Ministry

The closing prayer of Michael Jackson’s unforgettable Memorial on July 7, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles as spoken by Pastor Lucious Smith of the Friendship Baptist Church in Pasadena, California.

ABOUT Pastor Smith:

Pastor Lucious W. Smith has pastored the Friendship Baptist Church in Pasadena, California since 1996. “The Jewel of Old Pasadena” stands as a glowing reminder of the African American presence in this part of the city. While remaining true to the church’s historical roots, Pastor Smith has sought to keep the ministries of the church relevant with contemporary application of the Gospel message. Having been raised in Friendship since birth, the relationship he has with the church is very personal. His love for his work is only surpassed by his love for the people whom he shepherds. Pastor Smith is committed to a biblical expository ministry and delivers his sermons whereas even a little child can comprehend.

Pastor Smith currently serves as the President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Greater Pasadena (IMA). He desires to create an atmosphere of unity and fellowship among Christian Clergy, resulting in a unified presence in the cities in which they serve. He believes that there are no “Big I’s” or “Little You’s”, and that every ministry ordained by God has value, whatever the size. He believes that “There are no small churches. Everything God creates is intended to thrive and grow.”

NOTE: All video is copyrighted by CNN and music by Michael Jackson’s recording company for the song “Man in the Mirror”.

Duration : 0:6:59

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Here we have a non-Calvinist radio station who found Monica Dennington’s recent diatribe against Calvinism so ridiculous that they decided to review it and hold it to Scripture even though they don’t agree with Calvinism. I think Chris Rosebrough did a wonderful job even though we disagree on Calvinism (I agree with Calvinism; he doesn’t). If you want a good refutation of Tic Toc Ministry’s video, I’m not sure if you’ll find much better. While you listen to this, be sure to keep in mind that this is a *non-Calvinist* reviewing Dennington’s video.

As I’ve pointed out earlier, here Ms. Dennington argues that arguing is wrong, presents her theological view with the intention that you agree with it that if we agree with another’s theological view, we’re committing idolatry, and says that division is wrong while encouraging her viewers to divide themselves from “this error of Calvinism.” etc.

(This video falls under section 107 of the Fair Use Law. You can find more about it here:
http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#107
If anyone has any notion that they’d like to have this removed based primarily on the claim of copyright infringement, be forewarned that I’m ready to fight it. This is clearly an example of material used for the purpose of critique which falls under section 107.)

Mrs. Dennington’s original video would be linked here if Fighting for the Faith did not review the entire video from start to finish.

Here’s the link to Pirate Christian Radio:
http://www.piratechristianradio.com

Fighting for the Faith:
http://www.fightingforthefaith.com

Link to the show:
http://www.fightingforthefaith.com/2009/06/what-kind-of-church-would-make-an-unrepentant-abortionist-feel-comfortable-with-his-sin.html

Duration : 1:42:30

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