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TOP STORIES  Did your pastor preach a hot, anointed sermon that you believe the world needs to hear? If so, please send a video of your pastor preaching so that we can place the sermon in the "Sermon of the Week" which goes out every Saturday. You may send us a link to the video online. Or, you may send it to us via e-mail attachment to: bcnn1@blackchristiannews.com. Also send us news of great things and meetings happening at your church to churchnews@blackchristiannews.com.


Obama Leads McCain, But Race Is Looking Tighter Than What It Should Be
Barack Obama begins his presidential race against John McCain with a lead in the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, but not so great an edge as might be expected, given the gale-force political headwinds against Sen. McCain's Republican Party. Sen. Obama leads Sen. McCain by 47% to 41%, a spread that is twice the edge he had in the previous poll, in late April.
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Not all Democrats falling for Obama

Nothing personal, Sen. Obama, but our re-election comes first. Barack Obama, for all his attention and primary successes, does not go over so well in a fair number of Democratic lawmakers' home districts. So it seems there is little chance that some will endorse him for president. Some are counting on Republican votes in their re-election bids. Some are newly minted and in rematches with 2006 opponents.
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Southern Baptists Reject Sex Abuse Database
Under pressure to fight child sex abuse, the Southern Baptist Convention's executive committee said Tuesday that the denomination should not create its own database to help churches identity predators or establish an office to field abuse claims. The report decried sexual abuse as reprehensible and a sin. But the Southern Baptist principle of local church autonomy means it's up to individual churches — and not the convention — to screen employees and take action against offenders, the committee said.
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The Similarities and Differences between Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain
Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain share a dislike of rough-edged U.S. politics. Each tried to talk her spouse out of running for the White House. Obama, wife of Democratic candidate Barack Obama, and McCain, who is married to Republican John McCain, are both known for an elegant sense of style, lending glamour to their husbands' campaigns.
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Shocking! 1 in 4 New Yorkers Have Genital Herpes
A city Health Department study finds that more than a fourth of adult New Yorkers are infected with the virus that causes genital herpes. The study, released Monday, says about 26 percent of New York City adults have genital herpes, compared to about 19 percent nationwide.
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JUST IN TIME FOR FATHER'S DAY! www.DearPapa.org
13-Year-Old Along with her Six Siblings Develop Interactive Website in Honor of Their Father and Fathers Everywhere
Seven children, ranging in age from 4-17, are pleased to announce the launching of their new website, www.DearPapa.org. One of the middle children, Danita Whyte, age 13, led the pack and actually designed the website, as a tribute to their father, national bestselling author, Daniel Whyte III. www.DearPapa.org is dedicated, not only to their father, but to the thousands of fathers around the world who love and sacrifice for their children and who know the value of spending quality and quantity time with their children.
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McCain Meets with Greek Orthodox Leader
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain had his own share of faith-based courting on Tuesday when he met with the country’s highest ranking Greek Orthodox leader. On the same day Democratic rival Barack Obama met with about 30 Christian leaders, McCain held a private meeting with Archbishop Demetrios of the Greek Orthodox Church in America at the archdiocese’s headquarters in New York City. 
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Prominent Christian Names Four Modern Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Many people say evangelicals are stuck on one issue – whether it’s abortion or same-sex “marriage” – when speaking out to defend moral values. But to those defending, it’s not just a single issue. “Marriage is a single issue?” Dr. Richard Land, president of The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, posed to thousands of Southern Baptists Tuesday. “It’s the building block of society.”
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Bullishly or not, Clinton supporters accept Obama
They may not be falling in love, but they're falling in line. Prominent supporters of Hillary Rodham Clinton are embracing Barack Obama, literally and figuratively, even though some remain bitter about her loss in a presidential primary process that they feel treated her unfairly. In several key states this week, Obama is being joined on stages by top Democrats who, a few weeks ago, were working to deny him the nomination.
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Juneteenth Observance Reminds Us that Some Americans' Rights are Still not Recognized Says Dr. Alveda King
The upcoming Juneteenth holiday marks the end of slavery in the United States, but the oppression of some Americans' rights continues, Dr. Alveda King, Pastoral Associate of Priests for Life, said today. "We gladly and rightfully celebrate June 19th as the day African American enslavement officially ended in all parts of the United States," said Dr. King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The Girl God Wants: Sister to Sister Talk about Loving God, Living a Great Life, and Enjoying It, by Daniella Whyte
Society throws a lot of ungodly stuff at young ladies today and it is hard to find things that can empower them to godliness and greatness. In The Girl God Wants, author, Daniella Whyte, (age 14 when she commenced the writing of this book), helps young ladies with some of the issues that they face today. Oftentimes, it is easier for teenagers to relate to each other and they are sometimes more eager to listen to the advice of their peers. With appealing chapters and her sister-to-sister style, Daniella shows young ladies how much God loves them and how to discover their gifts and purpose in life.
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NEW! Second Coming Watch:
President Bush Warns 'All Options' Open on Iran
SpaceWar.com reports: “US President George W. Bush on Wednesday backed Europe-led diplomacy to convince Iran to abandon its suspect nuclear drive but warned he has not ruled out using force. ‘My first choice of course is to solve this diplomatically. All options are all the table, but the first choice is to solve this problem by working closely together,’ said Bush after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
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The Black Christian Conference/Convention Season Begins Starting June 1st and Goes 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
Act Like It's Already Done, from Dr. Christopher Davis. 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

Be an encouragement by sending a "holla" to the following people! Also be an encouragement by buying their books, sermon tapes, or music from their website or some other outlet today.

Christian Author of the Week: Sheritha Bowman
Sheritha Bowman has authored several books including, “Soul Inspiration: The Triumphant Testimony of a Praying Wife” an account of her encouraging testimony which has been featured in ESSENCE magazine, conferences and radio stations across the country. Sheritha is founder of the Soul Inspiration Theatre Company, a 501C-3 nonprofit theatre company that exists to promote the love, salvation and faithfulness of Jesus Christ through thought provoking, inspirational dramatic productions. E-mail address:
gvhmthnks@aol.com. Visit her online at www.sherithabowman.com.

Pastor of the Week: Dr. Lou Baldwin, Pastor of Crossroads Baptist Church, Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia 
Shortly after being saved in 1976, God called Lou Baldwin to the gospel ministry. He along with his wife, Jeanette, and three children were soon commissioned to plant what is now Crossroads Baptist Church. Lou Baldwin is known for his "practically profound preaching" and his consistent stand on principle and standards. He is a visionary with a compassion for people and a great love for children. His teaching and counsel have helped hundreds of families and individuals become the best that they can be for God. In his spare time Pastor Baldwin loves to play golf. His favorite foods are fish, cabbage and just about anything with coconut. He is a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. E-mail address: info@coeba.org. Website: www.coeba.org.
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Music Minister of the Week: Donnie McClurkin
On the heels of the nearly double platinum-selling Live in London And More... and gold selling, again, Gospel lovers around the world will be happy to know that success has not spoiled Donnie McClurkin. In fact, his latest release, Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs, is a mixture of Contemporary, Traditional Hymns & Praise and Worship Gospel music exhibiting his absolute unique ability to simultaneously entertain, heal and teach. When asked what message he wants his life to convey, McClurkin says, "I hope people will be able to say that I really had a true relationship with God." E-mail address: donniemcclurkin@comcast.net. Website: www.donniemcclurkin.com

Christian Bookstore of the Week:  Be The Lite Christian Bookstore, Jacksonville, FL
215 Bethel Baptist St; Jacksonville, FL 32202; Phone: (904) 354-1464; Toll-Free: (800)226-2384; Fax: (904) 359-0015. E-mail: bethelite@bethelite.org.
Website: www.bethelite.org.

Black Bookstore of the Week:  B's Books & More!,  Lithonia, GA
2826-A Evans Mill Road; Lithonia, GA 30038; Ph:(770)484-6222; Fax:(770)484-6295
 E-mail: bsbooks@bsbooksandmore.com. Website: www.bsbooksandmore.com.

Inspirations

The Word of God for this Week
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord." --1 Corinthians 15:58

The Encouraging Word for this Week
"If you have a doubtful issue in your life, something with a question mark after it, put it to this fourfold test – The Test of Expediency (I Corinthians 6:12): It may even be good, but is it good for me to do? The Test of Enslavement (I Corinthians 6:12 again): Does it make me its slave? The Test of Edification (I Corinthians 10:23): Does it build me up? The Test of Example (I Corinthians 8)” Does it offend the weaker brother? If your problem clears these four hurdles, it should no longer be a problem." --Vance Havner

The Prayer Motivator for this Week
MOTIVATING VERSE: "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." --Romans 8:26

PRAYER QUOTE: "Any concern too small to be turned into a prayer is too small to be made into a burden" --Corrie ten Boom

The Soul-Winning Motivator for this Week
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." --Acts 1:8


SOUL-WINNING QUOTE: “To try to win a soul for Christ by keeping that soul in ignorance of any truth, is contrary to the mind of the Spirit; and to endeavour to save men by mere claptrap, or excitement, or oratorical display, is as foolish as to hope to hold an angel with bird-lime, or lure a star with music. The best attraction is the gospel in its purity. The weapon with which the Lord conquers men is the truth as it is in Jesus. The gospel will be found equal to every emergency; an arrow which can pierce the hardest heart, a balm which will heal the deadliest wound. Preach it, and preach nothing else.” --
C.H. Spurgeon

Black Christian History
Montrose Waite: February 16, 1922 -- About this date, Jamaican-born Montrose Waite received a letter from the Christian and Missionary Alliance mission board saying they wanted to send him as a missionary to Africa. Waite had won the battle against prejudice and rejection and even friends who urged him to the stay in the U.S., his adopted country. Waite would serve as a missionary in Sierra Leone and Liberia and would be instrumental in the founding of the Afro-American Missionary Crusade (1947) and the Carver Foreign Missions organization.

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