Category Archives: fullness of the Spirit

What does it mean to be a Pentecostal Church?

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Michael J Erdel

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 →

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Refuse to be a Slave to the Grind

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Michael J Erdel

If a person is truly in Christ, they have an automatic “new creation” desire to please Their Lord and Savior, by living His commands. This arises from the Holy Spirit residing with those who are born again. Having our sin … Continue reading →

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Faithful Fools #3 (Reciprocal Nature)

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Michael J Erdel

As we parted company last time, we were challenged to ask ourselves if we were Hi-Fi  or Low-Fi followers of Christ. A Hi-Fi follower is a person in whom the Holy Spirit consistently and powerfully, produces the mind, the love, … Continue reading →

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Word’s are Relevant when Used Right!!!

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Michael J Erdel

Word’s matter, especially in conveying the faith once delivered to the saints. This past week while preparing to minister the Word of God, four passages of scripture came to my mind. I immediately wrote them on the white board in my office. … Continue reading →

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All Day Long… Overcoming the Encroaching Darkness

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Michael J Erdel

In a world where statistics surface on an hourly basis, it is easy to become insensitive to the deluge of numbers, which are to inform us of important trends.  In spite of the deluge of numbers, I would like to … Continue reading →

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Foundational Piece… Peace

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Michael J Erdel

On Sunday evenings I have been teaching out of a book by Jerry Bridges entitled “The Pursuit of Holiness”.  Not normally one to use other people’s materials (for teaching), I have found this book extremely helpful in communicating God’s command … Continue reading →

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