Rick Joyner

In the New Testament, there are several progressions toward maturity in Christ. Though it is not stated specifically as such, the most basic would be: 1) Converts 2) Disciples 3) Servants 4) Friends 5) Sons The Great Commission is to make disciples, not merely converts. With the evangelists’...

We continue this week with just a few more Scriptures where the Lord gave a definition of what His disciples would be and do. “ By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples” (John 15:8 NKJV). Not only do disciples bear fruit, but they bear “much fruit.”...

Jesus was crucified between two thieves—yesterday and tomorrow. One of these was in bondage to his past—things he had done. The other was in bondage to the future—asking Jesus to remember Him when He came into His kingdom. While on the cross, Jesus honored the second thief’s amazing faith but...

I am still processing all that came out in our recent Harvest Summit. At the same time, I have been shown things about our upcoming New Year's Convocation, which I don’t think has ever happened this early before. 2015 may well be the most remarkable year in our history, and we must be prepared for...

As we have covered, the church is called to be a family first and then an organization. The cement that holds the living stones together is the love we have for God and for one another. Because “God is love,” everything that God builds is built upon the foundation of love. However, God’s love is...

That the church is called to be family first and then an organization, we have covered before in these weekly studies. However, we do need organization, as every successful family has organization and structure. Everyone has probably witnessed families where a young child can rule it by throwing...

A key to fulfilling The Great Commission is to have a church that is a demonstration of the society of the kingdom. As given in Scripture, the church has the most simple, but brilliant structure ever devised for a society. Of course, we would expect nothing less from the King of kings who is...

This week we will briefly cover an issue that has many Christians in confusion and has been a major stumbling block to keep them from fulfilling the purpose of God in their lives. In Luke 6:37 the Lord said, “Do not judge, and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be...

Most of the signs that the Lord and the early church apostles said would mark the end of this age have either come to pass or are unfolding now. However, two of the most important signs appear to be very far from being accomplished: the grafting back in of the “natural branches,” the Jewish people...

If you have been reading this Word For The Week for long, you have likely noticed my style is to develop a theme, and then from time to time go back to review it before going on. I may say things a little differently, but it is purposeful repetition. Repetition is required for retention, and the...