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From Prison to Pulpit: Expanding God’s Kingdom through Multiplication
This last week, I had the privilege of joining 42 passionate leaders for a four-day church planting residency summit in Irvine, California, hosted by Cru Fellowship for Church Multiplication (CFCM). Our mission was simple: expand God’s kingdom through street evangelism and church planting. The highlight was day three, where we broke into teams to partner…
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Why Plant Churches? A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Transformation
In this blog post, I share my personal journey from prison to the pulpit, highlighting the importance of church planting as a way to fulfill the Great Commission. Drawing from the article “Why Plant Churches?” and my experience in the Avondale community in Pompano Beach, I reflect on the biblical mandate to plant churches, meet…
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The Power of Vulnerability – Embracing Authenticity to Heal and Connect
The Power of Vulnerability – Embracing Authenticity to Heal and Connect In this blog post, we explore the significance of vulnerability and how it plays a crucial role in our healing and connection with others. Using the biblical story of Adam and Eve, we reflect on the natural human tendency to hide in times of…
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Mobilizing Faith: Building Walls of Hope from San Andrés to Fort Lauderdale
This week’s “From Prison to Pulpit: The Divine Set Up” blog highlights a recent mission trip by the Messenger of Hope Global Ministry Team to San Andrés, Colombia. Led by Senior Pastor Tom Manning and other leaders, the team trained 200 pastors in evangelism, setting the stage for a massive crusade in February 2025. The…
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Running Toward Purpose: Lessons from Jonah’s Journey
In this week’s reflection, I dive into the story of Jonah—a man who ran from God’s purpose and found himself in the belly of a fish. Like Jonah, we often resist when God calls us out of our comfort zones. But through his journey, we learn invaluable lessons about obedience, repentance, and the power of…
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Running from God’s Will: My Journey of Disruption and Delay
In my latest blog post, I dive deep into the story of Jonah, drawing parallels to my own life over the past five years. Like Jonah, I found myself unknowingly drifting away from God’s will, blinded by the pride of life and the distractions of the world. This led to disruptions and delays in my…
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Life to Death: From Baby Dedication to HomeGoing Celebration
This post reflects on the significant milestones and unexpected challenges within a faith community, from the joyous occasion of baby dedications to the somber yet celebratory moments of homegoing celebrations. It includes a poignant story about the worship pastor’s recent severe car accident, emphasizing the fragility of life and the importance of spiritual preparedness. Through…
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It’s Time to Wake Up: The Divine Setup in Fort Lauderdale
Discover the divine journey in Fort Lauderdale, where profound connections and joyful moments unfold. Join me as we explore awakening to God’s purpose and grace in unexpected encounters and cherished family times by the sea.
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Saturday Beach Baptism and Sunday Reflection: A Weekend of Faith and Miracles
This past Saturday, we witnessed a miraculous event at South Beach, Fort Lauderdale. Seventy-five newly born-again believers took the profound step of water baptism in the Atlantic Ocean, a powerful symbol of dying to their old selves and rising to new life in Christ. Despite the stormy backdrop, the sun shone brilliantly, highlighting the transformative…
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Three Weeks of Miracles: From Launch to Father’s Day Blessings
In the three weeks since the launch of our Sunday morning service at Christian Life Center West Boca, we have witnessed incredible miracles and divine blessings. From prophetic words coming to pass and healings in our congregation, to personal reflections on Father’s Day, God’s faithfulness has been evident. Join me as I recount the journey…
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"From Prison to Pulpit: The Divine Set Up Journey of Author Shawn O'Neill" 