This Thursday Night Deliverance sermon by Apostle Allison Smith Conliff teaches that victory is the believer’s portion, even when there are real plots, pressures, and storms. Using Paul’s journey in Acts 27, the apostle shows how Paul, though a prisoner, carried faith, courage, and leadership in crisis: he repeatedly told others to “be of good cheer” because God had already spoken preservation over their lives. The message emphasizes that believers are not called to live in fear of premature death or disaster; instead, they must live the Word, speak the Word, fast and pray, and trust God’s “fear not” instruction as a prophetic covering in uncertain seasons. The sermon concludes by connecting the shipwreck narrative to Paul’s later encounter on Melita, where a viper latched onto his hand, as a picture of the enemy trying to attach itself after you survive a storm; the instruction is clear: shake it off quickly and keep your witness strong.
The Apostle notes that plots can be real (as in Paul’s case, false accusations and attempts to kill him), but stresses that if it is not your time/season, you will not be “recalled” early. Believers are called to serve God in fullness, with obedience and joy as strength.
A major distinction is made: Satan is not intimidated by a believer who merely “calls Jesus,” but by the believer who lives for Jesus and speaks Jesus. The sermon stresses that power is experienced through a lifestyle aligned with God.
Because God is always watching and “working out things” for victory, the Apostle urges consistent declaration: speak the Word over your home, workplace, and even while driving, because God’s Word is active and provides spiritual covering.
You cannot testify without being tested: the sermon plainly states that if you want testimony, you must endure tests and pass them. This framing prepares believers to interpret hardship as part of spiritual development rather than abandonment.
From Acts 27:22, Paul exhorts the passengers to be of good cheer: the ship would be damaged, but no life would be lost. The sermon highlights God’s ability to preserve in distress and danger and calls believers to remember past deliverances as evidence God can do it again.
The Apostle stresses that “fear not” is not careless bravado; it is confidence rooted in God. She contrasts Godly fearlessness with people who are not afraid because they trust themselves or choose darkness rather than light.
The sermon uses a strong metaphor: the narrow road has God-rails (protection and boundaries), while the broad road has none. Like an athlete, crossing lanes brings disqualification, so believers must remain disciplined, protected, and Spirit-led.
She references the ministry’s fasting, calling it a sacrifice that creates deeper connection and spiritual authority (“some things only go out by prayer and fasting”), and points to increased miracles and testimonies in the ministry as evidence.
A key leadership takeaway from Paul: in the middle of danger, he paused to give thanks before eating and encouraged others. The Apostle teaches that your personal storm doesn’t disqualify you from strengthening others, your witness must stay alive.
After the shipwreck, a viper latched onto Paul’s hand; Paul shook it off immediately. The sermon uses this as a deliverance-minded warning: if you don’t shake the enemy off quickly, what starts small can spread and cripple. The instruction is to refuse attachment and remain steady in God.
The teaching is anchored in Acts 27 (Paul’s preservation word, “be of good cheer,” angelic reassurance “fear not,” and the shipwreck sequence), and references the follow-on Melita/viper event as a spiritual lesson. The close includes exhortations like “be sober, be vigilant” and not being ignorant of the devil’s devices.
Rec. Date: 11th July, 2024