Cheryl Sacks
Class Description
Transformational Prayer Leadership
November 16-18, 2006
Come and learn about the kind of prayer that transforms lives, families, churches, communities, and nations. In this interactive class you’ll receive inspiration, impartation, and instruction to take your prayer life and prayer leadership to the next level. We will address such topics as:
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God’s Vision for Your Life
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Praying Blessings
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Breaking Generational Curses
-
A New Wineskin for Church Prayer
-
Removing Barriers to the Presence of God
-
Building Prayer Leaders
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How to Lead Powerful Intercession
-
Raising Up a Pastors’ Prayer Shield
-
Tearing Down Structural Strongholds
-
Praying the Prophetic
-
The Power of the Decree
Suggested Reading List:
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The Prayer Saturated Church (NavPress), Cheryl Sacks
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The Praying Church, (Creation House) Sue Curran
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Intercessory Prayer, (Regal Books) Dutch Sheets
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Prayer Shield (Regal Books), Peter Wagner
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Taking Our Cities for God (Creation House), John Dawson
-
Releasing Heaven on Earth (Chosen), Alister Petrie
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Fresh Wind Fresh Fire!, Jim Cymbala
Excerpt from Cheryl’s new book:
If You Build It, I Will Come!
Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed the burnt offering … on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown (Leviticus 9:24).
Throughout the ages, the one characteristic that has distinguished God’s house from any other is His tangible presence. True worshippers desire nothing less. At the dedication of the tabernacle in Leviticus 9, God’s people presented a sacrifice upon the altar. The miraculous fire that started was a sign, not only of the acceptance of the offerings, but of God’s actual residence in the chosen dwelling-place.
God’s command was that the fire kindled from heaven was to be perpetually preserved and never allowed to go out: The fire on the altar must be kept burning continuously; it must not go out (Leviticus 6:12) — lest they need to resort to use of common fire. Fire for sacred purposes obtained elsewhere than from the altar was called “strange†or common fire, and for the use of such the two priests Nadab and Abihu were punished with death by fire from God (see Leviticus 10:1-2; Numbers 3:4; 26:61). God is not pleased when we try and do things in our own way and in our own power.
To keep the fire from ever being extinguished, strict regulations were given to the priests with respect to offering burnt sacrifices. The priests of the Old Testament were given explicit instructions of how to prepare daily sacrifices upon the altar in such a way that the fire was maintained.
As the fire on the altar was to be kept alive continuously, so God calls us to unceasing prayer. Because of the constant succession of burnt offerings during the day, the fire was easily kept alive; the only danger was that the fire would go out at night after the evening sacrifice had been consumed. In our passionate desire for life-changing encounters with God, we must not let our fire go out as we cry out, day and night, for Him.
Just as God called Moses to build the Tabernacle — a place for the Lord Himself to dwell, so today He is calling us to build a house for Him. Though that ancient building was assembled with wood and earthly stones, this new structure is being built with living stones – you and me.
Not only has God called us to build something for Him, He has given us instructions for how to build a house worthy of His Presence. Before a family, church, or nation can become a house of prayer, its people must consecrate themselves as living sacrifices and as living stones — committed to spending time in His presence. As people learn to become houses of prayer in their own lives and families, they will begin to come together as a corporate body to become a house of prayer built with many living stones.
Yet we must ensure that we move from programs alone to the place of becoming living altars. Such living altars attract God’s glorious presence, which is incomparably better than any program.
We no longer have a temple and no longer build altars and make animal sacrifices. Today when we speak of altars, we speak of a place set aside for man to meet with God. At that altar―in those places of prayer and worship― He still comes with fire.
In the upper room the disciples built an altar of prayer to the Lord. And fire came from heaven. The disciples were to stay until they were clothed with power from on high. When His presence was manifested, they knew it. This power came from an intimate encounter with God.
So great was the disciples need for power to become witnesses that they were not to leave Jerusalem until they had it. We are God’s disciples today and in as much need of His power as the disciples in the upper room. He is asking us to remain in the place of prayer until we encounter His fire upon our lives, churches, and nation.
I hear the Lord’s urgent call ― even a promise to His Church today:
“If You Will Build an Altar I Will Come!â€
Class Description
Transformational Prayer Leadership
November 16-18, 2006
Come and learn about the kind of prayer that transforms lives, families, churches, communities, and nations. In this interactive class you’ll receive inspiration, impartation, and instruction to take your prayer life and prayer leadership to the next level. We will address such topics as:
-
God’s Vision for Your Life
-
Praying Blessings
-
Breaking Generational Curses
-
A New Wineskin for Church Prayer
-
Removing Barriers to the Presence of God
-
Building Prayer Leaders
-
How to Lead Powerful Intercession
-
Raising Up a Pastors’ Prayer Shield
-
Tearing Down Structural Strongholds
-
Praying the Prophetic
-
The Power of the Decree
Suggested Reading List:
-
The Prayer Saturated Church (NavPress), Cheryl Sacks
- The Praying Church, (Creation House) Sue Curran
- Intercessory Prayer, (Regal Books) Dutch Sheets
- Prayer Shield (Regal Books), Peter Wagner
- Taking Our Cities for God (Creation House), John Dawson
- Releasing Heaven on Earth (Chosen), Alister Petrie
- Fresh Wind Fresh Fire!, Jim Cymbala
Excerpt from Cheryl’s new book:
If You Build It, I Will Come!
Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed the burnt offering … on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown (Leviticus 9:24).
Throughout the ages, the one characteristic that has distinguished God’s house from any other is His tangible presence. True worshippers desire nothing less. At the dedication of the tabernacle in Leviticus 9, God’s people presented a sacrifice upon the altar. The miraculous fire that started was a sign, not only of the acceptance of the offerings, but of God’s actual residence in the chosen dwelling-place.
God’s command was that the fire kindled from heaven was to be perpetually preserved and never allowed to go out: The fire on the altar must be kept burning continuously; it must not go out (Leviticus 6:12) — lest they need to resort to use of common fire. Fire for sacred purposes obtained elsewhere than from the altar was called “strange†or common fire, and for the use of such the two priests Nadab and Abihu were punished with death by fire from God (see Leviticus 10:1-2; Numbers 3:4; 26:61). God is not pleased when we try and do things in our own way and in our own power.
To keep the fire from ever being extinguished, strict regulations were given to the priests with respect to offering burnt sacrifices. The priests of the Old Testament were given explicit instructions of how to prepare daily sacrifices upon the altar in such a way that the fire was maintained.
As the fire on the altar was to be kept alive continuously, so God calls us to unceasing prayer. Because of the constant succession of burnt offerings during the day, the fire was easily kept alive; the only danger was that the fire would go out at night after the evening sacrifice had been consumed. In our passionate desire for life-changing encounters with God, we must not let our fire go out as we cry out, day and night, for Him.
Just as God called Moses to build the Tabernacle — a place for the Lord Himself to dwell, so today He is calling us to build a house for Him. Though that ancient building was assembled with wood and earthly stones, this new structure is being built with living stones – you and me.
Not only has God called us to build something for Him, He has given us instructions for how to build a house worthy of His Presence. Before a family, church, or nation can become a house of prayer, its people must consecrate themselves as living sacrifices and as living stones — committed to spending time in His presence. As people learn to become houses of prayer in their own lives and families, they will begin to come together as a corporate body to become a house of prayer built with many living stones.
Yet we must ensure that we move from programs alone to the place of becoming living altars. Such living altars attract God’s glorious presence, which is incomparably better than any program.
We no longer have a temple and no longer build altars and make animal sacrifices. Today when we speak of altars, we speak of a place set aside for man to meet with God. At that altar―in those places of prayer and worship― He still comes with fire.
In the upper room the disciples built an altar of prayer to the Lord. And fire came from heaven. The disciples were to stay until they were clothed with power from on high. When His presence was manifested, they knew it. This power came from an intimate encounter with God.
So great was the disciples need for power to become witnesses that they were not to leave Jerusalem until they had it. We are God’s disciples today and in as much need of His power as the disciples in the upper room. He is asking us to remain in the place of prayer until we encounter His fire upon our lives, churches, and nation.
I hear the Lord’s urgent call ― even a promise to His Church today:
“If You Will Build an Altar I Will Come!â€