Author Archives: Michael J Erdel

About Michael J Erdel

Mike is a pastor with The Assembly of God Fellowship. He is the lead pastor at Encounter Church in Fostoria Ohio. His desire is to encourage the Church of Jesus Christ, and declare God's hope through His Son Jesus, to a world which is long on excuses and short on hope. Mike has experienced the truth that when we kneel before Christ, surrendering to Him as Savior and LORD, being led and empowered by His Spirit. To Jesus Christ be all glory and honor.

Supreme Court Decision Disaster

Posted on June 4, 2020

The video message below pertains to the Supreme Court decision handed down last Friday night; a decision that directly effects the free practice of the Christian faith given circumstances not defined by law, but the whims of state governments. Please … Continue reading →

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Walk in Truth, Not Waves of Guilt of Good Intention.

Posted on June 3, 2020

Once more, the citizens of the United States and its law enforcement officers are berated for being party to systematic racial injustice, because of the heinous murder of a black man in police custody. This shaming is a travesty. Plain … Continue reading →

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BEYOND THE INK AND PAGE (part 1)

Posted on May 30, 2020

There are times, as we prayerfully interact with the word of God, where we are taken beyond the ink an page it is written on. We are thankful that all scripture is given by inspiration of God (God-breathed) and is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Exodus 30:17-21, II Peter 1:20-21, II Timothy 3:15-17, Old Testament | 1 Comment

Threat Against the Gathering of the Saints in Chicago!

Posted on May 24, 2020

PLEASE PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER: Below is a chilling report out of Chicago. What is being threatened happens regularly in China and other persecutive regimes world-wide. To think it is threatened in America to many is unthinkable. The Corona virus as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Chicago mayor, corona virus, covid-19, falling away, persecution, sanctification | 1 Comment

KEEP CALM! DO NOT FRET!

Posted on May 16, 2020

Beloved of God in Christ, DO NOT FRET because of evil doers (Psalm 37:1-6). Recently, a rising anguish is pressing the minds and hearts of many of the faithful, concerning the responses and potential responses to the Covid-19 corona virus. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged corona virus vaccine, covid-19, I John 4:1-3, Psalm 37, Revelation 13:14-18 | 1 Comment

Religious or Right! Which one are You?

Posted on May 13, 2020

Below is a video message from the Gospel of John Chapter 9, concerning Jesus healing of the man born blind. In it we examine the difference between religiosity and those who are truly right with God through Jesus Christ.

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Christian, arm yourselves with the mind of Christ!

Posted on May 7, 2020

A message calling us to live with Christ as our model in the increasingly difficult circumstances around all of us. Be blessed in Jesus Christ. Leave a comment-Brother Michael.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged civil disobedience, Evangelical politics, I Peter 2:21-25, I Peter 4:1-3, Romans 13 | Leave a comment