2022-03-01 12:26
I’m not sure that we have fully understood the immense value of the God-given ability to speak in other tongues that has been bestowed graciously on the Spirit-filled believer in these… Read More
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2022-03-01 12:22
I love the narrative that tells the story of Peter walking on water. It’s a story loaded with meaning, lessons and substance. The focus so often, because we are who we are, is on… Read More
2022-03-01 12:20
We are living under a new, and better covenant than Old Testament days, and the message that flows from the prophet Joel is both encouraging, and challenging.
The inspiring message from Joel… Read More
2022-03-01 12:14
The Bible tells us about some extraordinary acts of faith and obedience exhibited in the lives of ordinary people in the face of adversity, hardship and persecution.
It also tells stories of… Read More
2022-03-01 12:12
I can only think of two people that I have met in the last 34 years who wouldn’t say a hearty, “Yes!” to the question of having an increase in the anointing on their life a… Read More
2022-03-01 12:10
I found it interesting that when I looked up the subject of interpretation of tongues on the internet, that most of the explanations come bouncing off of the screen with a fair degree of leg… Read More
2022-03-01 12:05
Prophets, artists and musicians all have one thing in common – they need inspiration to work at their best.
Anyone can function to some degree without inspiration, but the results are… Read More
2022-03-01 12:03
When God said that he would shake everything that could be shaken so that our confidence would rest in Christ alone, he clearly meant it.
And for those with wisdom, such shaking, be it on a… Read More
2022-03-01 12:01
If there is one thing that the prophetic ministry will bring both to the Church and to the individual, it is the realisation of the nearness of God.
It is one thing to hear great encourageme… Read More
2022-03-01 11:58
Dieticians all over the world assent to the obvious truth that you can’t live by bread alone.
It seems a strange thing to focus on, but the account in the Bible where God feeds the hun… Read More
2022-03-01 11:53
How would you, or other members of your church vote for the role of prophets, if it was a secret ballot?
We all have internal core-values and when the box has to be ticked or not, the decisi… Read More
2022-03-01 11:46
The public image of the prophetic ministry has been something of a spin-doctor’s delight. A constant flow of signs and wonders, miracles, healings, angels, portals, visitations and dre… Read More
2022-03-01 10:56
In 1995 I visited Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship for two weeks and stood, sat and laid on the carpet, amazed at the presence of God.
I was overwhelmed by the sense of God’s prese… Read More
2022-03-01 10:34
Are you in God’s family? As believers, we already possess a wealth of benefits and privileges because we are in Christ, reconciled, sanctified, but God has provided us with another inc… Read More
2022-02-15 12:50
Jon CresseyI’ve moved!
I’m glad you visited my website!
My website has seen very few visitors of late, so I have closed it since the cost of the website hosting was no longer fe… Read More
2022-01-14 14:21
Jon CresseyDon’t harden your heart
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?” – Jeremiah 17:9
If you are going through your B… Read More
2021-12-22 23:01
Jon CresseyEncouragement for 2022
I’m deliberate in my encouragement to you; God has not forgotten the Church, absolutely not; quite the opposite.
My grand ambition always — my m… Read More
2021-12-07 16:34
Jon CresseyStubborn Hope
Have you read Hebrews 11 recently? I’m unsure how many times I have read it since 1979 but I still find it extremely challenging, sobering and encouraging. (I… Read More
2021-12-02 13:56
Jon CresseyThe gospel.
Covid – why has God allowed this to happen? My simplistic answer is that we’re being taught we have to recognise our mortality and our limits. Those are b… Read More
2021-11-30 16:25
Jon Cressey7 ways prophets hear God
Have you ever wondered how those with gifts, or ministries of the the prophetic hear from God? What are the ways that God speaks to them, and more importa… Read More
2021-11-25 13:52
Jon CresseySweeter than honey
Isn’t it impressive how one sentence can change our perspective? “I the LORD search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his… Read More
2021-11-19 15:20
Jon CresseyWith signs following
Rather than a time of inconvenience, Covid has been conceivably a time of preparation for something remarkable that is about to happen. Could it be that in th… Read More
2021-11-03 19:13
Jon CresseyAudacity, Tenacity, Felicity Perspicacity!
We all have a dream or a vision, a calling to do something greater; a reason to wake up every day and a roadmap to achieving it. It requ… Read More
2021-10-25 13:14
Jon CresseyGoodness and Mercy
I woke up thinking of Ps 23:6 “Surely goodness and mercy shall pursue me all the days of my life.”
A few hours later a text arrived on my mobile ph… Read More
2021-10-18 12:53
Jon CresseyMarching to the beat of a different drum
What is stirring your heart today? What does your heart long for in life and in the church? I’m not talking about a heart that… Read More
2021-08-11 15:33
Prophetic AgendaPar-baked Ephraim!
In the ancient scrolls of the prophet Hosea, we find an intriguing metaphor that captures the essence of the Israelite’s spiritual state during a tum… Read More
2021-07-31 10:17
Jon CresseyProphetic Ministry – Hope, Inspiration and Courage.
For years I’ve written on this website in the third person, preferring to remain anonymous. This website used to be… Read More
2021-07-23 12:21
Jon CresseyMoving on!
The last 18 months, like for so many of you, have allowed me lots of time to think, reset, renew and reconsider almost everything! The constant in all of it has been Go… Read More
2021-06-02 13:41
Jon CresseyWrestling with God
Covid has impacted not just the church, but the entire world. In many ways it has put lifelong dreams, aspirations, ambitious goals and targets on hold.
There a… Read More
2021-02-25 14:46
A few words on why this website will benefit you as a Christian seeking to minister in the prophetic ministry in the life of the local church.
Gaining a new perspective
There are a significa… Read More
2021-02-02 08:38
You never know what is around the corner when it comes to God’s plans. During these days of Covid lockdowns and restrictions, life can be a bit mundane – but watch out! God&rsquo&hell…Read More
2021-01-16 13:16
Jon CresseyMoving forward
Moving forward – a few thoughts about Paul Cain
I had many conversations with Paul Cain about the prophetic ministry over the years, including his memories of… Read More
2020-12-07 14:07
Are you wondering what lies in store for us in 2021? This year has been an unforgettable one.
Who could have guessed that a virus one thousandth of the diameter of a human hair would cause s… Read More
2020-11-12 14:27
Don’t expect Church in 2021 to look the way it did at the beginning of this year. In lock-down boredom we’ve uncluttered our lives, homes, garages and work-places; we’ve r… Read More
2020-09-19 10:56
During pandemic lock-down I’ve had a few songs rattling around in my head, and decided to share a few of them with you – the last one was mad world. There are often phrases or i… Read More
2020-08-31 17:55
How are you coping with the relentless changes that have confronted us in recent days? The song in the clip above (Mad World) may reflect the mindset of many in this day, and whilst we can… Read More
2020-06-27 16:20
I’m committed to stirring the prophets and encouraging the church to step out in the gift of prophecy amongst God’s people.
There is an old proverb “give a man a fish and y… Read More
2020-05-28 12:32
Historians love moments like this. The COVID-19 pandemic naturally enables modern historians to carefully introduce a break in the zig-zag of world history creating of a new chapter: a refer… Read More
2020-05-26 08:08
Do you find it intimidating when you look into the life story of Samuel, Elijah and Elisha and see these mere men hearing, seeing, discerning the very words of God, in a way that is beyond u… Read More
2020-05-13 13:51
We didn’t see this coming, or we would have already purchased exercise bikes and home gym kits! COVID-19 came on us like a wrecking ball and we are undoubtedly going to be talking ab… Read More
2020-03-25 15:54
Coronavirus has impacted nearly every aspect of life on the planet – and for those really troubled by it – even our dreams!
We are all on a journey in God, discovering his goodne… Read More
2020-03-15 12:11
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2019-10-04 10:59
Here’s a perplexing pebble problem; how far should you walk in your favourite, most-comfortable shoes or boots when you have a stone in them?
It’s a good analogy for life. The… Read More
2019-08-07 19:35
The great learning curves …
When you turn your attention to the prophetic ministry you have to admit there have been significant changes in recent years. Bob Jones, John Paul J… Read More
2019-05-30 21:30
Do you dream? Joseph did and his experience with dreams raises some interesting challenges, questions and observations.
Having two dreams doesn’t merit the abuse that it does, especia… Read More
2019-05-25 14:10
There are few things more emotive in the life of the church at this time than the topic of revival.
Many have prayed long and hard with great passion, tears and hope for the first sparks of… Read More
2019-04-16 17:40
I got my website hacked, and at the same time had some problems with the backups that resulted in them being corrupted too.
So what you see here is the beginnings of a rebuild. Please visit… Read More
2019-04-12 15:57
You are a work in progress!
Character is our commitment to doing the right thing regardless of the personal cost.
It’s been said that character is defined by what you do when you thin… Read More
2019-03-14 07:06
(Reposted from 14 August 2018) It was a stirring moment to be able to visit Garland in July with my associate, Dan Reise. The Lord has been doing so much for me in the last few years, and t… Read More
2019-03-09 07:45
It is a great challenge for the church to see the benchmark for anyone stepping out in authentic prophetic ministry that at the heart of their ministry, is a major emphasis on the gospel. Th… Read More
2019-02-20 13:03
There has been much talk in recent years across the charismatic church, about receiving the “mantles” of those gone on before us. In context, much of this originates from the sto… Read More
2019-02-18 14:53
Jon CresseyPaul Cain
Adventures with Paul Cain
On 12 February 2019, my friend Paul Cain went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ.
After a struggle with illness, Paul died peacefully at 89 years… Read More
2019-02-13 09:20
PAUL CAIN RAN THE RACE AND FINISHED WELL On 12 February 2019, our precious friend brother Paul Cain went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. He lived his life for, and to the glory of God. He… Read More
2019-01-19 13:03
There is a lot of interest in the subject of hearing God speaking today, and with good reason. Have you heard God speak? The Bible is clear throughout the narratives of the Old and New Testa… Read More
2019-01-19 12:53
Church is brilliant. When we gather and worship together, hear the magnificent gospel and see others joining with us whose lives are being transformed and changed by Jesus it can be (and sho… Read More
2018-12-19 16:04
In June this year, I was staying with the Irish Prophet, Brendan Macauley. His house faces the Portaferry waters and so, as the tide was not too far out, it was a great opportunity to sail h… Read More
2018-11-29 15:00
It has been said that there are three areas of life that affect all; Bob Jones called them, “Gold, girls and glory”. It is a referral to the necessities in life that we are all s… Read More
2018-11-27 16:17
Some encouraging news! I wonder if as we have prayed for a revival over the years, that God is going to answer in a way that will astonish us all! Revival is about God doing something with t… Read More
2018-10-30 14:06
Do you have great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of an objective – you should have! Its something we aspire to for all ages of our church without exception, the only hesitation is tha… Read More
2018-09-30 10:55
I found it interesting that when I looked up the subject of interpretation of tongues on the internet, that most of the explanations come bouncing off of the screen with a fair degree of leg… Read More
2018-08-27 10:41
There is nothing predictable about prophetic exhortation, warning or admonition – prophets throughout history are poets, painters, story-tellers, dancers and can seem to be troublemake… Read More
2018-08-14 21:06
It was a stirring moment to be able to visit Garland in July with my associate, Dan Reise. The Lord has been doing so much for me in the last few years, and this certainly was a great blessi… Read More
2018-07-24 16:13
Prophets are disruptive. It’s in the job description! King Ahab couldn’t believe the audacity of Elijah as suddenly found him, exclaiming, “Is it you, you troubler of Israe… Read More
2018-07-21 21:21
Expect and prepare for the unexpected! What a ludicrous idea! To even begin, you must have some idea of what the unexpected will be, but then it wouldn’t be unexpected! The problem is… Read More
2018-07-18 12:31
As I travel the world I have noticed a phenomenon about ‘time’ – every culture (and sub-culture) has a different approach to it. The one thing we have in common is, we all… Read More
2018-07-09 15:23
Do you know the Irish Prophet? Just over three years ago whilst in prayer the Lord showed me that I would meet an Irish prophet. Nothing more, just “you’ll meet an Irish prophet… Read More
2018-06-30 11:04
It would be remiss to talk about the Gifts of the Spirit without first mentioning the character forming Fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gen… Read More
2018-05-26 07:34
People may forget what you say but sometimes remember accurately your last remark. The last word of the book of Acts in the Greek New Testament is the word akolutos. The word literally means… Read More
2018-05-16 11:50
One of the major aspects of prophetic ministry is not so much calling God’s people or even society to repentance, neither is it about prophetic utterance concerning the future, or even… Read More
2018-04-25 11:24
In the excited rush to get to Joel’s most famous prophecy (Joel 2:28-29) many people miss great encouragements that he unveils as he shares what the God of Israel has revealed to him… Read More
2018-04-24 14:53
Is there a prophetic code that somehow allows us to press in and to know the heart, mind, will of God? It would make things convenient! We live in a world of shortcuts; it’s full of in… Read More
2018-04-22 23:02
In a day of seemingly rampant fake news, amateur prophets are at large in the Church – and actually, it is brilliant news! One of the most encouraging gifts given to the Church by God… Read More
2018-04-18 13:17
AD33 was a phenomenal year, unequalled by any other year in history. In the first few months of that yeari astonishing miracles happened; Ten men with the dreaded disease of the day are heal… Read More
2018-03-30 11:14
Much has been written about ‘Team.’ Our ability to work as part of a team has been understood to be critical as a factor of our success. Definition of Team: A group of people tha… Read More
2018-03-05 12:50
I sat in a coffee bar recently, and having allocated myself an hour to read think and plan it didn’t take long as I reflected on my life to begin to be caught up with the extremely gen… Read More
2018-02-22 11:30
Revision: This revision of the article is to raise the issue that we do need to encourage and pray for each other to step out in faith in the prophetic. Many so called ‘prophetic confe… Read More
2018-01-30 11:22
It’s worth looking at a certain word embedded in Acts 2:42, ” And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the pra… Read More
2018-01-20 17:57
One of my joys every year as I read through the bible is the gripping narrative of the pentateuch, from Genesis to Deuteronomy the story of God’s dealings with mankind is without doubt… Read More
2018-01-17 14:07
My Google assistant informed me that ‘leftovers’ are “Something left after everything else has been used”. It is very easy at times, if you are not involved in the ma… Read More
2018-01-05 12:57
If you do not pray, the chances are you are rarely going to be able to hear God, know His direction and guidance or experience His intimate comfort. It’s not an excuse. It is reasonabl… Read More
2017-12-24 13:17
There are some things that are a joy to hear. The rich sound of children playing, arguing and chatting in the park with a background noise of laughter, dogs barking and balls bouncing on a s… Read More
2017-12-23 23:51
My commission is a clear and simple one, “restore hope in the heart of the believer through authentic, scripture-honouring prophetic ministry”. So, because of that, I seek to enc… Read More
2017-12-05 12:47
Our emphasis on the grace of God is beginning to permeate much of what we say and do in the Church in this day, but we need to emphasise grace at every step we take. The only legalism we can… Read More
2017-12-05 12:44
Just as you begin to think you have an understanding of God’s lavish and extravagant grace, you make a fresh discovery and are left stunned in wonder and amazement. It happens more and… Read More
2017-11-30 11:10
It goes without saying that as Christians we want to live a life that is pleasing to God. Because of what Christ has done for us on the Cross, we have an ardent desire to live in a Scripture… Read More
2017-11-23 16:42
Amos’ powerful words in Amos 8:11 are not a prophecy that we expect to have a dual fulfillment in our time, but they are a stark warning to us, (whether we are ‘in the ministry&r&hell…Read More
2017-11-22 11:36
Tullian Tchividjian, grandson of Billy Graham, inspires me with some of his teachings, particularly when he makes the unequivocal statement that ‘Jesus+nothing=Everything’ someth… Read More
2017-10-24 10:36
Jon CresseyIrresponsibility…
When prophetic people should just know better
There have been times where prophetic ministry, left to its own devices has gone wrong and people have felt… Read More
2017-10-23 15:43
Jon CresseyAxe heads.
Here is a well known story that is loaded with meaning and lessons…
“And when they (the sons of the prophets) came to the Jordan, they cut down trees. But… Read More
2017-10-23 15:31
Jon CresseyObedience & truth
Don’t be surprised if you hear prophetic exhortation to obey the Lord with gladness, right in the middle of difficult times or circumstances.
It is nor… Read More
2017-10-23 15:13
Jon CresseyRestoring hope today
A major focus of the prophetic ministry centres on restoring hope, courage and confidence in the heart of the believer in the overwhelming providence, soverei… Read More
2017-10-23 14:50
Jon CresseyContext
What is the supreme focus of authentic prophetic ministry in the Church in these present days?
The question itself raises other issues such as why say, ‘authentic pr… Read More
2017-10-22 11:43
The last thing the gifted or prophetic person would ever want to do is mislead the Church by abusing scripture, but it happens. With this in mind we approach this very important but foundati… Read More
2017-10-05 13:02
One of the most significant discoveries when we first come to faith in Christ is that God not only hears our prayer, but He also wants us to pray. Time and time again, as the story of the Ch… Read More
2017-10-05 12:53
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. (Acts 2:42) The early church was close enough both to Jewish traditi… Read More
2017-09-25 14:06
Jon CresseyHearing God!
Prophetic ministry is known for its ability to hear what God is saying, but almost all the prophetic people I know would agree that you can’t always guarantee… Read More
2017-08-02 15:46
Grace is the greatest thing that ever happened to you – and it came to you despite your best efforts, or your worse moments! It is possibly easier to have a clearer understanding of th… Read More
2017-06-30 11:18
Have you ever sat down and worked your way through the years of the first few generations of mankind (Genesis 5)? It’s a few minutes work, but it is worth it. There are a few surprises… Read More
2017-04-30 21:39
The apostle Paul, a man called, commissioned and sent by God to plant Churches across the gentile world, addressed the Church in Colossae with a message that is befitting of prophets. Amidst… Read More
2017-04-22 10:51
After just experienced the most astonishing three years of his life, seeing miracle after miracle and hearing the most profound and life-transforming words to ever be uttered from the lips o… Read More
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