WILL WE CANCEL THE CRUSADE IN SANTA BARBARA?

by | Jun 10, 2025 | Living Proof Santa Barbara | 78 comments

Will we cancel The crusade in Santa Barbara?

Hundreds of demonstrators and paid agitators will swarm Santa Barbara this Saturday.

And, it’s just 16 days before our tent goes up there. The question is, “Will we cancel the crusade?”

Absolutely not!

But not for the reasons you may think. We are not going there to pick a fight with anyone. We are not making a political statement. We are not a counter-protest.

We are taking a stand.

But it is not a stand against flesh and blood. They may demonstrate hate and violence. But God will demonstrate signs and wonders. They will come there, and fail. But we will come in the Name of the Lord.

The Spirit of God spoke so clearly. ‘Do not cancel this crusade. For it will have more power than any before it.’ Then a question consumed me:

“If you give in now, where will it stop? If you cannot draw the line here, where can you draw it?

The answer to that question has transformed Living Proof Santa Barbara into the most crucial crusade in our history.

Not only are we going to do it—there is no way on earth we won’t do it!

When the Holy Spirit saw my resolve, He gave me three explosive promises about this crusade.

1. Divine protection: The Spirit of God told me that a ring of fire is going be around the Tent.

No disruptions will hinder the meetings. Unusual peace will not only be in the Tent but over the entire city. People who do not even know God will sense an extraordinary calm over Santa Barbara.

2. You will also see that the demonstrations that have been planned for June 14th will come to nothing.

No weapon formed against this crusade will prosper. Every opposing demon will be crushed by the anointing. This will be the safest atmosphere we have ever experienced.

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3. Because this is the most threatened crusade, it will also be the most powerful crusade.

When the leaders in Jerusalem commanded Peter not to preach the Gospel he prayed this very focused prayer:

Acts 4:29-30, “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”

Special threats unleash special signs and wonders. Consider the dramatic way that God answered Peter’s prayer in the very next chapter:

“…so that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might fall on some of them. Also a multitude gathered from the surrounding cities to Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed” (Acts 5:15-16).

The way that Peter prayed for the threat in Jerusalem is the way I am praying for Santa Barbara.

We also have an infallible sign that this crusade is His will.

Now I can tell you an incredible story. It began in a living room in Santa Barbara. A small group of pastors and intercessors had invited me to speak. There was no way I could do that, but I promised to pray.

The Holy Spirit said, “Go.” So I went, not knowing it would change my life.

I spoke to them, still having no clue as to why I was there. We prayed together. Then they asked for a tent crusade. A crusade – here? It was beyond impossible. Why? Lots of reasons.

– Santa Barbara oozes anti-Christian intellectualism and mysticism—it is a bastion of billionaires who chew up faith and spit it out.

– Our schedule was crazy. We had only one tiny opening: July 6th through the 9th.

– The only place in all of Santa Barbara where we could put the Tent was the Earl Warren Showgrounds. In July? Their busiest month? The odds were astronomical.

But to humor them, I sent Frank Saldana to the showgrounds. As expected, the manager said, “We’re all booked up.” Then she said, “Oh wait, July 6th through the 9th is open. Take it or leave it.” So we took it! How could we not?

Think about it! The only days we had open were also the only days they had open! How could it be anything else but God?

Let me conclude this urgent message with a gentle warning. Don’t you dare change your mind about coming to Santa Barbara! You will deeply regret it.

And let me provoke you to exercise your faith. Believe God that distance and cost will not keep you from your miracle under our tent. He will provide!

Finally, we are using registration for the opening night of this crusade. The seats and parking are free, but we do need you to register for the opening night only. Every other night is open seating.

Once again use this link to reserve your seats for opening night     Itickets.com/events/483410

May God shower you with power and expectancy to be part of the greatest tent crusade we have ever known!

78 Comments

  1. Dr. peter

    THE RIGHT HAND BE ALWAYS WITH YOU, BRAVE MAN !!! The CHRIST LIGHT from CZECHOSLOVAKIA to You and Your members !!!!!!!

    • Shanda Donahue

      Thank you for your obedience. God will Bless.

      • Mary Nadwodny

        Behold, you have authority and serpents and scorpions and over ALL the
        Power of the enemy and nothing will by any means harm you.

      • Judith L Smaniotto

        PRAYING for GOD’S BLESSINGS & PROTECTION over you … & ALL who will be there !!! May God’s Holy Spirit move in great & mighty ways … for ALL the world to see !!!

      • Chad Hallquist

        Here’s to hoping you lose your tax exempt status for delving into politics, shitbag.

        • Mario Murillo

          Impossible Chad, The Johnson amendment is unconstitutional. You see Americans know when it is politics and when it is hate. They want men of God to push back on hate. That is why when we respond to political attacks on Christianity they do not think we are being political. They think you are. They see your hate.

        • Kevan Prati

          Chad, I see Mario has responded to your comment.
          What he didn’t tell you?
          1) By reading his blog you have opened a heavenly door by which all the force of heaven will now come pouring out on your behalf.
          2) By reading his blog you have exposed yourself to an entire army of super powerful Christians who will praying, and have already begun praying for God’s abundant mercy to be showered upon you.
          3) If you have the unction to attend this meeting in Santa Barbara, you will be met by the most mighty being in the universe; the Creator God of all, by His Son, who will be showing mind-blowing miracles all around you, and by His Holy Spirit, who’s astounding power will blow you away with a love so awesome you will find yourself falling before Him, sobbing with great joy and peace the likes of which you never knew could be possible.

    • Willett Amie

      Santa Barbara! It’s been awhile since I’ve visited, but it was a Beautiful “must see” back in the day.🌄
      I read in this Blog that you weren’t refusing to alter your plans to make a “political statement”, and I’m certain you’re not, but a Holy Spirit statement! A double edged sword 📖 statement ~ of this I’m sure🙏🏾
      That Spirit of Amalek is on the move, and it’s up to the Body of Christ to be the Warriors ⚔️📖⚔️ we are.
      🎶 I’m a soldier In the Army of the Lord,
      I got my war clothes on in the army.
      I’m a soldier In the Army of the Lord,
      I got my breastplate on in the army🎶

    • phil beatty

      GLORY!!!!!

    • Ms. VGD

      God bless you, Dr. Peter from so far away.
      ; the Holy Spirit reaches acrosss miles and all things i. between!!!

  2. Michael Pierre Hoffmann

    Thank you to Mario Murillo for his courage. I love his preaching – the way he explains God, Jesus and The Holy Spirit.
    My wife and I live in Denmark. Hope to come to a tent meeting one time God willingly.
    May God, Jesus and The Holy Spirit protect you.

    • Pauline Fellner

      my vision was many months ago that these migrants that have come to change our country, being paid to cause chaos in our country will be changed themselves and go against those that have paid them to do otherwise..

      • Heather

        I will second that! Amen!!!!

      • Judith L Smaniotto

        HALLELUJAH !!!
        May they TRULY be snatched from the enemy’s camp … & come to know God as their Saviour & Lord !!!

  3. Carlos Keen

    Your faith and boldness pleases our Lord!
    Have you considered coming to Hawaii?

  4. Ann Harper

    Praying in the SPIRIT for and over you and all in addentance.for miracles signs and wonders. For supernatural intervention and protection. God is bigger than all other and they cannot superceded God.

  5. Dorothy Clifton

    This is so awesome! My prayers are with you, Mario! This is going to be the most amazing crusade ever! God bless you!

    • Courtney Wynkoop

      God bless you Mario and your crew! May God bless you all with strength, courage, boldness, and perseverance! God will and always prevails! I pray y’all come to Tennessee soon!

  6. Peggy

    This is definitely a God scheduled event. How else do you explain the only dates available were exactly the ones needed by MMM? So very powerful. I can’t wait to hear what God has in store! God Bless everyone who is able to attend and to those who will be in the shadows.

  7. Beverley Saward

    I’m a Canadian Mario and my prayers for July 6-9 will be non stop for great success Psalm90 verse 17 May the LORD our GOD show HIS approval and make our efforts successful Yes make our efforts successful 16 Let our children see see your Glory

    • Deborah C Jordan

      I’ll be praying with you Ps 90:16-17 throughout July 6-9.

  8. Alan Pianosmith

    This blesses me to bits…. Thank you Jesus. From Shakespeare country, England

  9. Linda Esquibel

    Mario, just continue to be faithful to what God is calling you to do. He has already gone before and prepared the dates and the opportunity. The enemy always tries to rain on God’s parade, but he can’t. People are so hungry for the truth, for the full counsel of the word of God. It is so amazing to me as I watch your crusades that older people, who have probably been going to a church for years, are getting saved. Thank you and all your fellow laborers for putting your trust in God to make a way where there seems to be no way. I will continue to pray for you and the staff for protection, God’s wisdom and discernment, and for a double portion anointing over this meeting. May the shalom peace of God surround you. Be blessed.

    • Denise Richmond

      If God is for us who can be against us?
      Romans 8:31

      Ephesians 6:10, which reads “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power,” is a call to spiritual strength and reliance on God. It encourages believers to draw upon God’s power to stand firm against spiritual wickedness and overcome challenges in their lives. The verse emphasizes the importance of having a strong foundation in God’s love and strength before attempting to equip themselves with spiritual armor.

  10. Joan Hoffmann

    Thank you LORD. Thank you MARIO for your obedience. I will be praying

  11. Gloria Turkin

    I realize that this time in our lives, the enemy I fighting against the will of God to bring down what God has planned. I lift to God in prayer, His mighty hand of power to rule and to render powerless the hands of the enemy. I appreciate and give thanks to you Mario and all leaders that bring forth the message and glory of God in the tent revivals. I know it would not continue if the hand and will of the Lord in heaven wasn’t on it. Blessings to you and every man , woman, and child under the tent of the Lord.

  12. Judith White

    This is very exciting, I believe God is doing a new thing.

  13. Linda adk8ns

    Will I be able to watch rhe crusade online? Thanks

  14. Diana

    As I was watching and listening to reports of the riots I had a vision of Christians standing and praying against the violence. I believe the riot will turn into the greatest revival in history.

  15. Debra Roy

    I was driving g home from. Jamestown NY a couple of days ago and I heard these words. Recovery of sight to the blind. My thought was in order to recover something it means we once had it but it was lost. God wants to give it back. We have to want it and pursue Him.

    • Mary Linda

      Praise You, LORD, and thank You for the gifts of Mario Murillo and his team. Praise You, LORD, and thank You.

  16. Gordon Bloemsma

    Here in Texas I was sick and going to be hospitalized
    God spoke to me and said if you get yourself over there to the crusade here in Tyler “I will met you there and lay my healing hands upon you and heal you “He did

    • Joseph

      Joseph

  17. Faustina Andrews

    Definitely not! Prayers will be with you with the Crusate! Protect your work O Lord in Jesus Name 🙏✝️

  18. Pearl Dalton

    I am praying for the warrior Angela to surround you 🙏 and the peace of God bless 🙌 you,the Staff as you allow Holy Spirit to guide you through it all.And you reap the harvest for the kingdom 😊 TY Amen

  19. Michelle Lusny

    We are praying for you Mario and every person who will serve at this event and for every person attending. God is going to get ALL the Glory He deserves. People will be set free, healing and all kinds of miracles are going to happen. Lives radically changed in the presence of the Lord!! Nothing can stop what Father has put into motion. No weapon formed against MMM and the body of Christ can prosper! I pray every single person there will be saved, not one lost soul. Every knee shall bow and tongue confess that Jesus is Lord. I thank Father in advance for this and every event you do for provision, protection and lives being completely transformed by the blood of Yeshua. Thank you MMM for everything that you have done, are doing and will do for the Kingdom. May the Lord bless and keep you, and your loved ones, always.

  20. Joseph Filippazzo

    Calvary Commission is with you in prayer.

  21. Marie Brown

    Standing and believing for a great meeting! Financially supporting too!

  22. Lisa Wright

    Phil 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

  23. Tracy Duarte

    This is a wonderful testimony or the power and love of God our father!

  24. Jeannie cook

    Bless you Mario for your faithfulness to God.

  25. Elizabeth Klinger

    God bless you and anoint you in everything you do Mario

  26. Susan

    Isa. 29:24 Those who err in mind will know the truth, and those who criticize will accept instruction. Isa. 30-15 In repentance and rest we will be saved, In quietness and trust is our strength. We humbly pray in Jesus’ Name amen amen
    Dear Abba Father may you send your 7 Spirits, the Spirit of YHVH, the Spirit
    of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the reverential upon this tent meeting. We take Yeshua’s authority to trample down snakes and scorpions and all the enemy’s forces and we will remain completely unharmed. In Yeshua’s name we take a stand against the adversary and he will flee from us. Abba Father pour down all your heavenly blessings upon us in Yeshua’s name we pray amen amen

  27. Doug Krause

    I will be Praying from Wisconsin, for everyone, and everything to be surrounded by God’s peace, and love. God’s timing is absolute, and anointed.

  28. J H

    God bless you and your workers, Mario. Truly, this riot will be quelled by Jesus. The worship will shift the atmosphere, and even hardened criminals will fall to their knees in surrender. Your whole ministry – decades worth – has prepared you and will prove again Jesus is Lord. May the workers be abundant and the harvest overflowing.

  29. Ron Rupp

    Amen Amen, this boldness that started the church has dwindled, especially in the pulpit, we thank GOD for men and women who are that…cowards get shot in the back…boldness is face to face..and see GOD…ask Moses…Isaiah and we see FATHER’S Hand….Shalom Shalom

  30. Larry Lavallee

    Power, Protection, Peace, in JESUS NAME 🙏 The Ring of Fire & Glory will be a witness to everyone in Santa Barbara CA and the entire world 🔥 HOLY SPIRIT have your way, and GOD be Glorified !! Praying and standing with you from Port Charlotte Florida, VICTORY 🤺

  31. JoAnna DiPastena

    I was.prompted by the Holy Spirit to look up who was Santa Barbara. She was beheaded for becoming a Christian and is the patron saint of the Firefighters. Look it up many Hispanic people are going to be saved and healed. You go Mario.

  32. Thomas Jeffers

    I will start by saying I am a pastor out of the baptist church that walks in and very much believes in the gifts as the Bible promised. I went to Tyler Texas all four nights and I also went to Conroe Texas it was by far the most powerful services I’ve ever been in. I don’t know if you get to read this Mario but I was really amazed at how many things we agree on when you were preaching. You will always be in my prayers and I will see you in Houston for sure. God bless you and keep you. .

    • Mario Murillo

      Thomas, you greatly encouraged me today!

  33. DEN

    May God richly bless you, and protect you all in Santa Barbara!
    Please come to Virginia! We need you!

    • Laura Madril

      I feel a Fire in my spirit. God is provoking the enemy to come up out of hiding and engage in a battle they cannot win. No fear, just anticipation. God has got a Plan here. It’s just so thrilling!

  34. Bob Brennan

    I.C.E. riots start a full month before Santa Barbara Tent goes up. Looks like a Satanic setup so it doesn’t look like it will be anti christian thing if they try to disrupt crusade.

  35. Lisa

    God Bless you Man of God and all of us in Jesus name Amen

  36. Thora Evans

    More than conquerors is not just a promise, it is a declaration of victory in every situation. What the enemy means for evil will be turned, by God, to be one of the greatest victories the church has ever seen.

  37. Marc

    Not by power, not by might, but by my “Spirit says the Lord”. Thank you Mario that you still have freshness and boldness to preach God’s word. I remember that Sunday morning in El Paso when you came to preach at ALFC, you were on fire with your preaching and you still are. God Bless You and your Ministry.

  38. KayE Warren

    I woke up this morning at 4am from a very significant dream. The dream was one of warfare, at times I had a battleaxe in hand. My main weapon was the words coming out of my mouth as I rebuked the evil while filled with compassion for those who crowded around me with evil intent. Telling them how Jesus loved them, laying hands on some for healing, assuring them that they could not hurt me for Jesus was with me and for me and for them as well.
    I woke up yelling for my husband to come assist me. I sat before the Lord and asked Him to show me the meaning of it all. When I read the blog it became very clear as I am volunteering for the Santa Barbara Crusade and I believe I will be managing the restrooms and my husband is going to join me in that area. Wow! I am so excited to be there and see what our Lord has in store.

  39. Tom Crandall

    I’ll go to battle with you anywhere.

  40. Jeri Van

    By the authority and Power given by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ no weapon will come against Mario Murillo and or his team during the tent revival at the Santa Barbara Crusade. Anyone who comes close to the crusade with the intent to harm will be slayed by the Holy Spirit, cleansed and renewed! God Bless you and ALL those who attend!

  41. Thomas Harriman

    Shalom Brother Mario Murillo This is Thomas Harriman from Orwell, Ohio (Missing Left Foot) Mario Pray to The Holy Spirit that I receive the Finances to come to your Crusade in Santa Barbara, I knew you would not cancel this Tent Revival Like you mention in your Blog It will be your Most Effective, Dynamic, Supernatural Event Yet!
    I am Praying that I will be able to Attend on July 7 My Miracle (getting my left foot back) will be one of the Biggest Ever by The Holy Spirit
    Brother Mario I am Hoping and Praying you get that Mandate from Jesus that you will be the One that Prays for My Left Foot to Supernaturally Come Back Yours in Yeshua-Thomas (Tom) Harriman

  42. Deborah Potts

    Such good news Mario. Praying for all of you and that Jesus will draw every soul that needs to be there…in Jesus name.

  43. Harold Patton jr

    I went to the crusade at Modesto and it was awe inspiring. Now I’ trying to unite the churchs to go out into the streets of Salinas and bring in the harvest. The workers really are few, but Salinas will be saved! Do you have a training session on how to unite us to win the city? My pastor used to be Roger Houstma and he never taught us this. Bless you my brother, you inspire me like apostle Paul.

  44. Karen

    Bless you Mario. I believe that the Lord will bring mighty things from this. Your commitment and love of Jesus and His people is beyond measure.
    I stand with you always and miss you on Flashpoint. God bless.

  45. Marilynn Ramonas

    Saw your post on Facebook and immediately began to pray hard for this crusade that God would surround and protect you, that the tent would indeed go up, that the WORD would reach many thousands, that no harm would befall you, that God’s glory would shine brighter than ever on this crusade, and that the “even greater” signs and wonders that the Lord promised us would indeed manifest. And then I read your blog. I (and many others) are praying for you, Mario. I believe God’s kingdom is about to increase tremendously. God bless you, man of God.

  46. Dale Engle

    I was born in Santa Barbara in 1949, and went to Mario’s youth crusade, at Santa Barbara’s Lobero theatre, at age eighteen in the year 1968. The Spirit audibly was present! With no previous Christian faith, this all was super encouraging, whole speaking directly and powerfully into my heart. Jesus is so beyond good!!!

    • Mario Murillo

      How awesome is this!! -Mario

  47. Dale Engle

    I live in Bellingham, Wa. I believe I love the Lord. He touched me in a lifelong special way!

  48. Sharon Porter

    I will be praying for the tent meeting . I know if God give you a mandate you have to obey . Even though I had plan to come. The Lord told me to cancel my reservation this time. I wasn’t even aware that there were riots in the area. It is not for me to be there. But I know what God plan is. It will come in manifestation for those that are called to be there at such a time as this, will be there. The God of all comfort and the God that deliver Israel out of Israel will have His will be done in Santa Barbara. God never fails and He won’t this time. He pray for the souls that will get save and those that will received their healing will be in great numbers and the fire of God will fall. Be Bless my brother. God got it all in His control.

  49. Terry Haight

    I love it when the Lord shows His amazing power and might. Be bold as you are Mario and fight with the full armor of God. To His Glory. Amen.

  50. Louise Fugate

    Mario, thank you for surrendering your life to Jesus to be part of His soul-saving army in these last days. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, thank You for Your anointing, protection, healing, and salvations that will be the outcome of Mario’s crusade. I am praying that souls will be saved in the insurrection groups, as well. Fall upon this crusade, Holy Spirit and set Your angels around it’s perimeters. Let all who attend be filled with Your precious Holy Spirit.

  51. Thomas M Schneider Jr

    Dearest Mario, thank you for reaching out to the lost with signs and wonders. You and your team lift up the name of Jesus, and thus all people will be drawn to Christ!
    We will be praying for you here at Cornerstone Church in Batavia, NY!

    May the power of the Holy Spirit reign (and rain) down on Santa Barbara!

  52. Meg Leary

    Well Mario, your faith and courage is what God requires. I think that the riots are a sure sign that people world wide are so lost and confused that they destroy and chant to see if they get some peace and understanding. That will never work but your crusade will show the true light of love, kindness and healing to troubled minds.
    I am in Australia but I will uphold and pray that the Lord sends forth ministering angels for your whole teams protection and like Peter’s prayer the people will come and behold the peace and power of our God. Many blessings to you all. Meg Leary

  53. Jeffrey Arendt

    Decreeing Isaiah 60: 1-5 over all of beautiful, Santa Barbara! Decreeing Isaiah 61:1 over you, Mario and your entire team!

  54. Leonard Carroll

    You can do everything through Christ, who gives you strength. Blessings and more blessings! I will eagerly watch from Melbourne, Australia.

  55. Cheri Brunner

    I know beyond any doubt our awesome God will protect with him mighty angels and His awesome power. May all the words God wants you to say be anointed with Holy Spirit and change many hearts and also protect them too. Our awesome God has kept me safe and He will do this again and again for his children on earth. Many prayers for this and blessing also

  56. Bradley Gudgeon

    I live in Hendersonville, TN but I was born in Santa Barbara in 1954. I know the Earl Warren Show Grounds well, off Las Positas Rd near Hwy 101. There is going to be a giant tsunami that is going to hit the Pacific Ocean (mainly western Pacific) around that time. The showgrounds are about 100 feet above sea level and the Channel Islands do afford some protection. God Speed, Mario and protection mercies!

    • Mario Murillo

      Thank you for your kind words Bradley. I am curious, I checked and cannot find a tsunami warning anywhere for the West Coast. I was wondering what your source is? Thanks

  57. James McCauley

    Many thanks to MMM for going back to California! The last time they experienced a supernatural earthquake. This time it will be an aftershock.Todd just did a message about the parylitic that was lowered through the roof to Jesus. And I likened it to Living Proof. Your Ministry Team at MMM are the ones who make it possible. They are like the brothers who lowered this man to Jesus. Because of them, Jesus forgave his sins and made him whole.i hope you appreciate the people behind the scenes, that make Living Proof a reality as much or more than I do!

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