Nate Wilson: Strongholds and a Ministers Meeting

[Michael Phelps]

Originally Posted by keith4him

Because we shape buildings, environments and eventually they shape us.

When I pastored in another state, the building that housed the church was in decrepit shape, I remodeled the building a year and half later, it casued a firestorm and eventually led to me leaving.

You wouldn't believe how much love people have for paneled walls. In this case the building only reflected the spiritual state of the people, old, dead and content to stay in that state.

Keith, if I were still preaching, I'd preach a message entitled "In love with paneled walls"!

This really struck a chord with me, as I've experienced some of the same things you have, I'm sure.

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by Tim Rutledge

Bishop Wilson is one of my Elders in the WPF. I heard him in Branson MO. a few months ago. Have any of you heard of Br. Verbal Bean? Br. Wilson related in Branson, that he recieved his call to the ministry, under Verbal Bean. Br. Bean died in April 0f 1977 I believe. He was an awesome Man of God, he very much operated in the gifts of the Spirit.

Not long ago I listened to the sermon "The Scummy Pot". wow. then considering the history of that church afterwards... wow.


I knew Brother Beans son in college. Awesome guy.

[Tim Rutledge]

Originally Posted by Ferd

Not long ago I listened to the sermon "The Scummy Pot". wow. then considering the history of that church afterwards... wow.


I knew Brother Beans son in college. Awesome guy.

Was that town in Laurel?

I have about 60-70 preaching tapes of Br. Bean. Some are very good quality.

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by Tim Rutledge

Was that town in Laurel?

I have about 60-70 preaching tapes of Br. Bean. Some are very good quality.

I believe it was larual. MS.


Brother Epley can give you the history. but that was not regular sermon. It was a warning from God.

[StMark]

Originally Posted by Ferd

I believe it was larual. MS.


Brother Epley can give you the history. but that was not regular sermon. It was a warning from God.

Ferd, what was the warning and what was the outcome?

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by StMark

Ferd, what was the warning and what was the outcome?

Mark someone posted a thread here about it. there was sin in the church and he pretty much dealt with it. It seems (and I may be speaking out of turn) but it seems the church didnt really repent and it was distroyed in time. At least from what it was.

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by Ferd

I believe it was larual. MS.


Brother Epley can give you the history. but that was not regular sermon. It was a warning from God.

Wow, so many references here to Laurel, MS. My mom was from Mt. Olive.