Urshan University The Pulpit Podcast | Guest Rev. Michael Ensey
May 22, 2024
Michael Ensey, Pastor at Christian Life Center in Heath, Ohio, shares his journey in preaching. He discusses the profound influence of role models and impactful sermons that shaped his faith. Ensey reflects on a life-changing sermon from his teenage years and its effect on his calling to ministry. He emphasizes the importance of personal connections in diverse preaching settings and the need for nurturing future leaders through supportive discipleship. His engaging storytelling offers deep insights into the emotional dynamics of delivering meaningful messages.
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Powerful Life-Saving Sermon
- O.R. Foss's 1992 sermon "Casualties of the Periphery" deeply influenced Michael Ensey’s faith as a teen.
- A pivotal moment was Foss urging his son to beware departing from Pentecostal truth, which left a lasting impact.
Definitive Call to Preach
- At 16, Michael Ensey felt a profound and unique call to preach during a Bible quiz banquet.
- The Lord’s question "Is that your answer?" anchored his ministry through doubts and challenges.
Preaching Huge Audiences Experience
- Preaching to tens of thousands, such as at Youth Congress, brings unique exhilaration and challenges.
- Michael felt a spiritual panic during communion at the 2015 event due to unusual silence but later embraced the crowd's profound engagement.