Posts by Manny Rivera
WORLD SHAKER & HISTORY MAKER
In the mid 1990’s I heard a message titled, World Shakers and History Makers. I’m not sure where is it originated from, but I do know it became popular and soon thereafter preachers, including myself, were calling it theirs and preaching their own version of it. I still strongly believe in the essence of the…
Read MoreTim Redmond – Highlight Reel
What a great weekend we had at Impact church! It’s so encouraging to see the way the kingdom of God functions. It’s all about connections and relationships. We use the gifts the Lord has given us to improve the lives of people. And this is what Tim Redmond did this weekend. He has deposited seeds…
Read MoreGetting Prophetically Profiled
In the “pastor/guest speaker” culture, it’s usually customary that on the eve before the guest speaker speaks at the pastor’s church, that the pastor takes him out to eat at a steak house (or restaurant the represents the culture of the geographical location) LOL! I followed these unwritten rules of the culture last night. We…
Read MoreREMOVING the CLUTTER for PRAYER
I’ve been in the process of moving for about 3 weeks now. Moving is revelatory. If you have a hearing ear and a seeing eye, the Holy Spirit can teach many object lessons. I’m currently learning one… Simplicity. Now, I know that “Simplicity” has now made it to “buzz word” status. There are now conferences,…
Read MoreExceptions to the Rule Write Great Books!
I’m really being challenged by Steven Furtick’s new book, Sun Stand Still. It’s an incredible message taken from the book of Joshua, when Joshua asked the Lord to stop the sun from going down so he may finish decimating the enemies of Israel. (Joshua 10:11-14) In this book, Steven Furtick uses what God has accomplished…
Read MoreTim Redmond with us this Sunday!
This week we are hosting TIM REDMOND of Redmond Leadership Institute as our Guest speaker – Sunday AM and PM – October 24th. We are honored to have him with us and excited over what the Lord will do through him. Make plans to attend and bring your friends and family with you! Here’s a little info about…
Read MoreSURPRISE GUEST TOMORROW NIGHT
Bishops Raphael & Dinah Baluma Yesterday I received a text from one of our missionaries about the arrival of Bishop Raphael Buluma to our country. Bishop Raphael is a pastor in Kakamega, Kenya who has experienced many miracles, sign and wonders and success with the Muslim world in Africa. He has started many churches and orphanages. In…
Read MoreRE-LEARNING PRAYER
I’m learning much about prayer and intercession. And what I’m learning is really a re-learning. These are principles and concepts things that I’ve been taught but in all honesty I haven’t really “caught.” We pastors are a “strange breed.” Our calling and our duty is to teach and train even thought we really haven’t fully…
Read MoreTRANSITIONS
“When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests, who are Levites, carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. 4 Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before… (Joshua 3:3-4) I feel like I…
Read MoreHaving Fun with the Family 101 Series
I’m really having a lot fun preaching with my wife. The Family 101 series has been enjoyable and very interesting thus far! I tell you… she can preach! When I married her I married the whole package… looks (she’s flat out fine!) singer/musician, a great discerner, a great mother, an organizer, an interior designer, and…
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