The Apostle Paul judged Bar-je’-sus, a false prophet:

Acts 13:6 And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, “a false prophet” a Jew, whose name was Bar-je’-sus;

Acts 13:7 Which was with the deputy of the country, Ser’-gi-us Pau’-lus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the Word of God.

Acts 13:8 But El’-y-mas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

Acts 13:9 Then Saul, (who also is called Paul) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him.

Acts 13:10 And said, O Full of all subtlety and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?

Acts 13:1 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

Acts 13:12 Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, “believed,” being astonished at the “doctrine of the Lord.”

The Lord Jesus exposed the religious Pharisees:

Jesus said to the religious Pharisees, “O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh” (Matt. 12:34.)

Standing face to face with these false teachers, Jesus Christ the Son of God, called them “hypocrites”, “blind guides, ” “blind, ” “whited sepulchers, ” “serpents, ” and “ye generation of vipers” (Matt. 23:23-34.)

John the Baptist exposed the Pharisees/Sadducees:

John the Baptist called the Pharisees and Sadducees (the religious leaders of his day) “a generation of Vipers” (snakes) (Matt. 3:7.)

The Apostels Paul and John exposed Demas/Diotrephes:

Paul named Demas for loving the world. “For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world” (2 Tim. 4:10).

John named Diotrephes. “I wrote unto the church; but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not” (3 John 9.)

Paul named Alexander the coppersmith. “Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil. the Lord reward him “cording to his works: Of whom be thou ware also, for he hath greatly withstood our words ” (2 Tim. 4:14-15.)

Beware of the gospel of Prosperity/Word of Faith Doctrine: It is a LIE, and No Lie is of the Truth. Price, Jakes, Dollar, Copeland, Jenkins, Long, and the host of others who teach this Lie are the ministers of Satan.

2 Corinthians 11:15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness whose end shall be according to their works.

In the love of the True and Living Jesus,

Deb

Great analogy!!! Many readers of this site will undoubtedly begin using the same old cliches (touch not…) and some will even say the content is risque’. My challenge to them is to compare and contrast what the pimps are saying to what the WORD says. If you do that, and be intellectually honest, you will find that the big pimps, (and many other small time “Tony Montana’s ” in every major city who start buying up local cable time), are prostituting their sheep!!! In other words, don’t hate the playa, (pulpit-pimps.org) hate the game. (Cashflow, Bind’em, etc)

Thanks. And you are exactly correct. Go back and look at some of the earliest comments. If they didn’t reflect the absolute bondage and blindness of these people, it would be hilarious to read some of what they say. It is so absolutely predictable. It’s almost as easy as going up against a Jehovah’s Witness. I say “almost” because at least the Witnesses have a respect for the Word. And if you can get past their automatic defenses, getting to their hearts is almost child’s play - if you are equipped with a knowledge and understanding of Scripture and are guided by the Spirit of God.

Tony Montana = Scarface?

Yeah,
I guess I missed it with the scarface thing, (he was a drug lord, not a pimp) but maybe you can classify the False prophets (Kim Clement, Bind’em, Chirrona, etc) as pushers relative to the main pimps like T. Dexter, Parsley, etc.

Melvin’s Note: Not a problem. We seek cultural diversity here. Pushers are as welcome as pimps!

I was shocked when I stumbled onto this website, and saw the photos above. It was hilarious because I recognized all of them, and then when I got to John Jenkins picture, I was like, I know him, but not sure where, until I read on. I have visited FBCG several times and enjoyed myself for the most part, however nothing has compelled me to join that church. I was recommended to that church from a friend, so my question to you and any one else that wants to comment…Where are the good bible believing, preaching sound Word, baptist churches, in the Maryland area? When I lived in VA, I found a great church, however not wanting to drive so far on Sunday, when I moved to the Silver Spring/Laurel/Bowie area opted and still opting to find a church more local. Any suggestions?

Here’s the problem. If a church is doing its job, the general public isn’t going to hear much about that church. In general, they won’t have a cavernous buidling, the elders won’t be in the news, hobnobbing with city officials, congressmen, or others. In general, the church organization will be going about the business of edifying/buidling up the people, equipping them to go out and make a difference.

Consequently, you aren’t going to be able to find a church based on who’s on TV or who’s meeting at the Convention Center or who is on The Word Network.

One of the previous postings has a comment from a fellow listing the name of a church here in PG county - It’s over on Goodluck Road. Take a look at the posting dealing with Jamal-Harrison Bryant. It’s about the fifth or sixth comment.

Comments and recommendations from anyone else out there are more than welcomed.

Send me an e-mail and I can get you the names of a couple of other churches as well.

Melvin Jones

Nice graphic!!!

Church of the reedemer (Gaithersburg)
Calvary Community Church (Columbia)
Montrose Baptist (Rockville)
Forcey Memorial church (silver spring)

Melvin’s Note: Thanks for the information Damagoh

A really good bible teaching church… line upon line, precept upon precept place of worship is Calvary Chapel Breath of Life…

http://www.ccbreathoflife.com

No pimpery, just doctrine…

In Christ,

Paul

Much love to all who visit and partake of this site/ministry that the Lord has made available to us all!!! First off, since this is my first time posting anything on this site, I just wanted to encourage you Brotha Melvin, and any other brothas & sista’s in Christ Jesus, who continue to contend for the faith; being forever diligent and steadfast in this race that is set before us.

Just as Jesus said when speaking to His disciples of the things to come, “…and you will be hated by all for My name’s sake” But he who endures to the end shall be saved” (Matt. 10:22 + Mark 13:13). Keep pressing on!!! One of the brothas at the local fellowship I attend told me about this website for I come from a church that is certainly on the same road as the wolves mentioned above. (That is certainly the reason I am no longer there/the Lord moved me). Now I’m not gonna start testifying or nothing for that would be too long of a story and that’s not what the Lord told me to do. However, I would like to share some scripture that has been laid on my heart for some time now that many of the “brethren” tend to forget (for whatever reasons)- feel Christ on this though:

Luke 6:20-26~ Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: Blessed are you poor. For yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. Blessed are you when men HATE you, and when they EXCLUDE you, and REVILE you, and cast your name as EVIL, for the Son of Man’s sake. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! For indeed your reward is great in heaven. For IN LIKE MANNER their fathers did to the prophets. BUT woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are full, for you shall hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep. WOE TO YOU WHEN ALL MEN SPEAK WELL OF YOU, FOR SO DID THEIR FATHERS TO THE FALSE PROPHETS. (emphasis on that which is capitalized) Also, read what Christ said to the angel of the church in Sardis-Revelation3:1-6 (please read on-your-own).

Lastly, what the Lord inspired Paul to write in Ephesians 5:6-17~LET NO ONE DECEIVE YOU WITH EMPTY WORDS, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore DO NOT BE PARTAKERS WITH THEM. For you WERE once DARKNESS, but now you are LIGHT IN THE LORD. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all GOODNESS, RIGHTEOUSNESS, and TRUTH), FINDING OUT WHAT IS ACCEPTABLE TO THE LORD. And have NO FELLOWSHIP with the unfruitful works of DARKNESS, but rather EXPOSE (REPROVE) THEM. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. But all things that are EXPOSED (REPROVED) are made MANIFEST BY THE LIGHT, FOR WHATEVER MAKES MANIFEST IS LIGHT. Therefore He says: AWAKE, you who SLEEP, ARISE from the DEAD, and CHRIST WILL GIVE YOU LIGHT.” See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as WISE, REDEEMING THE TIME, because the days are EVIL. Therefore do not be unwise but UNDERSTAND WHAT THE WILL OF THE LORD IS….- I will not begin to comment on the scripture for I believe that the Word of God speaks CLEARLY for itself-

To those who are just running through this site and still dn’t get it~1Corinthians 2:14-16~But the NATURAL MAN does NOT receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are FOOLISHNESS to him; nor can he know them, because they are SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED. But he who is spiritual judges ALL THINGS, yet he himself is rightly judged by NO ONE. For “who has know the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?” But WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST.

- If there be anything that I could say to anyone who comes to this site and sees this message it would be this: “SEEK THE TRUTH! BE A TRUTH SEEKER!” for in doing so you will find Him, just as I did and yet I continue to seek HIM(TRUTH/CHRIST) that I may truly know the mystery of the one True Gospel and all the fullness of the counsel of God as He reveals it to His children through His Word and the Holy Spirit. I thank the Lord for the day He showed me with all clarity to leave the Church I was attending- and to Ms. Karen who’s seeking a biblically sound-Christ centered fellowship, I do have one to recommend and it is indeed the fellowship that I attend which is: (Melvin’s Note: BlessedPrincess - I will have to refrain from posting the name of the church you attend until I have your name, similar to Alando in Houstan and P Landry. The website does look pretty good though.). Website: *********.com, but sista-no matter where you go, please be lead by the Holy Spirit of God. Praise God for such an opportunity as this - to share the Word and Truth of the Lord. May all glory be to Christ Jesus! For ever in His Love~

BlessedPrincess/D.O.T.L.G.

My bad Melvin!!! I didn’t know it’s necessity- but my real name is, Tequila and the name of the Church I was referring was: Calvary Chapel Breath of Life (as brotha Paul inserted earlier) the website: http://www.ccbreathoflife.com , and just to piggy-back off of what brotha Paul said, there is truly: No pimpery, just doctrine… Thanks again for the opportunity to share!!!

***Much love in Christ Jesus~ BlessedPrincess/D.O.T.L.G***

Yesterday, a relative told me that they haven’t watched Eddie Long lately because he made a statement that (though they couldn’t remember what it was he said ) seemed to take the glory for himself and his church instead of giving the glory to God. It was a real turn-off for my kinfolk, and knowing them, it is likely they won’t be watching him anymore.

Melvin’s Note: Remember, he’s not just a Black preacher. He is the CEO of a multi-million dollar corporation!

Judge not yet ye be judged. The only people who conplaim about money are broke people. What about the scripture where it references “He became poor, so we might become rich”?, if we are to be poor, why would he go to prepare a place for us where in my Father’ house are many mansions.

Wow,

The length that these people are going, “trying” to distort The Holy Scriptures to defend their god, “mammon.”

The kingdom of Our God is “not” of this world. The mansions spoken of by Jesus Christ are heavenly places.

John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I “GO” to prepare a place for you.

John 14:3 And if I “GO” and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself that where I am, there ye may be also.

Where Is Jesus Christ Today?

Mark 16:19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, He was received up into heaven and sat on the right hand of God.

Colossians 3:1 … Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

Jesus Became Poor:

2 Corinthians 8:9 For ye know the “grace” of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He “was” rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich!

Jesus entered into the poverty of human existence, and did not hold back His own life.

The Riches of His Grace:

Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the “riches” of His grace.

Colossians 1:14 In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.

Ephesians 2:7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding “riches” of His grace in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

Thank you Jesus!

Deb

“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather EXPOSE them.” Ephesians 5:11

“For the time has come for JUDGMENT to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with US first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?” 1 Peter 4:17

Let God’s word be true and every man a liar!

T. Dexter has even baffled the secular hip hop community. I read a thread that says T.D. is charging roughly 20k to come and “speak” at your church. That’s probably base, and then he get’s a percentage from the collection. Now that’s pimpin!!!! Maybe he will start selling ringtones too…”get ready, get ready, get ready”

Quotes from T.D. Jakes:

“And God said, ‘Let us. Let usssssss…’” says Jakes, and then digresses: “…One God, but manifest in…three different ways, Father in creation, Son in redemption, Holy Spirit in regeneration.”
T. D. Jakes, “Spirit Raiser,” Time Magazine, September 17, 2001)

“The myth of the poor Jesus needs to be destroyed, because it’s holding people back.”

(Kaylois Henry, “Bishop Jakes Is Ready. Are You?,” The Dallas Observer magazine, June 20-26, 1996, pg. 31. PFO Quartely Journal Article)

“Jakes, who drives a Mercedes, has moved with his wife and their five children to a luxurious seven-bedroom home with swimming pool in the White Rock Lake area of Dallas. He said the home cost more than $1 million. ‘I do think we need some Christians who are in first class as well as coach,’ Jakes said.”
(The Fort Worth Star Telegram reports. PFO Quartely Journal Article)

The Jakeses and their five children live in a 9,689-square-foot mansion on White Rock Lake, appraised at more than $3.3 million. He loves to shop and wears exquisitely tailored suits and expensive shoes. He owns a jet. “Anybody who has sold 8 million books shouldn’t have to justify why they live in a nice house,” Bishop Jakes said.
(T. D. Jakes, Fort Wayne.Com, “Preacher extends his reach with film, but some fault posh lifestyle”)

Note: That may be true for an unbeliever, but what about for a man of the cloth living in a multi-million dollar house? Dr. J. Vernon McGee has well said, “Whenever you find a minister who is rich, watch out. Folk are not supposed to get rich in the ministry,” Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:8-10, page 117.

“I think that Jesus is the product,” says author and televangelist T.D. Jakes, who is currently bishop at The Potters House, a primarily African-American Pentecostal church in Dallas. “When the product is excellent, it doesn’t require a big sales pitch.”
(MSNBC News, “Do God and money mix?” March 31, 2005)

Study 2 Timothy 3:1-9

vs. 6 For of this sort are they which “creep” into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lust.

vs. 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

In the love of the True and Living Jesus,
Deb

Deb,

Thanks for including the sources for T.D. Jakes’ quotes. May God receive all the glory due His name.

Melvin,

Praying that God will continue to keep you humble, strengthened and equipped to clearly defend His word that has been once and for all delivered to the saints!

Melvin’s Note: Thanks Vikki. You have no idea how much your prayers mean to me. In fact, the prayers of all of you. Thanks again.

Deb nice post.

You know what, I think part of the problem is the concept of the trinity in itself is difficult (if not impossible) to grasp with the human minds (hence, faith). So, to present terms like “oneness” or “nontrinitarian” only make some people glaze over.

In an attempt to inform, without recreating the wheel, I offer the following article by GregoryA. Boyd. He has actually written a really good book on oneness theology.

http://www.focusonthefaulty.com/Pages/oneness.html

I just glanced at his webpage. This guy is a false teacher!

I’m loving this site! if you want to see some true P.I.M.P.’s, go to these websites http://www.bkwministries.com

I suggest you enlist these P.I.M.P.’s for the white racist right wing GOP elements.

This David C. Forbes Jr has two million $ mansions a jet and more. Last year this P.I.M.P. went all out to deceive the public in order to get Bush re-elected.

Y’all wonder how Bush got a higher %age in Ohio than he did in any other state. It’s because of P.I.M.P.’s like him.

Check these sites out Bro Melvin.

Hotep!!

Melvin’s Note: Markus, as tempting as it sometimes is to do so, I do not deal with politics here. Remember, despite what some may say, being a Conservative is not the same as being a heretic. BTW: I accidently killed one of the links you gave. Would you post them again please? By the way, what does Hotep mean? (I don’t want to make any assumptions.)

Markus,

I am a conservative, and there is not a racist bone in my body. I am a white man married to a black woman, and you’d be surprised to know that my wife is not a “sellout” and has her own opinions. Melvin, I agree that we shouldn’t get into politics here, but I felt some racial dishormony from Markus. (Melvin’s Note: Agreed. That is why I am posting your comment — AND ONLY YOUR COMMENT addressing Markus’ political faux pas. )

The focus of this site should never be about race; there are as many white pimps and pimpettes as there are black, as pimpin’ is an equal opportunity endeavor. For every Juanita Bynum, there is a Paula White, and so on.

As a reformed “ho”, I would like Markus to understand that this website has tapped in to a bigger, and broader audience and will eventually cover more national topics. I believe this because there aren’t many forums where the pimpery and chicanery of some of these “snake oil salesmen” are exposed!

First off bro everything is about race but that’s another topic.

Ill respect the fact that you all are on the broad aspect of pimps in the pulpit. The Black church in particular most often is succeptible to the pimpery by both white and Black preachin’ P.I.M.P.’s. Politics is just one tool that has been used as of late. Now the link is http://www.eilm.org for Dr. Forbes.

Dennis Leonard is one of the big P.I.M.P.’s out in Denver, CO. He dresses like a pimp and even speaks in a slang manner and guess what? He’s white! So on one level you’re right , it’s not just Black preachers that P.I.M.P. majority Black congregations. And yes I’m talking about Black folk because it’s Black folk who fall victim most to this charismatic preaching. I know because I used to be a part of it myself! i’m not someone out here just talking.

So let me say that I believe that TBN is nothing but one big P.I.M.P show.

There used to always be a separation of church and state until the past few years. This Pastor Forbes taught the gospel of Bush in his congregation last year and still does. That’s what Im talking about.

I’m not a democrat or a republican; conservative or liberal. So when I said ‘Republican’ dont take it that Im on here to get into some partisan debate with others in order to divert your attention away from these pimpin’ preachers.

REV A_K. i dont know anything about you personally so what would make me qualified to say that your Black wife is a sellout because she married you, a white man? See you automatically assumed that I would say that or was saying that cuz I mentioned some racist forces out here that have control over certain elements of the Black church. That’s a fact! Now like I said I’ll respect Melvin’s rules here on this board but I’m not about to pretend that these factors aren’t present in the modern church. So whatever you mean by me creating some racial disharmony doesn’t make any sense whatsoever!

Melvin: faux paus? Please explain if you can. But as far as what Hotep means; it’s the ancient Kemetic greeting that means “peace.”

Melvin’s Note: I figure it’s only fair to let Markus get the last word in. But after this - no more comments along this line!

Melvin: I know what faux paus means but when you say political faux paus, exactly what are you saying or trying to imply? Please clarify.

Melvin’s Note: You inappropriately injected both race AND politics (your comment: I suggest you enlist these P.I.M.P.’s for the white racist right wing GOP elements) into a discussion that purposely eschews politics and limits itself to pulpit pimps and their usual doctrine as you correctly noted.

But don’t get wrapped around the axle about it. It’s not that important, and I don’t really want the discussion to go in that direction.

I pray that you repent of your ignorance. I do not believe you have received the HolyGhost or Christ at all. I hold a degree in theology . You attack the men of God for being rich and baptising in Jesus name or authority not holding to the dogma of the Roman view of God even though there are three in the Godhead.The trinity is mystical and it took 56 years to develope it in 317-373. Now concerning other comments we are going to prosper if were saved really in the dispensation we live. We are not flying away but takeing back the earth for Gods Glory. Were to be poor in spirit not in our pockets. If we are with out money how can we help others. Now I do not agree with all of the preachers you attack but there stand on Money and prosperity issues and many of there beliefs they are more valid then some in many denominations especially baptist and many other churches who teach the flesh is the body. We are not sinners but saints equal with Jeus joint heirs as his brethren under God.

Gary…you gotta stop it. (Fred’s Institute of Apostacy and Auto Mechanics !?) Wow.

I love my God, He leads and guides. I read my bible for myself on a daily basis. I have visited a church and the preacher said we take two offering, I got up and left. I gave what God ask. They also start the second offering with the amount. One preacher started out asking for $500 off the bat. Another preacher started with $45. They say form a line. Big giver go first to get touched by the MAN, by the PIMP. I received this message from my Lord, “They make merchandise of my people!”

Thank you for this message. It is true what you say. Preachers be afraid, be very afraid.

P.D. Harris