Author: Anthony Delaney

I speak, I write, I lead.

Michael Ramsden – cynicism vs revelation

Luke 1. Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. 12When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. 13But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. 14He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, 15for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth.[b] 16Many of the people of Israel will he bring back to the Lord their God. 17And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” 18Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I […]

BOOKS OF THE YEAR

BOOKS I WILL BE RECOMMENDING At the Evangelists conference this evening I’ve been invited to give a few words. As time is short, I want to be able to make the best use of the time. Speaking to these guys who are passionate about getting the great good news out, I thought I’d strongly recommend some resources that have helped me massively in the last year. They fall into the categories of the three kinds of book I can’t resist – public speaking, leadership (in this case, church leadership) and devotional. 1)      If I could only point you to one book on how to preach better, Communicating for a Change by Andy Stanley would be IT. All my team have read this book. He reminds us that our purpose is not merely to INFORM but TRANSFORM, and gives some great hints and a process for how to do that better, no – a lot better! If you’d allow me two in this category, I’d also tell you to invest in The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, by Carmine Gallo; currently […]

Barry Kissell – God’s answer to the culture.

Barry Kissell at the Evangelists Conference. Psalm 2 1 Why do the nations conspire [a] and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed One.  3 “Let us break their chains,” they say, “and throw off their fetters.” 4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.5 Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying, 6 “I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill.” 7 I will proclaim the decree of the LORD : He said to me, “You are my Son [d] ; today I have become your Father. 8 Ask of me,and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession. 9 You will rule them with an iron scepter [f] ;you will dash them to pieces like pottery.” 10 Therefore, you kings, be wise;be warned, you rulers of the earth.11 Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he […]

Michael Ramsden: Knowing and trusting the character of God.

Michael Ramsden. Evangelists Conference. He was converted as a child, while living in Cyprus. Knew he would have to give up everything for Christ. He loved the Bible immediately. They asked at the first Bibel study, ‘If God could give you one thing what would you want?’ His reply: “I would want to be an evangelist.” Always knew that’s what he was called and appointed to. But there can be a performance mentality, and being judged by numbers. Retreated from that – a turning point came when he was preaching in South Africa, and at a golf club a business man had arranged an evening meal. Hoping for 60 people to come – 137 came. There were more non Christians than Christians. Afrikaans high class business types. Someone came up to him and told him the meeting was a mistake, they would not be receptive. And that experience happened when there was complete silence to all his points, and his heart was sinking! Cold sweat! But then at the end he gave an invitation. Then cards were offered for a […]

Andy Economides – Evangelists Conference – John 15. You have not chosen me, I have chosen and appointed you

Evangelists Conference. Session 2  – Andy Economides When he was in Nigeria he felt the Lord said to call a guy out, and speak about what John the Baptist said – if you have two tunics, give one away.  He was to put money in, and his clothes and give it all to a guy called Pius and to go to the poorest and neediest and give their stuff away, because they are not doing it. And then the ministry started.  They went to do it! Then he had to give his red Dr Marten boots – he loves those shoes! Put these in the anointing. And the pastor put his shoes in too.  If you do the crazy things sometimes and that’s your anointing (Andy has an anointing of craziness). He put his good watch in. What you do without effort – but sometimes there’s a cost. John 15:16 You did not choose me,  (Oh but I did Lord). No !– you had little to do with it! I chose you. (Full stop.) 1. Appointed you! 2. You used […]

RT Kendall – talk on ‘Yesterdays man’ at the Evangelists Conference

Session 1 Evangelists Conference with RT Kendall. 1Sa 16:1  One day he said, “Samuel, I’ve rejected Saul, and I refuse to let him be king any longer. Stop feeling sad about him. Put some olive oil in a small container and go visit a man named Jesse, who lives in Bethlehem. I’ve chosen one of his sons to be my king 1Sa 16:13  Samuel poured the oil on David’s head while his brothers watched. At that moment, the Spirit of the LORD took control of David and stayed with him from then on. Samuel returned home to Ramah. Three kinds of person here In this passage we have a brief description of 3 kinds of people. They could be here, hope the 1st is not here cos its the last thing we want to be.- 1)    Yesterdays man 2)   Todays man 3)   Tomorrows man. Saul was now yesterdays man Todays man = Jesse David = tomorrows man. Becoming yesterdays man has nothing to do with age, it’s all about the anointing lifting but us carrying on regardless. If the Holy […]