Carrying the Flame: Bishop Tim Hill on Revival, Purpose, and the Power of the Word
Bishop Tim Hill, Tennessee Overseer of the Church of God and former General Overseer of the global Church of God, joins Philip Cameron to unpack the vision behind his new book, Advancing Beyond Limits. Drawing from Acts 3, where Peter and John heal a lame man at the Gate Beautiful, Bishop Hill reveals four transformative words that define a Spirit-empowered life: labels, limitations, lift, and leap. "Silver and gold have I none," Bishop Hill reminds us — but Peter didn't stop there. He explains that the Holy Spirit enables believers to "see beyond natural sight, give beyond human resource, and touch beyond reach." The lame man's story, he argues, is a blueprint for every pastor and believer living beneath their God-given potential. When Peter lifted the man "by the right hand," he addressed not symptoms but foundational brokenness — a word Bishop Hill applies directly to churches struggling with unresolved foundational issues today. Bishop Hill also speaks to the paralyzing power of labels, sharing a memorable illustration about a pillow tag and the liberating truth that every redeemed believer carries a new name in Christ. Whether you're a pastor needing fresh vision or a believer ready to leap into purpose, this conversation is your moment. Order Advancing Beyond Limits at timhillministries.com or connect with Bishop Hill at thill@tncog.org.
What's Discussed
Bishop Tim Hill, Tennessee Overseer and former General Overseer of the Church of God, presents the vision behind his book Advancing Beyond Limits, rooted in Acts 3:1–10. He outlines four key words — labels, limitations, lift, and leap — drawn from the healing of the lame man at the Gate Beautiful. Peter and John, fresh from the upper room and filled with the Holy Spirit, demonstrate three Spirit-enabled capacities: seeing beyond natural sight, giving beyond human resource, and touching beyond reach. Bishop Hill challenges pastors to identify foundational issues in their churches, discard identity-crushing labels, and expect God to lift them into a new season of purpose and praise. His book is available at timhillministries.com.
- 16:04Vision Behind Advancing Beyond Limits
- 16:49Acts 3: Peter, John, and the Lame Man
- 17:53Seeing and Giving Beyond Human Capacity
- 19:59Breaking Free from Identity Labels
- 21:31Limitations and the Lame Man's Expectations
- 23:03Foundational Issues in Church and Life
- 24:36The Lift and Leap into Holy Spirit Purpose
- 27:06Ephesians 3:20 and Pastoral Vision
Featuring Bishop Tim Hill