Life in the Spirit David and Trisha Cwir

[Prayer Keys] As believer’s, Christ’s incomparably great power and authority belongs to us whether we realize it or not (Eph. 1:19). The value of our authority rests on the power that is behind that authority: God Himself is the power behind our authority! Believers who thoroughly understand that the power of God is backing them can exercise their authority and face the enemy fearlessly (Luke 10:19). But just knowing this isn't enough—it’s knowledge acted upon that brings results. We have to do something with the authority that has been given to us. But what? Check out this audio message to learn crucial keys from the prayers of Paul and the life of Christ on how to exercise the power and authority that Jesus bestowed upon all believers in a practical and effective way

[Prayer Keys] “How did Jesus pray?” In Scripture, Jesus’ prayers were often short, in the imperative tense of the verb (a command). This was especially the case when He was confronting the enemy and demonstrating the Kingdom of God (e.g., healing the sick). Jesus delegated His power and authority over the devil to all believers on the earth (Luke 10:19). But just knowing this isn't enough. It's knowledge acted upon that brings results! So, how do we exercise our authority in Christ? In the same way Jesus did: through the prayer of command in His Name (Mark 11:23). Check out this audio message if you would like to learn more about the authority of the believer and a Scriptural basis for the importance and effectiveness of the prayer of command

[Prayer Keys from the Teachings of Jesus] Ever wonder why Jesus tells us that Forgiveness is an important part of prayer? Jesus defines righteousness differently in the New Covenant: Everything we have received is a gift from God, and we must freely give unto others that which we have received. God accepts, forgives, secures, and loves us unconditionally, and we are now free to love people who wronged us the way God does; with unconditional forgiveness, kindness, and mercy. Ultimately, forgiveness is what lies at the heart of the gospel: Jesus dying for our sins is God's gracious heart of forgiveness. šGod granted us unlimited forgiveness and we are called to do the same “forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” If you are interested in learning about the importance of forgiveness in the context of Jesus’ teachings on prayer, then you can download this audio message at the following link.

[Prayer Keys] In one of His most extensive teachings on prayer, Jesus tells us that there are three crucial dimensions of prayer that are essential for getting answers. Check out this audio message to learn more about each of these three dimensions, and a Biblical basis for them that will revolutionize your prayer life if you implement them. You can hear the message by clicking the following link [This message was spoken at Oak Bluff Bible Church’s annual Camp Retreat at Camp Cedarwood and was part of a series called “Prayer Keys from the Teachings of Jesus”]

What would church look like if we built the church to attract The Lord, instead of just trying to attract people? This audio teaching addresses what it means to be a community of people who are called to be a resting place for The Lord. In addition to discussing some of the spiritual history from the 1960’s to the present time, David also teaches on some of the specific values they have as a local church, which included:
~Our Main Priority: To be a Resting Place for the Lord
~A Community that Highly Values Worship and Prayer
~A Community of People who fully embrace the Word and the Spirit
~A Place Where People Come to Encounter God
~A People who Live and Walk by the Spirit
~A Community of People who are Diligently Seeking and Believing God for “More”
Check out this message if you are interested in learning more about some of the revival history and key values and goals that contribute to a “Spirit-Driven Life"

A big part of knowing who we are is to know where we have come from. We can learn a lot by looking at what God has done through past Spirit Movements/Revivals that led up to where we are today. This message provides a brief historical overview going back to the Jesus Movement in the 1960’s and 70’s that birthed the contemporary worship music and eventually formed into the Vineyard/Third Wave movement in the 80’s and 90’s. This overview is intended to provide a foundation to shed light on what the Spirit emphasized in these past movements to help understand where we are today corporately as a global church. Check out this audio teaching if you are interested in learning more about significant movements, renewals, and revivalists (such as Lonnie Frisbee and John Wimber) that God used to impact the global church in significant ways.