Crown of Thorns with Andre Tourrette

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 t...

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 crownofthorns25@gmail.com 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 crownofthorns25@gmail.com 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 crownofthorns25@gmail.com 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 crownofthorns25@gmail.com Check u...

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...

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 crownofthorns25@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns202...

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 crownof...

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 po...

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 yo...

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 crownofthorns25@gmail.com...

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 Fi...

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-ma...

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 crownofthorns25@gmail.com 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 te...

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...

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 crownofthorns25@gmail.com Check us...

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 crownofthorns25@...

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 c...

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 c...

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...

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 crownof...

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 crownofthorns25@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns2...

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 crownofthorns25@gmail.com 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 crownofthorns25@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram!- crownofthorns...