A Testimony of an Overcomer
Testimony of an Overcomer with Pastor Lonnie Clinkscale. Join us to explore life-changing moments, the mentors who guide us, and the faith that empowers us. Weekly sermons full of real stories and honest faith, pointing you toward hope and success that only God can give.
Recent Episodes
Nov. 9, 2026
When God Interrupts a Good Life (Acts 9 Sermon)
You can be a good Christian and still be headed the wrong way. Saul was educated, committed and sure he was right, until Jesus stopped him on the road to Damascus. In this sermon, Pastor Lonnie Clinkscale walks through Acts 9 and the conversion of Saul, the man who became the Apostle Paul. He looks at how God interrupts a good life to give it a great purpose, why Saul spent three days blind before God used him, and what it means to actually answer the call instead of just hearing it. If you hav
Nov. 1, 2026
When Divine Strategy Meets Divine Timing, Walls Will Fall
Six days ofmarching. Nothing moved. Then God said shout. If you've beencircling the same wall for a long time, this message is for you. In this sermon,Pastor Lonnie Clinkscale opens Joshua 6 and the fall of Jericho to show whathappens when divine strategy meets divine timing. Israel had a promise from Godand a wall standing in the way. God didn't tell them to rush the gates. He toldthem to march, then shout, then fight, each one in its own season. Drawing on hisyears as a military officer, Pa
Oct. 26, 2026
Dry Doesn't Mean Dead: Finding Hope in Your Valley
Ever looked at your family, yourfinances, or your faith and thought, it's over? It's too far gone? God walked Ezekiel into a valleyfull of dry bones and asked him one question: can these bones live? In this message, Pastor LonnieClinkscale preaches "Hope in the Valley" from Ezekiel 37:1-14. Hewalks through Israel's exile, a husband who skipped the instructions on abookshelf, and four truths for whatever valley you're in: dryness doesn't stopGod, disconnection doesn't stop God, direction comes
Oct. 17, 2026
Courage to Lead: Facing Down the Fear Factor
A season ended. Someone you leaned on is gone, and now it's on you. God's word for that moment is the same one He gave Joshua: be strong and courageous. Moses was dead. The man Joshua followed for 40 years was gone, and leading God's people into the promised land now depended on him. In this sermon from Joshua 1:1-9, Pastor Lonnie Clinkscale walks through three ways to face down fear: face change with courage, follow the calling with confidence, and focus on God's commands with consistency. H
Oct. 11, 2026
The Power of Forgiveness | Matthew 18 Sermon
A dying mangrabs a notepad. It's not his will. It's a list of everyone he's going to bite. Who's on yourlist? Pastor Lonnie Clinkscale on The Power of Forgiveness. In this sermonfrom Hey Dummy: Testimony of an Overachiever, Pastor Lonnie walks through theparable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18:21-35. Peter asks if seventimes is enough. Jesus says seventy-seven. Then He tells the story of a servantforgiven a debt he could never repay, who walks out and chokes a man over afraction of it
Oct. 7, 2026
Age Doesn't Cancel Your Assignment | Caleb at 85 | Joshua 14 (60)
Caleb was 85 years old when he said "give me this mountain." He didn't come home asking for retirement. He came home ready for reassignment. On homecoming Sunday at Mount Pleasant, Pastor Lonnie Clinkscale preaches from Joshua 14:6-14 on what happens when you come back to the place your faith was formed. Caleb spent 45 years in the wilderness, watched a whole generation pass away, and never let the delay make him doubt God's promise. In this sermon you'll hear three things homecoming reminds us
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Nov. 9, 2026
Right Credentials, Wrong Direction: What the Damascus Road Teaches Good Christians
Right Credentials, Wrong Direction: What the Damascus Road Teaches Good Christians Some of us are not running from God. We are in church. We serve. We pay our tithes, raise our kids right, show up for work and treat people fairly. By most measur…
Nov. 1, 2026
Six Days of Laps and Nothing to Show for It
Six Days of Laps and Nothing to Show for It You've prayed about it. You've shown up. You've done the work. And the wall is still standing. Maybe it's the job that never opens up, a family situation that won't budge, or a dream you've carried so lo…
Oct. 26, 2026
Dry, Not Done: Sitting With Ezekiel in the Valley
Some people walk into church looking fine. Pressed clothes, a smile for everybody, a hug at the door. Then they go home and fall apart where nobody can see it. Maybe that's you right now. Maybe it's your marriage, or a bank account that won't stret…
About the Host
Lonnie Clinkscale
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Dr. Lonnie J. Clinkscale, DBA, once labeled a 'dummy' due to a learning disability and severe stuttering, transformed his life through faith and the support of a dedicated teacher. From struggling to read aloud to becoming an honor student and winning speech tournaments, Lonnie's journey exemplifies the resilience of the human spirit. Today, he's a renowned speaker, author, and licensed minister, featured on platforms like the 700 Club and CBS. His story has been highlighted by the American Academy of Pediatric Medicine. Lonnie and his wife, Dawn, reside in Orlando, Fl.