Brief Summary
This video captures the vibrant night two of Dominion Camp Meeting (DCM), filled with spirited praise, worship, and preaching. The service includes musical performances, testimonies, and a sermon by Pastor Tommy Bates, focusing on building a life on wisdom, understanding, and knowledge, and filling the empty rooms of one's life with the riches of God's word. The event emphasizes the importance of apostolic prayer and encourages viewers to sow seeds of faith.
- Energetic worship and praise
- Sermon by Pastor Tommy Bates on building a life with God's wisdom
- Emphasis on apostolic prayer and renewal
- Encouragement to sow seeds of faith
Introduction and Welcome
Michaela Lutz and Robert Thomas, hosts for the evening, welcome attendees to the second night of Dominion Camp Meeting. They express gratitude for the attendees' presence and encourage active participation both in person and online. Viewers are invited to share prayer requests and testimonies in the comment section, fostering a sense of community and agreement. First-time attendees are offered a special gift, "10 Minutes to Tranquility," accessible via a link or QR code. Additionally, a specially created bundle including the book "Pentecost If" is promoted, available online and on campus.
Praise and Worship
The service begins with enthusiastic praise and worship, encouraging attendees to express their faith through shouts and song. The congregation sings praises to Jesus, with a call to match praise to personal testimonies of God's grace. The worship intensifies, with a focus on lifting up praise through dance and physical expression, inviting the Holy Spirit and declaring freedom from limitations.
Dance and Testimony
The atmosphere builds with dynamic music, prompting attendees to dance and worship God with all their might. The song "When the Ark Comes Back to the City" is sung, encouraging a Davidic dance of unrestrained joy. The worship experience becomes a personal declaration of faith, with participants expressing that they "can't contain it" and praising God regardless of others' opinions. The call to "Dance Like David Again" encourages a release of inhibitions and a full expression of worship.
Worship and Invocation
The worship continues with songs like "I Will Bless the Lord," emphasizing heartfelt praise and adoration. The name of Jesus is invoked, creating an atmosphere of reverence and anticipation. The congregation sings "You Are Worthy," lifting hands and hearts in worship, acknowledging God's glory and worthiness. The segment concludes with a powerful declaration of faith and a call to give God what He is worth, encouraging attendees to get lost in the Holy Ghost.
Recognition and Introduction of Pastor Tommy Bates
Dr. Rod Parsley expresses appreciation for various individuals and ministries, highlighting the importance of music and ministry unity. He reflects on the legacy of Jimmy Swaggart and introduces Pastor Tommy Bates, emphasizing his faithfulness to Appalachia and his ability to connect with both traditional principles and new generations. Pastor Bates' background, family, and ministry achievements are celebrated, setting the stage for his sermon.
Sermon: A New House with Empty Rooms
Pastor Tommy Bates begins his sermon by referencing Proverbs 24:3-4, focusing on building a life with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. He emphasizes that obedience to God's word is an act of free will and that sin entered the world through disobedience. He explains that Jesus Christ has restored the way to God through the new covenant, giving believers a new mind and right standing with God. Wisdom is defined as the mind and thoughts of God, urging listeners to transform their minds through scripture.
The Importance of Apostolic Prayer
Pastor Bates stresses the importance of filling the rooms of one's life with precious and pleasant riches through knowledge of God. He shares personal anecdotes and biblical references, emphasizing the power of praying the scripture out loud. He explains that praying aloud builds faith, repels demons, and dispatches angels. He encourages listeners to engage in apostolic prayer, which involves opening the Bible and praying the scriptures with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Healing and Testimony
Pastor Bates shares a personal testimony of overcoming rheumatoid arthritis through praying the word of God. He invites Tony to the stage to verify the absence of knots in his hands, demonstrating the healing power of God. He emphasizes that the word of God can become flesh, leading to physical and spiritual transformation. He encourages the congregation to embrace the coming apostolic renewal by praying and speaking the word of God.
Call to Repentance and Rededication
Pastor Bates calls on backsliders and those who feel distant from God to come forward for prayer. He leads a prayer of repentance, encouraging attendees to confess their sins and rededicate their lives to Christ. The atmosphere is charged with emotion as individuals respond to the call, seeking deliverance and renewal.
Apostolic Prayer and Impartation
Pastor Bates calls on pastors and leaders to come forward, emphasizing the need for apostolic prayer to return to the body of Christ. He encourages them to lead their congregations in opening the Bible and praying the scriptures, guided by the Holy Spirit. He leads a prayer for grace to lead the generation into apostolic prayer, anticipating an apostolic renewal.
Closing Remarks and Call to Seed Sowing
The service concludes with a call to sow seeds of faith, emphasizing that the seed confirms the work of the sword. Attendees are encouraged to give generously, with instructions provided for various giving methods. The importance of responding to revelation with action is highlighted, and the congregation is encouraged to secure the blessings released through the preached word with their seed. The service ends with announcements for the following day's events and a final musical performance.
