Crown of Thorns with Andre Tourrette

Today we will read the iconic story of Abraham and his son Isaac, which is one of the greatest examples of faith in the entire bible. The closing song is 'I am Redeemed' performed by Jessy Dixon. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we will continue to take a break from the book of Genesis and finish catching up with some current world events and learn how they align with biblical prophecy. This world is a busy place and we are living in exciting times, with the ability to watch prophecy unfold daily. We should stay informed and heed the very words of Jesus himself, to keep watch and be ready for his return. The closing song is 'Come Lord Jesus' performed live by Passion. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we will take a break from the book of Genesis and catch up with some current world events and learn how they align with biblical prophecy. This world is a busy place and we are living in exciting times, with the ability to watch prophecy unfold daily. We should stay informed and heed the very words of Jesus himself, to keep watch and be ready for his return. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today our friend Abraham moves on to another land and meets King Abimelich, a Philistine King. Later, God stays true to his promise and a son is born to Abraham and Sarah. The closing song is "Jesus I Love Calling Your Name" performed by Shirly Ceasar. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we have a mid-week treat in store with another edition of my 'Great Sermons' series. Pastor Matthew Selay of Clayton Community Church in Rock Hill, Missouri shares a unique perspective on Luke ch. 24. The closing song is 'Love Like Jesus' performed by Drew Meadows. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we learn what happens when folks refuse a relationship with the One True God and insist on traveling down the dark, wide path. However, we also learn that it is not Gods will to lose a single good soul and that He will go to any extreme to ensure that the righteous are saved. The closing song is 'I Am Redeemed' performed by Chris Blue. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we touch on an interesting story about Abram, his wife Sarai, and her maidservant Hagar. Abram also receives yet another promise from God and learns of the physical part of their relationship- circumcision. The closing song is 'Holy Forever' performed by Chris Tomlin. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we take a break from Genesis to focus on Holy week, jumping back into my 'Great Sermon' series with a gem recorded on Palm Sunday. Pastor Matthew Selay delivered this 'Great Sermon' to the congregants of Clayton Community Church and I just had to share it with you!

Today Abram conducts a rescue of his nephew Lot, teaching a few Kings of the land just what happens when the King of Kings, the Almighty One, is on your side. He then begins learning of what it means to be in covenant with God, through a vision. The closing song is 'Promise of Abraham' performed by Grace City. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we really start to get to know this man Abram who is called by God to be the father of a people who will be special in the eyes of the Eternal One. The closing song is 'Hard Fought Hallelujah' performed by the Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we get a bit deeper on the subject of the fulfillment of biblical prophecy and the events which are unfolding in the present times. The closing song is 'Hello My Name Is' performed by the Matthew West. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we will take a break from the book of Genesis to discuss how the war that recently broke out between the U.S, Israel and Iran plays into the biblical prophetic calendar. We live in exciting times and the Lord has prepared us through his prophets. The closing song is 'Awesome God' performed by the Michael W Smith. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we will complete reading and discussing the first letter of John. There was much to be learned by the church of his day, as there is today. Johns message is timeless. The closing song is 'Alpha and Omega' performed by the Gaither Vocal Band. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we will take a bit of a break from the book of Genesis and begin a 2 episode series on the first epistle , or letter, of John the Apostle. The closing song is 'Love Like Jesus' performed by Drew Meadows. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today I bring you the first edition of a series called 'Great Sermons', which I hope to grow over time. One of my Pastors, Ed Harris delivered this message at Clayton Community Church in Rock Hill, Mo just prior to Christmas. . It is a message about the love both The Father and His Son Jesus have for us, and although it was his Christmas message, it is a bit different than what you might be used to and is an appropriate message for any day of the year. Enjoy!! The closing song is 'Grace Like a Wave' performed by Elevation Worship. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we finish the story of Noah and the flood. Then we will enjoy a brief story of the Tower of Babel'. The closing song is 'Awesome God' performed by Michael W Smith. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we meet Noah, a righteous man before God. We will cover 3 chapters, the amazing story of Noah's Arc and the Flood. The closing song is 'Still Waters' performed by Leanna Crawford. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we continue in the story of creation with the story of Cain and Abel, and learn the lineage that continues until we get to a man named Noah. The closing song is 'I Got Peace' performed by Munn. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we experience the creation of Adam and Eve which is followed by a sad moment as their disobedience to God gets them removed from the Garden of Eden. We also meet Satan the Devil for the first time. The closing song is 'I Am Redeemed' performed by Chris Blue. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today I have the privilege of beginning a second season of the 'Crown of Thorns' podcast. We are going to start with the beginning, the creation of the creator. Many people consider the birth of Jesus, and the New Testament in general as the beginning of his story, but we will learn today that his story actually began long ago in a time that our minds cannot really comprehend, a time I refer to as 'an eternity ago'. The closing song is 'Creation Sings' performed by the musicians of Sight and Sound Studios, from the 'David' soundtrack. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today our journey with the Apostle Paul ends with a sea journey, a shipwreck, and finally Paul enters Rome. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is '10,000 Reasons', performed by Matt Redman. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today Paul makes it to the top of the local government so to speak, and we witness a rather infamous moment when it seems King Agrippa 'almost' becomes a follower of Jesus. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'I Am Redeemed', performed by Chris Blue. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Merry Christmas! Today we shift gears and celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus with a reading of Luke, chapter 2, the story of the birth of The Messiah! I will also read an essay written by Billy Graham which teaches us why the birth of Jesus is the most important event that has ever occurred in human history. A nice ensemble of Christmas songs will wrap things up! I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today Paul continues his journey that will eventually land him in Rome, as prophesied by Jesus. As a prisoner, he continues to preach 'The Way' as he climbs the Roman chain of command. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'This Is How I Thank The Lord', performed by Mosaic MSC. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today Paul apparently makes quite the entrance into Jerusalem, as he is quickly arrested. To be fair, his arrest is accidental and works out for the best. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'My Tribute', performed by Andrae Crouch. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we shift gears and talk about seeking the 'Fire of The Lord'. This would be considered to be part 2 of what turned into a 2 part series, which began in episode 88. 'The Benefits of Fasting and Prayer' was a talk I gave during an evening zoom meeting which wrapped up a day of fasting and prayer and this talk, 'Seek Fire' digs a bit deeper into the subject. Our closing song is 'First Things First, performed by Consumed By Fire. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we continue in the book of Acts as Paul journeys through more territory preaching 'The Way' ofJesus. and in a somber moment bids farewell to some church leaders whom he has raised up, taught and became friends with. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'I Am Redeemed', performed by Jessy Dixon I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we continue in the book of Acts as Paul journeys through more territory preaching 'The Way' ofJesus. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'I Saw the Light', performed by Alabama. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we are introduced to a young preacher named Timothy who joins Paul and Silas on their missionary journey. But first we will expolre exactly just what this 'Mosaic Law' is that is continually referenced. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'Chain Breaker ', performed by Zach Williams. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today I was privileged to lead a morning and evening prayer meeting on a day of fasting and prayer sponsored by Glory Gatherings St Louis, in the absence of my Pastor , Baba Balus as he is on mission in Nigeria. We zoom twice daily on the first and third Wednesday of every month. I recorded the content to share with Pastor Baba and thought it to be a good share for this podcast. I will discuss the spiritual benefits of fasting and prayer combined, with plenty of scripture pulled into the discussion.

Today we continue our travels with Paul and Barnabas who continue to testify Jesus as the Messiah to everyone they meet while on their mission trip. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'Testify', performed by NEEDTOBREATHE. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today Saul and Barnabas set out on a mission trip, tangle with an occult spiritualist named Bar-Jesus, and we learn how Saul became Paul. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'Holy Spirit You Are Welcome Here', performed by Elevation Worship. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we continue with part two of a three part series of which the subject focus is divine protection. God has protected his people since day one and continues to do so today. I will tie recent world events to the end times calendar which will show us where we are chronologically and just how exciting these times we live in really are! Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'I Am Redeemed', performed by Jesse Dixon. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we continue with part two of a three part series of which the subject focus is divine protection. God has protected his people since day one and continues to do so today. I will tie recent world events to the end times calendar which will show us where we are chronologically and just how exciting these times we live in really are! Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'Great I Am', performed by The Worship Initiative. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we shift gears a bit and begin a three part series of which the subject focus is divine protection. God has protected his people since day one and continues to do so today. I will tie recent world events to the end times calendar which will show us where we are chronologically and just how exciting these times we live in really are! Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'Great I Am', performed by Phillips, Craig and Dean. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we finish up the first half of the book of Acts as Gods grace is extended to all of mankind, and an angel of the Lord ensures Herod does not have Peter executed. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'Believe For It', performed by Cee Cee Winans. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we see the road paved for the inclusion of the gentiles into the Kingdom of God. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'Its Good to Know Jesus', performed by The Mississippi Mass Choir. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today is an exciting day as you can probably tell from the episode title!! Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'I Am Redeemed', performed by Chris Blue. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we continue the story of the young church as persecution looms and the believers feel forced to scatter. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'Desert Road', performed by Casting Crowns. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we reach a pivotal moment in the lives of the Lords emissaries and follow the footsteps of a man named Stephen, who was one of the first chosen to be a Deacon in the early church. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'Build My Life', performed by Pat Barrett. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we continue in the book of acts with 2 chapters which contain compelling storylines as recorded by Luke. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'Manifesto', performed by The City Harmonic. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we continue following the Apostles as they embark on the next chapter of their lives - without the physicality of Jesus, but with his love and his will being engraved on their hearts and in their minds. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'What a Powerful Name It Is', performed by Noa Morin. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we continue our journey through the book of Acts with chapter 2. The Holy Spirit comes, as promised by Jesus, on the day of Pentecost. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'I Am Redeemed', performed by Jessy Dixon. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we begin the book of Acts, also known as Acts of the Apostles. Jesus promised His apostles that when he left them, he would send them a 'helper' in the form of the Holy Spirit, and today he delivers!. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'Holy Spirit Come', performed by Patrick Mayberry. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we will finish this 3 part series on world events and end times theology. It is an interesting subject and we are living in interesting times, literally watching prophesy unfold before our eyes. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is a repeat of the last episode, 'Safe in His Arms ', performed by Milton Brunson. It just seems appropriate to close out this series. As children of God we have nothing to fear. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we continue with part 2 of what will likely become a 3 part series. End times theology is an interesting subject and we are living in interesting times, literally watching prophesy unfold before our eyes. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'Safe in His Arms ', performed by Milton Brunson. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we dabble a bit in an interesting subject that I am passionate about - End Times Theology. That is a BIG subject, and I feel like it is not discussed enough. We will take it a bit further to address how some of the current events of today could very well be triggers to Biblical prophesies tied to end times theology. Josue' Novais Piano worship is our background music and our closing song is 'Pray for Peace', performed by Reba McEntire. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we close out the book of John with some exciting events, and in my opinion one of the greatest literary works ever published. Josue' Novais Piano worship has been our background music throughout the book of John so far, and our closing song is 'Worthy is the Lamb', performed by Hillsong Worship. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today we shall rejoice with the reading of the resurrection of Jesus. Josue' Novais Piano worship has been our background music throughout the book of John so far, and our closing song is 'The Old Rugged Cross', performed by Alan Jackson. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025

Today is a somber day with a somber reading. We will get as close as we can to witnessing the crucifixion of Jesus. Josue' Novais Piano worship has been our background music throughout the book of John so far, and our closing song is 'I am Redeemed', performed by Jessy Dixon. I hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please drop me an e-mail and tell me what you think! Address is [email protected] Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2025