The Joy of Knowing Jesus
Stephen Venable
The New Testament connects joy and the knowledge of Jesus in surprising ways. In this opening message from the 2017 Prayer Summit, Stephen Venable challenges us to embrace a radical reach for revelation of the glory of Christ in our lives.
The Glory of the Bridegroom God
Stephen Venable
Both the Old and the New Testament clearly describe God as Bridegroom to His people. This is not merely a description of what He is like, but rather a revelation of who He is. In this message from Passion for Jesus 2014 at IHOPKC, Stephen Venable explores what facet of the glory of God is displayed […]
Jesus the Lord
Stephen Venable
Peter closes the first public proclamation concerning Jesus in the apostolic era (the period after the ascension of Jesus) with a revelation of the identity of Jesus that serves as the foundation of New Testament Christology and therefore Christianity in general. Like the house of Israel whom Peter was addressing in the immediate context of […]
Jesus the Messiah
Stephen Venable
Peter closes the first public proclamation concerning Jesus in the apostolic era (the period after the ascension of Jesus) with a revelation of the identity of Jesus that serves as the foundation of New Testament Christology and therefore Christianity in general. Like the house of Israel whom Peter was addressing in the immediate context of […]
A Vision for the Revelation of Jesus
Stephen Venable
Peter closes the first public proclamation concerning Jesus in the apostolic era (the period after the ascension of Jesus) with a revelation of the identity of Jesus that serves as the foundation of New Testament Christology and therefore Christianity in general. Like the house of Israel whom Peter was addressing in the immediate context of […]
One Necessary Thing
Stephen Venable
Mary of Bethany only appears in several scenes in the gospels and is never mentioned again in church history. Yet Jesus commanded that the story of this obscure young woman would be forever tied to the global proclamation of the gospel! (Mt. 26:13) What was it about her offering that was so precious, and why […]
Watch and Pray
Stephen Venable
Mention of the “end-times” can evoke many different ideas, ranging from images of charts with artists renderings of very odd apocalyptic creatures to doomsday nuclear scenarios. In this message from Forerunner Christian Fellowship on August 10th, 2013, Stephen first identifies what the biblical centerpiece of the end of the age truly is, and then how […]
The Purpose and Design of Humanity
Stephen Venable
Understanding the identity of God is of paramount importance to a house of prayer. Yet it is also crucial to understand the true identity of humanity from God’s perspective. Scripture reveals that God designed man in a priestly capacity and Jesus saved man from his sin to restore that created purpose. In this second message […]
Consumed Affections
Stephen Venable
Jesus commanded His people to abide in love (Jn. 15:9) and to love Him with all our heart (Mk 12:36). All of humanity longs to live enthralled, and there is a great battle for the hearts of this generation. In this message, Stephen gives a vision for the depths of our being and the most […]
A Vision for the Unreached
Stephen Venable
In the summer of 1886, a group of 100 college students in Mt. Hermon, Massachusetts consecrated themselves to the vision of the evangelization of the world in their generation. One of the leaders of that historic group was a young man named Robert Wilder. The following year he traveled throughout America seeking to plunder college […]
Loving His Appearing
Stephen Venable
Jesus has a Day (Luke 17:24). To have a passion for Jesus means that we value what He values so that what is important to Him becomes of chief importance to us. Beginning with the week leading up to the Cross, this sermon peers through biblical windows into the heart of Jesus to behold how […]
Loving the Incarnation of Jesus
Stephen Venable
It is the knowledge of Jesus that causes us to appreciate His worth and have a passion for His preeminence. When something is exceedingly important, the most normal thing to do is to take it very seriously and give a great deal of attention to it. The beautiful mystery of God taking on flesh and […]
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