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So the Lord God said to the serpent: “Because you have done this, you are cursed more than all cattle, and more than every beast of the field; on your belly you shall go, and you shall eat dust all the days of your life. 15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.”  Genesis 3:14-15 NKJV
 
The devil hates God. He tried to exalt his throne above God’s throne. He is rebellious and full of pride and iniquity. Because he hates God, he also hates man—who was made in God’s image. He tried—and succeeded—in corrupting man and cutting him off from God through sin and disobedience, but God has a Master Plan and the devil will not win the war in the end!
 
When the devil tempted Adam and Eve, and they ate the fruit and sinned against God, God told the devil that One (Jesus) was coming—the Seed of the woman—who would bruise his head. After that, the devil was watching out and trying to kill anyone he thought might be the One. When he saw that Abel pleased God, he thought he was the one and influenced Cain to murder his own flesh and blood brother. He continued through the generations to try to destroy all mankind in general, and those who pleased God, in particular.
 
When Jesus was born, the devil realized that He was the One. He stirred the religious leaders to hate and kill Jesus, but he had no idea that he was signing his own death warrant! This was God’s plan all along, that Jesus would be crucified, die, rise again and, in the process, strip the devil of the keys of death and hell and his authority over man. The devil thought he was getting rid of Jesus, but he did not realize that God’s plan was to make many more little “Jesus’”! On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit filled 120 with the power and the fire of God, and ever since then He has filled an innumerable number of God’s children with this same power! They are running around the earth preaching the Good News of the Word of God and doing the works of Jesus. What a nightmare for the devil!
 
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. 4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 5 Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
1 John 5:3-5 NKJV
 
Everyone who is full of God’s Word is dangerous to the devil. Whoever gets hold of God’s Word and gets God’s Word in them is victorious over the devil! The Word of God is the devil’s defeat! He has to stop the Word. Mark 4:17 says that trouble and persecution arises on account of the Word. All persecution comes for the sake of the Word of God—to hinder and or stop it.
 
Jesus is the Word of God, made flesh, who dwelt among us (John 1:1-14). He was manifested to destroy the works of the devil (Acts 10:38). The devil persecuted Jesus. He tried to tempt Jesus to sin, but was unsuccessful, so his next plan was to stir men up against Jesus to stop Him and/or kill Him. He tries to do the same with you and me to try to stop God’s powerful Word!
 
The Word of God is the power of God. The Word of God created all of creation. Hebrews 11:3 says, “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” Hebrews 4:12 AMP says that, “the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart.”
 
James 1:21 says that the Word of God—implanted and rooted in your heart—contains the power to save your soul and Romans 1:16 says that the gospel of Christ is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes. The devil knows the power of the Word of God and his plan is to shut the Word up and keep it from bringing life and freedom. Those who are full of, and submitted to, the Word of God are devil-defeaters so his attack is directed at the Word of God in their heart and life.
 
Persecution arises to steal the Truth from you—to try to stop you from walking in life and freedom and to try to stop you from sharing the Truth with others and seeing them saved and set free. If you are going to be a doer of the Word, then you will be persecuted. Don’t get offended when you are persecuted—it’s nothing personal. You are being persecuted for the Word’s sake—not because you are so special. Don’t focus on the people, or what they are doing or saying, either. Recognize that the devil is behind it. Don’t allow him to pull you down to his level; don’t allow him to tempt you into a dog-fight where you are punching at shadows instead of preaching the Gospel, doing the works of Jesus, and destroying the devil’s works; don’t allow him to distract you from the plans and purposes
of God.
 
Keep preaching the Word of God, keep your heart pure and your hands clean, walk in love and do the works of Jesus. The devil may try his best to stop the Word of God, but will always fail. God’s Word will eternally endure and prevail!

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Ministry Conference 2010 was a great time of experiencing power of God. As a minister and RSW student I was brought to a new dimension with my walk with God.

God showed me through His Holy Spirit how important is to stay focus on Jesus and how powerful His love is. I was so hungry of God and I was crying for more of Him and one meeting He touched me so much. I was lost in the present of God crying name of Jesus overwhelmed with Him. I can tell you now: There is nothing more real than person of Jesus. He is the reality of everything that exists. With out Him everything is meaningless and without life. There is nothing in life or ministry I can do without Him. I want more and more of Jesus. I want to know Him. I want to be like He is. I want to do what He does. I want to be His hands, mouth and His servant among nations.

During conference I heard not only great teaching but also many testimonies. That helped me a lot to understand how I can apply many principals of God. Now I know more how to move without limits and boundaries in faith and anointing. I learned many things that I will use in ministry. It will definitely help me fulfill God’s calling in my life.

Being involved in ministry of helps I could see the anointing that unity brings. God remind me how important is to support each other. He taught me how to overcome difficult situations and how to be flexible. He taught me it is all about Him.

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It was so refreshing to be a part of Ministers Conference. God really revived me and taught me fresh new things. What a blessing it was to have so many wonderful men and women of God share testimonies and teach the word. For a few years I have been going through some serious burning and the last two weeks I was revived, refreshed and more alive in Christ then ever, praise God! There were these snags in my life that I just didn’t quite have the understanding for and why they were continuing to hold me back but now I can see clearly again. Wow, we have to really be careful who speaks in our lives because it can really be a setback.

There is so much false teaching and when I first got into a charismatic church I learned the hard way. So I’m so, so, so grateful God moved us here to burn up all that garbage in me and get back to seeking his face, and being sanctified and on fire, a heart ablaze again. To spend time with my brothers and sisters in Christ the last two weeks has made me love the body of Christ even more so and to know how much we need to keep straight and keep each other straight. That was one thing the enemy had been doing to me, keeping me isolated and away from others. I’m free! Thank you so much everyone who came to speak into our lives and allow God to speak through them. God Bless you and God bless the River Church at Tampa Bay.

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I went to the training at Skyway on Thursday morning.  Then we were driven to south Phoenix (southern and central) The group divided to go out and I went with Stacy a new convert my husband and I are discipline her family, and my 10 yr old daughter Ashley and friend Brianna.  We came upon every shopper exiting the ranch market.  Our group led 23 people to pray the prayer.  I prayed with 14 people.

I went to the high schools and i had the favor of god i got to pray with wrestling teams, step teams, basketball team and the football team I also got the microphone at a high school game I prayed with 100 souls at one school .

It was my first time and I went to the malls there was a man and he had ankle bracket on he said is god really going to forgive me of my sins he said the prayer and his face changed.

I went into a high school to pray with teams prayed with basketball team one of the players missed the prayer and wanted me to pray for him about which collage he should go to i prayed with him and was able to lead him to the lord then one of the girls from the basketball team i had just prayed for said wow i feel so different there were some girls in the hall who overhead me praying and wanted prayer too i was able to pray for them and led them to the lord in the middle of the prayer another student came and joined the prayer and he received Jesus into his heart immediately one of girls i was praying with said i need you pray that prayer with some of my friends .

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The summer camp meeting this past week was very powerful. The worship was upbeat and everyone who came gave Him praise and glory. What I saw in every meeting was truly awe-some. It was so neat seeing so many people touched by the power of God. So many people’s lives were changed just by one touch of heaven. God moved in a mighty way in every service especially in the evening services. Every service one or two men of God spoke and the Word that came was so powerful. Seeing these men of God operate in the anointing was very inspiring. Hearing their testimonies and how they applied the Word of God was very impacting on the people.

The speakers move in the anointing and followed the leading of the Holy Spirit. They spoke with the authority and spoke the Word of God into all the people there. They moved in the gifts and were used to speak into many people’s lives. It was so cool to see how God touched the hungry and thirsty and those who realized their need for Him. Many came under the power of God and were touched by His presence. There were people in the meetings that needed healing in their bodies and through the speaking forth of the Word of God, the mighty hand of God moved and healed them.

There were healings of cysts, blindness, arthritis, and deafness. This camp meeting brought in a lot of young people between ages 13 – 18. They were hungry for more of Him and wanted all that He had for them. It was so neat to see them touched by the presence and love of God, some for the first time. I saw God really move and ignite more people for this generation in an awesome way.

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A few weeks ago The River of Tampa Bay began planning a Spanish Christmas outreach. Many details were discussed and many man hours were put in to prepare for such a large event. So, after many hours of prayer and preparation the day finally came.

The first thing I saw when making the corner into the church property was a parking lot about a quarter of the way full with the cars of the many volunteers who were there about an hour and half before service. Also we had eight charter buses parked out in front of the church getting ready to make there rounds .This was expecting I knew that was going to be a big day for Jesus and we would get to be a part of it.

This was to be an amazing experience. To see so many of Gods people work together for one purpose, SOULS, was so encouraging. I believe that it was a life changing day for the 1335 people in attendance. We saw over 300 River members serve in the ministry of helps. With 345 people answering the altar call. To be apart of something that has such an impact on eternity was a huge honor for us all.

Pastor Rodney closed the service, but the day was not over. Pastor Eric then made the announcement that it time for us to give away the toys and the boxes of food; After the church emptied into the parking lot, many children were blessed with toys that were given to them in the name of Jesus. To actually get to physically show these children the goodness of God is awesome .But not only were the children blessed; the adults were given food that should last them about a week. Which means we were able to feed them spiritually and physically. This is what people need to hear and see, how much God loves them. We are so thankful that God is using us for His plan and purpose.

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This past Winter Camp meeting was awesome. I really had an opportunity to plug into the ministry and serve, helping out in children’s church and the book store. It really gave me an opportunity to grow and serve in areas I wouldn’t traditionally serve. People came from all over the world and United States. The people were hungry for God, the fire of God fell and people were set ablaze and freed. It was such a pleasure to interact with everybody and got to know the friends and loved ones who came from out of town. I truly got to know my fellow classmates and their families and histories a lot better. What a privilege. Ted Shuttlesworth was here and I was able to sit in the service during his healing service. What a powerful time. People were healed in their physical bodies from sickness and disease. The sanctuary was packed with people who were hungry and came expecting to receive from God. Pastor Rodney gave away revival media players, and blessed people. The worship was powerful and you were really able to intercede and step into the presence of God. God has taught me so much about patience and diligence, and consistency. I’ve come to realize more and more and especially during camp meeting that consistency will produce more results than intense effort. For those who come to know the Father must know that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

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Being a 1^st year Bible School student from England I had never been to a Winter Camp Meeting before. I was so excited from what everyone had told me. I was ready to have a divine appointment with God. I told the Lord, don’t let me leave 1 single meeting the same way as I walked in. Give me Holy Ghost downloads, show me whatever you want to show me. The Lord truly touched me at Winter Camp Meeting through Pastor Rodney-Howard Browne.

During the Camp meeting out of the 16 meetings that we had I served at all 16 meetings. I determined in my heart that I would also serve the whole way through the camp meeting, I was not just going to be a spectator and just sit through the whole meeting and see what I could get out of it for myself and just walk away but I wanted to be a participator, I wanted to jump in and serve and be apart of the team and the vision of The River Church. I wanted to serve and do it with excellence. Just like Jesus throughout the Bible, he didn’t come to be served but he came to serve.

Throughout the camp meeting during the busyness and through serving the Lord really dropped into my heart a Passion for his House. The Lord gave me a scripture John 2:17 “Passion for God’s house will consume me”.  I got thinking the word “house” is not limited to just a structure or to a building. Paul refers to our bodies as “living temples” and the temple is God’s house. God totally showed me something new out of that Scripture.

It goes in line with what our Church and what Pastor Rodney was speaking about, It’s about souls its not just about having a passion for the four walls of the Church but its about us being consumed with the things of God, getting souls saved. Not just sitting down and expecting other people to go win the lost to the Lord but it’s about me getting up and being consumed with the things of God.

God really dropped this into my heart during the Camp meeting as well as other things. It was truly life changing and if anyone was to ask me should they attend the Camp meetings at The River Church without a blink I would tell you, you need to be under the anointing here at The River Church. God will change your life.

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A woman with depression, Reynaud’s syndrome and sclera arthritis accepted Jesus and healing was prayed for and she immediately started feeling better. she smiled and could tell things were not the same. Sebastian prayed for a deaf man who could not hear at all and he started hearing!(I prayed on the side) I have seen diff people all over and theirs a lot of people who need help. And a lot of them got it. 20+ people talked to 15 received salvation. Awesome experience in Christ. To God be the glory!

Jackie K
Georgia United States

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The first day we arrived in Orlando we met a lady named Ada with constant pain in both legs, arthritis in her right leg, and no cartilege in her left knee. She said her left knee needed replacement, and she could not walk without her cane. I read the gospel script to her and she got saved. We prayed for her healing and then I told her”the Lord is healing you now, stand and walk.”She walked 50 feet without her cane. All pain left her legs and she could bend and touch her toes without problems. She was amazed as she repeated “there’s no cartilege in this knee” Just then a man walked up and got drunk in the Holy Ghost, she gave him a testimony of healing and then he got saved, thru gospel script. We prayed for him to be healed. He could not run 100 feet without cramos, but after prayer he ran 200 feet with no cramos.

Jake P
Florida United States