The River is Here!

Yes It Is Wednesday!

Yes, It is Wednesday! So many people have mentioned that the time lag between Sunday morning and Wednesday evening is almost unbearable. 

I recall some of my childhood days when my mother used to have to drag me out of the door to attend church on Sunday mornings. My brother, sister and I used to go to church every Sunday, while our Dad stayed home. He could get away with it! He certainly was the smart one of the family! That church was so dry, so dead, and there was nothing there that would attract a young, unsaved boy like me! 

My how things have changed! I now have a relationship with God, thorough Jesus Christ and I'm very excited to see what He may do in tonight's meeting. I assure you, tonight will not be boring! 
How do I know that? It's simple, in the past 17 weeks we have not had even one boring meeting. Each night God shows up and does wonderful things! 

So...Tonight Week #18 of our "Spreading the Fire!" meetings continues. For more information and to view the Webcast of tonight's meeting you can visit our website at: www.nbfhernando.com.  To view the Webcast click on the Podcasts button. 

Thursday evening Becky Burke is scheduled minister. Friday evening Pastor Dave Schirmer is scheduled. However, we all know by now, that the real minister is the Holy Spirit and He takes precedent over everything!

I hope to see you in Revival this week!

Kingdom blessings!

Larry

 

A Pastor's Testimony

Hello All,



Last night's meeting (Friday Nov. 6) concluded our Week #17 of our "Spreading the Fire!" meetings at New Beginnings Fellowship in Hernando, Florida. (www.nbfhernando.com) This morning, I again type this email almost speechless! There is no way in the world that I can find the words to even begin to describe what God did in that meeting! To be totally honest, even after a cup of coffee and a great breakfast, I'm still consumed in the Afterglow Glory from that meeting!



In our meetings we never know what is going to actually happen. For instance, Corinne was prepared to minister, but the Holy Spirit had a completely different idea! Corinne had a great word to share, but the Spirit had an even greater

one! Of course we always choose His word over ours everyday! The Glory fell on us during worship. Kris was leading and immediately it was obvious to both her and I that God was up to something. The anointing was very strong and our second song was the old Toronto hit, "Sweet Wind!" That is exactly what happened, the Wind blew! And Wow!!! Did it blow!



Doreen was waving a silk banner with flames of fire on it. Becky was in the back of the room deep in worship when she saw a vision of Kris being covered with fire. Becky then told Doreen to go onto the platform and cover Kris with her banner and that is all it took! They then began to wave the banner in the air and other Gals began to run under it. From that time on, total Holy Ghost pandemonium broke out! As this was going on, I thought, "Hey, I want some of this!" So I ran under the waving fire banner, others did

too! Then the ministry began! Our Gals, totally consumed with Fire began to lay hands on others. People came running up to recieve prayer and prophetic ministry. Josh, a young man with a dyed red, spiked Mohawk hair cut, who gave his heart to the Lord the night before, came running under the flying Fire banner too. What a sight! Will is coming back to the Lord, he came forward, and with his ball cap on his head, the Gals wrapped the fire banner over his head and Will began to tear up and was on the verge of speaking in tongues. Wow! Over in another corner several couples began to minister to others and deliverance began taking place. In the middle of all of this a feather fell to the ground. Several of our pictures from the meeting have orbs in them again! Who knows what the feathers and orbs mean? I sure don't want to make a doctrine over them, but it was obvious that God was

moving strong! One brother, in motorcycle leathers, his second time visiting, came up to me and said, "I've been looking for this for a long time!"



Through all of this, guess what I was doing? NOTHING! Oh, that's not quite true, I was taking some pictures. Just about all of the ministry done last night by the people, not just by a few "special ministers!" God is raising up the Body in these meetings! I love it! These meetings are driven by a "Special Personality!" The Star of our meetings has been and continues to be the Holy Spirit and everyone who steps out in faith to be used of God! God is raising up the "Little Ole Me's" in these meetings! That is a core vision of our church and the people are beginning to thrive on it! These People are the ones God is using more than any "Special Speakers" we bring in!



I love it because this is exactly what God called us here to

accomplish... To raise up the Body of Christ to do the work of the ministry, so that the Kingdom of God can advance throughout this region! We are looking for an Acts chapter 8 revival..."And there was great joy in that City!"



People are not coming to these meetings to "see" Brother Blank Blank or Sister Blank Blank! That is the mistake of past moves of God, building them on personalities. When the personality falls into sin or fails in any way, so does the move of God! I note a lot of "chasing the personality" going on these days! People run to conferences to "see" Brother Blank Blank, get their picture taken with him, buy his new book and then run to the next conference next week! In our "Spreading the Fire!" meetings Brother Blank Blank most likely won't be there! However, the Holy Spirit will be and so will some hungry, ready to be used Saints of God! The Fire is falling on them and they are

giving it away like mad! It's only a matter of time before this spreads to the Streets of Citrus County. When it does, watch out, we'll have hit Critical Mass!



People call me a "pastor." I guess I am, but not in the traditional sense of the word. I don't see myself fitting that role at all. I would much rather see myself as a "facilitator." My job is to help others perform the work of the ministry. I help others do what God has called them to do! My job is to help them go way beyond me, to see their ministry calling completely fulfilled! I've thought a long time about what God is doing with Corinne and I and in this fantastic church! I sometimes call this, "The New Beginnings Experiment." We are taking a traditional, charismatic church and watching God completely transform it (the people) into a Kingdom of God advancing lighthouse in the community. Last night a lady, a

visitor, told us that we were scoring a line on the strongholds of religion and legalism within our region. I sense that strongly! We wish to continue to "score that line" until these strongholds completely break and the fullness of God's Kingdom Now is totally manifested!



Yes... to quote my friend Stephen Strader, "I love my job!" I sure do!



Week #18 begins Sunday (tomorrow)! Next Wednesday through Friday night Revival continues! I hope to see you in a meeting or two! More Lord! Yes... Lord, much, much more!



Kingdom Blessings!



Larry



 



p.s. Check out 3 attached pictures from last night



p.s.s. Remember we are webstreaming these meetings. Last night we had people from both Canada and Italy on live. To view go to our web site, www.nbfhernando.com and click on the Podcasts

button.



 







 

Revival Continues in FL!

Hello All,

Yes, just one more night left of Week #17 of "Spreading the Fire!"  That night is Tonight, Friday Nov. 6.  If tonight's meeting is even close to last night's we will be in for a powerhouse of a meeting!  Wow God moved last night!

I send these notices out to many people these days.  I really don't keep track of who's on this list or not, but if you are getting these notices and have not been to a meeting, you might wish to make a last minute decision and give tonight a try.  I assure you, if you are hungry for more of God, you will not be sorry that you came!

OK... here's the great news... Week #18 begins next week!  We just can't stop!  Please hear me on this...People might assume that I'm wanting these meetings to continue and keeping them going myself.  Sure I do want them to continue, but I'm not alone!  Many, including others that are not members of NBF are telling me to keep them going... they keep saying, "Don't quit!" 

So.. there you have it.. a personal invitation!  I am sensing that something very special is going to happen tonight.  It seems like when I have that feeling something very special does happen.  Also, please remember that you can view these meetings live on the internet.  Just go to our webpage: www.nbfhernando.com and click on the Podcasts button.  (archived meetings can also be viewed there)

Thank you for your prayers! 

Many blessings!

Larry

Revival and the Kingdom of God!

Revival Report From New Beginnings Fellowship in Hernando, Florida October 31, 2009 Dear Friend, Revival and the Kingdom of God! Last evening concluded our 16th week of extended meetings in what we are calling, "Spreading the Fire!"  What a week we had!  God moved in such powerful ways!  One of the important elements of the ministry here is that we are more and more releasing other people to flow into their ministry gifts.  Our ultimate purpose is to advance the Kingdom of God into every area of our region.  Therefore our goal is to not build another traditional church, rather to expand the Kingdom in our region.  That means that God wishes to release and use all of His Kids into the fullness of their Kingdom functions.   This is beginning to take root into the hearts of our people.  I love to sit back and watch these folks move out into their gifts!  I love it!!! God is pouring Kingdom Revival out on us!  Last night's meeting was just one example.  The worship was intense, the people were full of joy, dancing and celebrating the greatness of their King!  It was awesome!  Then came a message in tongues and the Sister who brought that word,  right away shared the interpretation...."The Lord says, that if you wish to see this revival move even deeper, then it's time to repent of your secret sins."  The only thing that I could think of at that moment was recalling the powerful altar calls at Brownsville Assembly of God in Pensecola, FL a few years ago, with people running to the altar to repent.  That is what happened next, dozens of people came, not being begged or coerced, but almost ran to the front of the building, falling on their knees crying out to God!  People were being set free!  The issue of abortion was brought up by the Lord, and the repentance even went deeper.  One of our Guys, Bill Tosh, brought a fresh load of manna with a word that he preached, sharing how God brought him through amazing times of deliverance.  As he ministered, praying for people, God began to set them free.  Demons were manifested and dealt with by a very strong anointing from God! What a meeting!  What a week!  Even the web streaming of our meetings is creating quite a stir, with people viewing from all over the country including Canada! Thankfully, I'm thrilled to announce that Week #17 begins tomorrow morning, Sunday Nov. 1,  at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.  Then Wednesday through Friday nights, the meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. For more information you can check out: www.nbfhernando.com (You can also view live webstreams and archived webstreams by going to the web site and clicking on the Podcasts button)  This church is in revival, however it's just beginning.  The prophetic words that we are getting from many of you, from around the nation is, "Don't stop!  Keep pressing in as the full breakthrough is at hand!"  One last thing... there is a lot of teaching these days on the Kingdom of God.  I love it!  I am fully persuaded that this is what is going on.  However, I am also fully persuaded that in order to get the Church fully functioning within the Kingdom, it's going to take a strong move of the Holy Spirit!  After all, God says that it's "not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit says the Lord!" True revival is not just having great meetings in a "church building" someplace.  Rather it is complete raising from the dead of the Body of Christ!  Then we will be and do what God created us to be and do!  Transformation is coming forth.  I want to be right in the dead center of it all!  I like this picture lots!  It's of two of my Sisters, resting in the Lord as He does a work within them!  Can you see by the expression on their faces that God is at work? Yep... I like this lots!  I'm thrilled to be a part of what God is doing here!  I'm honored that 11 months ago He called us to be a part of this great move of God!  Yep... I like this lots!!!! Kingdom blessings! Larry!

Is it Wednesday Yet?

Hi All,

I have a huge problem!  The people of New Beginnings Fellowship are creating a great problem for me!  They keep asking me, "Is it Wednesday yet?"  Can you believe it???  They really don't like taking a couple of nights off from meetings!  We actually have some people that have attended just about every meeting in 16 weeks!  One Brother has only missed one and that was the night that his car broke down!  You know, in order for people to feel like this, it means that something must really be happening in these meetings!  

I have to admit... something is happening!  We all know that people, "vote with their feet!"  I know that if we have another week like last week we'll all be blessed out of our socks!  Wow!

Here's the schedule for this week:  Week #16 of "Spreading the Fire!"

Tonight (Wed.)..... Our own Leon Ellis will minister.  You don't want to miss this meeting!  Leon's ministry is awesome!

Thurday. night.... I'll be ministering

Friday night.... Our own Bill Tosh will minister.  And you don't want to miss this meeting either!  Bill is full of the Fire of God!!!

Finally here are a few of my notes from Sunday mornings message on "Creating Critical Mass!"  These are some words of direction to all of us that are seeking Revival and Kingdom Transformation in our region.  I feel that this is worth sharing with you this morning.   (You can view the entire message archived on our webpage:  www.nbfhernando.com and click on the Podcasts button and follow the directions)

Scroll down... and be greatly blessed!

Larry

A.     This week, I feel that God has confirmed to us all, that NBF is quickly approaching “Critical Mass!” 

-How many of you would agree with me?

-Something is happening in our church!  Glenn Bleakney told me after Friday night’s meeting that he feels that something is about to explode here! 

-Share some of the week’s happenings! (Testimonies of the people… what happened this week?)

 

B.      Here’s some practical advice while we’re heading in this very powerful direction!

James 4:6-8 (New Living Translation)

⁶ But he gives us even more grace to stand against such evil desires. As the Scriptures say,

   “God opposes the proud
      but favors the humble.”^[a]

 ⁷ So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. ⁸ Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.

James 4:6-8 (The Message)

 ^4-6You're cheating on God. If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and his way. And do you suppose God doesn't care? The proverb has it that "he's a fiercely jealous lover." And what he gives in love is far better than anything else you'll find. It's common knowledge that "God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble."

 ^7-10So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and he'll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it's the only way you'll get on your feet.

-So while we are building towards “Critical Mass” here are some steps to take:

1.  v. 6:  Walk in all of God’s “grace” that you can get for yourself!

2.  Stand against “evil desires” especially pride! 

-This is a very important step… Folks… let us NEVER get prideful or big headed about what God is doing here!  Several times this week as God was moving so strongly, I just walked around the platform watching God move and just declared over and over… “Oh Lord my God… HOW GREAT THOU ART!”

-You and I must NEVER lay claim or title to anything that God is doing at NBF!

-The words of John the Baptist:

John 3:29-31 (New Living Translation)

²⁹ It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the best man is simply glad to stand with him and hear his vows. Therefore, I am filled with joy at his success. ³⁰ He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.

 ³¹ “He has come from above and is greater than anyone else. We are of the earth, and we speak of earthly things, but he has come from heaven and is greater than anyone else.^[a]

3.   “Resist the devil and he will flee from you!”

4.   "Come close to God and He will come close to you!”

5.   Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the          world!”

      -Ask the Lord if this is indeed the case with you?  Is your loyalty to God divided?

 

Close:

Friends we are very possibly in for the greatest ride of our life!  Anything can happen!  I just have to believe that when the first atomic scientists saw the results of the first atomic test bomb, they completely had their socks blown off!  They knew that something big was going to happen, but they had no idea at just how big it this bomb was going to be!  Just think all of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were completely destroyed by a “Critical Mass!”  Well…. Just turn it around… make it positive… Think of what is going to happen here in Citrus County when we reach this “Critical Mass!”

 

Are you ready???????

-

Revival Update

I only have time for a real quick update... Here it is...The Fire is falling at New Beginnings Fellowship!  We begin Week #16 of our "Spreading the Fire!" meetings tomorrow morning.  Then meetings continue next Wed. - Fri. evening at 7:00 p.m.  Last night ended Week #15 and all I can say is...WOW!  Glenn Bleakney did an outstanding job of ministry and we spoke after the meeting about having him back for a few nights just as soon as possible.  I'm attaching a few pictures of last night's meeting.

Remember, tell your out of town friends to, "Come on down!"  If they can't tell them that they can watch the webcast live (10:00 a.m. Sunday and 7:00 p.m. weeknights) or check out each meeting as it is recorded and archived.  To view go to our website: www.nbfhernando.com and then click on the Podcasts button.

Be blessed and please keep us all in prayer.  We are about to hit, "Critical Mass!"

Love to you!

Larry

The Fire Continues to Fall!

Last night's meeting was another Holy Ghost Bomb!

 

We are currently in our 15th week of extended meetings at New Beginnings Fellowship, in Hernando, Florida.  There is no end in sight for these meetings!  Just when we think, "Can it get any better?"  It does!

Friday we had 9 of our ladies leave for a Ladies Retreat on St. Simmons Island in Georgia.  I felt to pray for them, anoint them with oil and tell them that when they returned that they would be ministering in our Wednesday night's meeting.  (last night, Oct. 21)

        The Nine Lady Revivalists preparing to minister!

Each one of the Gals shared their testimony on what had happened over the weekend's retreat ministry.  The testimonies were awesome!  They have been drinking at the Well of Revival for nearly 14 weeks, and the weekend Retreat was just enough to create total critical mass within each one.  Last night they were charged to capacity and were totally ready to release ministry to anyone within range!

Here is what happened....  A Holy Ghost Bomb was dropped!  There are no words that can totally convey what took place.  All I can say is that if you were not in that meeting you just plain missed out on one of the most powerful encounter with God that I've ever experienced ANYWHERE! 

Miss Shirley praying Fire upon Karen

Again, I repeat.... I have very few words that can fully describe what took place last night!  The word, "Awesome!" just doesn't do it!  All I can say is that God showed up and worked through some of my dear Sisters!  And... I LOVE IT!  Something very special is taking place at New Beginnings Fellowship!  The main thing is that people are being released to ministry.  They love it!  You know what I did last night?  NOTHING!  I didn't have to be the big shot pastor, or any such thing.  I just watched God use the Body of Christ to do the work of the ministry.  And... Boy was I fulfilled!  I was like a proud papa at the time of holding his first born child! 

Julia & Eva praying the Glory down!

I wish to thank a dear Sister... Becky Burke for heading up this venture!  "Beck"... you're the greatest!

Becky Burke

God is still on the move in Hernando, Florida.  You know there is actually no end in sight to these meetings!  We keep pressing in for the "More of the Lord!"  If you are any where near us come by and jump in.  If you are far away, you might wish to pray and ask the Lord if you are supposed to come to Florida!  You might be surprised at what He tells you!   If you need directions or lodging, let us know and we'll let you know what is available.  You also can get more information on our webpage: www.nbfhernando.com

Many blessings!

Larry!

Week #10... Revival Continues in Florida

Wow!  It's almost impossible for me to recall all of the wonderful things God has done in our church over the past 9 weeks!  There have been so many great testimonies, so many miracles, so many lives changed that it's impossible for me to recall them all.  How often have we all commented to each other that over this past season of revival, that there have never been two meetings alike!  As I've always said, "We've been having church as UN-usual!"

Week #10 of "Spreading the Fire!" begins tomorrow night.  I don't know about you, but I'm ready for another week of God kissing the earth and us getting caught up in His smack!  Once again our meetings will run Wed. - Fri. Sept. 16-18 at 7:00 p.m.  We will be web casting the meetings once again as well.  Last week we had people viewing from all over the nation.  To view the web cast go to our web site: www.nbfhernando.com and click on the "Podcast Page" there click on the web cast link.

Also, please remember and begin spreading the word that Pastor Stephen Strader of Ignited Church and the Lakeland Outpouring (www.ignitedchurch.com) will be ministering at NewBeginnings Fellowship Friday evening, Sept. 25.  I promise, you're going to love him! 

Stephen Strader

I look forward to seeing you in the midst of revival this week!  We are still asking God for a great outpouring of His Spirit upon Citrus County!  (Acts 8: 4-8)

I Love you!

Larry

Last Night... The Glory Fell!

                     Corinne Looking Dignified!

Last night, Wednesday August 26, we began our 7th week of meetings at New Beginnings Fellowship in Hernando, Florida.  (link)  God has been moving so strongly in our midst!  In all of these weeks of meetings no two have been the same!  Last night was no exception.  From the very beginning of worship, the anointing of the Lord was upon us.   Before too much time elapsed, He showered us with His favor and blessings and it was as if He dropped one of His Holy Ghost Atom Bombs directly upon us!

Two ladies, members of another church, were both hearing from the Lord that they were to be in our meeting last night.  They both heard from the Lord during the day yesterday, but hadn't communicated this with each other.  They had another friend visiting from Queens, NY.  They wanted to bring the friend to church, but didn't think about bringing her to New Beginnings.  However, the Lord had other ideas.  They came, visited our meeting, and the lady from NY was so ministered to, so liberated and released!  After the meeting all they could talk about was what God had done, with tears in their eyes, they glorified the Lord! 

Then there is Brother Joe.  Joe was in so much pain Sunday morning that he couldn't get out of bed.  His gall bladder was in bad shape.  Joe was scheduled to see a surgeon Monday afternoon.  Joe's been getting lots of prayer.  The doctor said, "Joe, I take a lot of these gall bladders out, I could take yours out too, but YOU DON'T NEED IT OUT... THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH IT!"  Wow!

I can't even begin to tell all that happened last night.  Some, I just cannot recall as I was so caught up in the Spirit myself!  I just know that a word of liberation was released over us last night!  It was powerful!  Towards the end, I do recall my dignified wife running around the room, rattling a set of skeleton keys, shouting, "Freedom!  Freedom!  Freedom!" 

And so it goes!  Revival is breaking out in Citrus County, Florida!

Here's a couple of other pictures:

                                                  

If you need a fresh touch from the Lord, you might consider coming to Florida.  We are located about 90 minutes from Orlando and Tampa. 

Kingdom Blessings

Larry

Jesus is My Healer! (My Doctor Too!)

As I type this post, I do so with great difficulty as I have a wrist and arm brace on my right hand.  Yes, all of this computer work has finally caught up with me.  I'm certain that I am dealing with Carpal Tunnel as everything that I've read about it seems to fit me.  The pain in my right arm has been off the charts!  My left arm and hand is effected too, but the right is really bad. 

I read about taking Vitamin B6 supplements and that has helped, and with this silly brace on, last night was the first decent night of sleep that I've gotten in a couple of weeks.  It's hard to sleep when every sleeping position creates pain. 

It seems like I always have to fight through painful situations.  I've seen many people healed as I've laid my hands on them!  I've watched God heal many instantly, right there on the spot!  I've even gotten a few of those miracle healings myself.  Going to a doctor is out of the question for me!  Corinne and I do not have insurance for that, and to be honest, we don't even have the funds to go for a doctor visit in any way.  So I only have one source for my healing.  I look to My Jesus!  He healed me 2000 years ago!  By His stripes I was healed!  I believe that at all costs! 

Last summer I was being attacked by a very demonic physical problem.  The pain was at it's highest peak most of the time.  We had meetings scheduled that required a hour drive one way.  I can recall driving to the meeting in such pain that I didn't think I could do it.  However when I began to minister, God began to move and many were healed of physical attacks, while I was cringing in pain myself.  What's that all about?  I don't know!  I just don't know!  However, I made it a point to pray for as many as possible, I felt that if I were to be attacked like this, that I was going on a crusade to see everyone I could find healed and set free!  Wow... Guess what?  I'm about to go on that crusade again! 

So... here's the deal!  If you are in pain, if you have a sickness or disease that is not being healed, send me a personal email.  I want  to pray for you!  I may even contact you so that I can call you and pray over the phone for you.  If you are close to Citrus County, Florida, come to our meetings (Wed-Fri) and I'd love to lay my hands on you!  Yes, even my pain ridden right hand, I'll lay that hand on you and you will be healed!  Hey... so am I, I was healed 2000 years ago!  It doesn't get any better than that!

Here's my email:  pastor@nbfhernando.com

Blessings!

Larry

P.S.  Feel free to pray for my wrists too!