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Jesus Loves New York (bronx) Crusade - Todd Bentley
November 18, 2004

New York City
November 1 – 8, 2004


Jesus Touches New York City!

· Todd Bentley speaks to over 130 high level Delegates at the United Nations.
· Over 600 recorded salvations in the Bronx.
· Hundreds released to preach in the streets.
· Numerous miracles throughout the crusade.
· Amazing breakthrough anointing on the final night

FFM at the United Nations

Fresh Fire Ministries recently launched their first crusade in the United States in New York City. But before the crusade actually began, FFM accepted an invitation to speak at the United Nations (in New York)—one of the most powerful political and economic forces in the world. Many from this high profile group came to hear Todd Bentley, the preacher from Abbotsford, whose reputation for miracles, healing and power preceded him.

There were people from over 50 nations represented at the gathering of over 130 high level delegates and other UN staff. Todd, anointed by the Holy Spirit, broke the heavens open over the United Nations by calling out many specific words of knowledge for different individuals. For instance, one particular woman received a declaration that restoration would begin in her marriage. With tears streaming down her face she said her husband was in prison, desperately hoping for a quick release. FFM joined with her in faith for God to quickly break through the prison bars of iron to set her husband free and bring him home to her. Todd also prayed for a very distinguished looking man who was healed of a deaf ear!

Almost everyone at the United Nations received a powerful touch from the Holy Spirit. But the most outstanding demonstration of God's power came when 15 key individuals boldly stepped forward to give their hearts to Jesus for the first time. Their decision for Jesus will positively impact future decisions they will make in the United Nations!


Powers of Darkness Broken

The FFM team was acutely aware of strongholds in the spiritual realm causing resistance to a powerful move of God on the first evening of the crusade (at Lehman College) in the Bronx. But on the second evening of the crusade the intercessors charged through the resistance like bulldogs, not willing to stop short of a powerful breakthrough.
The FFM team and intercessors extinguished the fiery darts of the enemy and crumbled the enemy's strongholds over the city with the illuminating light of Jesus.


Spiritual Awakening Released

After a breakthrough was established on the second night, when Todd stepped on stage, the air was electric. It was like he sliced through the earth realm into the heavenlies, releasing a burst of supernatural power that brought a paradigm shift of spiritual awakening and renewal in the New York region. We'll speak more about this later in the report.

Todd's words came boldly with electric power striking spirit and soul to submission, causing a gnawing hunger to come upon those in the crusade. He made a bold new declaration, prompted by the Holy Spirit: "I declare and decree that there will be at least one person from this meeting and every North American crusade who will receive a mantel for stadium crusades like me."


Words of Knowledge bring Encouragement

On the 3rd night of the crusade Todd had outstanding specific words of knowledge. For instance, he received a word of knowledge about a lady who had suffered two miscarriages and who had two sisters who died, and another word about a pastor Daniel who would come into a financial breakthrough. Many who received a word of knowledge stepped forward for more prophetic encouragement. Skeptics watched in amazement as specific words were declared for people. Even the initial doubts of some were dispelled, as they themselves were called forward. Most everyone left the auditorium a little awestruck at the awesome display of God's power.


Evangelism on the Streets

In the mornings, anointed teaching by Patricia King, Matt Sorger, Steve Kelly and James Levesque brought instruction to hungry believers. After the teaching-training sessions, everyone went into the streets, subways and stores speaking to people about the power of Jesus to transform their lives. People on the streets were touched! One man that walks with the help of a cane was visibly set free from pain and stopped using his walking stick! Poverty stricken folks living in the projects began warming up to the love of Jesus.

Saturday evening (November 6) was set apart for an impartation service. Many eagerly came forward, including one young woman named Famika, to receive an impartation for evangelism and the gifts of the spirit. She summed up her feelings so well, "This is what I've been longing for… this is how I should be living, in power." Famika joined us the following Thursday of the crusade witnessing by the subway stations of New York with a new-found boldness.

New Deeper Awakening

Many believers were set on fire with a passion for Jesus during the crusade. We received phone calls from so many who confessed being unable to go back to Church and just sit there; they didn't want to let the fire die and wondered what to do next. Some contacted us to say that their lives are radically changed; they'll never be the same again. Recently when we called a friend who went to the crusade, we could hear in the background, Todd's Heavenly Courts and Divine Council CD playing. In her thick Albanian accent she said, "I've been praying all day and listening to Todd's tapes every time I'm home. I've been praying and praying all day, I just can't stop. My chest hurts because every time I pray, I start crying."

Not only is there is a deeper awakening among the Christians who were at this crusade, a 'spiritual bombing' was accomplished in the Bronx—the primary purpose of Todd's mission. And as a result of the renewed passion in so many hearts, the Lord spoke to us that an end-time army was gathered and commissioned. Therefore, we are inviting all who are set on fire through this crusade to join us for monthly gatherings to take the power of the kingdom to the streets, and see many more come to Christ. Several have already responded to the call for stadium crusades and they believe that we are to press forward until we move from the streets and graduate to stadiums.

http://www.freshfire.ca/

Location: New York, NY, United States
Website: http://www.freshfire.ca/