Al Jennings II

Carla's Special Birthday

Psa. 5:12 (Message)
    You are famous, GOD, for welcoming God-seekers,
        for decking us out in delight.

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Today was a fun day. My good friend, Pastor Skip Powell's (Maryland) daughters, Santia and Lauren wanted to surprise Carla by visiting her on her birthday. Since their mother passed away years ago, Carla has been like a Mom to those girls. Their relationship is very special.
We kept their visit a secret because obviously we wanted to keep it has a surprise. They had some challenges getting here, but finally God worked it out. And what was amazing to me, was how God's hand was in this whole thing. This was evidenced by Carla's comments to me the last two days. She mentioned on two occasions, that she missed those girls. That freaked me out, because she had no idea that they were coming. Just today, she was crying thinking about them. And about the same time she was crying, I was picking them up at the airport in Indianapolis.
As of early this morning, it looked like the girls weren't going to make the trip. But at the last-minute, they decided to catch a stand-by flight out of D.C.  So instead of taking Carla out to dinner today in the Fort, I told her that we would be going to Indianapolis (they caught a direct flight into Indy).
BTW, Adrienne and Santia are a few months apart in ageand practically grew up together. They went to school together at Rhema and were roommates. Her Dad and I went to school together at Rhema where we met. So the relationship between our families has been special. So Adrienne went with us to Indianapolis. She was the one who coordinated this surprise. We arrived in Indianapolis at the Circle Center mall about 6:00 p.m. and went to dinner at P.F. Chang's. After dinner at about 7:00 p.m., we went towards the stores in the mall. I stopped at a store and told Carla and Adrienne to go ahead and I will catch up with them later. And then proceeded to the Indianapolis airport to pick the girls up.  It took a little longer than expected because the girls flight was delayed. But things worked out so smooth, Carla didn't realize I had left the mall.  On my way back from the airport, I called Carla and asked her and Adrienne to meet me at P.F. Chang's. We walked through a department store and I could see Carla at a distance at the restaurant so I told Santia and Lauren to wait in the department store while I proceeded to get Carla. I walked her into the department store and told her there was something I wanted her to see, and eventually she saw the girls. At first she thought they were store employees, but as she got closer she realized it was "her girls". And then Carla was Carla. She let out a GREAT BIG SHOUT in the store and burst into tears. It was the perfect surprise. She gave the girls a big hug and was so excited. I stood back and took it all in;  taking pictures and enjoying how God blessed her day and granted her the desire of her heart. I was so blessed seeing how God had decked her day out with delight.

One Year Bible Podcast

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Holy Spirit Meeting: Come Expecting

I'm getting some good rest today and getting prepared for this week'smeetings. Come expecting God to do something extraordinary in your life and in someone else's life. I'm excited. Please be in prayer about these meetings; that the supernatural power of God will manifest and that every need the house will be met. See you there! Remember to come expecting!

D.Montrell in Essence

FYI: D.Montrell is in the August issue of Essence magazine. Go Montrell!

Campmeeting Pt. 6

Nuggets from Dr. Patrick Randolph's 1st session:
Being One; being fearless; and trusting

God wants us to experience the supernatural as a body
1Co 1:10 We need to speak the same thing as the visionary of the ministry
We need to be "one" (on the job, in the marriage, and family)
Mt 18:18-20 agree: coming to the place of being one
If you get in the same focus - Jesus will show up
When you step into division - you ask God to leave
Judges 7:16-17  Gideon's 300 men: He chose the ones who lapped like a dog; they were aware and alert to the things of God
v.17 do as I do - not your own plan (follow the visionary, not your own agenda)
God gave the trumpet to everybody - everyone has a role to play
All they did was broke pictures and shouted - they followed instructions (the vision) and stood in their place
The enemy fled (v. 21,22)
be fearless - fear gives the enemy an advantage; God can't use you when you are afraid (Judges 7:7-11)
Dan 3:8-18 the Hebrew boys were one, they were fearless, and they trusted
Zeph 3:16-17 the significance of God being in the midst

Dr. Thompson's summary of the session (He takes better notes than I):
Priority of God - seeking kingdom
No need to be afraid of the supernatural for it exists to your advantage
God is a spirit being - it will spook the natural
God will never get into agreement with carnality
All spiritual things are foolish to the natural man
God wants the whole body to function and operate in the supernatural
Carnal people will not experience the real supernatural benefits
God can do more if everybody is willing to flow
There are some things you need or want that will require the supernatural to manifest
When you step into division - you ask God to leave
Judges - Get up out of here, you're hindering the flow on purpose
Judges 7:16 He got rid of the excess baggage (people); he was looking for one's he could put a trumpet in every hand
Some will not blow the horn - there's no use to give you a trumpet if you're not going to blow it!
Pastors - God will send you those who will blow the trumpet
When God is honored enough to be in our midst when we do things His way, the supernatural will manifest
To enter into the supernatural you're more than likely to do something senseless
Ungodly fear is a hindrance to the supernatural - it is forfeiting the ability to trust God in any given situation
Major key to the supernatural: having no option outside what God wants to do
What is the significance of getting God in the midst of us?

Campmeeting Pt. 5

Last night with Dr. Thompson was so anointed and awesome that it can't be put into words! All I can say is "Wow" and "Glory to God". It was something else and exactly what I needed! It pushed me over the supernatural edge. Even a blog can't handle everything. But I'll tell you this, I'm loaded with an impartation from that session that I will be carrying back with me. So I encourage you to come to the special Holy Spirit meetings next week and it's no telling what God is going to do. Come expecting! Invite someone!

Campmeeting Pt. 4

Nuggets from Dr. Patrick Randolph's 2nd session from this morning (enjoy)!:

The condition of your life = the condition of your mind
God is building the Church on revelation - Mt 16:13-16
God gives you His Word as a seed - plant it by speaking it - Is 55:6-11
God's way is a narrow, straight way - Mt 7:13-14 - You need not to follow the majority
The supernatural is for the body of Christ
We must learn the ways of God
The supernatural is of God and can't have a problem
The spirit and soul has to unite to keep your body under
The supernatural requires discipline
If you do things God's way, the world will bow
Many say stuff just because they want to look like a Christian
God wants us to be governed by certain things: that's why He has given us His Word
When God speaks to us, we are to be repeaters
To function in the supernatural, there are requirements
To make your next move, it will require you to leave your comfort zone
Faith knows the ways of God and activate the ways of righteousness in our lives - faith speaks
When you speak what you believe, something will happen (not when you just speak)
Salvation has to do with more that the new birth; God offers salvation from the challenges in your life
My heart believes and my mouth brings it to pass
A heart fixed on God and a mind fully persuaded
Your can't show people the way, if you don't know the way (John 14:6)
I am means the God that is within me

Holy Spirit Meetings

We are having special Holy Spirit meetings next week where we will be discussing the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. They will take place this Tuesday through Thursday at 7pm. I look forward to seeing you there. Call and tell somebody who is looking for a change in their life! Also, pray for these meetings. I am expecting a powerful move of God!

Campmeeting Pt.3

Here are some nuggets from Dr. Thompson's  powerful message last night:

Master Keys of the Supernatural / Observations and principles of the Supernatural
1. Stay away from people who have a form of godliness, but deny the power (2 Ti 3:5).
2. Puffed up people stop the power (1Co 4:19).
3. The Word is the container of the Holy Spirit (Heb 2:1-4).
4. Miracles must manifest on the inside of you before they show up on the outside.
5. 2Co 2:1-4,9 Too few of us live up to our capabilities (v.9); we have tremendous power and resources at our disposal.
6. To get from limitation to demonstration to manifestation we need a revelation.
7. 2Co 2:10 Revelation opens up an account in the supernatural and you can make withdrawals when you know the account number.
8. Supernatural works from the inside to the outside.
9. History clearly teaches us that spiritual power is the greatest power in the history of man.
10. (I'm saving this nugget for the special Holy Spirit meetings next week: mark your calendars Tu - Wed - Th 7pm)
11. Many people are spiritually retarded because they are doubtful and lack understanding.
12. 4 things to change things and put you in a position where you've never been before (I'm saving these for the meetings - don't miss it!)

More Campmeeting Nuggets

Divine Order of the Holy Spirit was the message that Dr. Thompson gave tonight. Here is you nugget "fix":
1Cor. 2:1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God.  2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.  3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling.  4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,  5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. 
1. To operate in the Supernatural you must be Divinely escorted (to avoid the wrong spirit).
2. The supernatural is not based on your own strength and ability (your ability comes from Him).
3. Expect supernatural help.
4. Yield to the Holy Spirit.
5. Signs and wonders do follow those who believe (Mk 16:17).
6. The key is faith in God and His Word on the basis on relationship; not on the basis on signs and wonders.
7. You can block the supernatural by chasing signs and wonders.
8. Don't look at the manifestations more than the Master.
9. Prophetic word - I'm breaking every habit's back (that it can't move any more).
10. Ps 63:1-11: Praise Him with joyous lips!
10. Supernatural manifestations must be governed by the Word and the Holy Spirit: that's your protection.
11. Preaching Christ will subpoena the supernatural.
Stay tuned for your next fix!