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Bill Johnson on Glory Overflow - Charismatic (Ephesians 3:20-21)

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"The POWER at work within you is RESURRECTION POWER! The same Spirit that raised Christ! Ask for healing; expect MIRACLES! Dream of breakthrough; receive REVIVAL! God is the God of IMMEASURABLY MORE! Press in! There is ALWAYS more in His presence!" — Bill Johnson. Charismatic: glory beyond.

Topics & Themes

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Scripture References

Ephesians 3:20-21

Emotional Tone

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Audience

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