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.

YOU’RE FIRED!!! Trump discards protecting life and the Christians that got him elected.

On Sunday September 17th 2023, former president Donald Trump did what was unthinkable to many of the Christians who voted for him. He stated that he would entertain legislation which would allow abortion up to 15 weeks of gestation. Once … Continue reading

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Fast Approaching Sign of the Times… (Daniel 9:25-27)

The time has come for us to be very sober and vigilant concerning the sign of the times of Christ’s return and the nefarious program of the antichrist’s progressive program. Daniel 9:25-27 25“Know therefore and understand, that from the going … Continue reading

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Vision and Valley’s? (Part II)

2 Corinthians 12:1-4 ​1 It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord: 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not … Continue reading

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Vision and Valleys? (Part 1)

Christian ministers in America, often use phrases which we believe to be biblical. This is done the purpose getting a point across or stirring up a congregation, to enlist their effort to execute a leader or leaders agenda. Consider the … Continue reading

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Trick or Trump, and the Truth

Be cautious Christian. In our desire to have a nation more affable to our comfort and faith, we are at risk of making a sinful error for the second time. What I am about to write is controversial for sure, … Continue reading

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Is It Possible To Limit GOD?

The title implies a ridiculous question to more thana few factions of Christianity, in what is know as Western civilization. To suggest that God can be limited, in the minds of many Christians, would mean He is not Almighty. Does … Continue reading

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The Idol of “Me, Myself and I”… (Ezekiel 14:1-11)

I have recently been working through the Book of Ezekiel in my personal seeking of the Lord in scripture. Although there is much in his prophecy which begs for further understanding, I have always been drawn to God’s disposition in … Continue reading

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Five Basic Effects Produced by Revival #2

During our last discussion concerning the nature of biblical revival, we discussed two of the first five effects produced by a God-instituted revival. These first two effects are as follows… SLEEPING SAINTS AWAKEN TO GODLY SORROW AND REPENTANCE (Ephesians 5:14-18; … Continue reading

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Five Basic Effects Produced by Revival

After examining the three passages most easily associated with revival (II Chronicles 7:13-15; Jonah and Ephesians 5:13-19), we turn at last to five effects produced by a true Revival. If you have not read the two part series “In the … Continue reading

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In the Midst of Revival? Part 2

As we discussed in Part I of this series, many are claiming revival is taking place across the U.S. on certain colleges campuses (if you have not read Part I click here). In addition to these reports of the beginnings … Continue reading

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