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VIDEO: Rev. Jesse Jackson Threatens to Cut off Barack Obama's "Manhood" for Talking Down to Black People about Moral Issues
U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson complained on Tuesday that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama can seem to be "talking down to black people" at times and should broaden his message. 
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VIDEO: FOX News Attacks Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama has come in for particularly poor treatment on FOX News -- from the "terrorist fist jab" to "Obama's Baby Mama," along with scores of comments on her supposed bitterness. In a new video, Brave New Films catalogs the racism and misinformation in FOX's anti-Obama attacks.
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Joyce Meyer and Benny Hinn Making Reforms Amid Congressional Financial Probe
Two prominent mega-ministries under a Senate probe for opulent spending indicated they would institute reforms even before the investigation is complete, according to a new report.
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McCain: Social Security funding now 'a disgrace'
The system for funding Social Security is "a disgrace" because it forces young workers to pay into a program that is unlikely to benefit them in its current form, Republican presidential candidate John McCain said this week, wading into politically touchy territory.
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Become All You Are Meant to Be in Christ--Author Howard Katz shows us how in his newest book, Seven Essential Relationships: How to Pass God's Crucial Tests
As Christians we are all called to walk toward spiritual maturity. And just as our earthly relationships with family and friends grow and mature with each interaction, so should our relationship with our Heavenly Father. We are called, as believers, to grow into all that God has intended for us to be.
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Prominent Abortionist Admits Abortion 'Cancels' Souls
Dr. William Harrison, notable for being Hillary Clinton’s former OB-GYN as well as for performing over 20,000 abortions, has admitted in recent a e-mail exchange with a prominent Christian psychologist that abortion “cancels” a human soul.
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Hundreds Vow Recommitment to their Marriages in 40th Anniversary Event
In an era where rising divorce rates and marital infidelity are rapidly becoming societal norms, hundreds of couples met together last month to buck the secular trends of the world with a renewed commitment to God and the sanctity of biblical marriage.
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Second Coming Watch/World: Iran Test-fires Missiles for Second Day
Iran today test-fired missiles in the Gulf for a second consecutive day, Iranian state media reported. The tests are likely to infuriate Israel and the US, who called on Iran to refrain from further tests after yesterday's war games.
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Author Shares How to Successfully Raise Young Black Men in a Society where Young Black Men are Becoming a National Statistic
With much humor, love and, wisdom, Pastor Kevin D. Barnes, Sr., pastor of the Abyssinian Missionary Baptist Church, husband, and father of three great young black men, shares with African-American parents how to successfully raise their sons through his new book, Successfully Raising Young Black Men. Successfully Raising Young Black Men will encourage parents to be the parents young black men need in this day and time.

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The Black Christian Conference/Convention Season Has Begun! Runs from June 1st through November. All major conventions and conferences are listed here at BCNN1.com
Hampton Ministers’ Conference; 9th Annual First Lady Conference; all 4 National Baptist Conventions; AME Convention; COGIC Convention; Independent Baptist Conference; COEBA Conference; Full Gospel Baptist Church Conference; Reaching Creatures Conference; E.K. Bailey Expository Preaching Conference; FBFA Conference; Tony Evans' Conference; T.D. Jakes' Conference, and more.


ENTIRE VIDEO--NEW! Sermon of the Week
In Need of Encouragement, from Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer. Click for Video of Sermon.

On "Being Saved" in Black America
While growing up in a very religious and church-going family, I often heard the phrase "Being Saved." Now to me and my peers, "Being Saved" was a rather spooky and mystical thing, and only the real holy folk could be such — whatever it was.
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What to Do After you Enter Through the Door
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Be Encouraged and Be an Encouragement

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Christian Author of the Week:
Raina Shaw
Raina Shaw, best known as a savvy entertainment pro who has worked in radio, the recording industry and in publishing, has recently added another title to her impressive resume—author. A Los Angeles native, Ms. Shaw has worked with top artists such as Bob Marley, L.A. Reid, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Soul II Soul, Yolanda Adams, Mary Mary, Eric Benet, Sean Paul and others as a concert promoter. Additionally, as a consultant she has worked for several music executives and record labels such as Airtight Entertainment and Anansi/JAD Records; she was associate producer of the highly successful Urban Fest L.A. held at the University of Southern California; and she has also delved into the film world, conducting interviews with several gospel stars for the film “Higher Ground.” As an author Ms. Shaw hopes that her words will help her fulfill her “assignment in the body of Christ.” “Because even with all the worldly accomplishments I still suffered from low self esteem and was often operating outside of God’s will in many of my endeavors,” she says. “The Lord placed Ridiculous Situations on my heart because a lot of the suffering amongst single believers stems from not putting God first and not being serious about our assignment in the body of Christ. I know that once we begin to put first things first that total fulfillment in every area of life will manifest.”  E-mail address: raina@ridiculoussituations.com
. Visit her online at: www.ridiculoussituations.com.

Pastor of the Week: Pastor W. Terrell Snead II, Pastor of The Word of God Baptist Church in Los Angeles, CA
Pastor Snead II was born on January 28, 1967. He is married to CaSaundra D. Snead and is the father of two daughters and two sons. Pastor Snead II graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School; studied Business Administration at Long Beach City College; took classes in Religious Studies at Los Angeles Bible College; attended Macedonia International Bible Fellowship, School of Pastoral Ministry and is currently attending Long Beach Bible College. Pastor Snead accepted is call to preach the gospel and was licensed in 1992 and Ordained in 1998. In 2004, Pastor W. Terrell Snead, II was called to serve as the Senior Pastor of The Word of God Missionary Baptist Church of Los Angeles, California.  Under Pastor Snead’s leadership the membership has grown spiritually and numerically, The Symbol of Hope Community Development Corporation was established and The Word of God Outreach Ministry has grown to feed and clothe the hungry, needy and homeless. Pastor Snead has also organized WTS 2 Ministries, and in March 2007 he established the “MySpace/His Space Conference,” a vehicle designed to teach a generation about internet integrity, and to challenge them raise their morals and values in life. Pastor Snead’s approach to ministry and leading God’s church is based on Ephesians 4:11, 12.  He says his gifting and calling is to lead God’s people to become D.E.E.P. in the things of God.  D.E.E.P. represents Discipling, Equipping, Evangelizing and Praying.  He believes that this is the formula that God has given him to lead His church to the next level. E-mail address: word-of-god-la@sbcglobal.net. Website: www.wogbc.com.
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Music Minister of the Week: Vickie Winans
The Woman to Woman: Songs of Life CD is the perfect capstone for a 20-year career that has seen Vickie Winans receive many accolades including 6 Grammy Award nominations; 8 Stellar Awards, and an NAACP Image Award. In that span of time, she’s released 9 projects, with 2003’s “BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER” debuting at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Chart.It’s doubtful that Vickie’s parents knew that their 7th child would be a Billboard-charting gospel icon. But while singing her first solo in church at the age of 8, it’s certain that Aaron and Mattie Bowman saw something special in their daughter. Growing up in church in Detroit, MI, she honed her skills and belted out songs stunning audiences time and time again. Eventually, she connected with the Winans family who set her on the path to gospel superstardom.  Decades later, Vickie Winans is not only known as an award-winning gospel recording artist, but she’s revered as a consummate business woman that heads of Viviane, Inc. where she manages herself and books hundreds of shows per year.  She is also the President of her own record label, Destiny Joy Records. An actress and a comedienne as well, she’s so thankful for all that God has done for her. Vickie Winans knows she’s a blessed woman and she’s eager to share her life’s experiences with everyone she comes in contact with. Her infectious personality and her thousand-watt smile will disarm the coldest stranger.  “Although I’ve had my share of heartaches, pain, and sickness over the years, I know that God has truly blessed me. It’s because of Him that I have a fantastic family, great friends, and a rewarding career!”  E-mail address: vwinans@aol.com. Website: www.vickiewinans.com

Christian Bookstore of the Week: Prestonwood Bookstore, Plano, TX
6801 W. Park Blvd; Plano, Texas 75093; Phone: (972) 820-5158; E-mail: info@prestonwood.org. Website: www.prestonwoodbookstore.com.

Black Bookstore of the Week: Brownstone Books, Brooklyn, NY
409 Lewis Avenue; Brooklyn, New York 11233; Ph: 718-953-7328; Fax: 718-953-7225;
E-mail: info@brownstonebooks.com. Website: www.brownstonebooks.com.

Inspirations

The Word of God for this Week
“But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”  —2 Timothy 3:14-15

The Encouraging Word for this Week
“We will turn on each other if we don't turn out to reach others with the Gospel.” —Daniel Whyte III

The Prayer Motivator for this Week
MOTIVATING VERSE: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” —Matthew 7:7

PRAYER QUOTE: "When a Christian shuns fellowship with other Christians, the devil smiles. When he stops studying the Bible, the devil laughs. When he stops praying, the devil shouts for joy."  —Corrie ten Boom

The Soul-Winning Motivator for this Week
"He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him." --Psalm 126:6


SOUL-WINNING QUOTE: "All my desire was the conversion of the heathen... I declare, now I am dying, I would not have spent my life otherwise for the whole world."   --David Brainerd


Black Christian History
George Lisle - February 23, 1814 -- The foundation of the Baptist Mission in Jamaica had been laid by a few black and "coloured" men who had gone to the island from America in 1782. Some of them had been slaves in the United States who had been granted liberty by their owners. Some were Christians when they arrived in Jamaica, while others had been converted after their arrival. The most noted were George Lisle (the first ordained black in America), George Lewis, George Gibb and Moses Baker. It was chiefly through Moses Baker's recruiting efforts that the English Baptist Missionary Society took up missionary work in Jamaica. The first missionary sent from England in response to Baker's pleas was John Rowe, who landed at Montego Bay, February 23, 1814.

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