in Orlando. To God be the glory!
Internet Sabbatical
February 1, 2012
For the last ten days, I have taken time off from the internet and my blog. And let me tell you, it has been a wonderful week-and-a-half! While I really have enjoyed writing my own posts and reading other blogs, it has been very time-consuming. We are only given so much time, here, on Planet Earth, and I have felt convicted about all of the time and energy that I have spent blogging.
God has done some great things during these last ten days. I have been to a revival in the Orlando, FL area (I will expound on this in another post); I have gotten back into my guitar-playing for personal worship; and I’ve just been able to do more important things (prayer, Bible study, etc.). In other words, I have been “freed up” for more rewarding pursuits. It has been awesome!
Also, it is very hard to hear from God when there are so many other competing interests. God wants to speak to us, but if there are so many other voices saying all manner of things, His voice can get lost “in the mix.” So I am, again, thankful to the Lord for having me take an internet “fast” (I also refrained from watching television during most of this time).
I apologize for not commenting on other’s posts or replying to those who have commented on my blog, but I am so glad I took the time off. Also, I cannot promise that I will be as diligent to my blog or other’s writing as I have been in the past. It’s not that I don’t want to. I do! But there are only so many hours in the day, and there are so many important things to be done. Anyhow, I’m back but just not as involved. May God bless all of you who have been a part of this writing ministry.
“The Revelation Song”
January 19, 2012
Four years ago, as I attended an international revival that would impact my life tremendously, I was blessed also by the music of this awakening. The songs that were lifted up to God in worship were some that I will never forget. And one in particular, has impressed me like none of the others. That song is “The Revelation Song.”
The song was written by Jennie Lee Riddle, and it is, indeed, heavenly. It definitely brings one into the “throne room of God.” The lyrics and melody, together, make for music that I believe is inspired and “God-breathed.” Since the words are taken from the Bible, specifically the Book of Revelation, it truly is a modern-day worship masterpiece.
While I am unable to provide you with video footage of this song being performed at this spiritual renewal, I am able to show you the version as performed by Kari Jobe about five years ago. I hope, if you are able to view it, that it is a blessing to you.
