We often struggle to live out the spiritual life God has given us because our minds are steeped in the wrong desires and reasonings of the senses that oppose His truth. But God desires to renew our minds so that the power of His life in us can be consciously experienced in our lives.
In this message titled “Egypt Shall Be Saved”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter explains what ‘Egypt’ signifies in us and how we become bound by it. He cautions against succumbing to the reasonings of our unredeemed ‘Egypt’ in our walk with God, emphasising the need for the Lord to redeem it. He shows how the Lord redeems this ‘Egypt’ and stresses the need to yield our redeemed ‘Egypt’ (build an altar in it) to the Lord. He assures us of God’s faithfulness in redeeming ‘Egypt’ and urges us to be given to prayer so that we can walk in the awareness of the power of the spiritual life within us.
Beloved, as you listen to this message, be empowered to not yield to the thoughts of the flesh, but to surrender your mind to the truth of God revealed in you.
Theme Scripture: Isaiah 19:16-25 (KJV)
Key Scripture: Isaiah 19:23 (KJV)
23 In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians.
Other Scriptures: Luke 9:1, Matthew 10:1-5; Luke 10:1-5, 17-19. [All Scriptures in KJV]
Mankind is destined to be God’s temple—the place of His dwelling and the channel of His operation. This becomes a reality as we submit and align ourselves to Him—both inwardly and outwardly. When we gather as a church in this posture, we become a “House of Prayer”, where His power is revealed and His will is fulfilled.
In this message, “The House of Prayer”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter teaches what it really means to be God’s temple, both individually and collectively. He draws a clear distinction between being a true “house of prayer” and a “den of thieves”, showing how our lives, individually or collectively, can reflect one or the other.
He further underscores that God releases greater power when we meet collectively than when we are on our own. Finally, he outlines the benefits of becoming a house of prayer and how we must prepare prior to church gatherings in order to partake in the blessings thereof.
Beloved, the Lord has so much on offer for us if we can subject ourselves to Him. May the desire to be surrendered unto God be stirred in you as you listen to this message. Shalom!
Key Scripture: Matthew 21:12-14 (KJV)
12 And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, 13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. 14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.
Other Scriptures: John 14:3;15;23, Isaiah 56:6-7, 1 Peter 2:5 (All Scriptures in KJV)
The Christian life is not sustained by external knowledge, but by hearing God in the Spirit—an inward knowledge that produces deep conviction and fills us with His Spirit. This is the hearing of faith. Without it, we are left to our own weaknesses, settling for ordinary and mediocre lives rather than what God intended for us.
In this message, “The Hearing of faith”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter distinguishes between two types of knowledge of God: internal and external knowledge and recommends the former. Furthermore, he outlines the clear path to the hearing of faith (i.e., receiving internal knowledge) through obedience and prayer. He demonstrates how this produces unwavering stability in God and makes a person incapable of doubt. He encourages us to labor to hear from God despite the challenges we may face because it is worth it.
Beloved, the greatest asset you can have is to know God and hear from Him concerning every aspect of your life. This privilege is available to everyone. Hallelujah!
Key Scriptures:
Exodus 6:3 [KJV]
And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name Jehovah was I not known to them.
Hebrews 11:3 [KJV]
Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
Theme Passage: Hebrews 11:1-40 [KJV]
Other Scriptures: Psalm 36:9, Galatians 3:2-5, John 14:15-16, Exodus 6:1-2, Hebrews 12:1-2 [All Scriptures in KJV]
The Lord Jesus taught us to always pray and not faint. He calls us to a life of consistent prayer—but how can we pray without fainting, and why is perseverance in prayer so crucial?
In this message titled “Men Ought Always To Pray”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter highlights the two essential aspects of prayer and emphasises the need to pray without fainting. He offers practical ways on how to persevere in prayer and highlights mindsets and approaches to prayer that hinder us from experiencing the full benefits of persisting in prayers. He concludes with the assurance of God’s faithfulness to strengthen and answer all who earnestly seek Him in prayer.
As you listen, be inspired to cultivate a persistent prayer life and experience the victories promised all who continually seek the Lord in prayer.
Key Scripture: Luke 18:1 (KJV)
1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint
Other Scripture: Romans 8:26 (KJV)
We often form our own opinions about life’s challenges. Even as believers, the opinions we often draw from Scripture about these challenges waver when the storms of life rage. But in prayer, we can develop a new opinion that empowers us to face life’s challenges with steadfast faith.
In this message, “Developing a New Opinion through Prayer,” Pastor Jeffrey Walter explores the essential relationship between being surrendered to God and hearing His opinion in prayer. He presents an approach to prayer that builds our confidence towards God and assures us of obtaining a new opinion about life’s circumstances from God when we pray. In this, he concludes by emphasising the need to develop a new opinion from God in prayer.
Beloved, as you listen to this message, be empowered to be surrendered to God and labour in prayer until you obtain a new opinion from Him in prayer. To launch into the deep in weakness and come out in the strength of the Spirit. God bless you!
Key Scripture:
1 John 3:18-21 KJV - My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
Other Scriptures: Proverbs 18:10, Micah 4:8, Psalm 80:1-3, Psalm 61:1-4, Luke 12:15, Proverbs 21:30 (All Scriptures in KJV)
The Lord has given us the promise of His Spirit. But do we receive Him as servants or friends of God? What does it truly mean to be called a servant or friend of God, and what kind of relationship do we need to cultivate with Him to receive His Spirit?
In this message titled “Servants and Friends”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter delves into what it means for us to be servants or friends of God. He explains the idea of servanthood and the nature of the master-servant relationship we have with the Lord. He reveals how we become friends of God and establishes the essential connection between servanthood and friendship with God. Finally, he urges us to pursue the higher calling of being friends of God while diligently labouring as His servants, reminding us of the many blessings of this glorious calling.
Beloved, the Lord has called you to be His friend. Give Him your will, and He will make you a friend. For the promise of His Spirit is the sure inheritance of all He calls friends.
Theme Scripture: John 15:13-16
Key Scripture: John 15:15 (KJV)
15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
Other Scriptures: Revelation 13:2-3; John 16:12-13; Matthew 9:17; 2:14; 1 Peter 2:9; John 15:16; Luke 17:10 [All scriptures in KJV]
God created man with unique faculties—will and understanding, so that through freewill and choice, man would become His vessel. With these faculties, every person has the opportunity either to walk with God or to reject Him. Those who choose to walk with God are the people chosen as His heirs.
In this message, “The People Chosen for Inheritance”, Pastor Andrews Krampah explores the concept of freewill and the power of choice, and their roles in a person’s relationship with God. He shows that through obedience and submission, we are united with God and brought into the enjoyment of divine realities.
He concludes with an urgent call for everyone to partake in the reality of the transcendent life through the Holy Spirit.
May this message inspire you to choose the path of obedience and enjoy the Lord’s inheritance thereof.
Key Scripture: Psalm 33:12 (KJV)
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
Theme Passage: Psalm 33:10-21 (KJV)
Other Scriptures: Romans 8:6, Daniel 11:12, Acts 10:34, John 15:16, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Peter 1:16, 1 Corinthians 2:9 [All Scriptures in KJV]
The spiritual journey is ultimately about making contact with the Spirit of Truth (the Holy Spirit). Every effort along this path should be directed toward this singular goal: encountering the Spirit of God. But this raises two vital questions : How do we recognize when the Holy Spirit comes? And once He does, how do we partner with Him and discern what His works in our lives are?
In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter explores the promise of Another Comforter, the Holy Spirit, highlighting how He secures our divine inheritance and the importance of earnestly seeking, encountering, and recognising His presence and work in us.
In this episode titled “When the Spirit Comes”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter explains how we can truly discern the coming of the Holy Spirit in our lives; he shows us the signs of His presence, how to respond when He comes and the ways He works within us. Beyond simply recognizing Him, Pastor Walter also teaches how to actively partner with the Spirit—walking with Him daily, receiving His guidance and experiencing His transforming power.
By listening to this message, you will understand not only how to know when the Holy Spirit has come, but also what He accomplishes in you and through you.
Key Scripture: 2 Timothy 1: 6- 7 (KJV)
Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Other Scriptures: Luke 17: 31; Ezekiel 36:26; Luke 10: 41-42; Psalm 46: 10; Psalm 36: 8-9; [All Scriptures in KJV]
Note: This message is one of a 4-part series preached at CAFAN Accra Branch from August 7th - 10th. Kindly listen to all messages for a complete appreciation.
Jesus promises every believer the gift of the Holy Spirit; the power that is needed to overcome evil and live a transcendent life. Yet, many believers struggle with a lack of inspiration to obey God or turn away from evils. Others also find that despite their efforts, real change is absent from their lives. Why do so many fail to enter into this divine inheritance that God promises?
In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter explores the promise of Another Comforter, the Holy Spirit, highlighting how He secures our divine inheritance and the importance of earnestly seeking, encountering, and recognising His presence and work in us.
In this message, “The Need for Prayer”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter explains why the divine inheritance (the Holy Ghost) seems far from many and shows that true transformation cannot come from our own strength but from an encounter with the Spirit of God. He teaches that prayer must come first before obedience, because it fixes our gaze on God, helps us deal with the evils of self-reliance, and opens us to receive the Holy Spirit who through obedience transforms us. He further emphasizes the importance of praying for the Spirit of God above all else, and the readiness and perseverance we must have in order to receive Him.
Beloved, as you listen to this message, may your heart be stirred to seek God in prayer earnestly and with perseverance, to look to Him in all things, that you may receive His Spirit. God bless you!
Key Scriptures: Luke 11:1–9, John 14:15-20, Luke 3:21–22 (All scriptures in KJV)
Note: This message is one of a 4-part series preached at CAFAN Accra Branch from August 7th - 10th. Kindly listen to all messages for a complete appreciation.
Mankind is utterly nothing without God; we are weak, helpless and infirmed. Unfortunately, many people rely on their own strength which makes their lives mediocre and void of God’s promises. The question then arises: how will a person realize the need to depend solely on the Holy Spirit and thereby live the glorious life spoken of in the Scriptures?
In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter explores the promise of Another Comforter, the Holy Spirit, highlighting how He secures our divine inheritance and the importance of earnestly seeking, encountering, and recognising His presence and work in us.
In this episode, “The Spirit of Adoption”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter highlights the frailties of the natural man and the necessity for total dependence on God. He demonstrates how the Holy Spirit comes upon a person through obedience and transformation of the heart, thereby adopting him/her. Furthermore, he explains the work/signs of the Holy Spirit in us and encourages us to persevere till God’s divine will and promises are fully manifested in us through the Holy Spirit.
Beloved, the means to realize every divine promise and calling is the Holy Spirit. Tarry till the Holy Spirit comes upon you.
Theme Passage: Romans 8:8-17 [KJV]
Key Scripture: Luke 1:35 [KJV]
And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Other Scriptures: Luke 1:32-36, Galatians 4:5-6 [All Scriptures in KJV]
The Lord Jesus never intended for us to walk this spiritual journey alone. He promised us ‘Another Comforter’, who would abide with us forever. But do we really know who the Comforter is? How can we receive and have a real encounter with Him? What does it mean for Him to be with us forever, and how vital is His abiding presence in our lives?
In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter explores the promise of Another Comforter, the Holy Spirit, highlighting how He secures our divine inheritance and the importance of earnestly seeking, encountering, and recognising His presence and work in us.
In this message titled “Another Comforter”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter teaches how we can receive the promised Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, while shedding light on His nature and the true purpose of our obedience to God’s commandments. He explains why we face a season of challenge when seeking the Spirit’s indwelling and shows how we can genuinely encounter Him. He impresses the importance of being continually filled with the Spirit of Truth and urges us to earnestly desire and seek such an encounter, highlighting the many blessings and benefits that come from it.
This message will help you know who the promised Comforter—the Spirit of Truth—is and inspire a deep commitment to obedience to God’s commands as you seek an encounter with Him.
Theme Scripture: John 14:15-20 (KJV)
Other Scriptures: Ezekiel 36:26-27; Matthew 13:12; 1 John 3:2; John 14:1-3; 2 Peter 1:4; Philippians 3:20-21; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Ephesians 2:10; John 8:31-32, John 6: 57. [All Scriptures in KJV]
Note: This message is one of a 4-part series preached at CAFAN Accra Branch from August 7th - 10th. Kindly listen to all messages for a complete appreciation.
The Lord Jesus promised to send us His Spirit—the Holy Ghost—to be our Comforter, Teacher and the Divine Power at work in us. However, we often lack a complete understanding of what the Holy Ghost will do in us and for us when He dwells in us. What are the very benefits of having the Holy Ghost dwell in us?
In this message titled “What the Holy Ghost Will Do For You ”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter explains why we struggle to perceive the spiritual meaning of the Scriptures. He offers insight into the nature and purpose of the parables of the Scriptures and shows how the Holy Spirit helps us to understand their spiritual meaning. He also explains how the Holy Spirit helps us to understand the ways of God and the challenges we face in life. He highlights the blessings of understanding what the scriptures truly mean and rightly perceiving life’s challenges and God’s instructions. He concludes by urging steadfast obedience in our walk with God and a genuine desire for the Spirit to dwell in us, affirming that only the Spirit can help us know the depth of God’s Love and Wisdom.
This message will help you understand the benefits of the Holy Spirit and inspire you to genuinely walk in obedience to God, allowing His Spirit to dwell and work in you.
Key Scriptures: John 16:25 (KJV)
25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
John 16:12-13 (KJV)
12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.
Other Scriptures: Mark 4:8-12; 2 Corinthians 4:3-4; Luke 24:45; John 1:50-51; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; John 14:30-31; Hosea 6:3 [All Scriptures in KJV]
Many believers underestimate their constant dire need for the Holy Spirit. Hence, they do not put in intentional effort daily to seek and find Him truly. Yet, true spiritual empowerment comes only when the Holy Spirit is sought continually and intentionally.
In this message, “Seeking the Spirit”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter teaches how to cultivate a constant posture of openness to the Spirit through prayer, singing and meditative engagement with God’s Word. He reveals that, during meditation and adoration, one can be opened to revelation (Spirit of truth) for a lasting impact, if they are not absolutely drawn to the words of the songs or scripture.
He offers practical steps to progress from initial effort to a natural flow of divine inspiration, learning how to receive impressions from the Spirit, testing them against God’s Word, and growing in spiritual ability. Pastor Jeffrey emphasizes that consistent, Spirit-led practice is the pathway to true empowerment and a deeper intimacy with the Spirit of God.
Beloved, as you listen to this message, may your heart be stirred to seek the Spirit with sincerity and perseverance. May you be strengthened to silence the voice of your natural inclinations and be led into the fullness of life that only the Spirit can give. Shalom!
God’s utmost desire for man is that man may walk in the power of His Spirit. But to do this, man must understand how this power is received and sustained. True spiritual power does not originate from human effort or charisma. It is a gift from God, given to equip us to fulfill His Will.
In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter demystifies the concept and nature of the Holy Ghost, impresses the urgent need to seek and tarry for the power of the Holy Spirit, and explains how the Spirit of Truth is the surety of our divine inheritance and the power we need over evils and our external circumstances.
In this episode, “Endued with Power from on High”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter teaches on the true nature of power, revealing how the power of the enemy enslaves us and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to break free from that bondage. He explains how we are endued with divine power, offering deep insight into the call to “tarry in Jerusalem” and underlining its importance in our Christian walk. He emphasises the need to be endued with divine power and shows how the divine power we receive goes forth from us. He concludes by urging us to be disciplined in our pursuit of divine empowerment, highlighting the benefits of the realm of knowledge that God’s power at work in us brings us into.
Beloved, as you listen to this message, may your desire to walk in the power of God deepen. May you yield to the refining work of the Spirit so that you may be fully equipped for the life and ministry God has called you to.
Key Scripture: Luke 24:49 KJV
And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
Other Scriptures: Matthew 10:28-20, Acts 1:8, John 14:26, Zechariah 4:6 (All Scriptures in KJV)
Note: This message is an episode in the series of messages preached during the 2025 CAFAN July Special Programme on “The Holy Ghost”. Kindly listen to all messages in the series for a complete appreciation.
Christians are called to experience the Spirit — to be inwardly transformed and to walk in divine reality rather than human logic. This involves obeying God’s commandments until one’s perception is hijacked by the Spirit of God. Such a man lives a transcendent life and becomes a transmitter of divine influence.
In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter demystifies the concept and nature of the Holy Ghost, impresses the urgent need to seek and tarry for the power of the Holy Spirit, and explains how the Spirit of Truth is the surety of our divine inheritance and the power we need over evils and our external circumstances.
In this episode, “The Spirit Helpeth Our Infirmities”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter emphasizes the need for the Holy Spirit, detailing the diverse ways in which the Holy Spirit helps our infirmities (weaknesses). He explains three levels of spiritual growth and reveals how the Holy Spirit is manifested on each level. Pastor Walter further demonstrates that as a person’s heart is transformed through obedience, the process culminates in the Holy Spirit’s influence upon their life, enabling them to transmit that divine influence (i.e. divine manifestation).
Beloved, the Holy Spirit must come upon you, dwell in you and be manifested through you. Labor until this becomes a reality. You can taste the divine life in your earthly walk. Hallelujah!
Key Scripture: Joel 2:28-29 (KJV)
Other Scriptures: John 8:32, Psalm 83:5-7, 1 Corinthians 2:13, Romans 8:26, Matthew 17:21, Acts 2:4-6, Acts 19:2-6, Matthew 24:17 [All Scriptures in KJV]
Note: This message is an episode in the series of messages preached during the 2025 CAFAN July Special Programme on “The Holy Ghost”. Kindly listen to all messages in the series for a complete appreciation.
The Lord Jesus promised that His Spirit—the Spirit of Truth—would dwell in us. It is His earnest desire and endeavour to make us into vessels within which His Spirit can dwell. But how does the Spirit of Truth come to dwell in us? How can we make genuine and personal contact with His Spirit? And why is it important that we yearn for and patiently seek the indwelling of His Spirit?
In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter demystifies the concept and nature of the Holy Ghost, impresses the urgent need to seek and tarry for the power of the Holy Spirit, and explains how the Spirit of Truth is the surety of our divine inheritance and the power we need over evils and our external circumstances.
In this message titled “Until The Spirit Be Poured From On High”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter teaches profoundly on how the Spirit of Truth—the Lord Jesus—comes to dwell in us, and we in Him. He emphasises that obedience and a transformed heart are essential for the Spirit to dwell and work through us. He also highlights the importance of the Spirit of Truth dwelling in us and shows how we can recognise real encounters with Him. He concludes by urging us to deeply desire and seek such encounters, reminding us that true power can only be found when we encounter the Spirit of Truth.
This message will help you understand what it means to have the Spirit of the Lord dwell in you. You will be inspired to sincerely desire and seek an encounter with Jesus—the Spirit of Truth.
Key Scriptures: Isaiah 32:15 KJV
15 Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest.
John 8:32 KJV
32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Other Scriptures: Isaiah 32:13-17; John 14:1-3; 2 Peter 1:4; 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 15:4-5; John 17:21; Acts 10:38; 1 Samuel 10:6 [All Scriptures in KJV]
Note: This message is an episode in the series of messages preached during the 2025 CAFAN July Special Programme on “The Holy Ghost”. Kindly listen to all messages in the series for a complete appreciation.
To every believer is given the promise of the Holy Ghost, which is the surety of our divine heritage. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions and abstract concepts surrounding the identity and operations of the Holy Spirit in the redemption experience of the believer. As such, we are unable to take full advantage of the divine provision of the Holy Ghost.
In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter demystifies the concept and nature of the Holy Ghost, impresses the urgent need to seek and tarry for the power of the Holy Spirit, and explains how the Spirit of Truth is the surety of our divine inheritance and the power we need over evils and our external circumstances.
Pastor Jeffrey Walter in this episode, “The Anatomy of the Holy Ghost”, reveals the dangers of the idea of God existing as three separate persons. He clarifies that the Trinity exists in one person— Jesus Christ— just as there is a trinity within every human : the inner man (Father), the outer man (Son) and the action proceeding from the inner man through the outer man (Holy Ghost).
Furthermore, he explains why the Holy Ghost is described in the scriptures as the “Spirit of Holiness”, the “Spirit of Christ”, the “Spirit of God” and the “Spirit of truth”. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit encapsulates the divine operations within man, being revealed as truth in our interior parts. This inward revelation causes a shift in our understanding and leads to true deliverance.
Beloved, the Holy Ghost is God’s effective tool for delivering us from the deepest depth; it is the power we have over all forms of infirmities that plague us.
Scriptures: Jeremiah 4:22-27; Genesis 1:2; John 14:16-26; John 3:8; Romans 1:3-4; 1 Timothy 3:16; John 7:38-39; Isaiah 25:9; Isaiah 9:6, Hebrews 1:3, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; Luke 24:39 (all scriptures in KJV)
Note: This message is an episode in the series of messages preached during the 2025 CAFAN July Special Programme on “The Holy Ghost”. Kindly listen to all messages in the series for a complete appreciation.
As we walk with God on the path of genuine obedience, our hearts are transformed, and we come into contact with some level of peace inwardly. But because of our engagements in this world, it is mostly difficult to translate this inward peace into our outward situations.
In this message, “Experiencing Peace”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter describes what the peace that we contact inwardly as a result of our spiritual transformation is for and the extent to which that peace can be experienced in this world. He teaches on the barriers to experiencing this peace in this world and outlines how to overcome these barriers to make the most of the peace we have obtained inwardly.
Pastor Walter uses many practical scenarios to demonstrate how to align the external mind with the internal mind, so that peace we contact in our interior mind can be translated to our outward parts, changing us from people who are feeble and afraid into people filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.
As you listen to this message, may you be stirred up to refocus your outward self through consistent devotion so that the peace within may manifest outwardly. Shalom!
Key Scripture: Revelation 22:1-2 (KJV)
1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
Other Scriptures: Ezekiel 36:36, Isaiah 66:23, Philippians 4:6-7 (All Scriptures in KJV)
In a world that celebrates self-confidence, personal strength, and independence, the idea of being "poor in spirit" can seem weak or undesirable. Yet, it is the very posture that Jesus honors and blesses at the beginning of His Sermon on the Mount.
In this message, “The Poor in Spirit,” Pastor Jeffrey Walter explores the meaning of being poor in spirit as the foundation of the spiritual journey. He explains how each Beatitude represents a successive step in the path of spiritual regeneration and how being poor in spirit is necessary in order to embrace God's truth.
Pastor Jeffrey also explains that the Beatitudes reveal two types of poverty in spirit. One that is initial and begins the spiritual journey, and another that emerges along the journey, revealed through temptations, and forms the basis for true righteousness. Lastly, he expounds on practical ways to cultivate poverty of spirit, teaching us not to measure our spiritual growth by shallow truths we casually give up, but by our willingness to surrender deeply held beliefs that contradict God’s Will.
Beloved, as you listen to this message, may you journey with God in giving up all that makes you rich spiritually, that you may inherit His Kingdom. Shalom!
Key Scriptures:
Matthew 5:3 KJV– "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven."
Matthew 5:10 KJV – "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven."
Note: This message is one of a 6-part series preached in the month of July at CAFAN Kumasi. Kindly listen to the entire series for a complete understanding and deeper appreciation.
God gives us His Word to lead us on the path of true peace, yet walking this path prescribed by the same Word often feels inconvenient or difficult—so much so that we consider giving it up altogether. But it is not until we become peacemakers in the spirit that we can truly experience God’s peace. Who, then, are the peacemakers in the spirit? How do we become peacemakers in our pursuit of peace?
In this message titled “Blessed Are The Peacemakers,” Pastor Jeffrey Walter explains why the journey to true peace is often difficult, yet entirely worth our total commitment. Drawing from the Beatitudes, he explains the key stages of this journey and offers profound insights into what it means to be a peacemaker in the spirit. He encourages us to not let the failures or struggles we face along the way cause us to give up, reminding us that we are still blessed, regardless of where we are in our spiritual journey. He concludes by urging us to be brave and persevere until we experience the true peace we seek, assuring us that God is with us every step of the way.
The path to true peace is challenging, but it is the only way. Be encouraged, beloved, to stay the course; the Lord is with you! He will strengthen! He will guide!
Theme Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 (KJV)
Key Scripture: Matthew 5:9 (KJV)
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 10:20 (KJV)
20 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.
Scriptures: Luke 19:41-44; 1:79; Matthew 10:34; 23:37-38; 7:14; Philippians 4:7; Romans 7:20-23; Matthew 10:16-20; Revelation 22:1-5 [All scriptures in KJV]