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  • May 20, 2012
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  • Black Country Church

    Black Country Church

    This is a typical scene of a small black country church in the 1960s. Photo by Lenthon B. Clark.

    Black Country Church
  • The Fumble

    The Fumble

    Who fumbled the ball? Should've been at church. Texas Southen University vs. Prairie View. Photo by Lenthon B. Clark.

    The Fumble
  • Leaving for Sunday School, Lake Charles, LA

    Leaving for Sunday School, Lake Charles, LA

    Two girls in Lake Charles, Louisiana leaving home for Sunday school. Photo by Lenthon B. Clark.

    Leaving for Sunday School, Lake Charles, LA
  • The Church Caretaker

    The Church Caretaker

    Church Caretaker. Taking a break. Photo by Lenthon B. Clark.

    The Church Caretaker
  • Lord, So Po', But Still So Blessed

    Lord, So Po', But Still So Blessed

    Family in 3rd Ward Projects, Houston, TX. Photo by Lenthon B. Clark.

    Lord, So Po', But Still So Blessed
  • Can't Go to Church, Gotta Look After My Livestock

    Can't Go to Church, Gotta Look After My Livestock

    While Arzie is at church, Emanuel watches over their livestock. Photo by Lenthon B. Clark

    Can't Go to Church, Gotta Look After My Livestock
  • Holliday's Church and Office Supplies Store

    Holliday's Church and Office Supplies Store

    Rev. Holliday's church supply store located next to his church in Houston, Texas

    Holliday's Church and Office Supplies Store
  • Hick's Store, Marshall, Texas - Just Chillin' While The Women Are At Church

    Hick's Store, Marshall, Texas - Just Chillin' While The Women Are At Church

    On any given Sunday, tobaco-chewing men --and women from time to time -- would sit in front of Hick's Store in Marshall, TX shooting the breeze... telling tall tales. Photo by Lenthon B. Clark.

    Hick's Store, Marshall, Texas - Just Chillin' While The Women Are At Church
  • Country Baptism, Down By Mud Hollow

    Country Baptism, Down By Mud Hollow

    Baptisms often took place at the local river or pond. Photo by Lenthon Clark.

    Country Baptism, Down By Mud Hollow
  • Baptism Down By The Riverside

    Baptism Down By The Riverside

    Baptism at the river. This is the way it was done back then. Photo by Lenthon B. Clark

    Baptism Down By The Riverside
  • Checking Out the Church People

    Checking Out the Church People

    Just checking out the people in their Sunday best. Photo by Lenthon B. Clark.

    Checking Out the Church People
  • Small Country Church

    Small Country Church

    Small country church. Photo by Lenthon B. Clark.

    Small Country Church
  • The Old Outhouse

    The Old Outhouse

    Old country church and school outhouse. Photo by Lenthon B. Clark.

    The Old Outhouse
  • Red Owens Checking Out the Church People

    Red Owens Checking Out the Church People

    Umm, more Sunday-go-to-meeting folks. Sister Smith looks very nice today. Yeap, I see her lookin' my way.

    Red Owens Checking Out the Church People
  • Abandoned Family Home in East Texas... Gone to Chicago

    Abandoned Family Home in East Texas... Gone to Chicago

    Abandoned family home in East Texas. Gone North for a better life. Photo by Lentheon B. Clark

    Abandoned Family Home in East Texas... Gone to Chicago

Featured Photos

Old Gospel Favorites

Rance Allen1

Blending the Old with the New The Rance Allen Group is a gospel music group formed in Monroe, … [Read More...]

Earth_Wind_and_Fire_Symbol

September... from Earth, Wind, and Fire to Kirk Franklin Kirk Franklin pays tribute to Earth, Wind, … [Read More...]

Edwin Hawkins

Oh Happy Day has to be my all time favorite. In my humble opinion, Oh Happy Day started the modern … [Read More...]

New Gospel Favorites

bebeCece

BeBe & CeCe Winans are back singing “Things”.  If you are a new Christian and are looking … [Read More...]

dTryumf

UK Gospel Rap Artist: Dwayne Tryumf, sings and raps this HOT track from his upcoming CD. The song: … [Read More...]

Trina Davis

Trina Davis has taken the gospel industry by storm with her latest project titled “My Turn”. … [Read More...]

washingtonProj

Under the context of  The Washington Projects, brother/sister duo Jekob & Rachael Washington … [Read More...]

gi

  GI (God’s Image) sings this upbeat song “Get Up”.  You can buy more songs on this CD in … [Read More...]

Songs That Inspired Rev. Holliday’s Sermons

It's a Man's World

It’s a Man’s World

It's A Man's World, But It Would Be Nothing Without The Love of God In 1966, James Brown released his hit, "It's a Man's World".  The main lyrics went something like this, "It's a man's world, but it would be nothing without a woman or girl."  Rev. O.L. Holliday contemplated a sermon inspired by this song: namely, "It's a Man's World, but it would be nothing without … [Read More...]

Family

From “Family Reunion” to Rev. Holliday’s “Heavenly Home Gathering”

Heavenly Home Gathering was Rev. O.L. Holliday's favorite sermon. The latest sermon released by Rev. O.L. Holliday was Heavenly Home Gathering, which is the name of this site.  Heavenly Home Gathering was made while Rev. Holliday was remembering how his grandmother always brought the family together at least once a year for a family reunion.  The reunion was … [Read More...]

Ojays

“Love Train”, Another Inspiration for Rev. Holliday

For Rev. O.L. Holliday, "Love Train" was a sermon deferred. I remember my father visiting with us in Rancho Cucamonga, California. While sitting at a stoplight, a car pulled up beside us with the radio blasting. The song on the radio was "Love Train" song by the O'Jays. The young women in the car were oblivious of us because they were all engaged in bolting out the … [Read More...]

Piper

From the Chairman of the Board’s “Pay the Piper” to Rev. Holliday’s “If You Dance to the Music -You’ve Got to Pay the Piper”

Rev O.L. Holliday's, "If you Dance To The Music", was spun from the Chairman of The Board's "Pay The Piper". When Holland/Dozier/Holland left Motown in 1967 to establish their own Invictus/Hot Wax group of record labels, they teamed General Norman Johnson up with Eddie Custis, Danny Woods and Canadian born Harrison Kennedy as the new company's flagship act, under … [Read More...]

Marvin Gaye

From Marvin Gaye to Rev. O.L. Holliday – How Sweet It Is

Oh, How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You. "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" is a 1964 hit song written and produced by the Motown songwriting team of Holland–Dozier–Holland. It was originally recorded by American soul singer Marvin Gaye and became one of his most popular songs. Gaye peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart with the song in January … [Read More...]

dobiegray-theincroed

From Dobie Gray’s “The In Crowd” to Rev. Holliday’s “Come Out from the In Crowd”

Dobie Gray's "The In Crowd" served as the motivation that led to Rev. Holliday’s sermon, "Come Out From The In Crowd". Rev. Holliday often sparked controversy in his day because he used the melodies and lyrics of popular secular music to reach the hearts and minds of young people. He believed that the way to save young people was to preach using familiar themes. "The In … [Read More...]

The Recorded Sermons of Rev. O.L. Holliday

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A CONTEMPORARY MINISTRY

Rev. Holliday's ministry was years ahead of its time. He was blessed with the ability to reach the souls and minds of young people, and he had a large youth following because of it. He knew that their music was the key. He often preached sermons based on the most popular songs of the day. Some of those songs include:

-"How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You" by Marvin Gay.

-"If You Dance To The Music, You Got To Pay The Piper" by The Chairman of the Board

-"The In Crowd" by Dobie Gray

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There is no better church sound than a Hammond B3 organ. Back in the day, this was the type of sound that welcomed Rev. Holliday to the pulpit.
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Guest Ministry

This section is devoted to the ministries of the Holliday/Holiday clan and other invited guests. Each week, a new minister will provide words and thoughts that will help guide you on your Christian journey.

Some blog, podcast, and videocast posts will be sermons while other posts will be inspirational stories of the blessings of faith and the power of belief and prayer.

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