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Mike Winger of the BibleThinker ministry has decried Micah Turnbo, a controversial prophetic figure in the Vineyard movement, as “a false prophet.” Speaking on a May 3 episode of his podcast, Winger said: “I don’t know of a way around this. He’s just so nice that it makes you feel mean to say it, but…

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Prosperity Gospel televangelist Jesse Duplantis is facing fierce backlash after claiming in a sermon titled “Create Your World and Walk in It” that Christians possess the same DNA as God. Duplantis’ ministry combines three strands of modern-day Christianity: Word of Faith, Prosperity teaching, and Charismatic renewal. Charismatic renewal is a worldwide movement that is broadly…

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In an awe-inspiring display of faith, over 7,750 people were baptized in the Pacific Ocean at Huntington Beach, California, on May 3rd, marking the largest single-day baptism in American history. Organized by Oceans Church and led by Pastor Mark Francey, the event, dubbed “Baptize California,” drew approximately 30,000 attendees from more than 300 churches across…

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In a historic and groundbreaking decision, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope, marking the first time an American has assumed the role. Prevost, originally from Chicago, will be known as Pope Leo XIV. He emerged as the new pontiff after white smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel…

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Pastor Michael Todd is facing criticism, but not for what he was saying from the pulpit but rather wearing. The senior pastor of Transformation Church appeared during a sermon on “faith of a mustard seed.” “If you downgrade or devalue what faith can produce, you’ll never use it right. One of the biggest epidemics in…

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