Pastor Arrested at Movie Theater for Preaching After ‘Avengers’ Tells His Side of the Story

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Pastor Arrested at Movie Theater for Preaching After ‘Avengers’ Tells His Side of the Story

(Photo: truthntriumph.com)Husband and wife minsters of Truth & Triumph Ministries, Michael and Mariah Webber.

Pastor Michael Webber made national headlines last week when his preaching at a movie theater in Redlands, California, following a showing of the “Avengers” caused people to run for their lives and led to his arrest on a misdemeanor charge. 

In an interview with The Christian Post, Webber, the 28-year-old pastor of Truth & Triumph Ministries, said he often evangelizes at movie theaters. But following a showing of the “Avengers” on the evening of April 26 the lights in the theater were still off when he began to preach, and he believes that’s what led to the chaos of people running for the exits and some being injured as they tried to escape. 

Redlands Police Department officers rushed to the Harkins Mountain Grove 16 theaters after calls were made to 911 fearing there might be gunman inside the theater, CBS Los Angeles reports.

Below is an edited transcript of CP’s interview with Webber and his account of what happened at the movie theater and how he plans to evangelize in the future.  

CP: Some news outlets have described your actions in preaching at the theater as an act of terrorism. Can you give us your account of what happened?  

Webber: Thursday…

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Christian legal group denied Amazon smile donations

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Christian legal group denied Amazon smile donations

On Amazon there is an option to give a percentage of a purchase to a non-profit organisation.

One organisation denied this though is Alliance Defending Freedom – the legal group who defend religious liberty across the world and fight court cases for people of faith whose rights are being abused.

The decision was made by the Southern Poverty Law Centre (SPLC), whose job is to identify hate groups and have designated ADF as a hate group and an anti-LGBTQ group.

They said in 2017: “The Alliance Defending Freedom spreads demonizing lies about the LGBT community in this country and seeks to criminalize it abroad.”

In a blog on the ADF website, Sarah Kramer writes in response to being snubbed that the SPLC have: “devolved into a propaganda machine dedicated to crushing dissent. It does this by labeling anything they disagree with as “hate” – even if those beliefs are widely held and constitutionally protected (as ours – and those of our clients and supporters – most certainly are).”

She says ADF: “work at the highest levels. Our Supreme Court victories speak for themselves, with seven victories at the High Court in the past seven years. Just last year, we secured a 7-2 victory representing a church-run preschool.”

Kramer says the SPLC are against any support of views that they disagree with: “The SPLC, however, would prefer to silence all opposing views, ridding the public square of civil discourse.”

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Charging Visitors: Church or Tourist Attraction?

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Charging Visitors: Church or Tourist Attraction?

(PHOTO: COURTESY OF NORTH END WATERFRONT)Old North Church in Boston

It’s been controversial for years, though many visitors to the famous cathedrals are used to buying a ticket.

Now, the trend toward charging admission is spreading to historic parish churches.

Among the latest churches to charge visitors is a notable Episcopalian church in Boston, the Episcopal Church’s official mouthpiece reported.

Old North Church was made famous by Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride to warn colonists about the impending march by British soldiers to Lexington and Concord on the eve of what became the American Revolution in 1775. As Longfellow immortalized in his poem, “One if by land, and two if by sea.”

The 18th century building is still an active house of worship, but the congregation is no longer able to support the significant costs associated with a building predating the country’s independence.

The church receives approximately 500,000 visitors a year, according to its own figures.

“That’s a lot of wear and tear on the building,” Old North’s rector, the Rev. Stephen Ayers, told Episcopal News Service. “We’ve managed as long as we can by cutting corners, but that’s not enough to keep the place going.”

Hundreds of other congregations across the United States face the same issue. This is particularly true in some of the older denominations that are more likely to have…

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12 Killed, 33 Wounded in Bombing at Afghanistan Mosque

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12 Killed, 33 Wounded in Bombing at Afghanistan Mosque

A bomb blast inside a mosque in eastern Afghanistan that was being used as a voter registration center killed at least 12 people and wounded 33, officials said.

Habib Shah Ansari, the provincial head of public health, confirmed the toll from the attack, which took place in the city of Khost, the capital of the province of the same name.

No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but both the Taliban and a local Islamic State affiliate reject democratic elections and have targeted them in the past. IS is not known to have a presence in Khost, but has expanded its footprint into other areas in recent years.

Last month, an Islamic State suicide bomber attacked a voter registration center in Kabul, killing 60 people and wounding at least 130 others.

Afghanistan plans to hold elections in October, the first since 2014.

The Taliban and IS have launched a relentless wave of attacks since the start of the year, killing scores of civilians in the capital, Kabul, and elsewhere. Afghan security forces have struggled to combat the groups since the U.S. and NATO concluded their combat mission at the end of 2014, switching to a counterterrorism and support role.

Elsewhere in Afghanistan, a vehicle carrying shopkeepers on their way to a market struck a roadside bomb in Afghanistan’s northern Faryab province, killing seven of them. Police spokesman Karim Yuresh said another civilian was wounded in Sunday’s attack, in an area where both the Taliban and IS are active.

In the eastern Paktia province, a car bomb killed two people and wounded another three. Abdullah Hsart, the…

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Southern Baptist Convention Formed, US-Vatican Relations Upheld

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Southern Baptist Convention Formed, US-Vatican Relations Upheld

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4 Asian Countries Pass Laws Banning Religious Conversions

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4 Asian Countries Pass Laws Banning Religious Conversions

Four countries in South and Southeast Asia have laws that ban conversion of their citizens away from the majority religion, and two other countries are considering implementing the legislation, apart from numerous other nations in the region that prohibit blasphemy and apostasy, aimed mostly at Christian missionary work.

On Tuesday, Alliance Defending Freedom’s international wing will present a white paper on laws regulating conversions at the Policy Briefing on the Global Crisis in Religious Freedom with U.S. Ambassador Samuel Brownback.

Commonly known as anti-conversion laws, the legislation regulates the act of converting to another religion through vaguely defined terms of “inducement,” “force” or “fraudulent means,” according to the paper. These words could be meant to include social work, praying for the sick or even evangelism.

These laws are in place in parts of India and throughout Nepal, Myanmar and Bhutan, while Sri Lanka and one province in Pakistan have yet to pass a similar bill. Barring the bill in Pakistan, where minority religions are allegedly being protected through the legislation, the legislation is based on the premise that majority religion is under a threat. As a result, it incites violence.

“No person or group should live in fear of being killed, tortured, or oppressed because of their religious beliefs. The rise of anti-conversion laws worldwide testifies to a growing crisis in religious freedom,” Balakrishnan Baskaran, Legal Consultant to ADF International in India, was quoted as saying.

Last month, the North Indian state of…

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Pray for Pleasant View First Baptist Church

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Location: Pleasant View, Tennessee

Pastor: Brad Shockley

Weekly Worship: 10:45 AM, Central

Fast Facts: In April of 1973, Joelton Baptist officially started a mission church which would become Pleasant View First Baptist as we know it today. Bro. George Clark, a Texas minister coming to work for what was then the Baptist Sunday School Board (now Lifeway Christian Resources), became the first pastor in May 1973. Remaining the pastor for 30 years, Bro. George was one of only three to carry that role since its beginning. Three years ago the church suffered a split that left the remaining members discouraged and unhopeful of recovering. However, through that difficulty God brought revitalization. By focusing outward and upward, the church has grown to an average of 140 on Sunday mornings. More important than the numerical growth, there is a spirit of love and unity pervading the fellowship. Please pray for continued outreach events and emphases at the church. Finally, pray for wisdom as the church continues to develop different ways to connect with its community.

Website: PVFBC.com

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Teens Open Heavens 6 May 2018 – Watch Your Steps

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Teens Open Heavens 6 May 2018 – Watch Your Steps

Topic: Watch Your Steps [Teens Open Heavens 6, May 2018]

Memorise: Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. Psalm 119:133

Read: Psalm 37:23 (KJV)

23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

Bible In One Year: 1 Kings 12-13, Luke 24:36-53

MESSAGE:

Our steps move us forward or backward depending on which direction we take. Your steps today will determine where you will be tomorrow. The step of clubbing is regressive step, having a boyfriend or a girlfriend is regressive step. Some steps may look nice to take, but look at it very well, is it a regressive or progressive step? Any step you cannot proudly tell your God fearing pastor about is a regressive one.

It seems fashionable to be the most popular boy or girl in school. You may want to be known as the most social boy or girl around, but you must be careful. In chasing popularity, take the right steps. It is better to be popular as the most brilliant girl in school than as the best dancer at clubs. Your future matters more than your present. Many of the popular play boys and girls when I was in school then are now ashamed to speak or show themselves amongst our mates. While others were taking steps that will lead them to greatness in the future, they were taking steps that led them to a poor future. Watch your steps!

Key Point: The steps you take today will eventually lead you to the life you will live tomorrow

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Teen Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor Adeboye’’ 

Hymn 16
1. Christian, seek not yet repose,
Hear thy gracious Savior say;
Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray.

2. Principalities and power,
Mustering their unseen array,
Wait for the unguarded hours:
Watch and pray.

3. Gird the heavenly armor on,
Wear it ever night and day;
Ambushed lies the evil one:
Watch and pray.

4. Hear the victors who o’ercame,
Still they mark each warriors’s way;
All with one sweet voice exclaim,
Watch and pray.

5. Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
Him thou lovest to obey;
Hide within thy heart His word:
Watch and pray.

6. Watch, as if on that alone
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray, that help may be sent down:
Watch and pray.

Daily Devotional for Teen’s guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.

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Seeds of Destiny 6 May 2018 by Pastor Paul Enenche: The Power Of The Blessing

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Seeds of Destiny 6 May 2018 by Pastor Paul Enenche: The Power Of The Blessing

Topic: The Power Of The Blessing [Seeds of Destiny Sunday May 6, 2018]

Scripture: And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Genesis 1:28

Thought For The Day: The blessing of God is the antidote for poverty and wretchedness.

It has been confirmed that the blessing of God is a non-negotiable necessity in the fulfilment of destiny. That is why God blessed Adam in the very beginning (Genesis 1:28); it was by virtue of the blessing that God asked Adam to multiply and fill up the earth.

Now, what is the power of the blessing of God?
i) The blessing of God imparts the supernatural force for the commencement of new beginning
That was why money or certificate was not what God gave to Adam at the beginning but the blessing.

ii) The blessing of God imparts the supernatural force for the activation of potential and the exhibition of productivity
What a person carries within comes out when the blessing of God comes upon his life; the blessing makes a person unusually productive. The blessed are multi-dimensionally potent; they release multi-dimensional potentials.

iii) The blessing of God imparts the supernatural force that positions people for generational influence and Impact
When a person is blessed, he cannot be an onlooker or a spectator in life but an active participant. The blessing of God makes you a force and a voice to reckon with; it makes you a generational influence; the kind that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob had. You cannot pass through this world and people claim ignorance of your existence.

Beloved, endeavour to make demands for the impartation of the blessing of God in your life.

Remember this: The blessing of God is the antidote for poverty and wretchedness.

Assignments:
1. Make demands on God for the impartation of the blessing in your life.
2. Do not forget to attend The Blessing Sunday Service every first Sunday of the month at any branch of Dunamis Int’l Gospel Centre worldwide. You can connect the live services on Dunamis TV, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter or on our website: www.dunamisgospel.org if you are not close to any Dunamis Church in your location.

Prayer: O Lord, I ask for the impartation of the blessing in my life in order to become all I am created to be, Lord in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE POWER OF THE BLESSING.

Daily Bible Reading: Ruth 2:1 to 4:22, John 4:43 to 54, Psalm 105:16 to 36, Proverbs 14:26 to 27

Amazing Fact: Our modern day calendar is based on the earth’s movement around the sun.

Today In History: O6/05/1851 – The mechanical refrigerator is patented by Dr. John Gorrie

Quote: The blessing of God is not in the hearing; the blessing is in the doing. Culled from 21 FOOLISH THINGS PEOPLE DO by Dr Paul Enenche.

Prophetic Parental Blessing: I decree the release of the wisdom and grace of God on your life in Jesus’ Name – Dr Paul Enenche

“If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Seeds of Destiny by Pastor Paul Enenche“

Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche, as the Senior Pastors. It is a power-packed arena where God’s Presence, Principles and Power are at work for the salvation, healing and restoration of human destinies and dignities

Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

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DCLM Daily Manna 6 May, 2018 by Pastor Kumuyi – Our Confidence

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DCLM Daily Manna 6 May, 2018 by Pastor Kumuyi – Our Confidence

Topic: Our Confidence [DCLM Daily Manna Sunday May 6, 2018]

Text: 2 Kings 6:8-23 (KJV)

Key Verse: “And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them” (2 Kings 6:16).

MESSAGE:

The prophets of God were useful to the kings and leaders of Israel in various ways. They confronted and exposed idolatry and helped to create a conducive environment for the people to freely and publicly worship the Almighty God. They demonstrated confidence in God when their situations demanded worry and anxiety.
Elisha was one of the outstanding prophets in Bible days. He demonstrated his confidence in God when it appeared there was no hope. The Bible records eighteen encounters between him and needy people. Each time, he expressed his confidence in the power of God.

In our text, the king of Syria was in a fix. Time after time, his military aggression against Israel had ended up in woeful defeat as they tried to fight Israel. The Syrian king then suspected there was a traitor among his soldiers. Informed that the ‘traitor’ was Elisha who was revealing his strategies, he sent soldiers, with chariots and horses to trap and kill the prophet at Dothan.

Elisha’s servant was alarmed when he saw the physical army, chariots and horses of Syria. But Elisha was not moved. He believed in the power of God. God’s answer to Elisha’s prayer opened his servant’s eyes to see the mighty army of heaven. His confidence was re-kindled.

When we face difficulties that look seemingly insurmountable, we should not forget the myriads of spiritual resources and forces God has put at our disposal even though we may not see them with our physical eyes. As believers, we must always walk by faith and not by sight. We should resolve to look away from difficulties, however challenging and, instead, look up unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith.

Thought For The Day: There is great reward for our confidence in God.

Bible Reading in one Year: Psalms 89; 96; 100; 101; 105; 132

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Deeper Christian Life Ministry, DCLM Daily Manna HERE

DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.

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Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

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