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How God Still Works Miracles Today

Shepherd's Grove • May 7, 2026 • 23 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this message, Pastor Bobby Schuller discusses how God continues to work powerfully through miracles, healings, and deliverances today. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit actively draws people to God and guides believers in everyday moments, even when following His promptings feels socially awkward. Above all, seeing God move should move believers to repentance, lasting transformation, and a primary commitment to glorify and minister to the Lord.

Themes

Miracles and HealingGuidance of the Holy SpiritOvercoming Worldly ApprovalRepentance and GratitudeSpiritual Warfare and DeliveranceGlorifying God First

Key Points

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Persistent prayer and worship create consecrated spaces—or "thin places"—where God's presence feels tangibly close and spiritual freedom occurs.
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The Holy Spirit actively works in non-believers long before salvation, drawing them toward truth and enabling them to receive Christ.
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Living an authentic life for God requires a willingness to look foolish or awkward in the eyes of the world.
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Seeking human approval and embracing worldly values creates spiritual compromise and friction with God (James 4:4).
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The true purpose of witnessing God's miracles is to inspire repentance, deep gratitude, and a lasting, transformed life.
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Genuine spiritual healing and deliverance stand the test of time, producing lasting fruit in individuals and families.
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Spiritual warfare and deliverance are practical realities that set people free from persistent spiritual bondage.
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A believer's primary priority and highest duty is to glorify God, enjoy Him, and minister directly to Him.

Sermon Moments

“In order to live a real life for God, you have to be willing to be a little cringey and own it.”

“Non-believers can often sense supernatural power before religious people can, because every person led to Christ is led by the Holy Spirit.”

“The proper response to seeing miracles is repentance, gratitude, and a desire to live a holy life for God.”

“Our first order of business as believers is to glorify God, enjoy Him forever, and minister directly to the Lord.”

“Consecrated spaces, or thin places, are formed through persistent worship and prayer, making God's presence feel remarkably near.”

This Week

Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your small, everyday decisions throughout the week, trusting Him to direct your steps in ordinary moments.

Step out in faith to pray for or encourage someone this week, even if it feels socially uncomfortable or awkward.

Respond to God's answers to prayer and miracles with sincere repentance, turning away from sin and seeking a transformed life.

Express deep gratitude to God for past healings and deliverances, continuing to stand firm on His Word regardless of lingering symptoms or doubts.

Pray specifically for spiritual harvesters and for the salvation of family members and friends who do not yet know Christ.

Prioritize spending time ministering directly to the Lord through worship and praise before turning to other tasks or requests.

Reject the pursuit of worldly approval by choosing to obey God's promptings rather than fearing how others might view you.

Remember This

God is actively performing lasting miracles and deliverances today to reveal His presence and call His people to repentance, gratitude, and wholehearted worship.

A Challenge for You

Seek God first and prioritize ministering to Him, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide your daily steps and use you to demonstrate His love to others.

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