Explores Ezekiel chapters 1 and 2, emphasizing the critical pattern that believers must first experience God's presence and glory before being commissioned for His work. The pastor establishes that Ezekiel, a priest turned prophet during Babylonian captivity, received a profound vision of God's throne room complete with cherubim, wheels full of eyes, and the rainbow-encircled throne. The central message is that effective ministry flows from intimate relationship with God rather than religious duty. The pastor stresses that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is not a one-time event but a lifestyle of continual filling. He challenges the congregation that preparation of the heart is more important than preparation of the head, and that knowing God personally—not just knowing about Him—enables believers to do great exploits and remain unmoved by circumstances. The sermon concludes by commissioning all believers as ministers of the gospel, responsible for proclaiming Christ to this generation regardless of response.
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6/10/2026In this free PDF downloadable resource from In the Word and Gold Country Calvary Chapel, you'll learn what the word Eschatology means and why being equipped with knowledge about the last days is so crucial for Christians.
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