in Sermon Notes
THE COST OF THE CROWN – HIGHLIGHTS
[Psalm 126:1-6]
1. ALONENESS – THE 1ST EXPENSE!
- Prepare For Seasons of Aloneness, [Gen. 32:24]
- Prepare To Be Alone & Praying, [Matt. 26:36]
- Prepare To Pray Thru the Darkness, [Matt. 26:41].
- Know That Even the Best of Friends Get Tired, [Matt. 26:43].
- Prepare To Feel a Little Pain, [Luke 22:44].
- Prepare For a New Level When It’s Over, [Gen. 32:31].
2. EMBARASSMENT – THE 2ND EXPENSE!
- Prepare To Be Falsely Accused, [Gen. 40:15].
- Prepare To Be Mysteriously Tested, [Gen. 39:22].
- Prepare For Your Surprising Destiny, [Gen. 41:41].
- Prepare To Be Gloriously Vindicated, [Luke 23:43].
3. FAITHFULNESS – THE 3RD EXPENSE!
- Prepare For Weeping & For Self-Encouragement [1 Sam. 30:4,6].
- Prepare For Refinement, [Dan. 3:20].
- Prepare For Recovery, [1 Sam. 30:8].
- Prepare For New Decrees, [Dan. 3:28-30].
4. WORDS OF COUNSEL:
- Keep Wrestling and Whatever You Do, Don’t Stop Praying, [Deut. 31:6].
- Be Encouraged God Is with You, Morning Does Come [Deut. 31:8].
- Be Humble in Low Places Your Day of Exaltation Is Coming, [Matt. 23:12].
- Keep Denying Self and Keep Following Jesus, [Matt. 16:24].
- Keep Your Head High No Matter What You’re Passing Through, [Isa. 43:2].
- Keep Your Faith High No Matter What Is Fighting Against You, [Isa. 54:17].
OUR NEW DAY DECLARATIONS
- In the name of Jesus, we decree and declare that Rhema has entered a new dawn of glory, stability, and divine visibility. We arise, we shine, and the glory of the Lord is seen upon us. This new place shall be filled with the manifest presence of God and shall be a house of salvation, deliverance, healing, restoration, and transformation.
- We decree and declare that every service in Rhema shall carry fresh light, fresh fire, and fresh revelation. Lives shall be changed, burdens shall be lifted, and destinies shall be aligned with God’s purpose. There is a fresh hunger for God upon us and we shall seek Him more deeply, love Him more passionately, and abide in His presence more consistently.
- We decree and declare that every spirit of distraction, weariness, and spiritual dullness is broken over this house. Rhema shall be watchful, prayerful, fervent, and spiritually alert. God is raising a strong company of intercessors in Rhema—men and women who will stand in the gap, prevail in prayer, and establish the counsel of God for this ministry.
- We decree and declare that our Senior Pastor walks in greater prophetic direction, wisdom, and discernment. He hears the voice of God clearly, leads with precision, is strengthened with sound health and renewed vitality, and is surrounded by faithful, loyal, and God-ordained helpers. Every wrong association is removed, and every right support is established.
- We decree and declare divine help, favour, and provision over Rhema. Helpers shall arise, resources shall flow, doors shall open, and every need for this assignment shall be supplied.
- We decree and declare that Rhema shall be a light in this country and a beacon to many globally. Souls shall be drawn, families shall be restored, and many shall find hope, healing, and purpose in this house.
- We decree and declare healing and restoration over everyone suffering in body or mind. By the mercy and power of God, strength is restored, pain is broken, and wholeness is released.
- We decree and declare divine acceleration. What God has spoken over Rhema shall come to pass, and every promise concerning this ministry shall be fulfilled without delay, and Rhema shall become a testimony of God’s faithfulness, a house of His glory, and a joy to generations, in Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen!