Bishop Dag Heward-Mill with a section of the congregation
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, Leader and Founder of the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches, delivered a heartfelt sermon that moved Apostle Guillermo Maldonado to tears as he addressed the congregation, leaving the audience in awe.
During his sermon on "Dangerous Sons", Dag Heward-Mills began, saying, “Apostle, we thank you for your preaching. Thank you for your many years of speaking to us and loving us from your heart. Thank you! Thank you for praying for us... Thank you for preaching and laying hands on us...”
These words of appreciation moved the Apostle to tears in front of his congregation. As Bishop Dag Heward-Mills spoke, the congregation of Apostle Maldonado stood up and cheered with a round of applause for their pastor.
One of the most underappreciated jobs in the world is that of a pastor. Despite the significant sacrifices, many pastors make for their congregations, they often go unappreciated. The tears of Apostle Maldonado during Bishop Dag’s sermon suggest that he, too, may have felt underappreciated despite all he has done for his people. During his time at Apostle Maldonado’s church, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills taught the congregation about the various enemies of the church.
Each day of the conference, Dag Heward-Mills generously provided all attendees with access to his 100 e-books free of charge. He explained that his book writing is not a business venture; rather, he aims to have as many people as possible read his books because he believes they can significantly improve lives. A book is a powerful seed capable of transforming someone's life for the better.
Dag Heward-Mills is renowned worldwide for his books, which cover a myriad of topics in Christianity. The attendees of the conference were really appreciative of Dag Heward-Mill’s generous gift to them. His impact at King Jesus International Ministry will likely be felt for many years to come.
Dag Heward-Mills' words of appreciation likely moved Apostle Maldonado to tears because he may have experienced dishonour from some of the sons and daughters he had raised in the ministry. Pastoring is one of the most challenging jobs because people often forget the good things done for them.
Unless people are taught to remember, ingratitude tends to prevail. The enemies that Satan uses to destroy the church will continue their work unless they are identified and exposed. One way to expose Satan’s plans is through teaching about the different agents he uses to undermine the church.
During the conference at King Jesus International Ministry, Bishop Dag taught about the different agents Satan uses to attack the church. On the first day, he discussed his book "Those Who Accuse You." He explained to the congregation that when Satan attacks the church through accusations, it negatively impacts strength, salvation, the kingdom, and the power of God.
A pastor targeted by Satan's arrows of accusations can easily be weakened. Often, those used by Satan to accuse men and women of God are unaware of their role and may even believe they are doing God's work. However, they must realize that an attack on the church is an attack on the body of Jesus Christ.
On the second day of the conference, Dag Heward-Mills taught from his book "One of You is a Devil." This revelation surprised many because the concept of human devils is unfamiliar to most. Dag Heward-Mills explained that this statement comes from Jesus Christ himself in John 6:70: "Have I not chosen you, the twelve? Yet one of you is a devil." He was referring to Judas, who would later betray Him. Additionally, when Peter rebuked Jesus in Matthew 16 for talking about His impending death, Jesus referred to Peter as Satan.
Another instance of Jesus calling people devils is in John 8, where He told the Pharisees that they were of their father, the devil, because they sought to fulfill his desires. Dag Heward-Mills then taught the congregation how people who act like devils behave, such as opposing God's servants, being deceitful, conflicting with authority, and exhibiting separatism and independence. The teaching anointing on Bishop Dag's life is unique, as he has the ability to explain complex topics in a way that is easy to understand.
On the final day of the conference, Bishop Dag taught on “Those Who Are Dangerous Sons,” a message that moved Apostle Maldonado to tears. Bishop Dag explained to the congregation that a father is someone who brings others into existence. People can have various types of fathers: biological fathers, fathers-in-law, fathers in ministry, fathers in Christ, stepfathers, and more. Each of these fathers plays a significant role in our lives, and we wouldn't exist without them.
The relationship that sons and daughters must have with these fathers is one of honour. When sons and daughters fail to honour their fathers, they bring a curse upon themselves from God. Unfortunately, some sons choose to follow the path of Absalom, becoming dangerous sons who attack their own fathers instead of honouring them.
This issue is prevalent in the body of Christ. It is possible for a father like Apostle Maldonado to raise many sons and daughters in the ministry, only to be dishonoured and attacked by them. Bishop Dag's teachings brought enlightenment to the congregation, prompting them to give a standing ovation to appreciate their pastor and father in ministry.
About Bishop Dag Heward-Mills
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills is a bestselling Christian author, mega church pastor, healing evangelist, and international conference speaker. His church, the United Denominations originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches, has nearly 4,000 branches worldwide. With extensive ministry experience, he authored one of his bestsellers, "Loyalty and Disloyalty." This book aims to defend the church against Satan's schemes.
One of Satan's tactics to destroy the church is by inciting internal conflict, causing pastors to clash with pastors, congregations to oppose pastors, and members to feud with one another. Such division prevents the church from advancing, as a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand. The message of loyalty in the book is intended to combat these internal attacks and strengthen the church's unity.
Dag Heward-Mills is also an international healing evangelist, conducting some of the largest crusades on the African continent. Many have compared his evangelistic ministry to that of the late Reinhard Bonnke, one of the great healing evangelists of our time. Bishop Dag launched the Healing Jesus Campaign in 2004 with the vision of saving 100 million souls for Christ. His passion for the lost has driven him to spread the gospel to some of the most remote places on earth.
About Apostle Maldonado
Apostle Guillermo Maldonado is the founder of King Jesus International Ministry (KJM) in Miami, Florida. Born in Honduras, he emigrated to the United States in 1990. During his early years in ministry, the Lord appeared to Apostle Maldonado and gave him a mandate to bring the supernatural power of God to the church. In a season of intense prayer and fasting, Jesus said to him, “I have called you to bring my supernatural power to this generation.” Following this encounter, Apostle Maldonado spent several years preaching across Central and South America.
He earned a master’s degree in practical theology from Oral Roberts University and a doctorate in divinity from Vision International University. Apostle Maldonado started King Jesus Ministry in his living room with just 12 members. Today, the church boasts a membership of about 25,000.
God has also used Apostle Maldonado to mentor and pastor many great men and women of God in the Spanish-speaking world. He is a spiritual father to more than 450 churches in 72 countries, including the United States, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and New Zealand. These churches make up the Supernatural Global Network (SGN). Additionally, Apostle Maldonado founded the King Jesus University (KJU) to train individuals with the call of God on their lives.
Conclusion
Using his apostolic office, Dag Heward-Mills defended the church in Miami against the wiles and tricks of Satan. The message of loyalty is particularly disliked by Satan because it reveals his plans to destroy God’s church. Some people may dislike the message of disloyalty because they haven't taken the time to read and understand its intent. Others may dislike it because it exposes the harmful actions they are taking against God’s kingdom. Whether you are a pastor or a regular church member, I encourage you to read any of Bishop Dag's loyalty books to uncover and combat Satan's schemes in your life.