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Bind the Strong Man March 6, 2026 will be held at the following locations:
Summit Church: West Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH
New Life Tabernacle: TX-42, Price TX 75687
First Pentecostal Church of Dupo: 400 Louisa Ave, Dupo, Il
LifeSaver UPCI: Thrush Lane, Lugoff, SC
Tentative Location Denver Colorado
The Philippines Chapter will be hosting an event in unity with us.
Flyers and Hotel information will be coming out soon for each locations
Opening: Beyond Resolutions
Happy New Years, Azusa Street Riders! As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I want to talk to you about something far more powerful than New Year’s resolutions. While the world makes promises they’ll likely break by February, God extends an eternal invitation that can transform our lives forever. Turn with me to 2 Chronicles 7:14, where the Lord declares: “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” This isn’t about self-improvement, brothers and sisters – this is about spiritual transformation through deepening our prayer life.
Humble Ourselves
The first step in seeking God’s face is humility. Notice God says “my people” must humble themselves. That’s us! We can’t approach the throne of grace with pride in our hearts. True prayer begins when we acknowledge our desperate need for God. Too often we come to prayer like we’re placing an order at a drive-through, expecting quick service. But humility means recognizing that we’re dust, and He is the Almighty. When we humble ourselves, we’re saying, “Lord, I can’t do this life without You.” That’s where real prayer begins – not in our strength, but in our weakness made perfect through His power.
Pray with Intention
After humility comes prayer – but not just any prayer. This is intentional, focused communication with our heavenly Father. How many of us have fallen into routine prayers? “God bless this food, God bless my family, amen.” That’s not seeking His face – that’s checking a religious box. Intentional prayer means setting aside distractions, finding a quiet place, and entering His presence with purpose. It means praying with our hearts, not just our heads. When we pray with intention, we’re not just talking to God – we’re positioning ourselves to hear from Him.
Seek His Face, Not Just His Hand
Here’s the heart of deepening our prayer life: seeking God’s face, not just His hand. What’s the difference? When we seek His hand, we want what He can give us – healing, provision, breakthrough. But when we seek His face, we want Him for who He is. David understood this when he wrote, “When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.” Too many believers treat God like a cosmic vending machine. But God wants relationship, not just requests. This new year, let’s fall in love with the Giver, not just His gifts. When we seek His face, everything else falls into proper perspective.
Turn from Wicked Ways
The fourth requirement is repentance – turning from our wicked ways. This isn’t just about big sins; it’s about anything that creates distance between us and God. Maybe it’s unforgiveness, pride, or neglecting His Word. Repentance clears the pathway for powerful prayer. You can’t seek God’s face while holding onto things that grieve His heart. As we enter this new year, let’s do some spiritual housecleaning. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal anything that’s hindering your prayer life, then turn from it completely.
Practical Steps Forward
So how do we practically deepen our prayer life this year? First, establish a consistent time and place for prayer. Jesus often withdrew to lonely places to pray. Second, use Scripture in your prayers – let God’s Word guide your conversations with Him. Third, keep a prayer journal to track how God answers and moves. Fourth, fast occasionally to intensify your seeking. And fifth, pray with other believers – there’s power in corporate prayer that we experience right here at Azusa Street Riders.
New Year Prayer Challenge
I’m issuing a 30-day challenge to our motorcycle ministry family. For the next thirty days, commit to seeking God’s face for at least fifteen minutes each day. Not seeking His hand for your needs, but seeking His face for who He is. Worship Him, thank Him, listen to Him. Watch how this transforms not just your prayer life, but your entire relationship with the Lord. Who’s willing to take this challenge? Let’s see those hands!
Seeking Together
Let’s close by practicing what we’ve preached. I want us to seek His face together right now. Father, we humble ourselves before You this morning. We confess that too often we’ve sought Your hand instead of Your face. This new year, we want to know You more intimately. Draw us into deeper prayer, Lord. Help us to seek You not for what You can do, but for who You are. Transform our hearts, renew our minds, and let this be the year we truly learn to seek Your face. In Jesus’ mighty name, amen. Now go forth and seek His face, Azusa Street Riders!
The Highway Call: Understanding Luke 14:23
Brothers and sisters of the Azusa Street Riders, when we fire up our engines and hit the open road, we’re answering a call that goes back to the words of Jesus Himself. In Luke 14:23, we read: ‘And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.’ This verse isn’t just scripture – it’s our ministry’s marching orders. When Jesus spoke these words, He was telling a parable about a great banquet where the invited guests made excuses not to come. So the master sent his servant out to the highways and byways to find others who would join the feast. Today, we are those servants, and our motorcycles are the vehicles God has given us to reach those on the modern highways and hedges of our world.
God’s Heart for Highway Disciples
Let’s dig deeper into what this verse reveals about God’s heart. First, notice that God specifically instructs His servant to ‘go out.’ Our faith was never meant to be contained within four church walls. God’s heart has always been for the outsider, the one on the road, the one who might never darken the door of a traditional church. Throughout scripture, we see this pattern. Jesus didn’t wait for people to come to Him; He went to them. He met the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4), He sought out Zacchaeus in the sycamore tree (Luke 19), and He encountered Matthew at his tax booth (Matthew 9:9). The highways and hedges in Jesus’ time were where the marginalized gathered – those society had pushed to the edges. Today’s highways still hold those who feel they don’t belong in traditional religious settings. When we ride to biker events, we’re following Jesus’ model of going where people are, not expecting them to come to us. And note the urgency in the master’s command – he doesn’t say ‘invite them if convenient’ but ‘compel them to come in.’ There’s a holy urgency to our calling as highway disciples.
Motorcycle Ministry: Modern Highways and Hedges
What does it look like for us as the Azusa Street Riders to apply this scripture today? Our motorcycles give us access to communities and conversations that might otherwise remain closed. When we ride into a biker event, we’re not just showing up – we’re fulfilling biblical prophecy by going ‘into the highways.’ Our patches and vests identify us, but it’s our presence and conversation that fulfill the calling to ‘compel them to come in.’ And what does it mean to ‘compel’? The Greek word here is ‘anagkazō’ – it doesn’t mean to force or manipulate, but to strongly urge through persuasion and authentic relationship. It’s sharing our testimonies of how God changed our lives. It’s listening to a fellow rider’s struggles and offering hope. It’s being authentic about our own journeys. Every time we attend a motorcycle rally, every Biker Sunday we host, we’re creating spaces where people can encounter God’s love in a way that makes sense to them. The highways of ancient Israel have become the asphalt ribbons where we ride, and the Spirit rides with us, seeking those who need to hear that God’s house has room for them too.
From Conversation to Conversion: Discipleship at Biker Events
But our calling goes beyond initial contact. Luke 14:23 isn’t just about inviting people to a one-time event; it’s about filling God’s house permanently. This is where discipleship comes in. When we talk with people at biker events, we’re planting seeds that need nurturing to grow. Jesus didn’t just call His disciples once; He walked with them for years. Similarly, our conversations at biker events are often just the beginning of a discipleship journey. Remember how Jesus discipled: He used everyday language and examples people understood. He met people where they were but loved them too much to leave them there. For us as motorcycle ministers, discipleship happens in the parking lots of events, over the roar of engines, during group rides, and in follow-up conversations. It might look like exchanging phone numbers with someone you met, inviting them for coffee, or connecting them with other believers who ride. It might mean helping a new believer understand how to read their Bible or pray. And just like motorcycle riding skills improve with practice and guidance, spiritual growth happens through consistent relationship and mentoring. Every conversation is an opportunity for discipleship, turning highway encounters into eternal impact.
Filling God’s House Through Two-Wheeled Testimony
Brothers and sisters, Luke 14:23 ends with the master’s purpose: ‘that my house may be filled.’ This is God’s heart – not empty pews or hollow religion, but a house filled with diverse people from every walk of life, including those who arrived on two wheels. When we ride out to biker events, when we engage in conversations that lead to discipleship, we’re not just recruiting members for our ministry; we’re fulfilling God’s desire to see His house filled with worshippers. Every biker who finds Christ through our outreach is another seat filled at God’s table. Every life transformed through discipleship conversations is a testimony to the power of going ‘into the highways and hedges.’ As we close, I challenge each of us to see our motorcycles as more than transportation – they are ministry tools given by God to reach places and people others cannot. Let us ride with purpose, talk with intention, and disciple with persistence. The highways are waiting, filled with people God loves. Let us be the servants who go out, compel them to come in, and help fill God’s house. In the rumble of our engines, may the world hear the invitation of Christ. Ride safe, ride with purpose, and ride for the Kingdom. Amen.
Bind the Strong Man March 6, 2026 will be held at the following locations:
Summit Church: West Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH
New Life Tabernacle: TX-42, Price TX 75687
First Pentecostal Church of Dupo: 400 Louisa Ave, Dupo, Il
LifeSaver UPCI: Thrush Lane, Lugoff, SC
The Philippines Chapter will be hosting an event in unity with us.
Flyers and Hotel information will be coming out soon for each locations
The Battlefield of the Body and Spirit
Brothers and sisters in Christ, we bind together in Prayer as Azusa StreetRiders not merely as individuals, but as warriors united under one Commander. Cancer. Injuries. Accidents. Pain. These are the battlefields where many among us are fighting. As Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, ‘We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness.’ When disease attacks the body of a believer, it’s attempting to weaken faith and destroy hope. Today, we stand together and declare that we understand the enemy’s tactics, and we will not surrender ground!
Our Weapons for Warfare
In 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Paul declares: ‘Though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds; casting down imaginations, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.’ We fight with the full armor of God from Ephesians 6—the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit. These weapons allow us to cast down the dark thoughts that whisper defeat and replace them with God’s promises of healing and restoration.
Standing Firm When Your Body is Under Attack
To those battling cancer today—I speak directly to you. The diagnosis may have shaken you, but it did not shake your God. When cells multiply without control in your body, remember that nothing happens outside God’s control in His universe. Don your armor daily. Take captive thoughts of fear and death. Replace them with declarations of life. To those nursing injuries or recovering from accidents—your temporary limitation is not your final destination. Like Jacob who wrestled with God and walked away with both a limp and a blessing, your current pain may be the precursor to unprecedented spiritual strength. Wear your armor. Battle the thoughts that say you are defined by your disability. To those living with chronic pain—perhaps the most insidious battlefield of all, where the enemy whispers constantly of a diminished future—you are not forgotten. Your endurance is not in vain. Put on the full armor daily, especially the helmet of salvation to guard your thoughts. Take captive the lie that says your value is diminished by your condition. In my own life, I’ve witnessed the power of these spiritual weapons. [INSERT PERSONAL TESTIMONY IF APPLICABLE]. The battle in the mind often determines the outcome in the body. When we align our thoughts with God’s thoughts, we position ourselves for His healing power to flow.
United in Prayer: Our Battle Strategy
God never intended us to fight alone. In ancient warfare, Roman soldiers’ shields interlocked to create an impenetrable wall. Similarly, our faith shields are strongest when joined together. This is why our prayer chains are not just a ministry activity—they are a strategic military operation in the spirit realm! When illness strikes one of us, the prayer chain isn’t merely sharing information—it’s calling troops to battle stations. James 5:16 reminds us that ‘The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.’ But imagine the power when dozens or hundreds of righteous prayers converge on a single need! Let us commit to immediate response, specific prayers against these afflictions, and consistent follow-up. For Jesus promised in Matthew 18:19, ‘If two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.’
A Call to Prayer
As we prepare to pray, remember Romans 8:37—we are ‘more than conquerors through him that loved us.’ Not because we never face battles, but because we face them with Christ and overcome!
Let us pray: ‘Mighty God, Commander of heaven’s armies, we stand before You fully armored for battle. We take authority over cancer, injuries, accidents, and pain attacking our ministry and its members. We cast down imaginations that exalt themselves against Your healing power. By the blood of Jesus, we declare healing over these bodies. We lock shields together in faith, creating an impenetrable defense against the enemy’s schemes. By Your stripes, we claim our healing. We thank You for the victory that is already accomplished in the heavenlies and now manifesting in our physical realm. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Healer and Deliverer, Amen.’ Go forth now as God’s armored warriors. Stand firm. Pray fervently. And watch as God turns your battleground into holy ground!
Like the Israelites in Egypt, many of us find ourselves trapped, whether in sin, bad habits, fear, or unhealthy situations. But just as God saw the suffering of His people and set a plan in motion to free them, He sees you too. He knows your struggles, and Hw wants to lead you to freedom. The first step is recognizing your need for His help and surrendering to Him.
Reflection & questions:
The Power of Brotherhood:
Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.: This means that we are not meant to walk alone. Having strong, Godly men around us helps us stay accountable, encouraged, and focused on the right path. We all need brothers who will challenge us, call us higher, and remind us of God’s truth when we feel weak. Breaking free isn’t just about you; it’s about having the right men beside you in the battle.
Band of Brothers:
Take a moment to ask God what’s holding you back from stepping into the next season. Write it down and pray for His guidance in letting go of it. Share with a trusted brother in Christ who can walk this journey with you.
Exodus 3:7 “And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egpyt, and have heard their cry by reason of their sorrows; and I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bringthem up out of the land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing in milk and honey; unto the place of Canaanites, and the Hittities, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites. Now therefore behold the cry of the children of Israel in come untome: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them. Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people, the children of Israel out of Egypt.
Often, people share their testimony of healing or deliverance. People find peace when God provides in times of financial difficulties and hardship. These are indeed miracles that should glorify God and opportunities to give him praise. We must also count it a blessing when we are unaware of what God kept us from. Psalms 121:7-8 says, “The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.” When we are healthy and not struggling with physical ailments and hardship, we need to praise God. When we have a safe ride without incidents, we need to praise God. God is protecting us from things unseen. A testimony is not merely God restoring us, but it is also God keeping us.
We are 1 week away from gathering in corporate prayer on March 7th at four locations to engage in Spiritual Warfare against the principalities and forces of this world we live in. As we approach this week and you are riding pray up before you go as the devils have already attacked ASR moving into the Annual Bind The Stromgman event. We need to stay strong as a Ministry of Jesus Christ and always don the Armor of God before every ride. The locations of the Bind the Strongman locations are:
New Life Tabernacle 3635 Hwy 42 S, Price Texas Pastor Randy Hennigan
The Life Church 2446 Trebein Rd Xenia, OH 45385 Pastor Ken Dillingham
Harvest Temple 530 S. Main St, JAcksonville, Il 62650 Pastor Archie Beavers
Life United Pentecostal Church, 1301 Pipkin Rd, Hinesville, Ga 31313 Pastor Thomas Crutchfield.
Recently McDowell County, WV was hit hard by flooding. If you would like to donate, there is a link in the Store under donations. Please pray and donate as the Lord leads you. No Donation is too small.
Please Pray for Bro. David “POPS” Locke and Bro. Donald Brown. They were in a motorcycle accident, and they sustained injuries. Bro. Locke is currently in a Trauma Hospital in Houston, Texas. IT is reported he has multiple fractures.