The Unsettling: When Heaven Invades Earth

Introduction & Honoring the Hosts Expresses gratitude for hospitality and friendship. Affirms the importance of honoring leaders and how honor unlocks blessing.​ Preparation for Divine Interruptions Personal testimony of receiving a message from God: “Prepare for divine interruptions.” Recent events (travel, ministry, tragedy) as context for this word.​ Title: The Unsettling Announces theme: “The Unsettling” – a holy disruption or spiritual stirring. Revival breaks out when God’s truth is misrepresented and people become desperate for Him.​ Scriptural Foundation References to Hebrews 12 (“a kingdom that cannot be shaken”) and Acts (especially chapter 16).​ Distinguishes between revival and tradition, emphasizing authenticity over religion.​ Keys in the Atmosphere Story of Reinhardt Bonnke; the prophetic vision that “there is a key hanging over your head.” Obedience as the hinge for unlocking God’s doors.​ Book of Acts as Ongoing Story Importance of the Book of Acts as an unfinished work of the Spirit. Context for Acts 16: struggles, perseverance, spiritual warfare.​ Midnight Christians & Praise in Prison Teaching: “Anyone can be a Sunday morning Christian – God’s looking for midnight Christians.” Central story: Paul and Silas in prison, praising God at midnight, leading to miraculous deliverance.​ The Ventriloquist/Python Spirit Warns about the opposition Christians face, especially mocking and suffocating spirits. Explains the “Python spirit” referencing Greek mythology and tying it to spiritual deception and restraint.​ Stories of Spiritual Conflict Personal stories of encountering evil in ministry and everyday life. Encourages the congregation to confront and defeat spiritual oppression with faith and worship.​ Our Culture & Boldness in Truth Lament about shifting societal values and calls for the church to reclaim holy boldness. Urges people to take a stand for truth, regardless of persecution or mockery.​ Restoring the God Channel Emphasizes reviving personal and corporate prayer life. Personal testimony of hearing “symphonic music” as a sign of God’s nearness.​ The Role of Repentance Repentance is necessary to “open the heavens” and bring breakthrough. Biblical references (2 Chronicles 7:14, personal family stories).​ The Holy Spirit as Invader Contrasts gentle images of the Holy Spirit with the idea of Him as an invader who disrupts and transforms lives. Sharing of stories where the Holy Spirit’s visitation resulted in dramatic change.​ Praise as Spiritual Breakthrough New territory in life and faith requires a higher level of praise. Praising God breaks spiritual chains, brings deliverance, and can change atmospheres and families.​ Corporate Prayer and Response The congregation is called to the altar for unified, bold worship and intercession. Deliverance prayers and declarations for freedom from spiritual bondage.​ Call to Salvation & Declaration Invitation for people to receive Christ or recommit. Group prayer for freedom, healing, and restored praise.​ Closing Exhortation Encouragement to bring worship and faith into daily life beyond church meetings. Declaration of God’s faithfulness over finances, health, business, and family.​