Apostoic worship??

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

Elder Shearer was the first Apostolic Pastor I met. He was powerful and had wisdom. Not sure which word perhaps both, strong/strict would describe him. Old time Pentecost in consecration with a string of miraculous testimonies following him.

He opposed ANYTHING "Charismatic" or new age and would have even unto the death. I can see in my minds eye him weeping at the altar for the souls of men and for men to live holy.

He was big on Holiness. You're right, he'd weep over the pulpit, "If you fall in love with Jesus, you'll live holy!!!" He inspired holiness. Yet, he was patient, kind, and gentle in person and in counseling. Being a vet, he understood PTSD (he called it shell-shock), and encouraged you too lean on God's grace and seek healing. He perfectly balanced his strictness with grace, love, and compassion.

The next couple pastors I had ruled with an iron fist. No patience, compassion, or inspiration. He warned us that the UPCI was becoming a white washed tomb.

No, he didn't tolerate the new age or occult things like ouji boards, tarot cards, crystals, etc. But he didn't throw the baby out with the bathwater either. He'd laugh when men would call him a warlock because he believed in and practiced the gifts. People either thought him a warlock or a prophet, though he'd never call himself anything but a man in love with Jesus. At our annual FEAST conferences they'd call him a prophet, but he'd dismiss it...he was truly humble. He firmly believed in the supernatural aspects of walking in the Holy Spirit, and demonstrated it almost daily.

I will be honest, I believe he was a prophet.

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by Aquila

He was big on Holiness. You're right, he'd weep over the pulpit, "If you fall in love with Jesus, you'll live holy!!!" He inspired holiness. Yet, he was patient, kind, and gentle in person and in counseling. Being a vet, he understood PTSD (he called it shell-shock), and encouraged you too lean on God's grace and seek healing. He perfectly balanced his strictness with grace, love, and compassion.

The next couple pastors I had ruled with an iron fist. No patience, compassion, or inspiration. He warned us that the UPCI was becoming a white washed tomb.

No, he didn't tolerate the new age or occult things like ouji boards, tarot cards, crystals, etc. But he didn't throw the baby out with the bathwater either. He'd laugh when men would call him a warlock because he believed in and practiced the gifts. People either thought him a warlock or a prophet, though he'd never call himself anything but a man in love with Jesus. At our annual FEAST conferences they'd call him a prophet, but he'd dismiss it...he was truly humble. He firmly believed in the supernatural aspects of walking in the Holy Spirit, and demonstrated it almost daily.

I will be honest, I believe he was a prophet.

My first knowledge of him a cousin of mine was going to the Lighthouse. He told me stories of how Bro. Shearer cast out demons both at Church and in homes.

The first time I visited there as a young Jesus Freak one of my old friends from sin asked if he could go to Church with me. I took him with me. As we knelt to pray during the meeting my friend got up and went to the altar.

I saw a group praying with him and right away he was getting baptized in Jesus name. He said when he was at the altar he had began speaking in tongues!

Some years later I had a house Church going. We had been praying for a demon possessed women without results. I called Bro. Shearer not knowing if he would come and help me, he didnt much care for house Churches but nonetheless he came with a few brothers.

We prayed and struggled with the enemy. Later that day the breakthrough came. So I have a few good memories of him altho I was never a member of the Church.

We visited now and then but I could not take some of the "standards". I know he is missed by many.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

My first knowledge of him a cousin of mine was going to the Lighthouse. He told me stories of how Bro. Shearer cast out demons both at Church and in homes.

The first time I visited there as a young Jesus Freak one of my old friends from sin asked if he could go to Church with me. I took him with me. As we knelt to pray during the meeting my friend got up and went to the altar.

I saw a group praying with him and right away he was getting baptized in Jesus name. He said when he was at the altar he had began speaking in tongues!

Some years later I had a house Church going. We had been praying for a demon possessed women without results. I called Bro. Shearer not knowing if he would come and help me, he didnt much care for house Churches but nonetheless he came with a few brothers.

We prayed and struggled with the enemy. Later that day the breakthrough came. So I have a few good memories of him altho I was never a member of the Church.

We visited now and then but I could not take some of the "standards". I know he is missed by many.

Yep, I also remember the casting out of demons in church and in homes. Those were some very intense things that were done, quite regularly, I should add. I cut my teeth with regards to spiritual warfare in those house calls and altar encounters. A lot of what people say today about spiritual warfare is so simplistic and wishy washy. Then they mock the very things I experienced first hand in those days. It's almost like they never had to fight a stronghold for a few hours, or even half the night. They don't believe in spirits manifesting or nothing like that anymore. They don't even believe in prayer cloths anymore. But in my day, all this stuff was the norm if you were Pentecostal.

[houston]

Originally Posted by Aquila

Yep, I also remember the casting out of demons in church and in homes. Those were some very intense things that were done, quite regularly, I should add. I cut my teeth with regards to spiritual warfare in those house calls and altar encounters. A lot of what people say today about spiritual warfare is so simplistic and wishy washy. Then they mock the very things I experienced first hand in those days. It's almost like they never had to fight a stronghold for a few hours, or even half the night. They don't believe in spirits manifesting or nothing like that anymore. They don't even believe in prayer cloths anymore. But in my day, all this stuff was the norm if you were Pentecostal.

You speak for no one here. Don’t promote witchcraft, play victim, then attack how Pentecostal, or not-Pentecostal we are.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by houston

You speak for no one here. Don’t promote witchcraft, play victim, then attack how Pentecostal, or not-Pentecostal we are.

I'm just saying that a lot of what you guys tear down used to be part and parcel with regards to Pentecostal beliefs.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Aquila

I'm just saying that a lot of what you guys tear down used to be part and parcel with regards to Pentecostal beliefs.

Sorry, but I didn't have or still have brothers who believed in some soaking in prayer, soaking in the word, soaking in fasting. Things you had posted to me in times past. You are one soggy dude.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Aquila

Yep, I also remember the casting out of demons in church and in homes. Those were some very intense things that were done, quite regularly, I should add. I cut my teeth with regards to spiritual warfare in those house calls and altar encounters. A lot of what people say today about spiritual warfare is so simplistic and wishy washy. Then they mock the very things I experienced first hand in those days. It's almost like they never had to fight a stronghold for a few hours, or even half the night. They don't believe in spirits manifesting or nothing like that anymore. They don't even believe in prayer cloths anymore. But in my day, all this stuff was the norm if you were Pentecostal.

So, are you still this extraordinary exorcist? In your day?

Aquila, what do you mean by "in your day?"

That's an odd thing to say? Are you a hasbeen, have you lost the glory you once had? Explain, what you mean by "back in your day?" You do know what that phrase means?

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

So, are you still this extraordinary exorcist? In your day?

Aquila, what do you mean by "in your day?"

That's an odd thing to say? Are you a hasbeen, have you lost the glory you once had? Explain, what you mean by "back in your day?" You do know what that phrase means?

I thought on the other thread it came out that he had seen one exorcism, wasn't actually involved in it, just witnessed it, and then later supposedly got a list of signs of demonic possession from Hillary's private server or something, and that essentially constituted the whole of his "deliverance ministry" resume?

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Esaias

I thought on the other thread it came out that he had seen one exorcism, wasn't actually involved in it, just witnessed it, and then later supposedly got a list of signs of demonic possession from Hillary's private server or something, and that essentially constituted the whole of his "deliverance ministry" resume?

Aquila, do you have your typical crawfish gymnastics for us?

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

Aquila, do you have your typical crawfish gymnastics for us?

I've seen a number of people oppressed by spirits who have sought help. And I've been involved in a number of those deliverances. However, there is only one specific instance wherein I can honestly say that I knew for certain that the individual was actually "possessed".

Based on my experience, full blown demonic possession is not as common as demonic oppression.