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Bill Johnson, a Friend of God
I thank God for Heidi Baker, because in a sermon ~2 years ago, she referenced Bill Johnson as her favorite teacher. At that time I had no idea who Bill was. Shortly after listening to her message, I searched him out. He is the pastor of a church in Redding CA called Bethel
Long story short, he has inspired his congregation to actually believe the Bible to the point of doing things with what they believe. things that they could not do apart from the power of God.
My family and I had the pleasure of spending 3 days in services listening to this man of God share the Bread of Life with us at Life Center in Harrisburg, PA. When he speaks, the reaction in my heart and spirit is quite similar I am sure, to that of the disciples listening to our Lord. Bill speaks from a place of experience, not theory doctrine, and theology. (For thought: In theory, practice and theory are the same, in practice, they are not.)
That is not to say his sermons are not doctrinally, or theologically sound, but they are not arguments developed and shaped to convince you of some well planned point. While profound, they are simple. When he speaks His words come alive in you, the Spirit of God bearing witness and quickening His own Word in our core.
I have never heard such life in the words of any man. If my eyes were closed and I listened to him speak I could easily imagine it being our Lord Himself speaking. Before you take offense to that statement. Is it not the goal of all Christians to be conformed to the image of Christ? So it makes sense that someone who is largely conformed to His image would sound like our Lord.
If you are hungry for inspiration, and believe there is more to your Christian life, I would recommend you subscribe to their podcast “Bethel Church sermon of the week free our gift to you” you can find it here: bethel’s website
Be inspired. Keep the Flame.
June 7th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Hey bro! We met at Life Center for the Bill Johnson meetings. I’m from Ohio and you asked me to be on your video. I just wanted to say it was nice meeting you all and I hope to stay in touch. I’m sure God is doing great things in WV as He is also doing here. We are launching the college age group at our church tomorrow nite so I’m pumped bout that! Be Blessed friends!
June 8th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Hi Matt,
Good to hear from you, may God wreck all your plans and rock your world as you move forward with your college group.
Much Love bro, keep the flame. PS our new baby comes tomorrow. Exciting times!!!!!
July 3rd, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Waterfall Apostolic Blessings upon Your Holy Servant Bill Johnson, O El Shaddai. Yahshua be magnified & multiplied in the perfect living light of Yahweh Or. In the name of Jesus Christ I command Holy Ghost Whacked out Shekhinah Shalom Agape Fire to completely destroy all that is not of Yahweh. Burn up that which is born of flesh. Glory to You El Olam.
You are a tremendous visionary Tim. Papa God, unzip the Heavens over Tim. Healing waters of Ezekiel 47 gush forth; spring up Well of Life into and through the totality of Tim’s being. 2nd Adam’s balm refresh; pour out the oil of heaven. Disease GO! Jesus Heals Ethan. Amen.
Continuous Lightning Zap!
From another supernatural student, Michael Beil (in a wheelchair due to Muscular Dystrophy, but healed via the done deal work of Christ’s scourges!)
Feel free to email me ,,,
Here comes visitation of angels and encounter with Jesus himself.
Baptism of LOVE …
July 7th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Michael, thank you for the Blessing and your encouragement. May you see the manifestation of our God’s love for you in your healing!!!!
Your Name sounds familiar, did I meet you at life center once?
July 7th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Wooyeee! Holy Habitation ,
Nah, Tim, we never met, but it would most assuredly be a bliss bash in meeting one another.
Let His Kingdom Come on Earth! Heaven.
August 6th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Amen to that! First time I heard him. I knew he spoke from experience not just theological theories. What you said is right simple yet profound. He made me more hungry for Gods presence than all the sermons I have heard in my life.