November 24, 2024: Immanuel Church – Sunday 2nd Service
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:10-20
Thank you. We now need to take hold of the practical things related to receiving answers.
While I was on my way to Bali, I watched a video — it was about meditation. Since those people practice meditation so much, they showed about 30 minutes of how they meditate in special places.
I also once watched a broadcast about meditation in Jeungsanism; it lasted about an hour and a half. It was boring, but I watched it all the way through.
In the three major organizations, they also practice meditation. And Muslims — even while walking down the street, they will spread out their mats and pray.
And everywhere, there are Freemason halls, and inside those places, they perform rituals involving spirits and Nephilim. When I saw all of that, I actually found it amusing, and I wasn’t afraid at all.
“The Current Address of the Evangelist”
(Philippians 4:13, John 15:7, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Philippians 2:13)
You must remember this. We do not go to such places to do those things. But many church members don’t know this well. Going to a special place to do something? That itself is wrong. Not only does it lack power, but it will also lead you into spiritual problems.
Right now, you are living in this reality: “I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.” This is an extremely important statement.
We go to the sanctuary because we receive great guidance from the Word there, following a greater flow. That’s why we go — but we can pray anywhere. Some people say, “Pastor, I went to school, but there’s no church there.” It’s okay even if there isn’t one. Start a local church there. If you worship alone, that place becomes a local church. When you help others, that becomes evangelism. Many people don’t really understand this.
“In Him who gives me strength” — this is our address. This is a tremendous address. Where do I live? I live “in Him who gives me strength.” If you don’t understand this part, your walk of faith will not go well. But once you understand it, you will enjoy the real power of prayer. Go and pray in Jesus’ name for someone completely possessed by demons — you will see a complete difference.
In John 15:7, Jesus says, “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” Even more astonishing, in 1 Corinthians 3:16, it says, “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” In Philippians 2:13, it says that God works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose.
▣ Introduction – Christ and the Triune God
Now, what does “in Him who gives me strength” mean? It means “in Christ.”
Being “in Christ” means, as in Genesis 3:15, that the offspring of the woman crushed the serpent’s head. That’s where we are — in Him.
On the day the lamb’s blood was applied, we were set free. No one can understand this. But I live in that.
A virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and you shall call His name Immanuel. I am in that.
“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus said, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.”
In this Christ, the Triune God is invisibly with us through the Holy Spirit.
1. Problems, Conflicts, and Crises (Light vs. Darkness)
That’s why, when problems come, we don’t just pray because there are problems. No — you will surely face problems, conflicts, and crises, but you must enter them already carrying the answer. You must believe this. Because you carry the light of Christ, darkness will collapse wherever you go.
Many people don’t believe this and try to depend on other things — but there is nothing else. The Bible is not written just to help you live an “okay” life. Jesus did not die on the cross just to cure your cold. You can buy medicine at the pharmacy for that.
God called Christ so that those trapped in darkness could be called out into the light. That’s why Paul said, “I know how to be content with little, and I know how to live with plenty. I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.” Whether in lack or abundance, it doesn’t matter. He learned the secret of contentment.
This is the faith you must carry with you.
2. The Bartizan, Journey, and Guidepost of the Throne (300%)
This is astonishing. The Triune God’s power works through the Spirit, and even just shining His light is enough to give thanks — but God went even further: He established the bartizan of the throne inside you, called you into its journey, and set the guideposts for you to follow.
Do you realize how amazing this is? On the day you build this reality through prayer, history begins to change. How does this happen?
3. 24 (Enjoyment)
It’s simple: live in 24. This is not meditation like the world practices. That level is nowhere near enough. Live in 24.
“I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” It doesn’t say, “I’ll come when you’re breathless” or “I’ll show up when you’re in trouble.” It says, “I am with you always.” That’s 24. This is completely different.
25 (Waiting)
As you enjoy this, one day, changes will start happening around you. That’s called 25 — the kingdom of God. This is waiting. From that moment on, wherever you go, the works of saving life begin.
Eternity (Challenge)
This is challenging for eternal works. Some people say, “I don’t know how to evangelize.” You don’t even have to worry about that.
There was an RT in Busan who had gone to America. He came to me saying he got a job, but the area was full of heavy drinking. He said, “So I took your message with me and decided to practice it.”
He started helping drunk coworkers — running errands, carrying them home when they couldn’t walk. He didn’t drink, but he served everyone faithfully. People were so shocked: “Wow, is this guy real?” They became grateful and started coming to him one by one for counseling.
Unbelievers are watching you closely. They look into your face and think: “Can I trust this person or not?” If they sense you’re a fake Christian, they’ll never open up to you. But they know when someone is genuine, even if they’re unbelievers.
Don’t worry about evangelism. God will surely establish His kingdom through you. That’s what you’ve received.
So then, my current address is this: I live in Him who gives me strength.
▣ Main Message
Why must it be this way? There are three things you must remember.
1. The Path of the Pilgrim
From now on, you must walk the difficult path of the pilgrim.
2. The Path of the Healer
You will also encounter many sick people, and because our own strength is weak, we must walk the path of the healer.
3. The Path of the Watchman
Although many people seem to be living well, they are trapped in darkness, so we must walk the path of the watchman, shining the light. That’s why it’s so important where you are positioned.
1. The Path of the [Pilgrim]
1) John 14:16
Jesus gave us this promise. In John 14:16, He said, “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to help you and be with you forever.” He clearly said this. Today, believe this and begin your prayer.
2) John 14:26
“When the Holy Spirit comes upon you, He will remind you of everything.” This is your current address. This is not mysticism — when you pray, the Holy Spirit makes you understand.
3) John 16:13
In John 16:13, it says, “The Spirit will guide you into all truth and show you what is to come.” That’s right.
4) Acts 13:1-4
In Acts 13:1-4, Paul went to the field and was completely led by the Holy Spirit.
5) Acts 16:6-10
When the doors closed, he didn’t despair or rush; instead, he received perfect guidance from the Spirit, being led to Macedonia.
6) Acts 19:1-7
In Acts 19:1-7, right from the beginning — even before the lecture hall of Tyrannus — the same power of the Upper Room of Mark’s house came upon them.
[ My 100% ]
This is what we call “my 100%.” You must believe this. Today, pray about this — especially the final, most important prayer. Because you are pilgrims on a journey, you are in Him who gives you strength.
2. The Path of the [Healer]
1) Mark 16:15-20
On your path, you will meet many sick people who must be healed. In Mark 16:15-20, Jesus said, “In My name, you will drive out demons and lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” He also said, “Even if you drink deadly poison, it will not harm you.”
2) Acts 1:8
In Acts 1:8, Jesus says, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses to the ends of the earth.”
3) Acts 13:5-12
Holding onto this covenant, Paul entered a city covered in deep spiritual darkness — and he healed it completely. Pray and believe this during your worship.
4) Acts 16:16-18
I pray that this will be the time when all darkness in your homes collapses. Do not miss even one opportunity — write it down and pray. In Philippi, a whole city was enslaved by fortune-telling and evil spirits, but Paul healed the possessed girl who was suffering.
5) Acts 19:8-20
In the lecture hall of Tyrannus, even incurable diseases that doctors couldn’t heal were healed through God’s power. Paul declared, “I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.” Remember — Paul wrote this while in prison.
[ Field 100% ]
This is called “field 100%.” Never forget this. But there’s even more.
3. The Path of the [Watchman]
1) Acts 17:1, 18:4, 19:8
You are not only called to heal; you are also called to be watchmen who establish bartizans and shine the light. Paul strategically entered the synagogues to save influential figures.
2) Acts 19:21, 27:11, 27:24
In Acts 19:21, God directed Paul toward Rome. In Acts 27:24, during the storm, God said, “Paul, do not be afraid; you must stand trial before Caesar.”
3) Romans 15:23
In Romans 15:23, Paul says that the gospel must go all the way to Spain. Hold onto this covenant and pray accordingly today.
▣ Conclusion
[ Conqueror ]
You are conquerors — but not conquerors of people. You are called to conquer the darkness.
[ Authority ]
Use the prayer of authority. Especially during worship — even when you’re alone. It might sound strange, but when you pray by yourself, use the prayer of authority.
Acts 3:1-12
The first person who tried this was Peter. He said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” That wasn’t a polite suggestion — it was a command of authority: “Get up and walk.”
Do this prayer of authority this week in Jesus’ name. You may doubt at first, but one day, answers will come without fail. Use the authority of Jesus’ name to break the power of darkness in your homes.
Acts 8:4-8
In Samaria, when they prayed in Jesus Christ’s name, evil spirits left and diseases were healed.
Acts 16:16-18
In Philippi, Paul prayed deeply for three days and commanded, “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I command you, spirit, come out!”
Philippians 3:21
In Philippians 3:21, it says: “In His name, all things are brought into submission.”
Next Sunday, we will worship in the U.S. as part of the worldwide worship service, and we’ll be focusing on the book of Colossians.
Why Colossians? Because people keep believing the wrong things. Paul, deeply frustrated, wrote Colossians to explain the truth more clearly. It speaks even more powerfully than Philippians.
John 14:14
In John 14:14, Jesus says: “You may ask Me for anything in My name, and I will do it.” You no longer need to sacrifice lambs. There’s no need to apply the blood of the Passover anymore. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, there is healing, deliverance, and power. You must understand this: the Old Testament has been completely fulfilled.
A missionary once shared his testimony. He was evangelizing in a very difficult region. The tribal chief’s son had received grace and began following him around everywhere. But one night, the boy suddenly collapsed. They rushed him to the hospital, and the doctors said there was no hope.
The missionary said that in that moment, a thought struck him: “This is Satan’s work. How could a young man receiving the gospel suddenly be struck down like this?” He felt a strong conviction rise up inside him.
At the hospital, he found the boy at the edge of death. Without shouting, he quietly prayed, “Satan holding this young man, I command you in the name of Jesus Christ — leave him now! In the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ, I command you!”
The evil spirit left, and the boy recovered.
When I heard this testimony, I realized something: we cannot even imagine what happens inside unreached tribes among the 5,000 people groups. Many missionaries have said they’re too afraid to enter those places. That shows how far we still are from true missions.
Another testimony comes from Missionary Park in Panama. He said that when he first entered the area, he was terrified. The level of occult power there was beyond imagination — people could transfer “spiritual energy” to harm or even kill others.
Inside such regions, incredible spiritual battles are happening. Everyone is completely trapped in darkness. That’s why Christ came as the Light:
“To those who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.”
This week, pray in the name of Jesus Christ so that all darkness, curses, unbelief, and the authority of Satan may be completely bound. If you truly believe, you must do this.
Our gospel is not a theory, not a religion, not just another book. It’s real. That’s why real works happen.
Go to the evangelism field, and you’ll see this clearly. But most church members don’t go, so they don’t know. Those who’ve experienced it firsthand are often shocked.
They’ve never seen how powerful the name of Jesus Christ really is. Through that name, may you receive the blessing of saving all generations. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ.
I’ll be going to the U.S. this week to participate in RCA, and I ask for your prayers.
Prayer. Father God, we thank You. Today, may the works of breaking the power of darkness happen in the name of Jesus Christ. Bind every force of unbelief around our families, our surroundings, and our church before the name of Jesus. We pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.