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Ordinary Christians-Extraordinary God

Ordinary Christians-Extraordinary God

Written by: Martin Wickens
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Ordinary People, Extraordinary God is a weekly 10-minute podcast sharing powerful stories of Christians whose lives made an eternal impact — not because they were famous or gifted, but because they trusted a great God. Meet missionaries, pastors, hymn writers, martyrs, and reformers across history. Be encouraged that God delights to use ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. Subscribe and be inspired to believe He can use you too.Martin Wickens Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • 08. Excerpts from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
    Jan 5 2026

    Last time on Ordinary People, Extraordinary God, we learned about Jonathan Edwards, a man who asked God to “stamp eternity on my eyeballs.”

    Today, we’re stepping into one of Edward's most powerful sermons: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.
    It was delivered calmly, quietly, yet people wept, clung to the pews, and cried out for mercy —

    Edwards reminded them of a holy God, a coming judgment, and a grace that rescues sinners through Christ alone.

    I hope these excerpts encourage you to take a look at the entire sermon

    You can purchase a full copy of Edward's sermon here: https://amzn.to/3KTJCBB Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    11 mins
  • 07. Jonathan Edwards - He Had Eternity on His Eyeballs
    Dec 29 2025

    Today on Ordinary People, Extraordinary God, the story of a quiet preacher whose words set hearts ablaze.

    Jonathan Edwards didn’t shout, he didn’t pace, and he didn’t perform. He simply opened the Scriptures, and the Holy Spirit moved.

    Under his preaching, ordinary towns experienced extraordinary conviction, and a spiritual awakening swept across the American colonies.

    His prayer was simple: “Lord, stamp eternity on my eyeballs.”
    And God answered.

    This is Jonathan Edwards, a mind on fire with the glory of God, and a life that helped spark the Great Awakening.


    This is an excellent book about Jonathan Edward's if you'd like to find out more - https://amzn.to/4iVwAjQ

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    7 mins
  • 06. Excerpts from Pilgrim's Progress
    Dec 23 2025

    Last time on Ordinary People, Extraordinary God, we told the story of John Bunyan — a man whose faith could not be silenced, and whose time in prison gave us one of the most beloved Christian books in history: The Pilgrim’s Progress.

    Today, we’re going to step into that story.

    My hope is that you will be drawn into the story and read Pilgrim's Progress for yourself.

    Join me for a few minutes today and let Bunyan’s timeless words encourage your own pilgrimage of faith.

    Purchase a copy The Pilgrim's Progress here - https://amzn.to/4pZHiYL

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    10 mins
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