Author Archives: Michael J Erdel

About Michael J Erdel

Michael is a husband and father, but first, he is a follower of Jesus Christ. Michael has been a pastor for over two decades. His desire is to encourage the Church of Jesus Christ, and declare God's hope through His Son, to a world which is long on excuses and short on hope. Mike writes and speaks to glorify His the Savior. To Jesus Christ be all glory and honor.

We Were Meant to Live for So Much MORE! (Acts3:16)

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Michael J Erdel

Acts 3:16 16 And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. … Continue reading →

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Satanic Sucker Punches are Meant to Induce Faith Forgetfulness

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Michael J Erdel

With a title like the one above it is important to remember that all Satan’s attacks, from the world the flesh, occur under God’s sovereign control. Romans 8:28 28 And we know that all things work together for good to … Continue reading →

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The Truth WILL Set You FREE, But It WILL Lead To Our Death; and that is a GOOD Thing.

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Michael J Erdel

In the wake of the assignation of Charley Kirk, there is much fear concerning what it means for those who are willing to speak truth, biblically. This assassination has revealed maxim of life for Christians: The truth will and … Continue reading →

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Have We Become A Lovely Mausoleum? (Matthew 23:27-28; Revelation 3:1-)

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Michael J Erdel

What kind of church is being built in the world today? One need only to look at chapters two and three of Revelation to see that the kind of church being built, is in the hands of those in leadership … Continue reading →

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FEAR GOD ALONE

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Michael J Erdel

During a 1933 speech, concerning the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”. The former president’s point was we ought to be very concerned about being controlled by fear. In … Continue reading →

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LEADERSHIP or BUST? Are we creating false hope? Part II

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Michael J Erdel

In Part II of this series of articles we are going to discuss three phrases often associated with leadership development, in the church and in the secular world. From the outset, its needs to be understood that theses phrases have … Continue reading →

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LEADERSHIP or BUST? Are we creating false hope?

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Michael J Erdel

Let’s talk about the Christian fixation, at least in America, on leadership and leaders. This topic may not interest you, but I assure you, it is relevant to every true follower of Christ. Note that I said, “relevant to every … Continue reading →

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Jesus Christ our High Priest at GOD’s Throne (Hebrews 5:1-6)

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Michael J Erdel

Below is a link to my preaching notes from Sunday’s message from Hebrews chapter 5 through chapter 9. Please click the link to download this valuable resource. Notes From Hebrews 5.1-6

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Have You Ever Felt Like This Little Guy?

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Michael J Erdel

Have you ever felt like this little guy? I know, I know, this little guy could be a little gal, as I didn’t lift its tail to see. But for the purpose of our conversation, have you ever felt like … Continue reading →

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Increase Our Faith? Why? (Luke 17:1-1-5 and the Impossibility of True Forgiveness)

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Michael J Erdel

(Luke 17:1-5) … Continue reading →

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