Dwight L. Moody (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- November 18, 2020

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Audiobook Live recordings from RLCF Family Prayer Meetings during which Santosh Poonen shares Christian biographies adapted for children Based loosely on the chapter from the book, "They Found the Secret" by V. Raymond Edman ----- http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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The speaker discusses the life of Dwight L. Moody, highlighting his initial passion for evangelism despite lacking formal education. A key turning point in Moody's ministry was an encounter with an unknown elderly man who instructed him to always honor the Holy Spirit when speaking. This experience, along with the prayers of supportive women, guided Moody toward deeper dependence on the Spirit's power rather than just his own efforts.

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Introduction to the story of D.L. MoodyThe speaker introduces the next biographical story from the book They Found the Secret, focusing on the famous American evangelist D.L. Moody.

Moody's early zeal and growing dissatisfactionMoody was an energetic soul winner from his youth, yet despite his active ministry, a deep sense of dissatisfaction grew within his heart.

An elderly man's warning to honor the Holy SpiritAn unknown elderly man tapped Moody on the shoulder after a meeting and told him that he must honor the Holy Spirit when he speaks.

The prayers of two godly womenTwo women in Chicago recognized that Moody lacked spiritual power and committed to praying for him to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

A hunger for God on Wall StreetFollowing the Great Chicago Fire, Moody experienced a profound revelation of God's love and power while walking down Wall Street.

The same sermons, but a changed servantAfter receiving the anointing, Moody preached the exact same topics, but hundreds were converted because his ministry was now driven by the Holy Spirit.

Returning to Chicago in humilityWhen Moody returned to Chicago as a world-famous evangelist, he remained clothed in the childlike humility of Christ.

Scriptural teaching on conversion versus powerMoody taught that while all believers possess life through Christ's blood, the power for service through the Holy Spirit is a distinct and separate experience.

The three classes of ChristiansMoody outlined three categories of believers, concluding that all Christians should press on to become John 7 Christians with rivers of living water flowing from them.

The five secrets of Moody's powerMoody's effectiveness stemmed from being born again, believing in scriptural authority, being baptized in the Holy Spirit, living a life of prayer, and working hard with practical organization.

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