2023 | The Year of Dunamis
Pastor Landon Schott | Mercy Culture Church
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This is a word for this house and the members of this house.
Prophetic words build on each other.
Prophetic words build on each other.
Jerusalem is about 55 feet higher today than we Jesus walked the earth. Jerusalem has been destroyed and rebuilt 4 times over the last 2,000 years beginning in 70 A.D. Every time they build on the rubble or “tell”, it gets slightly higher.
2 Samuel 6:1-12
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1 David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all.
2 And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name— the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.
3 They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart,
4 bringing with it the ark of God. And Ahio was walking in front of the ark.
5 David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.
6 When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen had stumbled.
7 And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and God struck him down on the spot for his irreverence, and he died there beside the ark of God.
8 Then David became angry because the LORD had burst forth against Uzzah; so he named that place Perez-uzzah, as it is called to this day.
9 That day David feared the LORD and asked, “How can the ark of the LORD ever come to me?”
10 So he was unwilling to move the ark of the LORD to the City of David; instead, he took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.
11 Thus the ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite for three months, and the LORD blessed him and all his household.
12 Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing.
2 And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name— the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.
3 They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart,
4 bringing with it the ark of God. And Ahio was walking in front of the ark.
5 David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.
6 When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen had stumbled.
7 And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and God struck him down on the spot for his irreverence, and he died there beside the ark of God.
8 Then David became angry because the LORD had burst forth against Uzzah; so he named that place Perez-uzzah, as it is called to this day.
9 That day David feared the LORD and asked, “How can the ark of the LORD ever come to me?”
10 So he was unwilling to move the ark of the LORD to the City of David; instead, he took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.
11 Thus the ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite for three months, and the LORD blessed him and all his household.
12 Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing.
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This is the year that Dunamis goes from on us to in us!
The word of the Lord over this church in 2023 is Dunamis!
Dunamis
Greek (doo'-nam-is) miraculous, power, might, strength
(a) physical power, force, might, ability, efficacy, energy, meaning
(b) plural: powerful deeds, deeds showing (physical) power, marvelous works.
Dýnamis
(dýnamai, "able, having ability") – properly, "ability to perform" for the believer, power to achieve by applying the Lord's inherent abilities. "Power through God's ability"
Simplified: Dunamis is the power source of God.
Greek (doo'-nam-is) miraculous, power, might, strength
(a) physical power, force, might, ability, efficacy, energy, meaning
(b) plural: powerful deeds, deeds showing (physical) power, marvelous works.
Dýnamis
(dýnamai, "able, having ability") – properly, "ability to perform" for the believer, power to achieve by applying the Lord's inherent abilities. "Power through God's ability"
Simplified: Dunamis is the power source of God.
Acts 1:8 (ESV)
But you will receive power [Dunamis] when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
But you will receive power [Dunamis] when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
Acts 1:8
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8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
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Dunamis and Mercy Culture
2019 – We started praying, “Fear go, Holy Spirit come,” in Paschal High School. It spontaneously came out of a message called “Not of Fear!”
2020 – That prayer became an anthem through a song called “Fear Go!”
2019 – We started praying, “Fear go, Holy Spirit come,” in Paschal High School. It spontaneously came out of a message called “Not of Fear!”
2020 – That prayer became an anthem through a song called “Fear Go!”
2 Timothy 1:7
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7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
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Dunamis and Miracles
2020 was the Year of Miracles
2020 was the Year of Miracles
1 Corinthians 12:10
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10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.
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Dunamis and the Supernatural
2021 was the Year of the Supernatural.
2021 was the Year of the Supernatural.
Ephesians 3:20
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20 Now to Him who is able to do so much more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
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Dunamis and the MC Value of Honor
In 2021, we added the value of Honor to Our Culture.
In 2021, we added the value of Honor to Our Culture.
Mark 6:1-6
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1 Jesus went on from there and came to His hometown, accompanied by His disciples.
2 When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?
3 Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him.
4 Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”
5 So He could not perform any miracles there, except to lay His hands on a few of the sick and heal them.
6 And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people.
2 When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?
3 Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him.
4 Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”
5 So He could not perform any miracles there, except to lay His hands on a few of the sick and heal them.
6 And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people.
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Dunamis and the MC Value of Stewardship
In 2022, we added the value of Stewardship to Our Culture
In 2022, we added the value of Stewardship to Our Culture
Matthew 25:14-15
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14 For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.
15 To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey.
15 To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey.
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The Lord’s Dunamis power has always been at Mercy Culture!
Exodus 15:13 KJV
Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which you hast redeemed: you have guided them in thy strength [Oz from Dunamis] unto thy holy habitation [where God dwells].
Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which you hast redeemed: you have guided them in thy strength [Oz from Dunamis] unto thy holy habitation [where God dwells].
There are nearly 500 scriptures connected to Dunamis.
The Greek word for Dunamis is used 120 times in the New Testament and there are 382 references to the Hebrew meaning.
The Greek word for Dunamis is used 120 times in the New Testament and there are 382 references to the Hebrew meaning.
Philippians 4:13 NLT
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength [dunamoó = to empower, make (be) able]
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength [dunamoó = to empower, make (be) able]
Dunamis is in prayer and fasting.
Luke 4:14 ESV
And Jesus returned in the power [Dunamis] of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country.
And Jesus returned in the power [Dunamis] of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country.
Dunamis is the authority to cast out demons.
Luke 4:36 ESV
And they were all amazed and said to one another, “What is this word? For with authority and power [Dunamis]he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”
Luke 4:36 ESV
And they were all amazed and said to one another, “What is this word? For with authority and power [Dunamis]he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”
Dunamis is the nature of God
Romans 1:20 ESV
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power [Dunamis] have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made…
Romans 1:20 ESV
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power [Dunamis] have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made…
Dunamis is boldness
Romans 1:16 ESV
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power [Dunamis] of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Romans 1:16 ESV
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power [Dunamis] of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Dunamis exposes the religious spirit
Matthew 22:29 ESV
But Jesus answered them, “You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power [Dunamis] of God.
Matthew 22:29 ESV
But Jesus answered them, “You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power [Dunamis] of God.
Jesus is coming back with Dunamis
Mark 13:26 ESV
And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power [Dunamis] and glory.
Mark 13:26 ESV
And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power [Dunamis] and glory.
עֹז ʻôz
(OwZ) strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise):—boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong…. boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong
“strength, power, might, i.e. a condition in which one can exert great force or withstand great force, with a focus of having ability to do what is desired, intended, or necessary.
(OwZ) strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise):—boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong…. boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong
“strength, power, might, i.e. a condition in which one can exert great force or withstand great force, with a focus of having ability to do what is desired, intended, or necessary.
Dunamis
Power, Strengthen, and Fortify
Power, Strengthen, and Fortify
Question
How do I receive Dunamis?
How do I receive Dunamis?
Acts 1:8 ESV
But you will receive power [Dunamis] when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…
The Spirit of the Lord was on Samson in Judges 14 & 15.
The Spirit of the Lord came on Gideon and other Judges.
The Spirit of the Lord came on Ezekiel, and he prophesied.
The Spirit of the Lord came on Elisha, and he outran chariots in 1 Kings 18.
But you will receive power [Dunamis] when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…
The Spirit of the Lord was on Samson in Judges 14 & 15.
The Spirit of the Lord came on Gideon and other Judges.
The Spirit of the Lord came on Ezekiel, and he prophesied.
The Spirit of the Lord came on Elisha, and he outran chariots in 1 Kings 18.
1 Samuel 16:13
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13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.
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David had a special and intimate relationship with the Spirit of the Lord.
David was a shepherd boy that served his way into greatness.
David finally became king 20 years after being anointed. (2 Samuel 5)
David was a shepherd boy that served his way into greatness.
David finally became king 20 years after being anointed. (2 Samuel 5)
Warning
Be careful about rushing the process of promotion!
Be careful about rushing the process of promotion!
David’s first act as king was to get the Ark (the presence of the Lord) back.
1 Chronicles 13:3
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3 Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.”
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David was put in the position of king and from that position, he wanted the power of God (Dunamis).
David’s greatest desire was the presence of the Lord.
David’s greatest desire was the presence of the Lord.
Psalms 42:2
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2 My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When shall I come and appear in God’s presence?
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To learn more about the Ark, see Exodus 25.
There were 3 items kept inside the Ark: The 10 Commandments, Manna from Heaven, and Aaron’s staff.
⁃ The Law = God's ways
⁃ The Bread = God’s Word
⁃ The Rod = God’s miracle power
⁃ The Law = God's ways
⁃ The Bread = God’s Word
⁃ The Rod = God’s miracle power
2 Samuel 6:3-4
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3 They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart,
4 bringing with it the ark of God. And Ahio was walking in front of the ark.
4 bringing with it the ark of God. And Ahio was walking in front of the ark.
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The Cart
a structure that carried the weight.
The Ark weighed between 350-600 lbs.
Each priest (4) was responsible for 80-150 lbs. of weight.
The cart represents the thing that you have created to carry the presence of God for you.
a structure that carried the weight.
The Ark weighed between 350-600 lbs.
Each priest (4) was responsible for 80-150 lbs. of weight.
The cart represents the thing that you have created to carry the presence of God for you.
1 Samuel 6:8-9
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8 Take the ark of the LORD, set it on the cart, and in a chest beside it put the gold objects you are sending Him as a guilt offering. Then send the ark on its way,
9 but keep watching it. If it goes up the road to its homeland, toward Beth-shemesh, it is the LORD who has brought on us this great disaster. But if it does not, then we will know that it was not His hand that punished us and that it happened by chance.”
9 but keep watching it. If it goes up the road to its homeland, toward Beth-shemesh, it is the LORD who has brought on us this great disaster. But if it does not, then we will know that it was not His hand that punished us and that it happened by chance.”
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1 Samuel 6:2
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2 the Philistines summoned the priests and diviners, saying, “What shall we do with the ark of the LORD? Tell us how to send it back to its place.”
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You can’t live like the world and have the presence of God!
2 Samuel 6:6-7
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6 When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen had stumbled.
7 And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and God struck him down on the spot for his irreverence, and he died there beside the ark of God.
7 And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and God struck him down on the spot for his irreverence, and he died there beside the ark of God.
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Uzzah
“material strength” or “strength of man”
“material strength” or “strength of man”
2 Samuel 6:9
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9 That day David feared the LORD and asked, “How can the ark of the LORD ever come to me?”
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David tried to move the Ark his way. Then he moved it the Lord’s way.
Numbers 4:15
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15 When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all their equipment, as soon as the camp is ready to move, the Kohathites shall come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy objects, or they will die. These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the Tent of Meeting.
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The presence of God was designed to be carried by people!
The Lord wants you to carry His presence. It strengthens and fortifies you!
The Lord wants you to carry His presence. It strengthens and fortifies you!
Spiritual stumbling comes from withheld obedience!
2 Samuel 6:12-13
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12 Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing.
13 When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.
13 When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.
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2 Samuel 6:14-15
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14 And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD,
15 while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn.
15 while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn.
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This is the year that Dunamis goes from on us to in us!
1 Chronicles 15:16
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16 David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals.
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1 Chronicles 15:16
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16 David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals.
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Joy is our warfare and our weapon!
Dunamis is coming to this house.
Dunamis is coming to your house.
Dunamis is coming to this (me) house!
Dunamis is coming to your house.
Dunamis is coming to this (me) house!
The infilling of the Holy Spirit is how Dunamis goes from on you to in you!
Acts 2:1-4
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1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
2 Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
3 They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
2 Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
3 They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
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Ask the Lord to prepare you to carry His presence!
John 15:1-11
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1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard.
2 He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful.
3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.
4 Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.
5 I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.
6 If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.
7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
8 This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.
9 As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.
10 If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.
11 I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
2 He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful.
3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.
4 Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.
5 I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.
6 If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.
7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
8 This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.
9 As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.
10 If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.
11 I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
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Prophetic Words for 2023
- 2023 is the year of Dunamis power
- A year to strengthen and fortify
- This year you will get spiritually stronger and stronger
- This year He will fortify the foundations of your faith
- You will be people of the Spirit and people of The Word (the Bible)
- We will fortify through prayer
- This year God will get your best
- A year to serve
- This year you won’t make things happen in your own strength. It will be in - Dunamis power
- You will produce fruit
- Relationships will be strengthened & fortified
- Marriages will be the strongest they have ever been
- There will be a grace to move here to Mercy Culture in Fort Worth, Waco, and Dallas
- Joy is our weapon of warfare
- 2023 is the year of Dunamis power
- A year to strengthen and fortify
- This year you will get spiritually stronger and stronger
- This year He will fortify the foundations of your faith
- You will be people of the Spirit and people of The Word (the Bible)
- We will fortify through prayer
- This year God will get your best
- A year to serve
- This year you won’t make things happen in your own strength. It will be in - Dunamis power
- You will produce fruit
- Relationships will be strengthened & fortified
- Marriages will be the strongest they have ever been
- There will be a grace to move here to Mercy Culture in Fort Worth, Waco, and Dallas
- Joy is our weapon of warfare
