Brief Summary
This YouTube video features a dynamic blend of worship, preaching, and personal anecdotes. Kenneth Copeland Ministries hosts guest speaker Pastor Crelo Dollar, who delivers a powerful message on understanding and embracing one's true identity in Christ to overcome shame. Jesse Duplanis also shares personal stories and biblical insights, emphasizing fellowship with God and generosity. The video encourages viewers to actively engage with their faith, resist negativity, and step into their divine purpose.
- Understanding True Identity in Christ
- Overcoming Shame and Negative Emotions
- Importance of Fellowship with God
- Generosity and Giving as an Act of Obedience
Worship and Praise
The service begins with vibrant worship music, creating an atmosphere of joy and thankfulness. The lyrics emphasize God's faithfulness, strength, and the joy found in His presence. The congregation is encouraged to participate actively, expressing their gratitude and love for Jesus through song and praise.
Introduction by Kenneth Copeland
Kenneth Copeland welcomes Pastor Crelo Dollar to the stage. He expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to minister to the congregation and prays for revelation knowledge to flow freely, unhindered by any negative forces. He asks for a tsunami of favor to be declared upon the people.
Living in Sync with Your True Identity
Pastor Crelo Dollar begins his sermon by emphasizing the importance of understanding and living in sync with one's true identity in Christ to defeat shame. He explains that being in sync means living in agreement with who God says you are, not who the world or your past says you are. This involves aligning your thoughts, emotions, and actions with your Jesus identity, reminding yourself of who you are in Christ when faced with challenges like unforgiveness or fear.
Embracing Your Completeness in Jesus
Pastor Dollar encourages the congregation to embrace their completeness in Jesus, understanding that Jesus mirrors their wholeness and endorses their true identity. He stresses that there is more to each person than meets the eye, urging them to embrace the "Superman" part of themselves and recognize the power they have through Christ. He emphasizes that believers are clothed in the knowledge of their authentic, brand-new selves, co-resurrected and co-enthroned with Christ.
Seeing Yourself in Jesus
Pastor Dollar explains that practically, our identity is the image of Christ, and when we see Jesus, we see ourselves. He encourages the congregation to embrace this concept, stating that their lives are mirrored in Him. He reinforces that everything works when you become solid about your Jesus identity and your true identity.
Understanding Our Joint Inclusion in God's Love
Pastor Dollar reads from 1 John 4:17, emphasizing the love union with Jesus and the perfection within that union. He explains that God's character releases blessings, and believers don't need to strive to earn God's goodness. He encourages a focus on the relationship with God, from which blessings naturally flow.
The New You in Christ
Pastor Dollar reads from 2 Corinthians 5:17, explaining that in Christ, you are a brand-new person, and the old ways of seeing yourself and others are over. He encourages getting acquainted with the new, more empathetic you. He also reads from Galatians 2:20, emphasizing that Christ lives in you, and you live by His faith.
Embracing Your Jesus Identity
Pastor Dollar explains that being in sync with your Jesus identity means stopping striving to become and starting to believe that you already are. He reads from Luke 9:24, emphasizing that losing yourself in Jesus is realizing that He is the source of who you are by design. He encourages embracing, accepting, and resting in this true identity.
Satan's Plot to Attack Your Identity
Pastor Dollar transitions to discussing shame, defining it as a painful emotion caused by a consciousness of guilt or shortcoming. He emphasizes that shame is a weapon Satan uses to keep you away from your true identity and purpose. He differentiates guilt from shame, explaining that guilt is seeing what you've done, while shame is seeing yourself as a failure because of what you've done.
Resisting Shame and Embracing Your Righteousness
Pastor Dollar advises resisting shame and negative emotions, emphasizing that believers have the power to withstand these attacks. He shares a personal anecdote about experiencing cramps and resisting the pain by declaring healing in the name of Jesus. He stresses the importance of not weighing your confession with what's happening now but standing firm in your identity in Christ.
The Rock of Our Identity
Pastor Dollar shares a unique revelation about Jesus as the "rock" that holds all the data concerning our identity. He connects this to scriptures in Romans, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, and Matthew, emphasizing that Jesus is the foundation upon which the church is built. He encourages going to Jesus, the rock, to find everything you need to know about yourself.
Despising Shame and Embracing Your True Self
Pastor Dollar concludes by emphasizing the importance of despising shame, as Jesus did, and not letting it influence your identity. He encourages going to the rock, Jesus, and pulling out data about who you are in Him. He emphasizes that believing in Jesus, the fulfillment of God's promise, frees you from shame.
Introduction of Jesse Duplanis
Kenneth Copeland welcomes Jesse Duplanis to the stage. They exchange pleasantries and express their joy at being together. Jesse Duplanis then begins his segment by sharing personal anecdotes and insights.
The Importance of Giving and Obedience
Jesse Duplanis discusses the importance of giving and receiving offerings, emphasizing that it's about obedience and providing an opportunity for others to be blessed. He shares personal stories about his partners and their faithfulness, highlighting that he sees himself as a steward of their gifts. He contrasts this with Paul the Apostle's initial struggles with receiving, which hindered others' opportunities to give.
The DNA of God and Imitating Him
Jesse Duplanis emphasizes that the DNA of God is inside believers, and they are created in His image and likeness. He encourages imitating God, as Ephesians 5:1 instructs, and shares personal anecdotes about his Catholic upbringing and discovering a direct relationship with God. He stresses the importance of generosity and making an offer others can't refuse, both in material and spiritual contexts.
Choices and Expectations in Giving
Jesse Duplanis discusses the choices believers have in giving, referencing the 30, 60, and 100-fold returns mentioned in the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of expecting a return on your giving, comparing it to a pregnant woman expecting a baby. He encourages giving to a ministry and shares that his partners love him because he is faithful and doesn't beg.
The Power of Fellowship and "What Will Thou Have Me to Do?"
Jesse Duplanis shares a personal practice of asking God, "Lord, what will thou have me to do?" every day, drawing from Acts 9. He emphasizes that conversion should be a rapid transformation, not a long, tedious process. He highlights the importance of surrendering to God's will and allowing Him to reconstruct your life from its foundation.
Hanging Out with God and Understanding Your Triune Nature
Jesse Duplanis shares his practice of "hanging out" with his body, soul, and spirit to better understand himself and God. He explains that he is a triune being—spirit, soul, and body—and each aspect requires attention and understanding. He emphasizes the importance of fellowship with God, sharing personal anecdotes about conversations and experiences with Him.
The Holy Spirit as Love in Action
Jesse Duplanis shares a revelation about the Trinity, noting that while the Bible often mentions the Father's love for the Son and vice versa, it rarely speaks of love for the Holy Spirit. He explains that the Holy Spirit is love personified, love in action, and the comforter. He emphasizes the importance of knowing and understanding the Holy Spirit.
Abandonment and Creating Your World
Jesse Duplanis emphasizes the importance of abandonment to God's will, stating that believers must be a perfect example of "Not me that liveth, but Christ that liveth in me." He shares personal stories about making decisions based on God's guidance, even when others disagreed. He emphasizes that Satan cannot operate in your world when you are aligned with God's will.
Generosity and the Wealth of the Sinner
Jesse Duplanis shares anecdotes about his generosity, including buying a blazer for Kathy on their first date and purchasing expensive cameras for his ministry. He emphasizes that the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just and shares stories about receiving unexpected financial blessings.
The Importance of Family and Legacy
Jesse Duplanis shares personal stories about his family, including his daughter Jodie and his relationship with his wife, Kathy. He emphasizes the importance of family and legacy, sharing anecdotes about his granddaughter and his relationships with other ministers like Jerry Seville and Leroy Thompson.
A Gift of Gratitude
Jesse Duplanis announces that he wants to give a gift to the audience as a thank you for their support over the years. He offers all his books and tapes for free at the book and tape table, emphasizing that he doesn't need the money and wants to be a blessing to them.
Invitation to Salvation
An invitation is extended to viewers to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. A prayer is led for those who wish to receive salvation, emphasizing that God is not concerned with their past and has a plan to redeem them.
Closing Remarks and Announcements
Closing remarks include announcements about products available at the product table, including resources for kids. Information is shared about Kenneth Copeland Bible College and an invitation to attend preview days. The service concludes with a reminder that God loves them, and Jesus is Lord.
