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Pastor Robert Morris Shares 3 Points God’s Power

Pastor Robert Morris Shares 3 Ways To Unlock God’s Power In Your Life

by Kriza Jo Tanduyan December 28, 2023

written by Kriza Jo Tanduyan

Pastor Robert Morris share about the 3 important ways that can help people unlock God’s power in their lives.

Pastor Robert Morris

The Senior Pastor of Gateway Church, Robert Morris, shared important keys to unlocking God’s power. He first explained the other term for power, which is authority. According to the video, when someone has power it comes with responsibility. Then, he presented the following points about God’s power:

1. From where does God’s power come?

He quoted Psalms 62:11, “God has spoken once, twice I have heard this: that power belongs to God.” Moreover, he cited a Bible passage in which Jesus shared about where God’s power came from. He mentioned John 19:10, in which Pilate told Jesus that he had the power to crucify and release Him. But then, Jesus answered that Pilate could have no power at all against Him unless it had been given to him from above.

After that, he preached to his congregation that they must recognize God’s power even when they exerted some effort. “There’s a balance between ‘it’s just all God brother’ and ‘I’ve worked very very hard, but God has blessed me,’” he shared.

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2. To whom does God’s power come?

The second point that he mentioned was that power comes to the humble. In James 4:10, it is stated, “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” Furthermore, he recalled the verse in 1 Peter 5:5 that says that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. He also highlighted ‘what grace is’ and ‘what grace does.’ Grace is an unmerited favor, but what it does is give someone the power to overcome sin. God’s power comes as a result of humility.

3. Why does power come?

Lastly, it was written in Acts 10:38 that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. He said that God gave power so His followers would do good and help others. “When God gives you financial blessing, it’s that He may establish His Covenant on this Earth. That’s why He gives power. That’s the only reason He shares His power, so you can help people with it,” he remarked.

Watch the full sermon here.

Reference | GOD TV

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December 28, 2023 0 comments

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Rival Gang Members Baptized Together Inside Maximum Security Prison

by Rhoda Gayle June 11, 2019

written by Rhoda Gayle

Rival gang members were baptized together, in the same water, inside a maximum security prison just outside Dallas, TX. – Truly a miracle!

Gateway Coffield Prison

In November, the Gateway Church of Dallas held their first service in Coffield Prison with over 650 inmates in attendance. The Coffield Unit in Anderson County is a maximum security prison just outside Dallas. It was the first of the many Gateway campuses inside a prison.

“Many of the men and women inside prison have been forgotten by society, but we want them to know we love them and God loves them, and they are our brothers and sisters in Christ,” Pastor Robert Morris of Gateway stated.

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Just recently, a number of prisoners at the Coffield Prison who were in solitary confinement were baptized in the name of Jesus. Among those prisoners were five gang members. Each of them had their hands, feet, and waists shackled for security purposes in order to be baptized.

“They couldn’t lift their arms above their waist, each one has a guard on each arm, and wouldn’t leave their side until they were in the water,” Pastor Niles Holsinger, Gateway Coffield Prison campus pastor, shared.

Having all of these rival gang members being in the same room together raised a safety concern for everyone around. But they proceeded with the baptism ceremony, anyway, and the men were all baptized in the same water!

“We’re going to come out of the water as new men”

“These guys from two different gangs professed the same Lord and were baptized in the same water together and they walked out together, guards not holding onto their arms anymore because God had done something in their life.” Niles said.

Other men in the prison were shaking in fear just by standing next to these gang members. Yet despite the fear for their lives, their willingness to come into a new life overpowered their fear and they followed through with it as well.

“These guys literally know they’re putting their life at risk and they’re doing it anyway,” Niles added.

These men who were charged with heinous, violent crimes surrendered their lives to God and were made new in Him!

“I have tried it my way my whole life and it’s gotten me here. I want to try it God’s way…we’re going to come out of the water as new men,” one prisoner shared.

Reference: Faithwire

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Gateway Church Launched A Prison Campus And Over 500 Inmates Received Christ

by GOD TV February 9, 2019

written by GOD TV

Gateway Church in Dallas, Texas launched a new campus in Coffield Prison. The lead pastor of the church, Robert Morris, showed a video to his congregation of over 500 inmates who have decided to follow Jesus.

The new campus was launched in November 2018, with more than 300 inmates in attendance. Pastor Morris also shared in his Facebook Post an inspiring photo of the inmates worshipping God.

“At Gateway Church, we’re all about people because God is all about people,” Pastor Robert told Fox News. “Many of the men and women inside prison have been forgotten by society, but we want them to know we love them and God loves them, and they are our brothers and sisters in Christ.”

Pastor Robert graciously welcomed the new believers of Christ, “We welcome you guys and we love you. We are your brothers and sisters in Christ.”

After welcoming them, Pastor Robert introduced the Campus Pastor, Stephen Wilson, a former inmate who has been ministering in prisons for several years. The church also raised-up the inmates to be part of the community of ushers, multimedia team and worship team. They truly raised them to become disciples of Christ.

“Gateway has really impacted my life because many of us do not have visitors. And you guys coming in here and sharing God’s love to us has really impacted our lives,” one of the inmates shared.

What Gateway Church did for the people who were once living in darkness is truly an inspiration. They didn’t just introduce Jesus to the inmates, but they gave them so much love and hope. This is what God’s love looks like. It’s about sharing His Word and teaching people how to follow Christ.

Let’s pray for more ministries who will help our brothers and sisters in prison. Let’s also continue to pray for revival in every dark place of this world. God is working and He will use His children to bring glory to His Name.