Thursday, December 17, 2015

Church of God's Jordan Smith Takes Home 'The Voice' Crown - JESSILYN JUSTICE CHARISMA NEWS


Church of God's Jordan Smith Takes Home 'The Voice' Crown


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Church of God Lee University's Jordan Smith is now The Voice champion.  
"For all of us at Lee this has been a fun experience, watching the world encounter Jordan's talent. It's also been a source of pride that Jordan has stayed true to his calling. That is something we try to model for our students every day, so watching Jordan live it on national television has been deeply gratifying," Lee University Vice President for University Relations Jerome Hammond says.  
While at Lee, Smith is part of the Lee Singers, directed by Brad Moffett. 
"(Jordan's) singing gift was really honed because of his faith and worship life," Moffett says. "Singing in church is where he first started singing, and in a lot of ways, you can't separate Jordan's singing from his faith, no matter what he's singing. For someone like Jordan, singing is an expression of Jordan's spirituality, so much a part of who he is (is) tied directly to his faith, it's hard to separate his craft, his artistry from his spirituality and faith."
When Smith auditioned for The Voice earlier this year, he stunned judges with his performance of Sia's "Chandelier."  
Smith joined Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine's team after Levine declared him the "most important person to ever be on this show," after Smith's audition.  
In his run on the show, Smith's songs have frequently topped iTunes charts, knocking Adele's "Hello" off her No. 1 spot on multiple occasions.  
Smith's rendition of "Mary Did You Know" is currently the No. 1 single on the iTunes chart, and two of his other songs round out the top five.  

When Smith performed "Mary Did You Know," some Lee students and alumni were skeptical, as the song is frequently performed in Lee chapels. But Smith won them over.
"Not only did Jordan Smith prove that he deserves to win 'The Voice' tonight, but he also redeemed 'Mary Did You Know' for all the Lee peeps in the process," student Drenda Butler posted on Facebook.  
"Jordan Smith singer, evangelist, humble celebrity, beautiful soul just informed America what Christmas is about and they are literally buying it on iTunes. Some things are more important than winning a TV music competition. Brad Moffett you've helped instill Christian artistry in that young man. Well done!" Professor Jeff Salyer posted on Facebook.  
When Smith was announced winner, Lee University President Paul Conn tweeted: "What an exciting night for Jordan Smith and Lee people everywhere! He was terrific on stage and in every way! I'm a proud Prez!" 
Smith is far from the first Lee student/graduate to be recognized for vocal talent. Recent graduate Clark Beckham took second in American Idol in the most recent season.  
Lee grad and American Idol alum Phil Stacey commended Smith on social media.  
"From someone who has been on a tv talent show: There has never been anyone more dominant in their respective season. Not Carry, Not Kelly, not Chris... Jordan Smith was the clear winner from the moment of his audition," Stacey posted.  
"Big congratulations to him on this amazing night. Congrats is also due to Lee University, who placed 2nd on Idol this year AND 1st on the Voice. You are a place where students can truly grow and develop their talent. And you have also helped instill great character in your students. So cool to watch all this go down," he wrote.
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School District Slashes Bible Mentions From Classic Christmas Play - ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM CHARISMA NEWS

Linus shares the Christmas story in the "Charlie Brown Christmas" television special.

Linus shares the Christmas story in the "A Charlie Brown Christmas" TV special. (YouTube)



School District Slashes Bible Mentions From Classic Christmas Play

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Alliance Defending Freedom sent a letter Tuesday to Johnson County Schools to encourage it to ignore a single complaint it received about biblical references in a student play based on the classic Charles Schulz television special A Charlie Brown Christmas.

"Schools should not have to think twice about whether they can allow students to perform a classic Christmas production simply because it contains biblical references," said ADF Legal Counsel Matt Sharp. "A Charlie Brown Christmas has become an iconic Christmas story and tradition. Are school officials going to start demanding that other classic productions, such as Shakespearean plays, be censored just because they contain religious references?"

After receiving the lone complaint from a family at W.R. Castle Elementary School, the district announced its intent to censor all religious references from A Charlie Brown Christmas and any other Christmas plays at the district's schools. Parents, students and cast members have expressed dismay over the decision.

"There is no violation of the so-called separation of church and state by allowing children to learn about theater and the origins of Christmas through participating in a stage version of this beloved program that contains the same religious elements as the television version," the ADF letter explains. "Given that courts have consistently held that schools may organize and sponsor Christmas programs and performances that include religious songs and study the historical origins of Christmas, there is no basis for the District's decision to censor the religious aspects of A Charlie Brown Christmas."

The letter offers legal assistance to the school district if anyone files suit to stop the play from occurring.

"Because the school district completely misunderstands the First Amendment, all it is accomplishing here is upsetting and disappointing a lot of children and other community members who love this completely acceptable play," said ADF Senior Counsel Jeremy Tedesco. "We sincerely hope the district will change course and correct its entirely misguided censorship."
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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Our Debt To Israel (Derek Prince) & Why Israel? (Steve Martin) - our gift to you...because we love the people of Israel.


Of all the Christian teachers of the Bible that have impacted us the most in regards to faith, and especially in our support for Israel, it has been Derek Prince (1915-2003). In 1979 Laurie and I heard first Derek at a Christian conference in Mackinac Island in northern Michigan. It was there that we heard this message - our debt to Israel as Christians.

From 1987-1990 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and then again from 2000-2005 in Charlotte, North Carolia, I had the honor of serving on staff with Derek Prince Ministries, as the Director of Finance and Operations. (Thanks David Selby for hiring me twice!) 

The impact of Derek's message, with his love and support for Israel, directly instilled in our hearts the vital truth of Israel, as the Lord specifically brought to us through Scripture.

Derek's small booklet, Our Debt To Israel (which can be read in about 20 minutes), explains in a real, understandable way why Christians have a duty, responsibility, and privilege to support Israel and the Jews today.

Because of what this tremendous spiritual truth has done in our lives, with the Lord Jesus Himself giving us the heart to bless those whom He chose to reveal Himself through, the Jews, we want to share this eternal truth with you. 

You just need to ask for it. Free. No cost to you, except to ask, and that you will promise to read it.

I will also send you my book that I wrote a year ago, entitled Why Israel? Also free. (And trusting you will read it too!)

We are not out to get your mailing address, or email. (We don't maintain lists for either.) We just want you to know the truth in regards to Israel, as stated in God's eternal Word.

Please respond by either mail or e-mail. If our stock runs out before you get your copies, I will get more of each to send you. (Derek Prince Ministries will like that too!)

Please see our address below to send us your request.

Sincerely,

Steve & Laurie Martin
Founders/Author
Love For His People



From the Amazon page for Why Israel?


Why Israel? Why not?

This little booklet consists of messages previously written in my books, which of themselves contain many various themes. I wanted to devote one book to just Israel and the Jewish people, and so this small booklet was compiled.

As you read the following, consider the truth contained in Scriptures, from Genesis to Revelation, which spell out the commitment of God the Father to choose a people who will be a light to the nations. He chose the Jews, and gave them the Promised Land of Israel.

It does not matter what other national governments try to say, do, or accomplish apart from the plans and purposes of the Lord. They will fail.

His Word is true. It is eternal. He is the same, yesterday, today and forever, and thus His commitment in keeping His promises made to the Jewish people will be fulfilled.

I hope you stand with them in these last days.

Steve Martin


Our Debt To Israel (Derek Prince) 
Why Israel (Steve Martin) 

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Derek Prince

Fort Lauderdale, Fl - Dec. 1988
Steve & Laurie Martin with Derek Prince


Photos below taken by Steve Martin in Jerusalem, Israel in 2005.

 Home of Derek and Lydia Prince in the 1940's - Jaffa Road, Jerusalem

 Derek Prince grave site in German Colony of Jerusalem, Israel

Derek's famous words "God is Faithful" inscribed.

Photo of the cemetery where Derek, Lydia and Ruth Prince are buried.
German Colony section of Jerusalem, Israel.



For your free copies of 

"Our Debt To Israel" (Derek Prince) 

and

"Why Israel?" (Steve Martin)

Send your request to:

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Derek Prince


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Peter Derek Vaughan Prince (14 August 1915, Bangalore – 24 September 2003, Jerusalem) was a Bible teacher whose daily radio programme Derek Prince Legacy Radio broadcasts around the world in various languages.[1]
Derek Prince
Derek Prince.jpg
Born14 August 1915
BangaloreIndia
Died24 September 2003 (aged 88)
JerusalemIsrael
OccupationInternational Bible teacher,theologian, pastor
Websitehttp://www.derekprince.org/

Marriage and the growth of his ministry


Prince moved to Faith Tabernacle in Chicago, and then to Good News Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. In May 1971 Derek Prince Publications opened offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.[2] Derek Prince Publications became Derek Prince Ministries in December 1990.[3]
1987 - German missionary to Mongolia heard English broadcast (from Seychelles) and began to translate program into Mongolian.
1989 - DPM-Netherlands office opened,overseeing Eastern Europe and Soviet countries.
The Princes travelled extensively in ministry until Ruth died on 29 December 1998. The following list of countries covers their ministry from 1993 to 1998. Some of these countries were visited more than once: Russia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Hungary, South Africa, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Turkey, Poland, Bahrain, Cuba, Colombia, Switzerland, France, Portugal, India and England.[4]
Derek Prince Ministries continues to distribute his teachings and to train missionaries, church leaders, and congregations through the outreaches of more than thirty DPM offices around the world, including primary work in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.[5]

Teachings[edit]

At the time of Prince's death in September 2003, he was the author of over 50 books, 600 audio and 100 video teachings, many of which have been translated and published in more than 100 languages.[6] Some of the subjects that are covered in his teachings are prayer and fasting,[7] foundations of the Christian faith,[8] spiritual warfare,[9] God's love[10]and marriage and family.[11]

Demons and deliverance[edit]

As a Pentecostal, Prince believed in the reality of spiritual forces operating in the world, and of the power of demons to cause illness and psychological problems. While in Seattle he was asked to perform an exorcism on a woman, and he came to believe that Christians could be possessed by demons.[12] This was at odds with the more usual Pentecostal view that demons could not possess believers, but only "oppress" them. Prince believed that his deliverance ministry used the power of God to defeat demons.[13]

Israel[edit]


The grave of Derek Prince in Alliance Church International Cemetery, Jerusalem
Prince, who taught on many themes and subjects including the foundational truths of the Bible, was probably most noted for his teachings about demons, deliverance ministry, and Israel.[14] He strongly opposed replacement theology. His book The Destiny of Israel and the Church argues that the Church has not replaced Israel and that the covenant that God made with the nation of Israel still stands today. Prince also believed that the creation of the state of Israel was the fulfillment of biblical prophecy. Derek states in his book Promised Land, "The central theme of biblical prophecy, as it is being unfolded in our time, revolves around the land and the people of Israel. God is carrying out His predetermined plan to regather the Jewish people from their worldwide dispersion and restore them to their ancient homeland."[15]

The Shepherding Movement controversy[edit]

In 1968, Prince joined the Holy Spirit Teaching Mission (HSTM), which linked him to three other Charismatic Christian pastors living in Ft. Lauderdale: Don Basham, Bob Mumford, and Charles Simpson.[citation needed] The HSTM had been founded by businessman Eldon Purvis; but after the discovery of Purvis’s homosexuality the leadership team of the HSTM asked Basham, Mumford, Prince, and Simpson to help in managing the crisis.[16] Prince and the others changed the name of the HSTM to Christian Growth Ministries (CGM) in 1972.[17] CGM sought to counter what were seen as excesses within the Charismatic Movement by emphasizing discipleship and pastoral care which later on was abused by those in leadership positions. CGM continued with the publication of the New Wine magazine which began under the HSTM in June 1969.[18] David Moore, author of The Shepherding Movement, states "Essential for an accurate history of the Shepherding Movement is a complete collection of New Wine. The magazine, published from 1969 through 1986, was the principal publishing voice of the five teachers and the movement."[19] The group was joined by Ern Baxter, and the five men became known as the Fort Lauderdale Five. Their ministry became known as the Shepherding Movement. Different factions of the movement began to emphasise submission and authority.
Prince later left the group and repented in public over being a member.[20] There are several sermons where Prince commented on the shepherding controversy (sometimes referring to it as "Discipleship Movement").,[21] even in Ft. Lauderdale years after.[22]

Publications[edit]

Prince published many books and recorded over 600 audio teaching sermons and 100 video teachings.
His books include:
  • The Grace of Yielding
  • The Foundations Series
  • The Destiny of Israel and the Church
  • The Last Word on the Middle East
  • Blessing or Curse: You Can Choose
  • They Shall Expel Demons
  • Bought with Blood
  • Rules of Engagement
  • Faith to Live By
  • Through the Psalms with Derek Prince
  • Shaping History Through Prayer and Fasting
  • Marriage Covenant
  • God's Remedy for Rejection
  • War in Heaven
  • Entering the Presence of God
  • Promised Land
  • Secrets of a Prayer Warrior
  • God Is a Matchmaker
  • Husbands and Fathers
  • Prophetic Guide to the End Times

Bibliography[edit]

  • Stephen Mansfield, Derek Prince: A Biography (Charisma House, 2005).
  • Obituary in King's College Cambridge Annual Report, 2004.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. Jump up^ "Account Suspended"restoringyourlife.org. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  2. Jump up^ Stephen Mansfield. Derek Prince A Biography (Charisma House, 2005), 281.
  3. Jump up^ Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations
  4. Jump up^ Stephen Mansfield. Derek Prince A Biography (Charisma House, 2005) 281 - 283. .
  5. Jump up^ Derek Prince. God's Word Heals (Whitaker House, 2010). About the Author in back of book.
  6. Jump up^ Derek Prince Secretes of a Prayer Warrior (Chosen, 2009) About the author in the back of the book.
  7. Jump up^ Derek Prince.Screts of a Prayer Warrior (Chosen, 2009), Shaping History Through Prayer and Fasting (Whitaker House, 1993), Fasting (Whitaker House, 1993)
  8. Jump up^ Derek Prince.Foundation Truths for Christian Living(Charisma House, 2006), Founded on the Rock (Derek Prince Ministries-International, 2007), Authority and Power of God's Word (Derek Prince Ministries-International, 2009), , Through Repentance to Faith (Derek Prince Ministries-International, 2009),
  9. Jump up^ Derek Prince.Lucifer Exposed (Derek Prince Ministries-International, 2006), Spiritual Warfare (Whitaker House, 1992), War in Heaven (Chosen, 2003)
  10. Jump up^ Derek Prince.You Matter to God (Chosen, 2010), Extravagant Love (Derek Prince Ministries-International, 1990), God's Remedy for Rejection (Whitaker House, 1997)
  11. Jump up^ Derek Prince.Husbands and Fathers (Chosen, 2000), The Choice of a Partner (Derek Prince Ministries-International, 1990), Marriage Covenant (Whitaker House, 1993), God Is a Matchmaker (Chosen, 1984)
  12. Jump up^ Derek Prince (1 May 1998). They Shall Expel Demons: What You Need to Know about Demons--Your Invisible Enemies. Baker Books. pp. 142–. ISBN 978-1-58558-185-6.
  13. Jump up^ Derek Prince. Blessings or Curse: You Can Choose! (Chosen, 1990, They Shall Expel Demons (Chosen, 1998)
  14. Jump up^ Derek Prince Ministries
  15. Jump up^ Derek Prince Promised Land: God's Word and the Nation of Israel (Derek Prince Ministries-International, 2003) 55
  16. Jump up^ S. David Moore The Shepherding Movement (T&T Clark International, 2003) 28 (Mr. Moore does not mention what the miscoduct was out of deference to Mr. Purvis, but it was well known at the time that it was homosexual activity.)
  17. Jump up^ S David Moore The Shepherding Movement (T&T Clark International, 2003) 53.
  18. Jump up^ "Charismatic Movement - CS Ministries Publications"CSM. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  19. Jump up^ S. David Moore The Shepherding Movement (T&T Clark International, 2003) 11
  20. Jump up^ Linda Howard A New Beginning (Charisma magazine, April 1984) 38,S David Moore The Shepherding Movement (T&T Clark International, 2003) 165, 175
  21. Jump up^ Derek Prince - Bend the Church & Bow the World (1/6) - God Holds the Church Accountable (+Chi. Subs)YouTube. 10 February 2011. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  22. Jump up^ Derek Prince - Women in the Church (1/3) (with Chinese Subs)YouTube. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 8 August 2015.