Strengthen Your Strength // Start Sharp (Part 2) // Michael Todd

[@DanielCollins._]

My sermon notes for "Start Sharp// strengthen your strength" week 2: 1.) The goal is to start sharp and stay sharp. Everything you think you can do well, you can do better 2.) You can only strengthen your strength by becoming a student again. You can't be too proud to fail at something you are strong at. 3.) God is expecting more from what he gave you. When you don't create, you critique. What if the gift was just to give God glory? Stir up the gift. You can't be concerned with the opinions of others in your purpose walk . The goal is not for people's appreciation but obedience. God does not have an age limit to your calling 4.) You need more room to do what God has calling you to do 5.) Break the contract with the lies you have believed 6.) Stand strong in your gift and stir it up. God is reminding you to stir up a gift that is already there 7.) We all have gifts, and they have come from God. God has not changed his mind about your gifts. Sometimes, it's more about what you are getting than what you are giving How do you know what your strengths are: 1.) Natural: These are gifts that come easy to you but are harder for others 2.) Named: These are gifts that loved ones and strangers can identify in you 3.) Nurtured: These are gifts that have been watered by your environment, encouragement, and effort 8.) Greatness is always nurtured What keeps you from strengthening your strength?: 1.)Comparisons 2.) Converting 3.) Complacency 4.) Comforting 9.) Flip the gift-- for the gifts who were mislabeled 10.) Strength submitted to God are success, but strength un-submitted to God becomes stress 11.) Make this the last time considering the gifts that God has given you as an option Strength prayer: Dear God, today I acknowledge that I am gifted ! I pray that you would help me stir up the gift you have placed on the inside me. Let your strength be my strength. In Jesus' name,amen. Scripture reference: 2 Timothy 1:6-7 James 1:17 Proverbs 22:6 Romans 12:2

[@leratotshabedi9543]

Thank you😊

[@duretti]

I really look forward to your sermon notes 😅😊.. Thank you

[@marisol3405]

❤

[@R3BAR_MOM]

Thank you Michael Todd I needed to hear this! Also my husbands name is Michael Todd! We were at a book store looking for self help books and he said I’m going to walk down this isle and see where spirit leads me, it led him to your book and so funny y’all have the same name! Unfortunately my husband has not even opened your book (4 months later!) but I discovered you on this channel not realizing it was you who wrote the book! Thank you for the message… my husband and I are working on our marriage although I feel like I’m the only one doing the work I pray my husband will eventually do his part

[@tjenkins76]

Thank you 🙏🏽 for sharing ❤❤❤❤❤as I drove up ⬆️ NORTH BY MYSELF TO BE BLESSED BY PASTOR MIKE TODD TO GET A WORD BECAUSE I AM TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED OF SICK AND TIRED AND I TELL YOU!! I MUST BE ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY… CAUSE I HAVE BEEN KICKING UP DUST ALL THE WAY IN ME ON ME AND AROUND ME…. BUT THIS ONE THING I DO NO… I WANT IT OFF!!!

[@terekjones]

I feel led to say this, everybody please keep Pastor Michael Todd Lifted up in prayer. Pray that the Lord continues to strengthen, protect, guide him because his impact on our lives is greater than what we can imagine. I truly thank God for this brother. I’m in tears, even describing faithfulness which I seen a part of myself in that.. wrapping up mic cords.. when nobody is there applauding you.. people need this kind of encouragement, support, energy. Especially me. Man. 🙏 God Bless you Michael. You’ve been a huge impact on my life. God is soo good. Jesus is the way! If God be for you.. then seriously who can be against you. It’s always been him all along … THE beginning and the last, THE alpha and omega. HALLELUJAH 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@lianaventer122]

Seeing so many fellow South Africans comment here is amazing! My hope is that Pastor Michael Todd will come to South Africa one day & for so many more people from this beautiful country to be transformed!!! I declare South Africa for GOD! Thank you Pastor Todd for your obedience to God, because through that you are changing the lives of many. Thank you for leading, inspiring & encouraging me.

[@bronzemuseum504]

Amen my father used to call me useless, weak and anxious but my heavenly father flipped it around. Im useful, strong and confident with God on my side.

[@joe.jacksonjr]

AMEN ‼️

[@swishtv2046]

👏👏

[@TeeFavors]

When pastor Mike spoke about anxiety 🤦🏾 it hit home and I am going to flip my gift 🙏🏾

[@satiramccord3313]

Yes!!! It hit me in the gut

[@sharondawoods8805]

right, in tears. I always wonder why do i have a hard time focusing and ADHD became known, but i was told years ago i was a prayer worrier.

[@Jesusgurl11]

Amen!!!

[@alexandraedmond9055]

Ohhh yess that was for me too 🙌🏾

[@cmconcon]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽So it will be-“Amen!”

[@SiphesihleMtolo-ld4gk]

I am in South Africa. I started listening to pastor Mike and transformation church last year and it has been changing my life every single day. I have had a hard time being a Christian for more than 16 years but he is opening up in my life what God really wants from me and I am so grateful. One day I hope I can visit transformation church because I don't think anyone could be changing my faith the way transformation church is.

[@dikeledigwangwa8940]

Hallelujah, South Africa in the house 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦We love you Transformation family. ❤️ Glory to God.

[@nthabisengtsotetsi4116]

SA here...

[@stephenvanlennep2504]

God did a crazy faith story amongst the fading faith of my life. He showed me his faithfulness goes beyond my comprehension, he made a way all the way from South Africa for me. 🇿🇦 When I could not see it, but somewhere deep inside my spirit I chose to believe Him for it. God SURPASSED what I desired and revealed his state of Majesty and King of Kings. 😭🙌🏼 I hope my testimony encourages whoever may read this. GOD’s with you, run after what he’s instilled in your heart. Watch what happens! 😭❤️‍🔥

[@TannaLife]

Hey everyone. Here’s the notes : START SHARP Week 2 STRENGTH AND UNITY * The goal is to start sharp and stay sharp * STRENGTHEN YOUR STRENGTH * 2Timothy 1:6-7 (Sir up the Gift) * STAND STRONG IN YOUR GIFT AND STIR THAT THANG UP * We all game gifts and they come from God * James 1:17 * How can you identify your gift * NATURAL * These are the gift s that come easy to you but are harder for others * NAMED * THESE ARE GIFTS THAT LOVED ONES AND STRANGERS CAN IDENTIFY IN YOU * NURTURED * These are gift s that have been altered by your environment. Encouragement and effort. * GREATNESS IS ALWAYS NURTURED * PROVERBS 22:6 * Strength killers * Conforming * Comparison * Coveting * Complacency * Romans 12:2 * Strength submitted to God is success, Strength Un-submitted to God becomes Stress. Strength prayer Dear God, today I acknowledge that I am gifted! I pray that you would help me stir up the gift you have placed on the inside of me. Let your strength be my strength.

[@tarareddick1072]

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[@chanteajohnson4456]

Hi, I'm in school for nursing and working full-time and in school full-time it's been soooo hard but I'm pushing through Ive been so stressed and feel like giving up Asking for prayers 😭🙏🏾 I find myself crying every other day Im doing this for my family especially my 9 year old son

[@SiphesihleMtolo-ld4gk]

South Africans...... We are definitely part of Transformation nation all the way.... I honestly thank God for pastor Mike and transformation church 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@OzzucaAnthony]

I am ozzuca Anthony from uganda , everyday I keep on listening to pr Michael Todd because I needed to be ⭐ sharp

[@preetartlab]

Its a whole packed gift we received in 2024 through Mike to stir up the gifts in us for Lord's glory💓🙌🙌

[@KristenNichole]

He created you to be creative. Why would you be scared to step out and do what he told you to do? 💜🔥

[@melindaslaughter3405]

This message landed in my lap this morning confirming every thing I have been doing lately. Such confirmation from my Father. This is the funny part. I watched it at 6 a.m. at the kitchen table where I pray and study every morning. My poor (blessed 😂) husband's name is Wayman. I shouted, Amen!, so loud, that he came running out of a dead sleep to the kitchen because he thought I shouted his name in distress. 😅 I laughed so hard! I said, "No, babe, I shouted, Amen, not Wayman!" I am crying from laughing. He will laugh about it later. I am sure of that. Thank you for this message. I have to go get to strengthening!

[@SasheikaT]

I chuckled reading this! 😅 such a timely word!

[@Queenlikesoul]

The Lord literally woke me up out of my sleep to hear this message.

[@leightongeldenhuys1477]

I’m from South Africa 🇿🇦 and listening from Taipei Taiwan 🇹🇼 May God continue to bless each person listening ✨

[@bobjohnson4408]

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23

[@ouranoswealthgroup7042]

Start Sharp!!! Wow, saw a clip of this sermon yesterday and it spoke volumes to my NOW! I can’t believe the Holy Spirit brought me back here this morning… TO REMEMBER: the first week of 2024. It’s been QUITE the year and it started so sharp with the motivation of this sermon. Thank you God for pastor Todd and Team TC for this series. I’m revisiting as I recap my year and start my 2025 vision board celebration

[@charmingcharming279]

Transformation Church [Mike Todd] pray for me because I don't know what Gift God has given me and even if I know I request holy spirit to have way so that I will straiten my gift and my routine is to Pray for God to give me strength.

[@Createwithry]

“You see, we don’t go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.” 2 Corinthians 4:5-7 (New Living Translation)

[@sheilataylor2733]

Me: *wakes up Monday morning, watches it again*

[@nthabisengtsotetsi4116]

South Africa all the way..! Thank you Jesus

[@cat2211]

KING JESUS COME THROUGH FOR ME RELEASE THE KINGDOM UPON ME‼️💃🏽🙌🏾💃🏽🙌🏾💃🏽

[@Joojustar]

Baba, open my eyes to see my gifts that you have put inside me 😭 I’m tired of not knowing them because I know im not ordinary. Never been. I always known you made me to be so great, I just don’t know or see what or how 🥲, in Jesus’ name, amen.

[@cat2211]

FAITHFULNESS

[@DaNieshaGlass-qi2vd]

I listened to this message today and it was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank God for His Word, it is Living and very present in all situations.

[@sweetyrai6476]

Thank u for helping us to stir up the gift God put inside of us! Joining in from India 🇮🇳

[@dannydenzel1535]

I loved it when Pastor Mike Todd mentioned People from South Africa 🇿🇦 I was really blessed Danny 🙌 young upcoming evangelists accepted Jesus through Pastor Mike sermons

[@peacemakerHephzibah]

Same here ...the minute I heard south Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦 I declared my amen to everything he was saying😂😮😢

[@Africa94Love]

It was meant for me to hear this! On behalf of my seven year old son and myself, thank you pastor!!💯💯

[@bisolaneil7811]

This is my second time listening for my two daughters, 4 and 6. I second the appreciation. Thank you Pastor ❤

[@cat2211]

MY GOD MY GOD MY GOD MY GOD ‼️STIR UP MY GIFTS FOR YOUR GLORY. THANK YOU ABBA GOD ❣️

[@thebeautifulsoulofgod]

Amen. Pastor Mike, you have saved and chnged my life for the better. thank you so much for your crazy presentations, they help me to visualize the spirit and word of god. we love you, keep doing what you do! Thank you, AMEN.✨

[@ninetysix0207]

The goal is not for people’s appreciation, its for obedience

[@Youtubeuser-a12345]

God, thank you for all of your many gifts. Forgive me for mishandling them and not using them, and give me the courage to use them to build your church. Amen.

[@drizzity]

I was in this sermon, this was my first time seeing him in person, felt unreal

[@angelnajjuma8051]

Ooooh😊 its my pray too.

[@JakienaRamos-pz8vt]

🙌 so true anxiety I be praying constantly but it's true Mind rising with my situation. Had to give my little kids to daddy my oldest daughter and son it's with Grandma bc I lost everything. Had to sleep in my car and now I'm in a shelter. Just keeping my faith even though I want to control everything that I know it's not for me to control only God. Having my last child went through postpartum depression had to go to get help for my mental health I stared drinking pills it did help. Now I'm feeling like I'm going through it again anxiety and hardly can't sleep. But I see myself praying more. Than before.

[@calebrawls9604]

I asked God in my fast to offend me with his word, I want to be reformed by the fire. This word was so humbly spoken, and delivered in a way that I feel convicted but completely encouraged, enlightened, and empowered to go into this year strengthen my strengths!! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@silkyflower3188]

4:05 Oklahoma is actually in the South, not the Midwest. That’s why we don’t know how to deal with snow-cause we *aren’t* from the Midwest. 😅 But Pastor Mike’s right about people stopping to help. I wasn’t even old enough to drive the first time I helped push a car that was stuck. My dad was the one that pulled over to help, but I followed the adults. And there were at least six adults and one kid (me) pushing that vehicle, which made it super easy. It took hardly any effort, because there were so many people working together to help that driver get his car into a parking lot for safety.

[@tachellecolbert5065]

Okc in the house the Colbert family loves u blessing to u pastor Mike and ur family. Amd continue blessing me and other thru the word of God

[@kaanacool2002]

This is a powerful, message ,l have so many gifts, and talent to offer but l always never do anything with it, from today l am going to invest in my self to put the gift out to the world,in Jesus name ❤

[@ProphetSamuelAckatia-Kwaidoo]

CONFIRMED! Thank you, Man of God.

[@jasminewillis4997]

God has Jokes. Oh my oh my✊🏾🔥🙌🏾. I surrender 🙌🏾🔥🙌🏾

[@itsnygeria]

The way my stomach DROPPED when you say “try to paint again” 😭😭😭

[@meghanv7517]

❤ I’ve been a graphic designer since 2013 and I’m planning on going back to school to strengthen my strength in graphic design to help financially support myself and my sons. I’ve been so stressed about if I’m making the right decision. I’m only 10:47 seconds into this message and I had to rewind multiple times. Did he just say that? Did he really say that? God is so good!

[@cherylhicks4608]

@meghanv7517 I just started listening to the message, started on my journey of strengthen my strength returned to school this week to improve on my gift of sewing/designing. This has been an on time message from God to me. And thanks for sharing this

[@meghanv7517]

@@cherylhicks4608 God is so good!

[@thatchocolatechick9215]

4 strength killers Comparison Coveting Complacentcy Conforming Let the stirring begin!

[@ladyrenee1982]

Wow that makes sense my mind be all over the place and when i pray the holyspirit intercede and i pray and think about people i wasnt even thinking about until i go into prayer thank you @miketodd🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@karenagufana6928]

52:06 you spoke to me I have been struggling with severe anxiety especially that I have been away from home for two years in a different country. Prayer has helped me alot and you have just confirmed it for me that I should pray more.

[@tbp1612]

God says pray without ceasing.

[@Joojustar]

I pray God helps me see my strengths, so I can strengthen them. Sometimes it feels like I don’t even know them or I’m unsure. What am I good at ? I don’t do anything, I’m so worried for myself and my life. I want to figure my strengths out, I don’t know them Lord, help me. Don’t leave me

[@jasminewillis4997]

Joshua 1:9. This is my scripture for this season and I share for anyone who’s destined to grab it🙌🏾🔥🙌🏾💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@jpiercephotographyandcinema]

I needed that Scripture. Thank you for being obedient to God.

[@stephanietoussaint6617]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@kkDaddy]

This really made me realize I have no gifts. I'm not really sure what I'm supposed to do. Just existing. I just hope my daughter has a better experience with life.

[@tbp1612]

You have the greatest gift that God can give someone, you are a parent, a father, someone's child, God's child. The fact that you were brought into this world, you are a gift. Every day until you believe it, write what you can do, write what you are good at, etc. Pray and ask God to give you words on paper. Ask your daughter, ask your family, ask God to reveal what you are good at. Someone told you different but step out with God.

[@LifeeeeeWmyraaaaa]

This sermon was amazing had me in tears the whole sermon. Every other point or example you gave was exactly what I'm currently dealing with. If didn't stay in another state I would 100 percent be in attendance to hear you preach!

[@1baadchic]

Watched it live and couldn't wait for them to repost 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mico70]

Same here! This is a word!

[@BeatriceMucheru-g7q]

I used to see my self as a failure but I thank God for He flipped my gift

[@kellyjohnson9891]

Such a powerful message, Pastor Mike. Thank you. God bless you. ❤

[@jasminewillis4997]

Jesus pick me up🙌🏾. Glory to God. Stir up the Gifts🙌🏾🔥🙌🏾. I’m a customer service rep and I love connecting with my customers. We pray for each other and exhort each other. I have church many times otp with my customers and that adds so much value to my role for me

[@murieldawkins8295]

Shoutout to Pastor Todd and TC nation. I watch this message today. It brought me in so much tears. For two months I went back to old habits and sinner. Thinking that my gifts are no longer in vain that they are dispose. Also being label of depression and anxiety to a prayer warrior. Love you TC nation 💜🙌🏽

[@monicadunigan1950]

God loves you!!!

[@LatonyaTaylor-c7u]

AMEN AMEN, What A Powerful Lesson

[@mikesanders9278]

Please pray for a dear friend Jason and his family. He has recently found out he has brain cancer and the family is awaiting the results of the biopsy. Thank you so much!

[@courtneyowens2051]

2024 I am going to strengthen my strength In gods in amen.

[@HumaneExistence]

I found this channel off of tiktok what a miracle this man is. I dont resonate with my church so im eternally grateful for my new found sunday service. God bless.

[@abeekuworldchanger380]

It's good for us to have a local Church, but it's okay to have other people who help us in our faith. So long as they preach truth. I know the feeling a lot. Some people will speak to us more.

[@abbyslocalfarm8015]

😢father give me strength to come back to you this year

[@davidsims9252]

10:45 minutes in- Hallelujah! Thank you YAHWEH for SPEAKING to me! I have been sleeping on my art skills/ambitions and growing them in recent years when I KNOW God’s called me to sharpen them and then opportunity and connection will come. I’m literally in school for graphic design/animation right now so this.. was just nothing but confirmation🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Erika-pq7ip]

Wow I could've sworn I picked part 1 to watch and halfway through I realize it's the second episode 😂. God said YOU NEED this message first 🙏🏻🙏🏻🤍

[@javierjustiniano700]

Mil mil mil gracias por la charla de Michael fue un arrancador para mi visión para mi sueño.....desde pte derqui buenos aires argentina

[@parisfrantz-fb8oj]

This is Our Year god. every day we will for ever and always start sharp every day.... "Give me you heart and will help you with your habits"

[@michelejohnson2216]

Pastor Mike, Thank you so much. Listening to this message stirred up something in me. You spoke about the gift of help. I never knew that can be considered a gift. I am one to say how can I help. Another thing you said was going back to school. In another sermon you spoke about going back to school. I have starting school last summer to obtain my Masters in Marriage and Family counseling. Lastly, you said people who worry need to flip it. That is me I worry for myself but I can pray for others and tell them not to worry. Thank you again, Pastor Mike.

[@iamkimberlyshakia]

For The Past 2 years I have been obedient and waiting to release the album I worked on for 2 years ! And God has finally giving me the go to Flip what I thought was and what now will be ! ❤️🙌🏽

[@Johndoe911tmg]

God has been working miracles in my life I came from being consumed with a lot of spirits that attached their self to me and I learned through the years how to close doors but right now I’m like you’re helping me close these doors and helping me with prayers I don’t knowand I need and I thank you

[@maleshaneramasia6751]

Wow🎉 Shout to South Africa🎉I also pray that soon I will be sitting in the front row listene to your sermon and sharing with you how much of an impact you have had in my life. I thank God for you and your gift of preaching and helping us to become transformed. 🙌

[@lihleshaemtambo9145]

Amen!!! 🙏 ❤….. all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@Sulanfaithbeautybusiness]

Glory to God! This was so good and so on time, I'm that 'good with helping persons, hospitality and admin, I'm literally working for our church for 3 days a week, my main source of income and though it doesn't pay all the bills, It's the best job I have doing admin, I would have done it free

[@kingdom.kids.academy]

No matter when I watch TC I always get feed well ❤ thank you PM

[@evelyniziegbe8951]

Water develop the gifts God has put in you Eve flip the gift 🙌

[@darnitasmith]

My God 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@tiannax7876]

Lol before I was baptized I had strangers come up to me telling me I look like a Christian. Yrs later in my early adulthood I became one. I did a degree in teaching. Dislike teaching itself but loved connecting the children. I have strangers, coworkers and friends telling me that I look like a teacher. My mom wants me to teach n I just started a job at a call center. My spirit felt so unsettled the past few days in this job n lol when Michael said ur gift is named and people telling him who he will be in life. Ain't God good guess I got my answer

[@parisfrantz-fb8oj]

God i Thank you for every day we wake up i thank you for the breathe we breathe

[@poisewithmakhadzijafta4521]

From South Africa and three sermons made me subscribe to this channel. I would love a live sermon and I will be in one before this year ends.

[@nthativandermerwe2576]

🇿🇦 We love you Pastor Mike 🙏 thank you for flipping the gift , otherwise we wouldn’t have experienced this impact you’ve made in our lives.

[@singlemomslevelup208]

Ouch!! I hear you Lord! Get a Budget!!🔥🔥🔥

[@dinahreeves6335]

This has become one of my favourite massage

[@ivan.zuniga]

5:06 5:59 6:47 6:54 7:09 7:15 7:18 25:58 26:02 26:12

[@sethcele2065]

Pastor Mike i'm listening all the way from South Africa. This year i am sharpening and flipping my gift.

[@akpenemens5508]

Beautiful sermon,tnx Pastor Mike,❤ from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@courtneymartin6BoyMom]

Such a amazing message! I feel like you are talking to me and how life is right now. Thank you!

[@beyondandback]

Start sharp

[@goldenchaney5967]

Amen, I have gifts that have been neglected and can be improved. God please help me strengthen my strength. Please reveal to what to do

[@BeatriceMucheru-g7q]

God bless transformation Church you are a blessing to soo many and I was lost but I'm gaining my way back to the Lord

[@FunnyLaptop-pn4gp]

Confirmation is in what God say. I just taught on strengths and weaknesses. God has guidede since I was last there. I'm in a rehab now mending

[@OffBrandPerspective]

Thank god for Mike todd

[@brandivelasquez5490]

I NEED LESS TO MANAGE 🙌

[@darnitasmith]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 MY GODDDD

[@Mrs.BryannaMcCorkle]

Powerful and On Point and On Time Word!!!!!🙌🏼🔥❤️‍🔥Thank You Holy Spirit!!!🙌🏼🔥❤️‍🔥 Blessings to you Pastor ❤️

[@kimberlystevens9021]

Yesssssss!!! Praise God

[@nomvudukamabaleha7035]

Joining in from Lesotho 🇱🇸. I love Pastor Mike and I'm grateful for this message

[@sharondawoods8805]

This Church helped changed my life in so many ways, not even my parents had no clue that I was living!!

[@iamlafita]

One thing for sure two things for certain That man know that word!!!

[@makaylamarieeea]

HALLELUJAH Thank You Jesus 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@giftblack1173]

ohhhh, i felt like i wanted Ps Mike to keep going, this surely got me. slapped the reality into my head, thank you transformation church. following live from Uganda.

[@darnitasmith]

YEEESSSSSSSSS🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@kayceedobyns9583]

Thank you guys for posting these! Every message has changed my life for the better!