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the Glory of God
April 25, 2014

The Glory of the Bridegroom God

The Glory of the Bridegroom God

Both the Old and the New Testament clearly describe God as Bridegroom to His people. This is not merely a description of what He is like, but rather a revelation of who He is. In this message from Passion for Jesus 2014 at IHOPKC, Stephen Venable explores what facet of the glory of God is displayed […]

April 14, 2014

Jesus the Lord

Jesus the Lord

Peter closes the first public proclamation concerning Jesus in the apostolic era (the period after the ascension of Jesus) with a revelation of the identity of Jesus that serves as the foundation of New Testament Christology and therefore Christianity in general. Like the house of Israel whom Peter was addressing in the immediate context of […]

April 20, 2013

The Purpose and Design of Humanity

The Purpose and Design of Humanity

Understanding the identity of God is of paramount importance to a house of prayer. Yet it is also crucial to understand the true identity of humanity from God’s perspective. Scripture reveals that God designed man in a priestly capacity and Jesus saved man from his sin to restore that created purpose.  In this second message […]

September 15, 2012

Loving the Humanity of Jesus

Loving the Humanity of Jesus

It is the knowledge of Jesus that causes us to appreciate His worth and have a passion for His preeminence. When something is exceedingly important, the most normal thing to do is to take it very seriously and give a great deal of attention to it. The awesome, majestic identity of Jesus must be at […]

September 15, 2012

Loving the Divinity of Jesus

Loving the Divinity of Jesus

It is the knowledge of Jesus that causes us to appreciate His worth and have a passion for His preeminence. When something is exceedingly important, the most normal thing to do is to take it very seriously and give a great deal of attention to it. The awesome, majestic identity of Jesus must be at […]

September 14, 2012

A Vision for Passion for Jesus

A Vision for Passion for Jesus

What does having a passion for Jesus actually mean, and how does one foster this? In this message Stephen addresses these crucial questions and casts a vision for the reality of a consuming passion to magnify Jesus and love Him with abandonment. Spoken on September 14th, 2012 at the International House of Prayer East Bay. […]

June 3, 2012

Encountering the Glory of God

Encountering the Glory of God

Beginning with the drama of Israel’s experience with God at Mt. Sinai, this message explores how our desire to encounter the glory of God is fulfilled in the majesty of the person of Christ.  We are invited to leave the mystery of Jesus untamed and be drawn into breathtaking reality of the Incarnation. Spoken on […]

September 17, 2011

The Priesthood of Man & the House of Prayer

The Priesthood of Man & the House of Prayer

A house of prayer is not an abstract environment. It consists of participants actively engaging in prayer and worship. In order for weak people to be motivated to stay faithful in their devotion, it not only requires a revelation of the glory of God but also of His design for humanity. If long hours of […]