The Violent Take It By Force

We often experience God’s work in our lives in limited measure because we struggle to surrender our will to His. But what if we could fully surrender to God and make His will our sole pursuit?  God could flow through us more and do miracles in us and through us. In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter explores the sovereignty and perfection of God’s will, and the might of His efforts to accomplish it in the lives of men. He demonstrates the need to rightly respond to the Divine Will by yielding as vessels aligned with Divine Providence and receiving only what comes from God. He further examines how to rightly address situations contrary to God’s will, expounding on how the men He approves, become vessels of His miracles.In this episode, “When God approves of a man”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter teaches that a man is approved by God when he exercises his free will in denying himself and willingly allows God’s will to prevail over his own will. Using Jesus as the ultimate example of submission, He explains how yielding our own wills allows God to work through us as vessels. Pastor Jeffrey Walter also emphasizes that miracles, signs, and wonders are manifestations of God’s presence and evidence of His working through yielded vessels He further calls believers to let go of personal desires and embrace God’s will as the path to spiritual transformation.As you listen to this message, may you be encouraged to surrender your will and thoughts to God and be driven by His will only. May you become a vessel through which the Glory of God can be seen in abundance.Key Scripture: Acts 2:22 (KJV) Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: Other Scriptures:John 8:28-29, John 5:30, Philippians 2:7-9, John 3:1-2, John 7:17, Psalm 100:3, Hebrews 2:2-4 (All scriptures in KJV) Note: This message is one of a 4-part series preached at CAFAN Kumasi Branch from 24th-27th September, 2026. Kindly listen to all messages for a complete appreciation.

In the Divine Plan, the only contribution we bring is not our own will or desires, but ourselves as vessels through which God's Divine Will is accomplished. The will and the power belong to the Lord; our calling is to surrender and make ourselves available to His Divine Will. In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter explores the sovereignty and perfection of God’s will, and the might of His efforts to accomplish it in the lives of men. He demonstrates the need to rightly respond to the Divine Will by yielding as vessels aligned with Divine Providence and receiving only what comes from God. He further examines how to rightly address situations contrary to God’s will, expounding on how the men He approves, become vessels of His miracles.In this episode, Pastor Jeffrey Walter challenges us to reach a place of total surrender, where we have no desires or wishes for ourselves, except what God desires - that is, vessels totally yielded to the Divine Will: free of any expression of our own will, and fully surrendering in response to our calling as vessels. He reminds us that what comes from God is good and perfect, even when it differs from the world’s understanding of what is good. As we submit to His will, we learn to embrace His purpose, reject what is contrary to His desire, and trust Divine Providence to accomplish what human effort cannot, unhindered. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of keeping our vessels undefiled and ready for the Master's use. As you listen to this message, may you receive the grace to surrender fully to the Divine Will, keep your vessel ready for the Master's use, and experience the fullness of God's power and glory in your walk with Him.Key Scripture: John 3:27 KJV“To this John replied, ‘A person can receive only what is given them from heaven.’” Other Scriptures: James 1:17, John 7:38, Matthew 13:24-30, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 59:1, Isaiah 47:4, Ezekiel 36:28, Isaiah 46:3-11 [All scriptures in KJV] Note: This message is one of a 4-part series preached at CAFAN Kumasi Branch from 24th-27th September, 2026. Kindly listen to all messages for a complete appreciation.

As God’s creation, we are not meant to determine our own identity or purpose. Rather, we are called to surrender our will and allow God’s will to become our ours. However, because we possess freewill, we have the tendency to pursue and fulfil personal desires, resulting in internal conflict and unnecessary suffering.In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter explores the sovereignty and perfection of God’s will, and the might of His efforts to accomplish it in the lives of men. He demonstrates the need to rightly respond to the Divine Will by yielding as vessels aligned with Divine Providence and receiving only what comes from God. He further examines how to rightly address situations contrary to God’s will, expounding on how the men He approves, become vessels of His miracles.In this episode, “Yet Thou Art a Man and Not God”, Pastor Jeffrey teaches that because God created us, we are not our own and must remain in our proper estate as servants and vessels. He explains that insisting on our own will is an attempt to become our own god, which leads to fear, frustration, conflict, and suffering. He calls us to surrender our personal desires and allow God to be the One who wills through us, bringing us under His divine order, protection, provision, and purpose. Ultimately, Pastor Jeffrey Walter encourages us that surrendering self is the only pathway to true peace, joy, freedom from fear, and the manifestation of God’s power.As you listen to this message, may you be challenged to examine your desires, surrender your will to God, and become His vessel through which His divine purpose is fulfilled.Key Scripture: Ezekiel 28:2-9 (KJV)9 Wilt thou yet say before him that slayeth thee, I am God? but thou shalt be a man, and no God, in the hand of him that slayeth thee.Other Scripture: Matthew 23:34-38, Revelation 1:10, Isaiah 14:12-15, Ephesians 1:19, Revelation 22:5 (All Scriptures in KJV)

God is good, and His desire is to always do us good. Yet, even when our desires seem aligned with His will, we often struggle to see them fulfilled, leaving us offended or fearful that they never will. Perhaps the issue is not whether or not we desire His will, but how we desire it.In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter explores the sovereignty and perfection of God’s will, and the might of His efforts to accomplish it in the lives of men. He demonstrates the need to rightly respond to the Divine Will by yielding as vessels aligned with Divine Providence and receiving only what comes from God. He further examines how to rightly address situations contrary to God’s will, expounding on how the men He approves, become vessels of His miracles. In this episode, “Know Ye That The Lord Is Good,” Pastor Jeffrey Walter explains that humanity was created to be a recipient of divine life. He reveals the common mistake of desiring the will of God as a personal desire, and the danger of responding to His will in this manner. He teaches that rightly desiring God’s will requires having a passive will. He urges laying aside our own desires and yielding ourselves as vessels (servants) to the Divine Will. Ultimately, he emphasises the sovereignty of God’s will and the might of His power to accomplish His purposes, highlighting the blessedness of acknowledging this truth and submitting to Divine Providence.Beloved, may this message give you the courage to wholly surrender your will to God, so that you can experience the fulfillment of His good will in your life. Key Scriptures: Psalm 100:3 (KJV)3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.Psalm 95:6 (KJV)6 O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker.Other Scriptures: Acts 9:5; Proverbs 18:10; Jeremiah 13:11; Psalm 95:6-11; John 14:3; John 11:40; Matthew 18:3. [All Scriptures in KJV]Note: This message is one of a 4-part series preached at CAFAN Kumasi Branch from 24th-27th September, 2026. Kindly listen to all messages for a complete appreciation.

The pursuit of transformation (regeneration) can become a cycle of outward change without true inward renewal. External changes may create the impression of transformation, yet genuine change requires recognising what truly drives us—the hidden intentions behind every thought, action, and inaction. In this message titled “Do Not Cheat-Part 3 (The Ruling Love),” Pastor Jeffrey Walter examines the ruling love of man and the nature of its affections. He reveals the strength of an evil ruling love and how it manifests in our lives, often concealing its true intent. He cautions against focusing solely on overcoming intermediate affections instead of addressing their root—the ruling love itself. He urges us to vigilantly examine what drives our thoughts, actions, and inactions, and be honest in confronting our evil ruling love. Ultimately, he emphasises the need to overcome it through acceptance and repentance, striving to make the love of the Lord our ruling love.May this message awaken you to confront and overcome your hidden intentions, inspiring you to strive to make the love of the Lord your true ruling love. Theme Scripture: Matthew 22:35-38 (KJV)Key Scripture: Matthew 22:37 (KJV) 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

Underlying every outward desire is a hidden or inner ulterior motive that shapes our thoughts, choices, and actions. Genuine spiritual transformation begins when that motive—the ruling love of the heart is confronted, rather than merely changing its outward expression.In this message, “Do not Cheat - Part 2 (The Ulterior Motive),” Pastor Jeffrey Walter calls believers to examine the intentions behind their desires and even seemingly righteous actions. He warns that prayer, sacrifice, discipline, and other efforts to overcome sin can be fruitless when what governs us remains unchanged. He urges believers to identify and deny the hidden motive, refuse to express its desires, and watch out for the new ways it may seek to manifest. He highlights the danger of “travailing without bringing forth” and encourages us to pay close attention to what is driving us.As you listen to this message, may the Lord help you recognize your ruling love and lead you into genuine transformation.Key Scripture: Mark 8:34-35(KJV)34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.Other Scriptures: Isaiah 26:18, Isaiah 66:8-9 (All Scriptures in KJV)

The aim of the spiritual journey is to become what God wants us to become and to please God. That God’s will will be done with us no matter what. So what do we do when the journey gets difficult and the destination starts to feel too far away? In this message titled “Do Not Cheat—Part 1," Pastor Jeffrey Walter teaches that every believer has a spiritual inheritance and a God-given “end”—the promised land—that must remain the driving purpose throughout the journey. He challenges believers to push beyond fleshly comfort, resist fear, and refuse convenient shortcuts that can replace God’s original purpose with worldly desires. Pastor Jeffrey Walter explains how “spiritual cheating” happens when fear, material gain, or comfort becomes the new motivation and encourages believers to embrace surrender, perseverance, and even discomfort while trusting God’s providence.As you listen to this message, be encouraged to hold on to the vision God has given you, reject fear-driven compromises, and keep moving forward even when the journey becomes difficult. Don’t drop the baton. Keep your eyes on the promised land and trust God until His purpose is fulfilled in your life.Scriptures: 1 Peter 3:9, Matthew 4:2-4, Mark 4:4-8, Luke 10:17-20, Hebrews 11:35  (All Scriptures in KJV)

There is an outcome to attain in our Christian walk, and the journey to this outcome set for us is not straightforward or easy.Yet, that path to transformation cannot be walked for us; we must be willing to put in effort and do all it takes to lay hold of the promised outcome (change). Until we press in, we remain the same and prolong the journey.In this message, "The Violent Take It By Force," Pastor Jeffrey Walter teaches that our transformation requires our striving and resisting to let go of the sins, habits, and comforts we have learned to love. He emphasises  the necessity of pressing in by consecration and diligence. He explains that while God is not withholding the outcome of glory from us, our active and consistent participation matters. There comes a point where we must consciously and intentionally choose to do what needs to be done: to pray when we don't feel like praying, to spend time in the word of God, to resist slothfulness, to build the required discipline, and to keep pressing on, even when the euphoria is gone and the journey becomes painful.Pastor Jeffrey Walter encourages us that grace and strength are available, so we must use our free will to press into what has already been made available to us. There is a point where we must simply resolve to do what it takes, not waiting to feel ready, not relying on emotions, and not expecting grace to replace discipline.As you listen to this message, may you be energized to give up your excuses and press into the disciplines of praying and personal devotion to God, so that you can attain the outcome set for you.Key Scripture:Mathew 11:12 KJV“12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.”Other Scriptures: Isaiah 35:8, Luke 14:28-35, Mathew 7:6, Jeremiah 29:13, Philippians 3:14, Psalm 81:10-11, Jeremiah 13:11, Hebrews 6:12, 2 Timothy 3:7, James 1:23-25  [All scriptures in KJV]

God created us to be His workmanship, yet we often fall short of fulfilling His purpose for our lives. Nevertheless, He remains committed to restoring our stolen identity. Our lives must therefore be devoted to this pursuit: becoming who God created us to be.In this message, “Restoring the Stolen Identity,” Pastor Jeffrey Walter explores our identity as God’s workmanship and explains how spiritual transformation restores us to the image and purpose for which He created us. He urges us to examine our lives in the light of God’s will, recognising and confronting whatever falls outside His divine purpose for us. He emphasises that becoming all God created us to be is not merely a matter of preference but a divine calling. Ultimately, Pastor Jeffrey Walter urges us to yearn and strive to fulfil this calling, assuring us of God’s faithfulness to restore us to our true identity in Him.Beloved, may this message strengthen you to pursue the restoration of your true identity in God, becoming all that He has created you to be.Key Scriptures: Ephesians 2:10 (KJV) 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.Hosea 6:1 (KJV)1 Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.Other Scriptures: Romans 8:29; Hosea 6:1-3; Joel 2:23-25; Psalm 80:1-19; Zephaniah 3:8-8; 1 Corinthians 4:7. [All Scriptures in KJV]

Have you considered that your life is not an accident but a divine design? God created you with a purpose, and true fulfillment begins when you discover and embrace what He created you to become. In this message titled “Purpose Driven Life," Pastor Jeffrey Walter explains that every person is intentionally created by God for a specific purpose and that our lives find meaning when we align with His design, rather than try to define some other kind of purpose for ourselves. He reveals that purpose is not merely about what we do, but more importantly who we become in God (i.e., assuming a certain state found in God). Our inner challenges are part of God’s process of shaping us into the unique person He intended us to be. Pastor Jeffrey Walter also shows how fear can rob us of being what God designed us to be and how living outside God’s purpose can lead to deception and emptiness. He explains that recognizing our God-given worth gives us the confidence to keep growing and walking in His plan.As you listen to this message, begin to surrender your heart, mind, and desires to God’s purpose. Discover who God created you to be, embrace the process of transformation, and rise into the life and purpose He designed for you.Scriptures: Luke 4:1, 14; Revelation 1:6; 2 Timothy 1:7 (All Scriptures in KJV)