Training Creative Goat Herders - C3 Conference 2017

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It's that time of year for C3 (Creative Church Conference), or maybe better described as "Training for Creative Goat Herders". Their promotional videos gives us a sense of the unsavory flavor they're about to release. Note the Word of Faith declaring and decreeing (really just shouting) by Steven Furtick:

Some quotes from the video.

"Church should be the most creative entity in the universe."

"Hearing from God, allowing God to use your uniqueness in your context, to communicate His glorious Gospel."

What does the emphasis on creativity and uniqueness confess?

Relying on "creativity" and "uniqueness" (buzzwords for stagecraft) is an outright confession that the word and sacraments that God gave his church are not enough. No one will come right out and admit the obvious belief system that's being demonstrated here:

"If you want to attract a big crowd, you've gotta put on a big show."

Jesus instructed Peter to feed his sheep in John 21:17. Matthew 25:32-33 tells us Jesus will separate the sheep from the goats.

These Christian leaders are being taught how to entertain goats, not feed the sheep.

Pastor Spanks Himself for the Super Bowl and Other Silly Stuff

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Apparently, most men are ignorant brutes who won't come to church unless it's turned into a spectacle of stupidity. At least this "church" seems to think so...

Has your pastor ever publicly spanked himself before getting up to preach? If you attend Crossroads Church you can answer in the affirmative.

Crossroads Church held their Super Bowl of preaching, and of course they had a major supply of worthless nonsense. The self-spanking pastor was only the beginning.

They bragged that the church service was rowdy and offensive. They had a "family friendly" sex joke and pun, and even talked about junk in the trunk. Check out the animated gifs below just so you too can experience the worthless nonsense.

You can watch the worst of the worst below, including the self-spanking pastoral entrance, sex joke and pun, junk in the trunk, other antics, and even the pastor asking why people don't want to be associated with Evangelicals. Hmm. . . I wonder why?

If you really want to, you can watch most of the entire service.

This is a followup entry on a previous entry about their Super Bowl of Preaching gimmick. Yet another entry that does not need further commentary.

“...in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.”
— Titus 2: 7-8

Church Is Irreverent Spectator Sport Shamelessly Admits Crossroads Church

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On Superbowl Sunday, Crossroads Church is having a preaching competition titled "Mingo vs. Tome." They're being incredibly honest about the event. They're admitting it's an irreverent, schticky thing meant to turn church into a spectator sport. 

Like any megachurch gimmick they have created a promotional video.

Also, the obligatory promotional photos.

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In 2016 they had a halftime show.

Church as a non-boring, irreverent, schticky spectator sport. Should this really surprise us from a church using a disposable coffee cup as their main brand image? I mean instead of something like a bible or cross?

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
— Galatians 1: 10
“I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths.”
— 2 Timothy 4: 1-4

Las Vegas Rooster Ushers in Cock Crowing Watch 2017 - Chuck Pierce

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Did you know we're in the beginning of a Cock Crowing Watch right here in February of 2017? Would you be shocked it was ushered in by a rooster Chuck Pierce saw while he was in Las Vegas? 

If you're shocked, you obviously don't know the ramblings of Chuck Pierce. Apparently Chuck was ministering in Vegas and saw some lanterns and roosters.

 

 

“Thank you for praying for me this past month. My schedule was very demanding, but the Lord has showed Himself strong at every turn. While I was ministering in Las Vegas, I noticed the lanterns and the roosters. I then realized that in the Chinese culture, this is the year of the rooster. I said to Lord, “Is there anything I need to see in this?” He immediately spoke to me and said, “This is the time for the ‘COCK CROWING WATCH’! There are certain demonic forces that can only be displaced by doing this watch.”
— Chuck Pierce

This is another, in an endless chain of life restoration schemes dreamt up in the vain imaginations of false prophets like Chuck Pierce. Over and over again, something really important comes down the prophetic pipeline, and everyone is supposed to pay attention to the latest "word from God." If these restoration schemes actually worked, there would never be a need for another restoration scheme.

 

“The Spirit of God is saying, “Do not be afraid to go back down to that place where you were held in the valley. The valley, or the place where you have had confined vision, is losing its strength. I have a people that are getting ready to journey and come up to the place of ‘seeing’ where I reveal Myself in a new way. Not only will you see Me, but you will see your desires upon your enemy. If you will go back to the valley, you will find what was captured and the treasures that have been hidden. ”
— Chuck Pierce
“Truly the power of My Name is at hand. The gifts in you that have lain dormant will arise as you ascend with Me, and you will have the power to RECOVER ALL.”
— Chuck Pierce

Chuck Pierce is a failed prophet. He keeps broken and hurting people addicted to his false prophecies by promising restorations that never come true. Gambling your money away in Vegas is unwise, and gambling your hopes on this false prophecy ushered in by a rooster in Vegas is just silly.

Even though he's a failed prophet, he has climbed the ladder in the kingdom of the NAR's lunacy. In August of 2010, C. Peter Wagner, the pope of the NAR for all intents and purposes, handed over control of Global Harvest Ministries to Chuck Pierce. Instead of continuing GHM, Pierce started Global Spheres, Inc. (GSI), "a new wineskin for apostolic alignment." Chuck is described as the president of this new apostolic wineskin incorporation. He is an incoherent, babbling man. He is not an Apostle. 

“This is Peter Wagner with a very important and exciting message. On my 80th birthday, August 15, 2010, I officially turned GHM over to Chuck Pierce of Denton, Texas. Instead of continuing GHM, Chuck organized Global Spheres, Inc. (GSI), a new wineskin for apostolic alignment which will carry Doris and me into the future. Chuck is President and I am Apostolic Ambassador. As a part of this transition, we have closed the GHM website, and transferred our material to the GSI website. Please click on Global Spheres and you will now find what used to be on GHM website.
May God bless you and prosper you in every way!

C. Peter Wagner, Apostolic Ambassador
Global Spheres, Inc. ”
— C. Peter Wagner

Chuck Pierce appears to be the leader of the NAR. So the head of all of the apostles is now receiving "prophetic" messages that are triggered by roosters he sees in Las Vegas. Do we really need to say more?

Pastor David Hughes Jumps Up and Down on Gigantic Couch

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Is it any surprise that this ridiculous "pastor" completely mishandles the Word of God? Is it any surprise that he gives a totally Law-based motivational speech that tries to manipulate his audience into doing more? 

Listen to the sermon review on this episode of Fighting for the Faith:

Big Comfy Couch (The Sermon)

 

Here's the comedian Galagher from the 1980's:

Hmmm, does "pastor" David Hughes remind you of any another guy jumping?...

 

Here's another great sermon review from BEZELT3:

Flashing Broken Stove Clock Confirms "Rapture Powder" Dream?

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Heatherlee Castro1978, an apparent Youtube prophetess believes a flashing broken clock on her stove confirmed a "Rapture Powder" dream she had.

She saw four cylinders in her dream, each having packaged powder with a label. Unable to fully interpret the meaning, she asked her viewers for help.

In her video she calls the cylinders "Elijah Powder", but also wonders if they are "Rapture Powder".

A quirky electrical problem in her residence helped her conclude that this dream was surely from God. She had her air conditioning on at the same times as her clothes dryer. That apparently triggered a fuse and she lost power, which resulted in her clock stove flashing 3:11.

That caused her to think of Revelation 3:11, and that was instant confirmation her dream was from God.

“Revelation 3:11 I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.”

Surely the lesson we can learn is that God can turn power outages into opportunities for him to communicate through flashing clocks on stoves? Sort of an absurd conclusion isn't it? Almost as absurd as confirming the divine origin of a dream due to a power outage and a flashing clock on the stove.

 

God "Knocked You Up" and You Might Not Know It!

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In a recent post on Facebook Shawn Bolz seems to be suggesting that God has "knocked people up" and they don't know it yet.

Of course his post links to his worthless book "Keys to Heaven's Economy," so people can figure out how to get "the fruit of our womb."

The book promotion page says, "The Lord’s audible voice filled the room, introducing the angel standing before me: “Welcome the Minister of Finance for the Kingdom.”

Does the Bible mention anything about such an angel? Of course it does not.

The only thing getting "knocked up" here is your wallet.

 

By the way, Bolz displays real originality with his book title/cover:

Power of Potential to Elevate Furtick's Ego?

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In a recent sermon on "The Power of Potential" at Elevation Church, Steven Furtick is seen repeatedly begging his congregation for elevation of his ego, while he also self-brags on his preaching ability.

He directed the person running the Snap Chat app to make sure  he was recording the sermon because he was "preaching pretty good". Another time Furtick lifts his head to God, and appears to be petitioning God for a crowd reaction. Furtick then begs his church to help him preach because he feels like he is at a funeral.

You will also observe Furtick asking for his audience to at least grunt in reaction to his sermon, as he makes weird gestures with his body. Furtick  continues to self-brag by reminding Elevation that he has his own church, and can pretty much say what he wants to say.

 

Later his ego appears to be deflating as he repeats to himself, "I'm helping somebody." His church had some mercy and gave some positive reinforcement.  
Then once again his ego was deflating, and he had to self sooth and repeat to himself, "I wish this was the rowdy crowd." That achieved the desired effect and his church once again elevated his ego.

In a final volley of self-aggrandizing rants that provoked his audience to a fever pitch, he brags and says, "This is the kind of preaching that will mess you up." 

Elevation Church appears to be about the elevation of Steven Furtick's ego. He brags about his preaching, begs for praise, while going back and forth on his stage. On a closing thought, speaking of the stage, take a look at the picture below and see who all four spotlights are pointing toward.

Is Jesus in the spotlight? Who is he pointing praise and attention towards repeatedly in his message? The answer is sadly obvious. 

This is a sin that can be forgiven because of what Jesus did for us on the cross. Pray that God would grant any church caught up in these antics full repentance. If you're in a position of leadership and are caught up in this nonsense, the forgiveness is for you too. Ask God to grant you repentance.

The Steven Furtick Cornucopia of False Teaching, Egomania and Hairgel

God Releases Two Witnesses from "U-Haul" Trailer

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The two witnesses of Revelation 11 are named Marshall and Russell, and have been released from a U-Haul like trailer according to "Seer" Rhonda Empson.

Rhonda Empson in a recent Youtube video claimed to be a seer who is God's mouthpiece. She describes a God given dream about the releasing of the two witnesses of Revelation 11. Their names are apparently Marshall and Russell, and they've been kept hidden in a U-Haul like trailer by God.

According to Rhonda, Marshall and Russell have been released from the U-Haul by God and are now roaming  around free. A brief side note, two characters from the cartoon Paw Patrol are named Marshall and Rubble.

So it's possible that this fictional message that's for the dogs is influenced by a cartoon that has two dogs.

Does this absurd "word" from God really need further commentary?

"Amphetamine" Apostle Ryan LeStrange Worships at Altar of Innovation

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The "Amphetamine" Apostle Ryan LeStrange (because he speaks as if he's always hopped up on amphetamines) worships at the idol of innovation. In a recent tirade on Facebook he ranted against the evils of the "religious" as he explained his goals as an "apostle." (The video begins with an equally frantic and meaningless "word" from Johnathan Stidham.)

LeStrange believes modern "apostles" are "breaker people." He has even created an anointing called the BAM anointing (Breaker Anointing Manifesting). He believes we must speak in a new language, use new paradigms, as we have new adventures in the spirit.

LeStrange speaks negatively of "religious" people because they like tradition and continuity. Lestrange's desire to break tradition and continuity, and innovate new paradigms and new adventures in the spirit is a huge sign he's actually not an apostle.

The New Testament speaks highly of continuity and tradition.

In Acts we see the church continuing steadfastly in the apostle's doctrine:

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”
— Acts 2:42

 

2 Thessalonians instructs us to stand fast, and hold to the traditions of the apostles:

“So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.”
— 2 Thessalonians 2:15

 

1 John instructs us to abide in what was heard from the beginning, and that there isn't a need for a new and innovative teaching:

“As for you, let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father. This is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life. These things I have written to you concerning those who are trying to deceive you. As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him.”
— 1 John 2:24-27

 

Paul instructs Timothy to teach no other doctrine than what the apostles taught:

“As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine”
— 1 Timothy 1:3

"Apostle" LeStrange proves he is anything but an apostle as he worships at the altar of innovation. Instead of holding to the continuity of the real apostles, his BAM anointing attempts to break continuity.

Our remaining sinful nature will tempt us to become bored with the unchangeable doctrines of God, This sinful bent toward boredom can tempt us to seek something new and innovative. Let's remember this temptation just leads to death as we become bound to new traditions of men. The unchangeable should not leave us feeling bored, instead it should lead us to dig our roots in deeper, recognizing that the unchangeable is the true source of life.

“Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude. See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.”
— Colossians 2:6-8

"I Will Fight!" Jesus Died to Make You a Winner!!

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Elevation Church is ready to PUMP YOU UP!! (Is this a church or a fitness club?)

Jesus wants you to be RIPPED!!

Jesus expects you to FIGHT!!

Super Pastor Steven Furtick has really big muscles, why don't YOU??

 

(But it's all about Jesus, right?)

Btw, Super Pastor Craig Groeschel would like to mention that he has really big muscles, too... 

(Pastor Groeschel is still trying to get past his reputation for having portrayed Harold Krenshaw on the TV show "Monk")

Vonda Brewer is WRONG! - Dump Trump Fail - Installing her "Prophetic Gravestone"

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Vonda Brewer "prophesied" the dumping of Donald Trump as a candidate from the Republican ticket during the primaries, and then during the general election. She "prophesied" that Jeb and his son would be on the ticket instead. She has moved the prophetic goal posts many times as her "prophecy" was proven false.

Vonda Brewer is dead WRONG. "Dump Trump" was a fail. Today her prophetic gravestone has been installed. Luckily for her, it's only figurative, because under the old covenant, she'd be dead. Watch the video below to observe the installation of her "prophetic" gravestone.

The Rolland Baker Spectacle of False Teaching, Forced Laughter and Blasphemy!

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Here's a video of excerpts from Rolland Baker's (the husband of Heidi Baker) recent appearance at Glory City Church in Australia:

This guy is trying way too hard to make things funny:

 

If you want to really ruin your day, you can watch the entire spectacle (start at about 1:24:10 into the video to just see Rolland Baker):

Listen to Chris Rosebrough discuss this on Fighting for the Faith:  Prophetic Goat Rodeo

 

Here's Rolland's (more convincing) wife, Heidi Baker: 

Heidi Baker's Demonic Impartations at Bethel Church

Rolland Baker and the NAR (New Apostolic Reformation) "Super Apostles" don't want you to know about their involvement in the Charismatic Day of Infamy.

For those of you who think it's mean and unloving to criticize Rolland & Heidi Baker (or any other popular teachers) here's a list of Bible verses to consider: Shocking Stuff You're Not Supposed to Know.

Finally, here's an important article that will help you be more discerning and a lot less gullible: Defusing Demonic Dirty Bombs.

Jennifer LeClaire Claims New Age "Angels of Transition" Will Save America?

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We are witnessing the merging of New Age channeling and false prophetic pronouncements from Charismaniacs, who have once again reached deep into their Charismania Adjective Grab Bag to give their latest vain imagination an air of credibility. 

The Charismania Adjective Grab Bag has a simple formula. First, come up with a vain imagination and claim it's from God. Second, pin a legitimate Bible word to it. Third, reach deep into your bag of adjectives, and feel around for a correct sounding adjective. If you need a little help with ideas, the demons are more than happy to plant words in your head; or if you are a New Age channeler, you would say that you have "telepathic communication from Guardian Angels and Spirit Guides."   

Jennifer LeClaire, senior editor of Charisma, has basically duplicated ideas from a New Age channeler. A recent article at Charisma News tells us LeClaire has released angels of transition over America, in order to create a POTUS Shield (we are not making this up).

Wow! Where does Jennifer LeClaire get these ideas from?? "Angels of Transition" is not in the Bible, but...  maybe she's just using ideas from New Age Channeler, Cynthia Silk? Cynthia gets her messages directly from her "Angelic Channeler" and she talks about Angels of Transition just like Jennifer LeClaire! Here's a screenshot from Cynthia Silk's website:

Where in the Bible does it tell us there are "angels of transition?" Where in the Bible does it tell us we can "release angels?"  NOWHERE!! These are 100% PAGAN ideas and practises.

In the article Jennifer LeClaire goes on to tell us that the Holy Spirit told her a kingdom would be toppled, and that she saw it with her own eyes.

LeClaire tags unbiblical charismaniac adjectives to her vain imagination concerning angels, and in the past she's claimed to have received vital prophetic revelation for the church, but held the prophecy for ransom until you purchased her book.

Should we really trust the "revelations" of this person who peddles God for profit as she attempts to validate her vain imaginations with words she pulls out of her Charismania Adjective Grab Bag? Is it even possible that the Holy Spirit is giving these so-called prophetic words to Jennifer LeClaire and New Age psychic Cynthia Silk? Of course not!

There is more... 

They started something called POTUS Shield to create a serious prophetic and prayer shield over parts of the government. A prayer event was held at the National Press Club, including dominionist NARpostles like Lance Wallnau and Lou Engle.

 

Around the time Lou Engle was praying, a guy is seen using his selfie stick as others continue to pray around him. Is this a form of NARcissism? This is "Christian Grandstanding" with "Celebrity Super Apostles."

 

Many of these narcissistic, money grubbing, charismaniac and NAR leaders are fawning over Trump. Maybe because they see a fellow lover of money much like themselves reflected in Trump? Narcissists do love to look at their own reflection.

So what's the purpose of pointing all of this out? Is it an exercise in getting our blood boiling for no reason?

No. 

Ultimately the purpose is to lead people away from these false teachers who enjoy the sound of their own voice way too much. We should have nothing to do with New Age ideas and bloviating "Christian" celebrities! People need to be brought back to Jesus, the Gospel, and into being firmly rooted in Christ, and not in the vain imaginations of "prophets" who peddle their "Christian fortune telling" as the voice of God.

Here are some more articles about the Senior Editor of Charisma Magazine (Jennifer LeClaire):

Jennifer LeClaire Gets Discernment 100% WRONG!

Which of These Crazy Quotes Did Jennifer LeClaire NOT Say?

"Step Into the Healing Flow and Receive God's Will for Your Life!" -Jennifer LeClaire

These false teachers are part of The New Apostolic Reformation

For those who think it's mean, judgmental and unloving to criticize Jennifer LeClaire (or any other popular teacher/prophet) here's something just for you: Shocking Stuff You're Not Supposed to Know.

"King" Eddie Long is Dead

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“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.”
(Galatians 6:7)

Only 5 short years after being crowned "King", Eddie Long the heretic, prosperity preacher and sexual predator who preyed on the young men in his flock has died of "aggressive cancer". 

“it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment” (Hebrews 9:27)

You can relive Long's coronation service from January 29th, 2012 below.

“Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, declares the Lord GOD, and not rather that he should turn from his way and live?” (Ezekiel 18:23)

Lakewood Church: "Stand Up for False Prophecy, Sit Down for God's Word"

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These 5 minutes (from Joel Osteen's sister) say almost everything you need to know about the gigantic, slick, well-funded, man-centered and extremely popular apostate church:

 

  • False definition of a "Pastor."
  • False understanding of what The Word of God actually is.
  • False understanding of how God speaks.
  • False "Word of Faith" teaching that we can declare and decree things into existence.
  • Complete elimination of God's corrective Word-this "word from god" is more like something from a slick fortune teller who knows how to work the crowd and build up enthusiasm.
  • Puffing up the crowd with false hope and vague promises that can't be tested.
  • Blaspheming God by having the crowd stand up for this lady's "pile of Shemitah" false prophecy but then having them sit down when she (eventually) reads a Bible passage.

 

Here's the full sermon (after the Lakewood commercials and emotionally manipulative praise music): Lisa Comes - Press Through Until You Breakthrough

    Listen to Chris Rosebrough talk about this in more detail here: "A New Low in Apostasy-Fighting for the Faith"

    “An appalling and horrible thing has happened in the land: the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule at their direction; my people love to have it so, but what will you do when the end comes?”
    — Jeremiah 5: 30-31

    'Trophy' home tied to Trinity Broadcasting Network sells for $5.15 million

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    What does TBN do with the 'seed offerings' that their constituents send them in the hopes of buying God's blessings? 

    According to the Orange County Register part of that blood money went toward the purchase of a:

    The 9,467-square-foot house, set on over an acre in the guard-gated Harbor Ridge community...the house has its own large gates, six bedrooms, an elevator, private tennis court, swimming pool and spa and a grassy pavilion area with an outdoor kitchen. In the foyer, a chandelier hangs from a high ceiling. Interiors include a formal library, piano room and bar.

    If you had Milky-Paps: The Creepy Tragedy of John Crowder

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    John Crowder is a tragedy of sorts. He appears to understand the work Jesus accomplished on the cross for us. At various times he explains it well. Yet this is all tainted by a high level of creepiness. I’m convinced it’s from influences in the Land of Charismania.

    In this video called “Jesus the Suckling”, he asks the viewer, “If you had a set of milky-paps would you let little baby Jesus drink from your breasts?” (Around 12:55.)

    That’s just creepy and strange to suggest. But it doesn’t end there. In a video about heresy hunters he set the Youtube video thumbnail to a photo of himself shirtless in an obvious attempt to invite controversy. But Crowder is a master of inviting controversy...

    It’s not just his videos, some of his books are creepy too. He has a book titled, “The Ecstasy of Loving God: Trances, Raptures, and the Supernatural Pleasures of Jesus Christ”.

    The book description on Amazon makes it sound like pleasurable out of body experiences are normal for all Christians.

     

    “It is time to return the joy of the Lord to everyday Christian life. The Greek term for ecstasy is linked with the pleasurable, God-given state of out-of-body experience recorded throughout the New Testament and the church age.”

    Reading the book description further, we can glimpse into the mystical charismania that lead to the tragedy that is John Crowder.

     

    “Author John Crowder shows you how God’s active interaction with men and women throughout the ages has always been marked by supernatural experiences. More than a state of mind, you will see how the nature of God’s ecstasy is found in the joy, bliss, and inner raptures of His presence.

    You will also:

    * Learn the history of trances in revival ministries.

    * Gain a biblical understanding of Christian mysticism.

    * Explore the ecstatic states of prayer and spiritual trances.

    * Learn how to walk in continual joy and pleasure before the Father.

    * Examine miraculous phenomena.

    * Be refreshed by the new wine of God’s Spirit!

    * Be encouraged to drink from the river of His pleasure! (Psalm 36:8)

    There is no doubt that you can experience the joy and ecstasy of His presence every day of your life”

    It’s a distraction from the core message of the Gospel, and a distracting spiritual pivot taking his spiritual roots from the firm soil that is Jesus. There is nothing new under the sun. People have been trying to distract from Jesus since the first days of the church.

    “Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind, and not holding fast to the Head, from whom the whole body, nourished and knit together through its joints and ligaments, grows with a growth that is from God.”
    — Colossians 2: 16

    The tragedies can be avoided by simply remaining rooted in Jesus and his word.

     

    “And yet some people actually imagine that the revelation in God’s Word is not enough to meet our needs. They think that God from time to time carries on an actual conversation with them, chatting with them, satisfying their doubts, testifying to His love for them, promising them support and blessings. As a result, their emotions soar; they are full of bubbling joy that is mixed with self-confidence and a high opinion of themselves. The foundation for these feelings, however, does not lie within the Bible itself, but instead rests on the sudden creations of their imaginations. These people are clearly deluded. God’s Word is for all of us and each of us; He does not need to give particular messages to particular people.”
    — Jonathan Edwards

    Hillsong Lead Pastor Promotes F-Bomb T-Shirt

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    Hillsong Church lead pastor (and model/clothing company owner) Esther Houston has a video on her YouTube Channel with a model wearing a t-shirt with the f-bomb, as seen in the video below. Esther Houston appears in the video right after the "F-bomb" t-shirt model.

    The Hillsong Church website clearly describes her as a lead pastor:

    Does this need further explanation? Has your lead pastor ever been associated with models wearing expletives? Doesn't anyone at Hillsong have enough decency to realize this is setting a bad example? In truth, it seems that some Hillsong Pastors have a very worldly version of decency. See: Disgusting Hillsong Santa Has a "Package" for You. 

    “Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments; but rather by means of good works, as befits women making claims of godliness.”

    — 1 Timothy 2: 9-10

    The Museum of Idolatry previously covered another concerning issue with Hillsong lead pastor Esther Houston regarding their direct URL linking to her sexually sensual modeling page directly from the Hillsong website. On top of that, Esther Houston has been known to post inappropriate photos on Instagram (and then delete them when confronted):

     
    “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness”
    — James 3: 1
     

    There is simply no excuse for any of this. The leadership needs to ask God to grant them repentance, and anyone who is a part of the Hillsong Church "ministry" should seriously consider finding a church that values the things of God more than the things of this world. The inappropriate behavior of "Pastor" Esther Houston is just the tip of the iceberg: Hillsong has a long history of false teaching, manipulation and abuse. If you think that's an exaggeration, please read the extensive information in the links below. 

    “Do not love the world or the things of the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world-the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life-is not from the Father but is from the world.”— 1 John 1: 15-16
    “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what it the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. ”— Romans 12: 1-2
    “For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God.”— 1 Thessalonians 4: 3-5

     

    One last thought:

           We at Pirate Christian Media are not interested in simply getting web hits to increase numbers (and thus post controversial things like this to get more views). We are very concerned that gigantic, corrupt media empires like Hillsong, need to be exposed, and the Evangelical Industrial Complex will not do it. Most of the so-called "trusted leaders" within Evangelicalism want to look the other way and pretend everything is okay.  

    Posting these kinds of lewd stories is not fun for us, and we certainly don't intend to cause more people to stumble by posting questionable photographs and/or videos.  But if nobody exposes these things, they will only get worse. We feel it's necessary to put this stuff in people's faces (so to speak) in order to shake people up.

     

    For more information about Hillsong check out: The Brian Houston & Hillsong Cornucopia of False Doctrine, Abuse, Obfuscation & Money Generation

    For those who think it's mean, judgmental and unloving to criticize Hillsong (or any other popular teacher/church) here's something just for you: Shocking Stuff You're Not Supposed to Know.

    If you're having a knee-jerk reaction to try and defend Hillsong, check out: Confirmation Bias: Why You Are Protecting Your False Beliefs.

    Finally, here's an article that will help you be more discerning and a lot less gullible: Defusing Demonic Dirty Bombs.

    Go-go Silhouette Dancers for Christmas Eve at North Point Community Church

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    North Point Community Church had silhouette go-go dancers for a Christmas Eve service. During their opener they sang, danced, and rapped about the magic of Christmas; Santa; Elves; shopping, etc... with insightful lyrics like this: "Put your candy canes up to the moon!"

    Here are a few GIFS of the silhouette go-go dancing. You can decide if this is a proper theme for Christmas Eve at church and if they are attempting to mimic a red-light district.