Expect a Miracle: My Life and Ministry : An Autobiography

by Oral Roberts

An autobiography of the Oklahoma farm boy who became the outstanding leader of the Pentecostal world

Genres: Christian, Biography Memoir, Nonfiction, Biography

388 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Oral Roberts has been one of the giants of the Christian faith for more than seven decades. His ministry has spanned the globe with a message of healing and miracles that has reached more than a billion people. He founded Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma—a fully accredited liberal arts university offering more than eighty undergraduate and graduate degree programs. He has written more than 100 books and created the first oral commentary on the New Testament. Roberts is considered the leading healing evangelist of the twentieth century, a pioneer in Christian television, and without a doubt, one of the nation’s most innovative, and at times, controversial communicators.

Reviews

[Christopher Lewis Kozoriz · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The anointed preacher, who has spent hours preparing himself and his message, sends the hot fires of the Holy Spirit to burn the yoke off people who believe, and supernaturally brings them into totally new attitudes, new purposes, new commitments, and new expectations. There is simply no other way to do this through ministry for people." (Oral Roberts, Expect A Miracle: My Life and Ministry, Page 353)

Oral Roberts, one of the greatest preachers in our time, expounds upon his life and ministry through this, his autobiography.

He takes you from his humble roots of growing up in poverty, being sick and then experiencing the miracle working power of God that took him from being bed laden to being called of God to the ministry and to building Oral Roberts University.

He was one of the pioneers of televised evangelism and demonstrating the gospel not in word only, but in the power of God.

This book will show you that you will encounter opposition whenever you go after the dreams that God has put in your heart. He shares Ten Secrets to Success in the very last chapter of his book.

What surprised me most about his autobiography is that he says he never attacked his critics. He kept focused on the calling of God upon his life, even though painful at times. It shows you that sometimes when you are pursuing your calling, you will be miss-understood by the church, the media and your community. Our eyes must stay focused on Jesus through it all.

[Dianelys · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Real faith is not timid. Real faith is not intimidated. Real faith doesn't take no for an answer. Real faith breaks through all barriers and touches the heart of the Savior Himself.”

[Michael D'Offay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Getting to know one of charismatic most influential men in 20th century. Although I don't agree with all his theology, lifestyle and some of his fund raising methods it's clear that God used him.
He was a big thinker, not scared to dream big and trust God- lessons we can all learn.
Although he was healing evangelist, he still had high regard for medicine, education and engaging with the world. Founding a Christian university was an achievement done against all odds.
Good gaining more insight into this controversial figure.

[Heather Martinez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was by far the best book I have read in 2018. It is a long book-close to 400 pgs. It is the autobiography of Oral Roberts. Wow! What a story! The copy write of the book is 1995 so it is an older book. It is an incredible life story of how God raised up 1 man for His purposes and glory. Anyone that has a heart for ministry should read this book. He shares many of his ups and downs in ministry to finally fulfill his calling to God. I enjoyed his writing style of the book. It was very easy to read, personable and down to earth. I could definitely feel the anointing of this book as a reader. I believe that anointing is still alive and active today. If there was ever one man that brought the healing powers of God to the nations of this world, it was Oral Roberts!

[Oleg · Rating 2 out of 5]

cool story of come-up of America's new healing christian wave

it's more a historical book, than an inspiring self-help or anything else

it's fine as a historical bio, but it's not as good as I thought it would be, because I'm too far spiritually from Oral Roberts

[Carmen Ayala Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read. I recommend this book. Engaging, enlightening, and encouraging.

[Brooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one of the most well written autobiographies I have read. Oral Roberts did an excellent job capturing my attention and drawing me into his story. He told about his greatest successes and how God moved through him and he also told of his mistakes with the university and with his family. I, however, am not as interested in learning the many details of the University that fill the last half of the book. I'm sure there are many of you that will just love that part but it wasn't that interesting to me. After all is said, it was a great read.

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oral Roberts “Expect a Miracle: My Life & Ministry” (1995)

Interesting to read but rife with Pentecostal legalism and assumptions that life's disappointments are attributed to “spiritual attacks” are a direct result of his powerful ministry.
Successfully carried the movement of the big tent meeting gatherings and key pioneer in TV evangelism.
His desk plaque motto “Make No Little Plans Here!” is fair enough.
Sad to read the tragedy of his son taking his own life and the anguish surrounding the poor theology of such a predicament.

[Carrie F. · Rating 3 out of 5]

It just seems to go with the territory that these charismatic, devoted, inspirational Christians are also involved in harmful scandals. And in the health and wealth gospel that Roberts takes from 3 John 2-4. Maybe, as my friend says, we're all doing our crummy best.

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[Brian Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love autobiographies of people that God used mightily in ministry. Oral Roberts' story is a unique one that emphasizes the wonderful grace and power of Jesus Christ.

[Jared Donis · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is more of a preaching document than an autobiography. It doesn't even sound honest; just full of high spiritual phrases.