‘This Can’t Be Happening!’
Lindsay Roberts I can remember when the joy of the Lord came upon Richard in a powerful way and his life was transformed. Many people had been praying for him at that time because he really needed a breakthrough. But being filled with the joy of the Lord was something I hadn’t yet experienced. I […]
The Power of the Holy Spirit
Richard Roberts The following Bible stories illustrate that the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit are necessary for us to accomplish God’s plan for our lives: Before Saul became king of Israel, God told the prophet Samuel that he would meet a young man whom God had anointed to be king (1 Samuel 9:15–16). […]
God Is a Good God!
From the archives of Evelyn Roberts One of the first things I heard Oral preach when he began the healing ministry was “God is a good God.” I’d never heard anyone say that before, and I asked him how he knew God was good. Oral said, “Evelyn, you know He’s a good God because He […]
Choose the Right Weapons
From the archives of Oral Roberts – Second of three parts Next, to be victorious in the battles of life, choose the right weapons. On that fateful night in the Garden of Gethsemane when Judas led the mob to take Christ, Simon Peter whipped out his sword and cut off the ear of the high […]
The Battle Is the Lord’s
From the archives of Oral Roberts – Third of three parts To live a victorious life, recognize that the battle is the Lord’s. David didn’t go against the giant Goliath in his own strength. He said, “The Lord does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give […]
The ‘Hit Man’
Lindsay Roberts Vantrice is a Partner who was saved through this ministry many years ago when she was an alcoholic. A friend gave her a copy of Oral’s book, Miracle of Seed-Faith, saying, “Here, read this – but it probably won’t do you any good.” Vantrice tried several times to throw the book in the […]
Identify Your Real Enemy
From the archives of Oral Roberts – First of three parts Throughout our lives, we must learn to face each new day with confidence and faith that God is in control, that prayer changes things, and that faith works miracles. Yet at the same time, we should recognize also that we will encounter many battles. […]
He Is Risen!
From the archives of Oral Roberts After the crucifixion of Christ, when He arose from the dead and ascended to heaven, the first thing He did was to go to paradise and proclaim His victory over death, hell, and the grave. In essence, He was saying, “I died on the Cross, I shed My blood. […]
You Have the Weapons
Richard Roberts The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians: “The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds” (2 Corinthians 10:4). What are strongholds? They are anything that comes against you that is unlike God and that gains a “strong hold” in your life. Sin […]
Receiving Follows Giving
From the archives of Oral Roberts I was raised on a farm until I was fourteen years old. I knew how important seed planting was. To produce a crop, we first plowed the ground, then planted seed for cotton, corn, and other things. As the season progressed, we hoed and cut the weeds away, cultivating […]