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Spontaneous commissioned artwork: The Lord of Breakthroughs

As I mentioned in the ► last post, after my creative workshop with the Methodists, I was commissioned to create a spontaneous artwork for the speaker of the Encouragement Days and his congregation.

If you like the image or find it appealing, feel free to order a ►print of it.
Feel free to contact me about it. You can order your own custom artwork here:

I wrote the following message to the speaker of the Encouragement Days and his congregation:

Dear […],

During the days of encouragement at the EMK Erlöserkirche in Munich, […] asked me to pray for you and to share a spontaneous, prophetic vision during the evening worship service.

As I was seeking God on your behalf, the first image that came to mind was that of a battering ram. I have the impression that Jesus now wants to grant you breakthroughs in areas where progress has been stalled for a long time. I believe this will affect several areas and that it involves more than just a few answered prayers here and there or minor improvements. No, I think it’s about things where there used to be an impenetrable wall, where nothing was possible. And suddenly, there is now a passageway. Things are becoming possible that were previously unthinkable.

Just as it says in Micah 2:13:
“The one who breaks through will go up before them; they will break through and enter and exit the gate; their king will go before them, and the LORD will be at their head.”

That’s all I have to say. Enjoy the drawing and impressions, and the deeper praying about it.
To help me grow, I’d appreciate any feedback (which I’d be happy to publish anonymously on my website, if possible).

Dear Greetings and God's bless
Johannes Spörl

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A surprise at the creative workshop at the Methodist Church

Ermutigungstage: Kreativworkshop

I’m really glad that I was able to lead a creative workshop a while back as part of the Encouragement Days at the EMK Erlöserkirche. I had six young participants who created a wide variety of pieces. It was a lot of fun.

I was invited to dinner with everyone. We had a delicious curry with rice. I hadn't originally planned on attending the worship service that evening.

I was especially delighted that I was asked on the spot to create an impromptu prophetic picture for the guest speaker during these days. I was supposed to create it during the worship evening. Now that’s what I call truly spontaneous! So I stayed, and I received an impression relatively quickly. I was able to present the picture to the speaker and pray for him as well.

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The Chosen Cartoon: Follow me, Alan!

I finally drew a cartoon again. Many of you are probably familiar with the TV series about the life of Jesus and his followers, The Chosen. Especially in the U.S., there are quite a few fans who regularly post memes related to the series on their own Facebook page. One of the best-known and best of them is Alan Schneider. He’s been trying in vain for a long time to get Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus, to follow him on Instagram. This topic alone is the subject of many memes.

The animated series The Chosen Adventures has been around for a while now, but unfortunately it’s not yet available in German here in Germany. Fortunately, a few episodes have been posted on ►YouTube so far. The Jesus in my cartoon is inspired by Jonathan Roumie’s cartoon version.

How do you like my cartoon?

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A Fresh Start in Pictures: A Creative Take on the watchword of the year 2026

In addition to the daily watchwords, Bible verses for each year are selected well in advance. The annual watchword for 2026 is: “Behold, I am making all things new!”

I've created a few different versions. Which one do you like best?

I had the featured image printed as a card. There are only a few copies left. If you're interested, please feel free to contact me.

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New Series: Prayer and Worship

I designed the thank-you letter and newsletter for the Munich House of Prayer and went through the photo archive to find suitable photos. While doing so, I came across some beautiful photos of people in prayer and worship.

These have inspired me to create a new series. Here are the first three pieces.

There are also some great time-lapse videos of me painting with watercolors, which I don’t want to keep from you.

Click on the picture to see the video on YouTube!
Click on the picture to see the video on YouTube!
Click on the picture to see the video on YouTube!
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New designs and discounts at Spreadshop

I’ve already shown you my Spreadshop. I’m always adding new designs there. Please feel free to let me know which of my pictures you’d like to see there—whether with or without text.

I really want you to like these items. You always have the option to customize and tailor your products yourself. Spreadshop regularly offers special discounts that you’re welcome to take advantage of.

So it’s worth checking back every now and then to see what discounts are currently available. Ordering, production, and shipping are all handled entirely through the platform. I receive a small commission for each sale.

Feel free to stop by. I'd love to hear your feedback!

Right now, there's a 20% discount on everything!

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A striking testimony about the commissioned painting: Light on the Path

Here, I’d like to share with you the valuable feedback I received on this drawing:

“I don’t even know what to say about this picture. It really captures the situation I’m in right now. It completely overwhelmed me.”

Right now, I’m in a situation where I feel exactly as that pit depicts. And sometimes I haven’t seen that light at all. I’ve also been afraid time and again to make decisions, worried that they might be wrong.

This vision is such a powerful source of encouragement for me and for my journey. The accompanying Bible verses have also encouraged me greatly. And I believe once again that Jesus will show me the way through His Word. Thank you so much, dear Johannes, for this wonderful prophetic drawing.

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New Format: Spontaneous Commissioned Drawing

I’m thrilled to introduce a new service to you. This is designed for people who can’t afford or don’t want to commission a standard piece of artwork from me.

I put a lot of time into these paintings; sometimes I pray for the recipients for weeks on end and then really refine the paintings. With my new project, I want to create the paintings more spontaneously—perhaps capturing only what comes to me during a time of worship—and not overwork the artwork as much.

Of course, you’ll still receive a beautiful painting and a specific message from God. So far, I’ve had the privilege of selling it five times, and the buyers were deeply moved.

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Booth at the Generation Center's Advent Market

Generationenzentrum: Adventsmarkt

On the first Sunday of Advent in 2025, the Generation Center—an organization affiliated with my church—held its annual Advent market once again. I was delighted to have the opportunity to showcase my art there. Even though I didn’t sell much, I had the chance to explain my work, have several meaningful conversations, and simply make myself known.

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Exhibition together with other Creatio artists

In November, I had a few opportunities to showcase my art to the public. Some friends from Creatio, the Christian artists’ network I belong to, took part in an exhibition at an artists’ studio. Another friend has her studio there. I had the chance to display some of my work there as well. I was happy that I was able to have some good conversations and even sell a few pieces. That’s pretty good considering I wasn’t really involved and was basically just allowed to tag along.