Author Archives: Michael J Erdel
The Worst Pain and What We Must Do
For all the wonderful experiences and glories we are blessed to share in as followers of Jesus Christ, there are as many if not more trials, burdens, and afflictions we are called to walk in on Christ’s behalf. (Job 5:7) … Continue reading
The Worship Sirens Leading Us Toward Apostasy II
As discussed in part one of this series, our error prone understanding and fixation on “worship music” and “worship leaders”, has led to some spiritual deficiencies in Christianity in the United States, England, Europe and Australia. Aside from what was … Continue reading
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The Worship Sirens Leading Us Toward Apostasy
In Greek and Roman mythology men are introduced to a particularly dangerous creature, called a siren. In the epic poem entitled ‘The Odyssey”, the siren is a feminine and sensual being, part human part animal, which sings to passing ships. … Continue reading
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[Guest Post] “John Cooper of Skillet on Apostasy Among Young Influential Leaders”
After another two defections, of young and influential Christian leaders, from the faith once delivered to the saints, I decided to post an excellent article in response to this growing and troubling trend. I will remind you that in the … Continue reading
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What does it mean to be a Pentecostal Church?
Encounter Church, the fellowship I am privileged to pastor, is an Assembly of God fellowship of Christians. This means that Encounter Church is a Pentecostal fellowship. It is my firm belief that the Church of Jesus Christ, in every age … Continue reading
True Pentecostal Power
Dear Friends below is a link to a facebook video of concerning what it means to be a Pentecostal Christian. For years as I have ministered in the Assembly of God and Christian and Missionary Alliance fellowships (I currently minister … Continue reading
FREE!!! To Fully Surrender! (I Peter 2:16)
A few weeks ago I shared a message from Galatians 5:1 entitled “Live Free or Die Apart”. The message focused on the meaning of the phrase “It is for freedom you set us free: therefore keep standing firm and do … Continue reading
