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John Follette
John Follette
116 Sermons
John Wright Follette (1883-1966) was an American Assemblies of God minister and Bible teacher. He emphasized the deeper spiritual life and Christian maturity in his teaching and writing.

Sermons 116

Isaiah 53:2-3 Perseverance

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the symbolism of a betrothal between the bride and the bridegroom, relating it to our relationship with Christ. He emphasizes the importance of holding fast to ou

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Genesis 1:26 Spiritual Realm

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of sense perception and how it relates to our spiritual journey. He explains that our five senses are like messengers that report back to us about our

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Psalm 119:105 Beholding

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of experiencing God rather than just knowing about Him. He highlights the transformative power of being redeemed and born into the realm of spiri

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Psalm 19:1-4 Consummation

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the groaning of nature and how it relates to our own spiritual groaning. They share a personal story about a bird that they communicate with and how it eventual

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Deuteronomy 18:15 Limitations

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of the word of God in cleansing and transforming individuals. He refers to the three years of teaching and washing over the listeners' spirits to prepa

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Genesis 1:1 Waiting

In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the beauty of nature and the passing of time. He compares it to the fleeting nature of ships and the uncertainty of their journeys. The preacher emphasizes the

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Matthew 6:33 Spiritual Growth

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not becoming complacent or spiritually stagnant. He uses the analogy of a man who is impressed by his own mental death, highlighting the dange

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Matthew 5:6 Spiritual Life

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of detaching oneself from the natural world and its ways in order to deepen one's relationship with God. He mentions that our depth in God is det

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Genesis 2:15-18 Evolution

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of attending church and the significance of the creation story. He shares a personal experience of feeling reluctant to go to church but realizin

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Matthew 11:6 Trials

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of John the Baptist and his doubts while in jail. John questions whether Jesus is truly the Messiah, as he expected a different outcome for himself. He

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Romans 3:23 Spiritual Growth

In this sermon, the speaker talks about the importance of releasing and rejoicing in the word of God. They mention a story about a girl dancing with a tambourine and a piece of string, symbolizing the

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Discipline

In this sermon, the preacher talks about the power of God and how he wants to help people. He uses the analogy of a boat to explain that sometimes we need to leave our comfort zones and go to deeper p

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Creation 55:43
Psalm 19:1 Creation

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that all of nature declares the existence of a supreme being, and that every intelligent person should recognize this. He highlights the importance of the word

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Genesis 1:3 Faith

In this sermon, the speaker recounts a conversation with the Lord about the power of belief. The speaker is told by the Lord that if they believe, they will see the glory of God. The Lord asks the spe

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Jeremiah 29:11 Seeking God

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of adoration and worship in our relationship with God. He encourages believers to approach all aspects of their lives, whether it be selling neckt

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Matthew 7:21 Provision

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a deep understanding and connection with the word of God. He criticizes those who try to appear knowledgeable without truly understandi

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Genesis 22:3 Christian Life

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the social element present in the concept of God. He highlights the idea of unity and cooperation in the creation of man, emphasizing that it has always been an

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Matthew 6:33 Christian Life

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being conditioned and prepared to receive the revelation of light and truth from God. He highlights the concept of 'beholding' and asks the aud

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Matthew 27:34-36 Cross of Christ

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the crucifixion of Jesus as described in Matthew 27:34-36. He highlights the significance of the actions and reactions of different people who witnessed the cru

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Luke 5:1 Word Of God

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the profound teachings hidden within the stories of the Bible. He highlights the story of the prodigal son as an example, explaining that every detail and conver

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Genesis 1:3 Glory Of God

In this sermon, the speaker shares a strange experience they had while ministering. Despite not being an evangelist, they felt compelled to give an altar call and invite people to make decisions for G

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Ephesians 1:3

John Follette delves into the story of Rebekah and the camels, drawing spiritual lessons from the relationship between the camels and the characters in the narrative. He highlights the prophetic patte

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Psalm 27:1

John Follette emphasizes the importance of adhering to the divine arrangements set by God, urging believers to align themselves with His methods rather than asking Him to conform to their preferences.

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Jeremiah 48:11

John Follette preaches on the spiritual application of being emptied from vessel to vessel, likening it to the refining process of wine-making. He emphasizes the importance of yielding to God's traini

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2 Timothy 3:16 Reading The Bible

John Follette emphasizes the importance of approaching the Bible with the right attitude, encouraging believers to read it not merely as a religious obligation but as a means to receive divine truth.

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Psalm 33:9

John Wright Follette preaches about the deep calling unto deep, exploring the profound depths of the human heart's need for God and the corresponding supply found in the great heart of Jehovah. He emp

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Matthew 5:48

John Wright Follette preaches on the theme of 'Identification,' emphasizing the importance of understanding who we are in Christ and the insatiable desire for spiritual growth and transformation. He c

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Psalm 119:160

John Follette emphasizes the profound impact of Truth in our lives, highlighting the dual nature of Truth's reaction within us - both pleasing and devastating, leading to slaying and resurrection. He

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Matthew 25:21

John Follette emphasizes the significance of the choices and decisions we make in shaping our character and determining our future in the spiritual realm. He highlights that our actions and surrender

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Psalm 27:5

John Follette preaches about the distortion and corruption present in various fields such as music, philosophy, literature, and more, attributing it to the influence of the enemy who seeks to undermin

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John 11:4

John Follette emphasizes the importance of understanding and obeying the spiritual laws that govern our Christian experience, comparing them to the demanding laws of the natural world. Through the sto

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Proverbs 29:18

John Follette emphasizes the importance of having the right perspective in our approach to God and in our daily lives, cautioning against the world's demand for instant gratification. He highlights th

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Psalm 27:14

John Follette preaches on the importance of waiting upon the Lord to renew our strength, using Isaiah 40:31 as a foundation. He emphasizes the need to understand the true meaning of waiting upon God,

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Proverbs 3:5

John Follette emphasizes the importance of living with a heavenly perspective while being grounded on earth, teaching from personal experiences and revelations rather than mere theory. He shares how t

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Romans 8:24

John Follette preaches about how we become partakers of the divine nature through the gift of Christ's atonement, leading to eternal life for those who believe. He emphasizes the process of building a

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Psalm 46:10

John Follette emphasizes the importance of knowing Christ intimately, allowing His character to be built within us, and living in righteousness through Him. He highlights the significance of moving in

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Psalm 96:12

John Follette emphasizes the importance of worshipping in the Spirit without being prompted, highlighting that true worship is born of the Spirit and is a self-giving to God from within. He stresses t

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Acts 1:8

John Follette emphasizes the continuous presence and work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life, from creation to redemption, and the importance of allowing the Spirit to lead us into all truth wi

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John Wright Follette preaches about the beauty and mystery of the sacrament of truth that God reveals in nature, using the analogy of a quiet pool reflecting the image of the Bridegroom. He emphasizes

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Psalm 18:28

John Follette emphasizes the importance of stabilizing our faith in God during times of trouble, encouraging us to apply Christian philosophy to our daily lives. He highlights the need to surrender al

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Genesis 3:9 God's Pursuit

John Follette emphasizes that God is a seeking God, continually pursuing humanity since the fall of Adam. He explains that true self-awareness and spiritual growth come from allowing God to reveal our

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Proverbs 3:5

John Follette emphasizes that when God speaks His Word, it carries both authority and creative power, quickened by the Spirit. Faith wraps itself around this Word, becoming a stronghold and security f

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Genesis 1:26

John Follette preaches about the importance of man's power of choice in reflecting the likeness and image of God, emphasizing the process of testings and trials to develop Christian character. He disc

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John Follette preaches about the process of the Bride of Christ being formed from the Body of Christ, emphasizing the need for separation and overcoming to be part of the Bride. He highlights the impo

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Genesis 3:10

John Follette preaches on various spiritual insights, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to God, avoiding fear, and trusting in His love. He discusses the significance of mystical experiences

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Matthew 16:24

John Follette emphasizes the importance of denying the old nature and not letting the flesh control us, as seen in Ezekiel 44:18 where God did not even want the smell of sweat on the Priests, symboliz

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Luke 1:26

John Follette delves into three common questions Christians often ask: When, How, and Why. He emphasizes the importance of trusting God's timing, methods, and purposes, even when we do not fully under

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Psalm 37:5

John Follette delivers a message of encouragement, emphasizing the importance of translating spiritual values into practical living and being open to God's redirection in our lives. Using the example

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Matthew 16:24

John Follette emphasizes the importance of willingly taking up our cross as a voluntary act of love and surrender to God. He explains that the cross is not imposed on us by Jesus but is a necessary in

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Matthew 22:11

John Follette emphasizes the importance of Christian character in qualifying us for Christian living, distinguishing between the divine nature received through salvation and the ongoing development of

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Matthew 11:27

John Follette emphasizes the importance of approaching the Bible with the guidance of the Holy Spirit for true revelation. He highlights that all Truth is revealed by the Spirit of God, not through hu

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Proverbs 9:9

John Follette emphasizes the profound role of teaching in Paul's ministry, highlighting how Paul's missionary work was driven by his passion as a teacher. Early teachers introduced people to a new rea

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John 4:34

John Follette preaches on the ultimate purpose of our spiritual life, which is to glorify God by surrendering our will to His and letting His will be done in us. Man's great objective is to glorify Go

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Genesis 2:17

John Follette emphasizes the importance of always dealing with God and not engaging in direct conflict with the devil, relying on Jesus as our Elder Brother and High Priest. He explains how God uses t

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Genesis 3:8

John Follette delves into Genesis 3:8, exploring the profound encounter of Adam and Eve hearing the 'voice of the Lord God walking' in the garden. He emphasizes the spiritual significance of this enco

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Psalm 37:7

John Follette preaches about the process of being made ready for the day when we will be released from our earthly limitations and fully experience God's presence. He emphasizes the importance of allo

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John 17:9

John Follette emphasizes the transformative power of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, which brings to light both good and evil within us, leading to an interior revolution that should manifest external

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Isaiah 64:8

John Follette preaches on the process of being 'emptied' like Moab in Jeremiah 48:11, using Paul as an example. Despite Paul's immediate surrender to God, he went through trials that broke and melted

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1 Corinthians 10:31

John Follette emphasizes that our ultimate destiny is heaven, but our objective should be to glorify God in all that we do, allowing Him to transform us into the image of Jesus Christ. Our focus shoul

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Revelation 3:21

John Follette emphasizes the importance of daily walking with the Lord to discover His will for our lives. He illustrates surrendering to God as giving Him two bundles - one with what is known and the

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Psalm 40:7

John Follette emphasizes the importance of knowing the purpose and vision in our daily lives, cautioning against carrying over careless habits from the past that may hinder the manifestation of God in

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Psalm 37:5

John Follette emphasizes the importance of accepting and surrendering our lives to God, allowing Him to guide us in working out our life's purpose. He highlights the responsibility of life as talents

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John 6:5 Surrender to God

John Follette explores two profound questions posed by Jesus in the New Testament, emphasizing that these inquiries are not for His benefit but to provoke a miracle within us. He discusses the theme o

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Matthew 4:19

John Follette preaches about Peter's struggle with obedience, unbelief, and self-will when Jesus calls him to leave his fishing enterprise to become a fisher of men. Despite Peter's initial disobedien

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John Follette emphasizes that the resurrection of Jesus was God's seal of approval, signifying the sufficiency of His death. God raised Jesus from the dead, showing His satisfaction with Jesus' victor

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John 8:32

John Follette emphasizes the importance of growing spiritually through the study of the Word of God. He highlights that true Bible study should lead to spiritual growth rather than just intellectual k

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Genesis 50:20

John Follette emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing trouble and testing in life as a means for God to prove our faith and shape our character. He highlights that trouble is a part o

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Psalm 39:10

John Wright Follette preaches about the transformative power of being struck dumb by God, emphasizing the blessings that come from surrendering to His will and experiencing the rapture of faith that e

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Luke 15:11

John Follette delves into the story of the prodigal son from a fresh perspective, focusing on the theme of 'The Prayers of the Prodigal.' He emphasizes the importance of prayer in the prodigal's journ

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Psalm 138:6

John Follette delves into the story of Jesus appearing to His disciples by the Sea of Tiberias in John 21:1-18, emphasizing the profound wisdom and tact displayed by Jesus in His interactions. He expl

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Psalm 51:17

John Follette preaches about Peter's failure and restoration by Jesus, emphasizing how Jesus prayed for Peter in his trial, knowing his weaknesses and the necessary refining process for his faith to g

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Matthew 8:23

John Follette emphasizes the essence of faith as the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen, highlighting three key aspects: the object of faith beyond natural achievement,

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Judges 14:5

John Wright Follette preaches about the spiritual journey of Samson encountering a lion on his way to Timnath, symbolizing the flesh that opposes spiritual growth. He emphasizes the importance of not

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Psalm 55:22

John Wright Follette preaches about the deep work of God's plow in our hearts, turning us from self-hood to a field set free, and the joy of surrendering all to Him. He emphasizes the call from God to

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Matthew 16:24

John Follette preaches about the progression in the Christian journey beyond just serving the Lord, emphasizing the importance of taking up our cross after being yoked with Jesus. He explains that the

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Matthew 16:18

John Follette emphasizes the main objective of God's manifestation throughout history, which is the Body of Christ. He highlights the burden of Paul's prayers for the growth and development of believe

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Revelation 3:20

John Follette emphasizes God's longing for a relationship with us, portraying Him as a seeking God with a broken heart, yearning for our response. From Genesis to Revelation, God's heart is depicted a

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Psalm 139:1

John Follette emphasizes the journey of faith and maturity in God, acknowledging the challenge of understanding God while highlighting His perfect understanding of us. He encourages a deep love for Go

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Genesis 2:17

John Follette emphasizes the importance of offering our humanity to please God, despite our failures and limited spiritual understanding. He discusses the concept of Degrees of Fellowship, highlightin

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Romans 11:29

John Follette delves into the teachings of Paul in Romans and I Corinthians, emphasizing the importance of operating spiritual gifts with the right motives. He highlights the need for the love of God,

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Psalm 139:7

John Follette emphasizes the spiritual essence of God, highlighting that although God can manifest in a physical form, His true nature is Spirit, omnipresent and not limited by physical boundaries. He

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1 Corinthians 10:31

John Follette emphasizes the importance of glorifying God and aligning our objectives with His, focusing on living for His pleasure and conforming to the image of His Son. He highlights that God's wil

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Matthew 25:15

John Follette emphasizes the importance of our attitude toward Truth and our ability to receive it, highlighting three classes of people mentioned by Paul: natural, spiritual, and carnal man, determin

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Proverbs 3:5

John Follette emphasizes the distinction between physical healing, which is temporary, and spiritual healing, which lasts for eternity. He challenges the audience to seek development in their spirits

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Matthew 5:38

John Follette preaches about the victorious Head, Jesus Christ, who has all power vested in Him in heaven and on earth, emphasizing that believers are part of His Body and should not worry but focus o

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Psalm 121:3

John Follette delves into the concept of 'the kingdom of God' as a vast realm of spiritual reality that Jesus introduces us to, emphasizing the need to adjust ourselves to this new realm. This kingdom

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Exodus 25:8

John Follette preaches about the persistency of God's love in seeking humanity, from the creation to the coming of Jesus and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. God seeks to have a close relationship w

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Genesis 2:16

John Follette preaches about how man was created for God's pleasure and glory, with God seeking humanity to cooperate with Him in bringing forth the hidden potentials and mysteries of creation. Despit

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Psalm 51:17

John Follette emphasizes the importance of hymns in worship, acknowledging personal preferences and frustrations with certain songs. He categorizes hymns into three types: experience hymns focusing on

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Proverbs 3:5

John Follette emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in bringing believers into a new relationship with God as sons, highlighting the shift from the Old Testament where God was not revealed as a Fathe

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Genesis 1:2

John Follette emphasizes the importance of being under the overshadowing of God's wings, where miracles happen in the midst of pressures. Just as the new creation is birthed under the shadow of the Al

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Romans 12:2

John Follette emphasizes the importance of truly overcoming challenges rather than avoiding them, highlighting the necessity of facing difficulties head-on to grow in faith and strength. He explains t

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Luke 18:1

John Follette emphasizes the importance of touching Jesus when we struggle to understand the Bible, encouraging us to seek His will, know God, and understand His purpose through a deep fellowship with

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Luke 24:13

John Follette preaches about the importance of living a life in the Spirit, emphasizing the need to keep our spirits open and sensitized to God's continuous flow and movement over us. He encourages be

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Genesis 3:21

John Follette preaches on the majesty and sanctity of the body as a temple of God, highlighting the contrast between its frailty as a collapsible tent and its dignity as a dwelling place for the Holy

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Genesis 3:1

John Follette emphasizes the devil's defeat at Calvary, highlighting how the enemy is conscious of his impending defeat and intensifying his attacks as the end times draw near. The devil will become f

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Matthew 24:44

John Follette emphasizes that believers should not rely on external signs for the Second Coming but instead focus on spiritual signs, such as when the cup of iniquity is full and when the Bride has ma

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Psalm 119:105

John Follette emphasizes the importance of making crucial decisions and choices in our lives now, as they have a significant impact on the future. He compares our hearts to a plot of ground that needs

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Exodus 16:18

John Follette emphasizes the importance of trusting God to provide us with what is truly beneficial for us, even if it may not be what we desire. He encourages surrendering our preferences and allowin

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Romans 8:17

John Follette emphasizes that suffering brings believers into the fellowship of the Trinity. He explains that the Father disciplines us as sons, the Son learned obedience through suffering, and the Ho

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Proverbs 13:18

John Follette emphasizes the importance of training children in the way they should go, highlighting the need to go beyond just telling them what to do. He explains the process of telling, teaching, a

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Luke 24:27

John Follette emphasizes the significance of every detail in God's Word, highlighting how types, symbols, and pictures within the Bible carry deep spiritual meanings. He delves into the Tabernacle in

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Psalm 119:105

John Follette emphasizes the importance of aligning with the majestic and untouched will of God, highlighting the power and authority that comes with surrendering to God's will. He encourages believer

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Psalm 29:2

John Follette emphasizes the essence of true worship as being detached from self and lifted by the Spirit into the realm of adoring and glorifying God for who He is, beyond what He does for us. While

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John Follette preaches about the ultimate objective God has placed before us, which is to glorify Him in all that we are and do. This objective requires us to submit all that we are to Him, allowing H

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Colossians 2:2

John Follette emphasizes the continuous spiritual hunger believers should have, always seeking more from the Lord who is the source of all life and truth. Our present spiritual experiences are a prepa

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Romans 8:26-30

John Follette preaches on the process of being conformed to the image of God's Son, emphasizing that our predestination is based on God's foreknowledge of our choice to submit to Him and desire to be

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Acts 1:8

John Follette preaches on the powerful impact the early Church had on nations, moving under the influence of sacrificial love ('agape') and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the importance

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Psalm 139:23

John Follette emphasizes the progressive nature of understanding the Word of God, highlighting the importance of continually being conditioned in heart and spirit to receive truth. He stresses the nee

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Proverbs 3:5

John Follette preaches on the story of Jesus instructing the disciples to cast their net on the right side of the ship after a night of catching nothing, highlighting how they were interpreting the Me

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Psalm 23:2

John Wright Follette preaches about the deep work of God's plow in our hearts, breaking up the fallow ground and turning self-hood into a field set free. He emphasizes the importance of responding to

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Proverbs 3:5

John Follette emphasizes the importance of Christ being the Head of the Church, directing all actions and decisions. He highlights the need for the Body of Christ to receive direction from the Head ra

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1 Peter 4:10

John Follette preaches about the importance of spiritual reality, emphasizing the eternal significance of our spiritual lives over material possessions. He highlights the Divine process of developing

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Matthew 6:17

John Follette emphasizes the importance of worshiping in spirit and truth, recognizing that only the Lord can satisfy our deep inner longings. He highlights the need to surrender all that we possess,

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Psalm 34:17

John Follette emphasizes the importance of living with a heavenly perspective while being grounded on earth, teaching from personal experiences and revelations given by the Holy Spirit. He highlights

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Psalm 42:1

John Follette emphasizes the journey of spiritual hunger and satisfaction, acknowledging that while God has satisfied our spiritual hunger to a measure, there is still more to be discovered in the exp

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