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I left once when a "Branhamite" started tearing down the UPC.

All sarcasm aside, this is true.

Misunderstanding

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover (Post 136317)

I wish I could just take your word on this..... I need a tape. I could put it in a "care package" for visitors.... the possibilities are endless.

You can call Pastor James Varnum in Belleview, FL if you do not believe me. I think some of these posters have heard Brother "C" preach this type of message and would verify that I have not lied about it.

It seems every time I post something and you guys disagree - I am called a liar. It seems that way to me - maybe I am misunderstanding!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop (Post 136329)

Shucks - no offense meant here... I really think such a tape would awesome to have. I have a few stories, but this one blows mine right out of the water!:killinme

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover (Post 136335)

Shucks - no offense meant here... I really think such a tape would awesome to have. I have a few stories, but this one blows mine right out of the water!:killinme

I was not sure if I was being accused AGAIN of not telling the truth! LOL

Are you really the Hoovers that did the Wife Swap deal? That was so neat!

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Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop (Post 136337)

I was not sure if I was being accused AGAIN of not telling the truth! LOL

Are you really the Hoovers that did the Wife Swap deal? That was so neat!

Uh yeah - thats us. So did you watch?

YES - It was great!

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover (Post 136341)

Uh yeah - thats us. So did you watch?

YES, We did watch it - we have CABLE here in Atlanta! LOL
It was great and you guys had a great testimony and did great. We were so proud of your stand and that you lifted up the Name of Jesus and were a witness to MILLIONS!!!!!! God bless you all - We loved it! We actually went to another pastors home that had TIVO and he taped it and we all watched.
IT WAS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Lost (Post 135235)

My question is partially inspired by this post. I recently spoke with a friend of mine who walked out of a service after a guest speaker broke the one hour mark in his message, when according to my friend "could have said it in 20 minutes."

Have you ever walked out of a service? If so, for what reason and would you do it again if given the same chance?

Yep~ The pastor was tearing someone apart and wanted everyone to witness~ Sorry I'm not into silly games!

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Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop (Post 136351)

Thank You sir. God is using it for his glory.

Today I was at a home sweeping 3 chimneys and the Dish TV guy was there. We talked a bit then he said - you have been in our shop - I remember you from somewhere...

So I said, "you might have seen us on TV" and asked if he saw the show. He said That's IT! It is my wifes' favorite show and we saw you all on it. We talked a while and ended up discussing faith. This scenario happens several times a week on my job. I don't seek the attention but will use it to the glory of God.

My wife had two bible studies today related to show contacts, and more to come. Sun. we shared our story at an AOG church and some recieved the Holy Spirit.

Glad you enjoyed it AB.

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Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop (Post 136314)

My very first "Apostolic" Conference was at Pastor Billy Adams church in Pensacola, FL. I would say it was about 1982 - 83. I had no idea what an AMF was and I took my youth pastor with me and we showed up in SHORT SLEEVES! :heeheehee
I had NEVER heard it was something we should not do!!!!!!!! It was funny when I found out that they did not believe in short sleeves or SUNGLASSES!!!!! We could not get over them actually believing this!

We went to a day service where Pastor James Varnum (in his Independent days) of Bellview, FL spoke on Soul winning and called the message "Perfect Love". He shared how that his people were teaching HBS and a 12 year old boy had taught a HBS and won a whole family to Souls Harbor. We thought it was so great - we were actually there from his invitation to attend. It was a very edifying message to win the lost!

Well - Pastor Varnum sat down and a Brother "C" got up and said - well, we have heard about this PERFECT LOVE - but today I am gonna preach on "PERFECT HATE". He got all wound up - being so critical of Pastor Varnum and his "big house" and "big fine car" and ranting and raving and said - there is no such thing as Home Bible Studies in the Bible and he had never heard the such of a 12 year old boy teaching anybody anything. He lam blasted everything and everybody there and then started pounding the pulpit - screaming - PERFECT HATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HATE SINNERS - You may say - Oh NO - Brother "C" - You don't hate the sinners - you hate the sin! He then screamed LOUDER than ever - "I HATE THE NASTY FILTHY ROTTEN UNGODLY SINNERS - GOD HATES THEM AND SO DO I"!!!!
At that - I got up and said to the young man with me - "I have heard enough of this - Let's Go!" We got up - picked up our Bibles and walked out and never went back.
I walked out and would walk out again.

That is just about the worst story I've ever heard about Apostolic churches! How sad!!:praying

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Originally Posted by Jekyll (Post 135475)

This whole forum is about trying (hopefully) to find and exhibit truth, and yes most don't fac it enough...you were just stating the obvious...that's why I viewed it as soft.

If you think I have a simple mind, you haven't really read most of my posts...here, let me help you out

- click on my name
- click on the "find all posts by this user" link
- feel free to browse and disagree

I read this a few days ago and I have to admit it has been on my mind.

Trying to find truth? You must not know a whole lot about science.

The first rule of research is that you can't form meaningful conclusions based on inconclusive research or data.

Unfortunately, your quest, request, and desire for truth here is nothing more than looking for aliens in the Nevada desert because you found a footprint someone made with a piece of plywood glued to a stick.