The Secret Sins That Destroy the Anointing

The Secret Sins That Destroy the Anointing
There is a mystery about the anointing that many celebrate… but few truly understand.
The anointing is not noise. It is not charisma. It is not even gifting.
The anointing is the manifested presence of God resting upon a yielded vessel.
And here is the tragedy…
Many do not lose the anointing publicly.
They lose it privately, silently, gradually.

1. The Sin of Inner Substitution
Revelation 2:4 (KJV): "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love."
There is a quiet exchange that happens in the heart…
Where God is replaced, but not removed.
You still pray… but not with hunger.
You still worship… but not with surrender.
You still minister… but without trembling.
The revelation is this:
The anointing does not leave when you sin once—
it begins to fade when God is no longer your first love.
Jesus spoke in Revelation about leaving first love—not abandoning faith, but losing fire.
The anointing feeds on affection, not activity.

2. The Sin of Secret Pride
Proverbs 16:18 (KJV): "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall."
Pride is dangerous not because it is loud…
but because it is invisible to the carrier.
It whispers:
“You are anointed because you are special.”
But the truth is:
You are anointed because you are empty enough.
Pride contaminates the vessel.
And God does not anoint self-sufficiency.
Fresh revelation:
The moment you begin to admire yourself, you reduce the space available for God to express Himself through you.

3. The Sin of Unchecked Thoughts
Matthew 5:28 (KJV): "But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart."
Many think sin is only what is done outwardly…
But the Spirit showed me this:
The anointing is sensitive to imagination.
Your thought life is an altar.
And whatever consistently burns there… invites a presence.
If bitterness lives there…
If lust lives there…
If offense lives there…
You may still preach… but heaven will be silent behind your voice.
As Apostle Joshua Selman often emphasizes:
“Spiritual things are governed by laws.”
And one of those laws is purity of the inner life.

4. The Sin of Dishonor
1 Samuel 2:30 (KJV): "Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed."
Dishonor is subtle.
It doesn’t always shout…
Sometimes it is just a quiet lack of reverence.
Dishonor for:
God’s presence
Spiritual authority
Sacred moments
Fresh insight:
The anointing flows strongest in atmospheres of honor.
When honor leaves, grace withdraws.
Even Kathryn Kuhlman would often say with tears:
“I fear losing the presence more than anything.”
She understood something rare:
Familiarity is the enemy of glory.

5. The Sin of Emotional Independence
Isaiah 55:8-9 (KJV): "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."
This one is deep…
It is the decision to feel without consulting God.
You choose offense instead of surrender
You choose anxiety instead of trust
You choose reaction instead of stillness
And slowly… the Spirit is grieved.
Because the anointing thrives where there is total dependency.
Fresh revelation:

The Holy Spirit does not rest on those who manage life without Him.

6. The Sin of Hidden Disobedience
1 Samuel 15:22 (KJV): "And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams."
Partial obedience is still disobedience.
God may speak something small…
“Forgive.”
“Let go.”
“Be still.”
But you delay.
And what you don’t realize is:
Delayed obedience creates spiritual resistance.
The anointing flows like oil…
But disobedience thickens the vessel.

Closing Revelation
John 15:4-5 (KJV): "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."
The anointing is not sustained by power…
It is sustained by purity, surrender, and intimacy.
You don’t “carry” the anointing by effort—
You host it by alignment.

A Gentle Call to Return
Right now… quietly… inwardly…
Ask yourself:
“Lord, is there anything in me that competes with You?”
Because the greatest secret is this:
God does not anoint perfection—
He anoints yieldedness.

Final Whisper
James 4:6 (KJV): "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."
If you protect His presence…
He will protect your anointing.
If you honor His voice…
He will amplify yours.
And if you refuse the secret sins…


you will carry a glory that cannot be explained—only encountered.

Restoring God’s Rule on Earth

 SERMON TITLE:

“The Structure of the Kingdom: Restoring God’s Rule on Earth”

TEXT:

Primary: Gospel of Matthew 6:10

“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”

Supporting: Book of Genesis 1:26, Book of Psalms 103:19

INTRODUCTION

Beloved, the message of Jesus Christ was not just about going to heaven—it was about bringing heaven to earth.

“Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
— Gospel of Matthew 4:17

The word Kingdom is not religious language—it is governmental language.

It means:

👉 The rule of a King
👉 The authority of a King
👉 The system of a King

And today we will uncover the structure of that Kingdom—the Seven Pillars that reveal how God governs.

MAIN MESSAGE: THE SEVEN STRUCTURAL PILLARS

1. THE KING

The Source of All Authority

“The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.”
— Book of Psalms 103:19

Every kingdom begins with a king.

In God’s Kingdom:

👉 God is the King
👉 Christ is the revealed King

“All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”
— Gospel of Matthew 28:18

🔥 Revelation:
You cannot experience the Kingdom if you are still sitting on the throne of your own life.

Call:

Surrender to the King!

2. THE DOMAIN

The Territory of the King

“The heaven… are the LORD’S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men.”
— Book of Psalms 115:16

God’s Kingdom is not limited to heaven.

👉 Earth is the domain of Kingdom expression
👉 Your life is a territory God wants to rule

🔥 Revelation:
Where God’s will is done, that is where His Kingdom is.

Call:

Let God rule your life, your home, your work!

3. THE CITIZENS

The People of the Kingdom

“Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
— Gospel of John 3:3

Citizens are not born by location—they are born by transformation.

👉 Not church members
👉 Not religious people
👉 But born-again citizens

“Our conversation (citizenship) is in heaven.”
— Epistle to the Philippians 3:20

🔥 Revelation:
You may live on earth, but your identity is from heaven.

Call:

Live like a citizen of heaven!

4. THE LAW

The Culture of the Kingdom

“I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts.”
— Epistle to the Hebrews 8:10

Every kingdom has laws.

In God’s Kingdom:

👉 The law is not external—it is internal
👉 The Holy Spirit writes it in our hearts

Jesus summarized it:

“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God… and thy neighbour as thyself.”
— Gospel of Matthew 22:37–39

🔥 Revelation:
The Kingdom is not controlled by rules—it is governed by love.

Call:

Let God transform your heart!

5. THE COVENANT

The Legal Foundation

“This cup is the new testament in my blood…”
— Gospel of Luke 22:20

God relates to His people through covenant.

👉 Covenant is stronger than contract
👉 It is sealed by blood

Through Jesus Christ, we enter a New Covenant.

🔥 Revelation:
Your relationship with God is not based on performance—but on covenant.

Call:

Stand in the finished work of Christ!

6. THE REPRESENTATIVES

Ambassadors of the Kingdom

“Let them have dominion…”
— Book of Genesis 1:26

“We are ambassadors for Christ.”
— Second Epistle to the Corinthians 5:20

God rules the earth through people.

👉 You are not just saved—you are sent
👉 You are not just a believer—you are an ambassador

🔥 Revelation:
Heaven touches earth through you!

Call:

Represent Christ in your daily life!

7. THE EXPANSION

The Growth of the Kingdom

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations…”
— Gospel of Matthew 28:19

Every kingdom expands.

God’s Kingdom grows through:

• preaching
• discipleship
• multiplication

“This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world…”
— Gospel of Matthew 24:14

🔥 Revelation:
The Kingdom does not stay—it spreads!

Call:

Be part of the expansion!

CLIMAX: THE COMPLETE KINGDOM VISION

When all seven come together:

• The King reigns
• The domain is restored
• The citizens are transformed
• The law is internalized
• The covenant is established
• The representatives are activated
• The Kingdom expands

This is the answer to the prayer:

“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”
— Gospel of Matthew 6:10

ALTAR CALL / MINISTRY MOMENT

Today, God is calling you to:

1. Submit to the King
2. Enter the Kingdom (if not yet saved)
3. Live as a citizen
4. Walk in Kingdom authority
5. Become a Kingdom ambassador

CLOSING DECLARATION (You can lead the people)

“Lord, I surrender to Your Kingdom.
Rule in my life.
Transform my heart.
Use me as Your representative.
Let Your Kingdom come through me.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

FATHERING MODEL DIAGRAM

 

FATHERING MODEL DIAGRAM (VISUAL SYSTEM OF REPRODUCTION)

A Hebraic Discipleship Flow Model

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🌳 OVERVIEW: THE SPIRITUAL MULTIPLICATION TREE

                 GOD (THE SOURCE)
                       │
                       ▼
            ───── KNOWING GOD ─────
                       │
                       ▼
                SPIRITUAL FATHER
        (Intimacy → Character → Authority)
                       │
        ┌──────────────┼──────────────┐
        ▼              ▼              ▼
  REPRODUCTION     CARING         TRAINING
 (Spiritual sons) (Heart care)  (Formation)
        │              │              │
        └──────────────┼──────────────┘
                       ▼
                 MULTIPLICATION
        (Sons become fathers)
                       │
                       ▼
                GENERATIONAL IMPACT
                       │
                       ▼
                KINGDOM EXPANSION

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🧠 TEACHING NOTE: THE FLOW

“Fathering is not a position—it is a pipeline of life.”

This diagram shows that:

• Everything begins with God as the source

• Then flows into relationship (knowing God)

• Then becomes fathering capacity

• Then results in multiplication

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🔍 STEP-BY-STEP EXPLANATION

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🔹 1. GOD — THE SOURCE

📖 John 15:5 (KJV)

“Without me ye can do nothing.”

🧠 Meaning:

• God is the origin of life

• No true fathering exists apart from Him

👉 Fathering starts not with people—but with union with God

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🔹 2. KNOWING GOD (INTIMACY FOUNDATION)

📖 1 John 2:13–14

“Ye have known him that is from the beginning…”

🧠 Meaning:

• This is relational depth

• Not information—but transformation through communion

👉 A father is first a son who knows God deeply

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🔹 3. SPIRITUAL FATHER (THE TRANSFORMED BELIEVER)

This is the turning point where a believer:

• Stops living only for self

• Starts living for others

• Carries responsibility for others

👉 This stage is marked by:

• Stability

• Wisdom

• Responsibility

• Spiritual authority

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🔹 4. THE THREE FATHERING FUNCTIONS

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🟢 A. REPRODUCTION (SPIRITUAL GENERATION)

📖 2 Timothy 2:2 (KJV)

“The same commit thou to faithful men…”

🧠 Meaning:

• Passing life to others

• Raising disciples

• Transferring spiritual DNA

👉 This is intentional discipleship

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🟡 B. CARING (PASTORAL HEART)

📖 1 Thessalonians 2:8 (KJV)

“We were willing to have imparted unto you…”

🧠 Meaning:

• Emotional investment

• Compassion

• Presence

👉 A father does not just teach—he loves and carries people

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🔵 C. TRAINING (FORMATION PROCESS)

📖 Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

“Train up a child…”

🧠 Meaning:

• Correction

• Discipline

• Repetition

• Modeling

👉 This is where:

• Character is built

• Habits are formed

• Maturity develops

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🔄 5. MULTIPLICATION (THE RESULT)

📖 Acts 6:7 (KJV)

“And the word of God increased…”

🧠 Meaning:

• The result of fathering is growth beyond yourself

• Sons become fathers

👉 This creates:

• Spiritual lineage

• Kingdom expansion

• Generational continuity

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🌍 6. GENERATIONAL IMPACT

📖 Psalm 145:4 (KJV)

“One generation shall praise thy works to another…”

🧠 Meaning:

• The goal is not individuals—but generations

• Fathering builds legacy

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🔁 COMPLETE FLOW (SIMPLIFIED MODEL)

God (Source)
   ↓
Knowing God (Intimacy)
   ↓
Spiritual Father (Identity + Maturity)
   ↓
Reproduction (Discipleship)
   ↓
Caring (Relationship)
   ↓
Training (Formation)
   ↓
Multiplication (Expansion)
   ↓
Generational Impact (Legacy)

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🧠 KEY TEACHING INSIGHT

“If reproduction is missing, the system is incomplete.”

“If caring is missing, the system is cold.”

“If training is missing, the system is weak.”

“If knowing God is missing, the system is empty.”

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⚠️ COMMON MINISTRY FAILURES (DIAGRAM BREAKDOWN)

❌ ONLY KNOWLEDGE (No Fathering)

• Head knowledge

• No discipleship

❌ ONLY CARE (No Training)

• Emotional support

• No growth

❌ ONLY TRAINING (No Love)

• Legalistic

• Mechanical

❌ NO MULTIPLICATION

• Stagnation

• No legacy

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🔥 IDEAL BALANCE (KINGDOM FATHERING)

A true spiritual father:

✔ Knows God deeply
✔ Loves people genuinely
✔ Trains intentionally
✔ Reproduces consistently
✔ Multiplies generationally

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🧩 DISCIPLESHIP APPLICATION (PRACTICAL)

You can use this diagram to evaluate:

1. Personal Growth

• Where am I in this flow?

2. Leadership Development

• Am I reproducing or just leading?

3. Ministry Health

• Is my ministry multiplying?

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🧭 FINAL DECLARATION

“A father is not measured by how many follow him—
but by how many can follow after him.”