When in War, Create - Bill Johnson (Full Sermon) | Bethel Church

How is creativity and artistic expression relevant in a time of war? Bill Johnson teaches from Zechariah 1, and shares the importance of creative expression in times of conflict and uncertainty. God’s design is that authentic creativity and divine wisdom would be the tools that disarm the powers of darkness in this season.

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Scripture References:
Zechariah 1
2 Corinthians 10: 5
Hebrews 10: 25
1 Kings 10
Matthew 18: 3
Exodus 31

Originally shared at Bethel Church, Redding California, on October, 3, 2021.

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[DianneCase-cxbi]

There is a creative solution to every problem.

[juliadavies]

Thanks for this timely word, Bill. I’m a public middle school teacher in Florida. The spiritual war we are fighting is epitomized in our public schools. It’s exhausting. I am praying that the Holy Spirit will infuse me with His creativity in this dark hour. Please continue to pray for our teachers and students. Blessings!

[kimberlyseckler]

Father help me to be your craftswoman to take ahold of my creative talent and use it wherever and whenever the Spirit leads! Amen! Thank you for such a powerful message and reminder. 🙌🕊

[kenpaintersmith]

My Mom always curated the creative child in me...thank you Jesus!

[yahndidee-nay]

Yes our Creator created creators, we are His extension into this world and we raise the vibe when we walk this earth and even skip sometimes😊 and create, create, create. May joy rise in all of us. 😁💕

[dannybull]

(Mrs.) While listening to this message Holy Spirit really spoke to me. I am a really serious person but God had me write a children's book "September Delight A True Farm Story" published by Christian Faith Publishing. Confirmation that I am fighting the war creatively. Amen

[BreakthroughHolyFire]

God give me creative wisdom in Yeshua"s name

[guriausa]

I think this is one of the most important sermons he has ever given. This is one of those I believe will stay with me.

[lisaoconnellshine]

Lord so awesome. The Lord has led me to start a creative connection class from our church for the community ..it is based on art therapy and Holy Spirit leads me to write every class. people are being transformed. Al Glory to God

[ArabellaGordon]

I had previously heard a message from Dr. Jim Richards about how highly creative children are when tested under the age of 3 and how their creativity drops when tested after the age of 5. What changed? He askes and then tells us: they started school. Let's keep these treasures of creativity God has hidden in us, remain a little child, trusting the Lord. 🙏😇

[creation]

Creativity = freedom and Freedom is very attractive to an oppressed and terrified heart. The testimony of the creation and beauty around us painted and created by our artistic God is proof of His existence to a hungery spirit. The lie and counterfeit the "anti" of God's testimony of Creation is evolution

[MsHopeify]

Creativity, authenticity, reliability: power forces of God. Creating, writing, painting, sewing, drawing, writing songs, etc., works thru which the Holy Spirit flows more greatly thru His Spirit, glorified God & bless others. Singing & joy helps us remember & hold onto our faith longer and and stronger. Good. First artist in Bible was anointed by Holy Spirit to work in metal, paint, cloth, etc.

[sarahscott]

This was such a good word. I am working as a nurse in the icu of my local hospital and it is definitely a spiritual war zone. I have been very discouraged in my days there. I will add to my prayers regarding this war that He help me see His creativity in me for this hour, this time. Very encouraging. Thank you.

[Lins]

There's a truth right there in the statement - 'craftsmen in their place of influence apprehending moments for the glory of God'... it is our responsibility to represent Him and bring His presence into places and onto situations so we can cry Glory, Glory, Glory! Thy kingdom come thy will be done!

[anarabrinmere]

A preacher asked a church member to open w/ prayer. The man agreed & began: "Oh Lord, you're so good to us, you give us everything we need--food--clothes--this place of worship & w/ all you give we are always falling short. Lord, forgive us our falling shortsl

[julieartemova]

Bill, I loved what you said about socialism. Pastors MUST speak out now.

[janicesmith]

When I am feeling like I just cant face the next hour, week, month your sermons give me courage togo on trusting God. My creativity feels very supressed over this past year or so-it was my spark of God given joy that I could pass on to others.
Really feeling spiritually oppressed in Sydney Australia-so much evil seems to be winning at present!

[ledahoffman]

Wow. Speechless. I'm going to do my best to pass some notes from this sermon to my son in jail. I imagine even at age 10 he might have made the cut for creative genius and he was a believer. It seems that God is "rescuing" him and I can't wait to give him some of the fire that I myself feel from these words. God bless you, Bill Johnson and everyone you have quoted here as well. I pray for all of us to end the race well. Always bothers me that Solomon had so much and yet turned to idols at the end of his life. My sons name is Solomon Zoe. If you read this, please pray for him as he exits jail with no place to live, no drivers license, no job, many broken connections. From living under a bridge, addicted, to jail and this would be a likely place to return to. Good news is he has 5 months of being clean, trying to find his way spiritually. Trusting God for some needed miracles and for divine encounters. Thank you.

[thomasblok]

I wouldn't usually consider myself a creative, but shortly after watching this sermon I was reading Psalm 4 and I felt carried along by God to write a short story based on it. That's never happened before, but I'm keen to experience more of the creativity God has placed in me. Thank you God for releasing your spirit on me in this way!

[rcragemoddingenjoyingrcveh]

Wow I love you brother Bill what an encouragement what revelation a man and a man