Have You Seen the Viral Videos of the ‘Pint-Sized Preachers’ Yet?
- Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:31am by
Billy Hallowell
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Are you ready for National Geographic’s “Pint-Sized Preachers?” The new hour-long documentary explores the lives of three kid preachers who give their all to spread Jesus Christ’s message.
While some believe that these children are being exploited my overly fervent parents, others see them as a beacon of hope. This latter group believes that, despite their youth, God has chosen to speak through them.
The bizarre part (and there are some very intriguingly odd pieces to this puzzle)? One of the three — 4-year-old Kanon Tipton — is barely out of diapers, yet he delivers fiery sermons and inspires faith in those who listen. National Geographic describes him as follows:
Still only a pre-schooler, Kanon Tipton takes the pulpit at his family’s church and like a seasoned evangelist fervently preaches the gospel, mopping his forehead, shouting, waving his arms, the congregation hanging on his every word.
Below, watch a clip of young Kanon in action:
Kanon’s story is a peculiar one. He began preaching to his local Mississippi congregation when he was just 21 months old. After he was born, rather than driving him home, the first place his parents took him was to the church alter. While he’s strikingly young, Christian evangelizing does run in the family. Kanon’s father and both of his grandfathers are also Pentecostal preachers.
Below, watch the viral video that first made Kanon a sensation (and, if you’ve never seen a baby preach, you certainly won’t want to miss it):
The second child, Terry Durham, is a 12-years-old Baptist minister in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who began preaching when he was Kanon’s age. Surprisingly, Terry was licensed as a minister at the age of six — an astounding accomplishment. His grandmother, among others at his local church, call him a “miracle child” and his self-proclaimed nickname is “the little man of God.” National Geographic writes:
According to his own Web site Terry Durham has preached in 39 states and nine countries, and has plans for a “crusade” in Africa, Pakistan, Haiti, and Brazil.
Here’s a clip of young Terry in action:
Last, but certainly not least, comes Matheus Moraes, another 12-year-old preacher who was born in Rio de Janeiro “after his mother claimed she received a prophesy that she would have a son.” The young man officially became an evangelist in 2003 and by 2006 he had delivered more than 200 sermons.

12-year-old Matheus Moraes delivers a fiery sermon
Interested in learning more about these young children? Watch the show’s trailer, below:
(h/t National Geographic)





















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db321
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:05pmAs a Born again spirit filled man of God, I can honestly tell you that I heard a message from God in this little boy sermon. All you C & E Christian can believe man if you want – but if you want to hear God speak open your hearts and mind There was a message from God to his flock for those that believe.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:58pmAmen! Amen!
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 1:00pmAmen! Amen! Amen!
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 1:00pmThanks!
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 1:16pmOne can easily see how little, many care, about the Will of the Lord, when they don’t even read It.
Report Post »FLyoverman
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 2:07pmWhen these kids graduate from the seminary, I’ll listen. Until then, not so much.
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 2:15pmAnd that message was…..? illuminate us.
Preaching is a high calling. Nonsense like this profanes it.
Report Post »rangerp
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 2:47pmI have seen worse from adult preachers. Been to those more upscale Baptist churches with lots of doctors, lawyers, and the higher ups in the town. The preacher give little happy feel good messages, does not preach on sin, does not want to convict anyone, or offend, just wants to keep the money coming in. No bus programs going into the projects or poor hoods. Churches dead as last years bird nest.
Ten shekles and a shirt.
Report Post »MrJones
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 2:52pmThe only spirit at work here is the spirit of exploitation. These kids have been trained by their sick-ass parents to mimick what they see – what the kids are saying doesn’t even make any damn sense. If you believe God is inspiring these creepy kids, I’m sorry, but you’re a dumbass.
Report Post »This is no less creepy and weird than the nonsense kids are taught in Islamic cultures.
Trenaway
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 2:52pmYea, a message from God??????? The only way God talks to us is through his word, the Bible. Now tell me where he preached from it. All other preaching is gibberish and against God. This is the devils work here!!!
Report Post »weeblewacker1
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 2:52pmall fakes. it so obvious that they have been brain-washed by there wacky parents or others seeking to gain fame and fortune for this little gimmick.so sad to see these young kids being used like that.i bet you will see them with micheal or ricky next,with a gun in one hand and a bible in the other,yelling to pray our problems away.by the way ricky,hows that pray for rain thing working out for texas? must be god is punishing texas for there unchristian ways,same for all of the bible belt with the tornado’s and such.
Report Post »Baron_Doom
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 3:07pmSorry, but I find this disturbing. He‘s obviously just parroting what he’s seen other adult preachers do.
Report Post »RabidPatriot
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 3:09pmI am a person of great faith but all this child is doing is imitation and schtick. His father is a Pentecostal preacher at this church and he is just doing what his father does every Sunday. He even pretends to wipe away non-existent sweat from his brow. I’ll give him credit, he is really good at acting like his father.
Report Post »ILUVJESUS
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 3:16pmGod bless these children. They are Imitating ministers they have seen. This is sad. As you may know, most grown up ministers are simply imitating others they have seen.
Report Post »The answer? Follow Christ.
ILUVJESUS
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 3:20pmYes, God may be using him but these kids are doing what most grown ministers do- imitating older preachers they’ve seen. For me, most preachers are pretty fake. But it is very possible to be real. If you really follow the Lord Jesus Christ and are called to be a minister, yes, God will use you!
Report Post »SquareHead
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 4:45pmMatthew 16: 4 An evil and adulterous generation craves a sign. I am no judge but to me this makes a mockery of the Gospel. God does listen to prayer and can heal someone, but if these preachers had the gift of healing as the apostles did they should able to fix an amputee! The fact is that we have the infallible word of God given to us in the scriptures, and should not need magic tricks to believe.
Report Post »stifroc
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 5:16pmAs a minister in a pentecostal denomination all I see is a small child that is mimicking what he has been exposed to. It’s not the Holy Spirit. Bombastic preaching is a tired hopelessly out of touch speaking style that is all to often falsely associated with the anointing of the holy spirit. This video is not cute. I find it to be rather sad and patronizing.
You know what’s worse than C&E Christians? All those Christians who sit in the pew every Sunday whooping, hollering and shouting amen, but they never get off their fat butts and do anything. They sit around proclaiming to be co-heirs with Christ and name and claim all the blessings for themselves they can imagine. They go back home, or back to their jobs and don’t do ANYTHING for the Kingdom of Christ. They are dead weight to the kingdom, and are nothing more than candy to the ears of a preacher.
Finally as a Pentecostal pastor I am absolutely fed up with the powerless Pentecost. Our churches are filled with people who can shout and yell and jump up and down while speaking in tongues, but they don’t have enough spiritual power to knock a rooster off the hen house. They claim to be baptized in the Holy Spirit yet they are among the most viscous gossips, back biters and liars the world has to offer. The end is drawing near people. God brings judgement to his own house first! How many people who fill our pews and shout amen will find themselves screaming “Lord Lord, do you not know me?”
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 5:41pmI have a handicapped adult child. I would never allow him up on stage to preach, but he spreads the word of God in everyday life. I had a cousin’s son talk to him about some video game (been a few years so I don’t remember which one) and my son said, “Jesus like this game?” My cousin’s son said, “Probably not.” So my son came back with, “Satan does.” What a sermon in 6 words.
Report Post »Better Dead Than Red
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 6:48pmThis is complete nonsense.
Report Post »S G Applebee
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 7:20pmSICK, JUST SICK! I feel sorry for the poor little indoctrinated kid.
I read of a 7 or 8 year old boy who was ordained a while back. Any religion that would ordain a child is…..well….nothing more needs to be said.
Report Post »Thomas
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 7:45pmMimicking and gibberish. There is no knowledge in these kinds of things but its all about the show. These children are only mimicking what they have see other preacher do and none of them not even the ones they are mimicking have really spoken the living word that brings one closer to God. Its all emotional and nothing real. How long with the religious carry on this way. God is not a religion or belief but a person (not a man) one gets to know personally and then trust.
Report Post »juliewilton
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 8:09pmThis is not the Holy Ghost…people are so gullible. I love Jesus and I love His Word, but this is just nonsense.
Report Post »GIDEON612
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 8:14pmAnyone that has given all over to God needs no seminary, or cemetery, training.
We must always look out for religious spirits verses what the Holy Spirit does.
To have this discernment one has to be filled with and led by the Holy Spirit.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 9:08pmMr. stifrock, a real pentecostal pastor would not speak the way you do. You may very well be ,one of the one’s hollering the loudest at the end.
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 9:12pmThis totally reminds me of dozens of4-8 yr old muslum kids rocking back and forth memorizing the KORAN…..In the madrasa’s in Pakistan ! Thought it looked like child abuse! Not as much in this case
Report Post »but still sad to me! would of rather watched him play baseball or ride his bike ! ! ! ! !
And for all you who’ll disagree ! He should be your preacher ! ! !
I would Not let my child act this way! HE would know his place ! ! !
RepubliCorp
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 9:18pmjust a ploy to boost church numbers……. but he is a good little actor.
Report Post »AOL_REFUGEE
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 9:54pmI find this corny, cliche crap nauseating. I’m spiritual, but c’mon, people, get real.
Report Post »stifroc
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 10:26pm@ Searching for Truth
Hate to break it to but I am a real pentecostal pastor. I just don’t wear rose colored glasses, or sugar coat the truth. Preachers who still revel in the bombastic preaching style do not reach or connect with today’s culture for Christ. Instead they are mocked. Those who are lost shut their ears to it. Our culture, our younger generation is desperately looking for somebody who can LIVE the bible, and speak the bible with conviction and love while they watch their kids play together in the yard or while they help them paint their house. The power of Pentecost was never intended to be flaunted tossed around the walls of a church.
The power of Pentecost was given to GO… to get off your butt and GO and touch the lives of the people in your neighborhood, your work, and your schools and to be a living active vessel for Christ to move through! So yes as a pentecostal pastor i can tell you that churches are FILLED with people who can rattle off some jibberish, call it tongues and their lives remain ineffectual, fruitless and powerless. That is NOT what the bible says follows truly “pentecostal” people. Sadly there are far too few people who speak in tongues in the privacy of their prayer closets, and then get up, go out, and actually do the work of Christ, binding up the broken hearted, healing the sick and delivering those stuck in bondage. THAT is the evidence of a truly “pentecostal” person.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 10:57pmMr. stifrock. Then if you are a real Pentecostal Pastor, you lack one thing – anointing ! Because, an anointed Pentecostal Pastor would not judge another , especially having not known any of these people in this article. There are plenty of your type as well.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:04pmNo, Mr. stifrock an anointed Pentecostal Pastor doesn’t denigrate another Pentecostal Pastor, unless he approaches that pastor with two or three witnesses – and only in private.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:16pmThere are many ways to “ work” for the Lord. A kind word or deed, to comfort those in need with an encouraging word from the Lord. It’s the seed of the Lord. One cast the seed, another waters it, even still yet another cultivates. But, nothing my fine Pastor happens without the Lord’s Helping Hand in It.
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 12:00amI bet 8 to 1 that boy’s suit was paid for my the church goers!
Report Post »stifroc
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 12:00am@ Searching for the Truth
Pot calling the Kettle Black Mr. pew sitter
Report Post »Uranium Wedge
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 12:19amWhat a cute little copy cat.
Report Post »Liberal Basher
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 1:58amYou’re a fool. This kid is being brainwashed.
Report Post »jackbauer2012
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:58am@FLYOVERMAN, I fail to find the scriptural reference to where a person must go to seminary before God calls him to preach. That is more tradition then scripture. Thank goodness Samuel never heard of you. He may have stayed in bed. Or all the other little men out there in histories past that God has spoken through that we have never heard of because there wasn’t a YouTube until recently.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 8:30amMr. Stifrock, one can change the color of the pot, but can not change the amount of oil in it.
Report Post »RRFlyer
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 10:53amI am a born again Christian, but I don’t think this is anything other than showmanship and acting. It’s a way or stirring up emotion without teaching anything.
Anyone can stand up and shout, “There is only one God” over and over, but unless there is a message, it is just babble.
Matthew 6:7 “When you pray, don’t babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again.
Report Post »sbrown316
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 11:46amTO ALL OF YOU NAYSAYERS: It is written: “But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty”(1 Corinthians 1:27 NKJV)
Report Post »DTOM_Jericho (Creator vindicator)
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 11:50amUm… this is not of God. We already have a disease of youths and women leading… it’s called liberalism.
Youths oppress my people,
Report Post »women rule over them.
My people, your guides lead you astray;
they turn you from the path.
DTOM_Jericho (Creator vindicator)
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 11:58am@stifroc
Report Post »Your “speaking in tongues” is as pagan and demonic as your calculation of “pentecost” from “easter”. If you are a pastor you should not be teaching, your elders should. I know, the pagan “church” got that wrong too.
4truth2all
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 12:03pmYo trenaway:
Report Post »God speaks to us in more ways then His Word.
You know how I kwow???
His Word tells me so. So what bible are you reading???
Just wondering.
4XGrace
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 5:40pmDEMONIC. DEMONIC. DEMONIC.
Report Post »Nothing but another spirit and DEMONIC.
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works lest any man should boast.” Ephesians 2: 8 & 9
No amount of tongues speaking will save you in this dispensation of grace. Only God can by the faith that he gives to you. Not by your faith that you exercise for yourself – for that would be by works – but by simply giving up trying. God has done it all for us. He wants us to tell him that. He wants us to stop our selfrighteous works for … “all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags” … (Isaiah 64:6). Christ died for us, he did the work for us. God washes us in his blood. We can do nothing to apprehend or attain that gift from God. If we work for it in the least bit, it’s no longer a gift. We have no faith, otherwise we could as Jesus said …”If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.” (Matthew 17:20). We have hope, but no faith. We still use heavy equipment to move mountains. Otherwise God is a liar.
Rice Water
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 6:22pmA bunch of little Marjoe Gortners…
Report Post »On The Mark
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:01pmThe child in the first video spoke only in sentence fragments. The others showed only ranting babies. Kids mimic what they see. That’s fine, but pretending what these kids are doing is preaching reveals the very low opinion the parents and congregation have of preaching.
Report Post »Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:14pmMore brainwashing in progress.
Report Post »marcryan71
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:23pmThis boy is nothing more than a MIMIC. I fear that satan is using him to MOCK people…and they don’t even know it. Jesus did not start teaching until He was 30…the legal age for a man in Israel…so is this boy “more filled with the Spirit” than Jesus Christ? I think not. — This is not the work of God. This child is not qualified or trained in any way to have the responsibility of preaching the True Word of God. This is more like a carnival show…and the congregation should object it as the mockery of which it is. He speaks about “tongues” which goes to show you the false doctrine this child has witnessed…and only repeats what he has heard. Like a parrot that says “hello” or a dog that howls “I love you.” Nothing more…
Report Post »jabdul
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:25pmI agree completely this kid is not telling them anything profound he is acting out what he has seen. It is a bit scary that this kid is growing up belieiving that is what Jesus is about. There is so much more than acting sweaty and yelling the “God is going to do it for Pentecost” (whatever that means). The act was completed by the fact that he is pretending to flip through his bible.
Cool kid. Dillusional parents.
Report Post »BOMUSTGO
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:31pmSpeaking in tongues is not false doctrine.Isa 28:11. Acts 2:38,39, Peter says it is for all generations.Joel 2:28…Your sons and daughters shall prophesy. The Hebrew word “prophesy” is “Naba” it means to speak or sing under inspiration.Peter quotes Joel 2:28 to explain the speaking in tongues on the day of Pentecost.It is for us today and the true body of believers have the nine gifts of the Spirit in operation.
Report Post »Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:32pmThey’re just speaking in tounges, right?
Poor kids being mentally abused.
Report Post »EdthePastor
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:40pmchildren imatate what they see. I have seen kids play at teacher, preacher, cowboys and a host of other professions. I have even seen parents encourage this behavior and push too much. Let the kids discover what gifts the Holy Spirit has for them on their own. However I would rather see them play at preacher than terrorists. Oh and markryan71 what other parts of the Bible would you also discount?
Report Post »Conservitive Ticker
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:41pmWhat is the christian world coming to..teaching children the profession of priestcraft at such an early age. We know how most of the holy roller end up when they become famous aka Benny Hinn, John Hagee, Ted Haggard, Jimmy and Tammy Baker, Jimmy Swaggart and other like them. To preach or teach for gain might usually be associated with monetary gain, that gain might also be things such as respect, renown, popularity, or favors that motivate the teacher/preacher. Whenever a person receives gain for his service as a religious leader, he is in difficult territory, for it can compromise his humility and standing as a true servant of God. Of course, there are those who preach only for gain and don’t care about their standing before the Lord. I have to question the sincerity of any preacher himself or their young protege’s they set up to be like them, when I see them flaunt themselves to the world with there riches, personal body guards, fancy cars, bid gold crosses. People that engage in this type of set themselves up as the light of the world are in jeopardy of losing their humility opening themselves to the buffetings of Satan. Mathew 23:28 and Proverbs 11:2 comes to mind. Our true source of light comes from Christ who truth, which is given to each of us through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. When scriptures tell us to “let our light shine”… it referring to Christ’s Light, not our own. I cannot see or feel the Light of Christ from such as these.
Report Post »payupp
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:49pmto each his own, but that’s a little creepy, i guess as long as no harm is done than so be it i suppose.
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kindling
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:50pmThis is a reflection of what they see just like little kids playing air guitars, or dancing like their parents, or little ones picking up a gun and shooting the person standing next to them just like daddy.
Report Post »Conservitive Ticker
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:57pmmarcryan71
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:23pm
“Jesus did not start teaching until He was 30…the legal age for a man in Israel…”
I guess you need to go read the Book of Luke.. Try chapter 2:45-52. He started much earlier. He started publicly in his 30′s. Why do you think he had so many follower right from the start of his recorded ministry.
Report Post »SREGN
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:58pmHey, at least they’re not beating on people at the fairgrounds.
Report Post »watchmany2k
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 1:20pm“Jesus did not start teaching until He was 30…the legal age for a man in Israel…”
I beg to differ. Ever hear of a bar mitzvah ? you are a man at 13, considering you were an OLD man at 50 if you lived that long, people lived full lives much quicker back then. Only in the US are you still a child at 26.
That said, I find this both a wonder and creepy at the same time.
Report Post »Certainly God can speak thru a child’s innocence, but I have to wonder why just in the evangelical “style”. RIngs of “Paper Moon” to me….
newrepublic7
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 1:46pmBefore we take these kids away from their parents, let look at the “Toddlers in Tiaras” or to Hamas for real child abuse. Their is nothing wrong with these kids imitating their parents and growing up in the church, even if you don’t agree with it. It’s called FREEDOM and LIBERTY
Here I see NO PROBLEMS ! … No Guns, No Hate, No wierd make-up and whore-ish outfits. Just kids preaching what they have heard and if they have the spirit in them , good for them! AMEN!
Quit Judging and mind your own business!
Matthew 7:5
You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.
Words to live by folks, even if your a GODLESS liberal
Freedom of Religion
Report Post »Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
wordweaver
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 1:54pmSome folks are so desperate, they will believe in anything, and rationalize that it is from the Lord. Paul warned us to be discerning, to examine the scriptures, to pray and meditate. My discernment is telling me this is nonsense.
Report Post »Melvin Spittle
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 2:06pm@newrepublic7 I agree. You rightly point out the outrageous comments in this thread.
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 2:19pm“Quit Judging and mind your own business!”
What goes on in church IS our business. This child isn‘t performing this stuff at home for his parents’ own amusement. The church and its office of Preaching is being made to look ridiculous. That is the business of every Christian.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 2:21pmSorry…he nay be a Christian, but the little boy is teaching false and untrue doctrine. God and Christ are one in the same, not different. Go back and watch the video. He is wrong, therefore a false teacher even if he is a child. And the little baby…just a mimic of someone elses preaching.
Report Post »rangerp
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 2:43pm@newrepublic7
well said. I agree with your comments. I do not consider it preaching, just a young boy wanting to mimic a preacher. He might one day be called to preach, might be a mechanic.
Some folks on here pretty excited and against it. While I may not agree, it is much better than him watching rap music videos, and wanting to mimic a dope dealing, woman abusing, ghetto, gangster thug. Same for the little girls in the beauty contests that get dress up like little Brittany Spear looking street whores.
Report Post »webpreacher
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 2:51pmAMEN, You are exactly right, children mimic their parents, in every household.
Report Post »it is so Obvious to me that this child, Kanan, was raised in a “Pentecostal” Church environment.My son who is now 7 years old, was raised up in my Church, an independent “Baptist” environment, and he also praises Jesus, speaks of Jesus and prays, even witnessed to kids his age, However my son does not have the spirit of God dwelling in him, because he has not yet made a conscience decision to receive God’s Christ, Lord Jesus as his savior, but I know that he will soon.
So, First of all, for this child to be spirit filled (New Testament, age of grace), he would have to be “Born Again”, and he would have to of had a full and clear understanding of this Biblical truth, in order for him to make a conscience decision to receive Jesus as his Lord and Savior and understand his need for Christ in his life.
Secondly, this thing about speaking in “tongues”,if its being taught in this church, then it is being done unbiblical, (and knowing much about the Pentecostals, it probably is) ! Also, know that the doctrine in Holy Scripture which addresses the speaking in tongues is clearly explained, and it is NOT a babbling or strange utterance, known as the ‘language of angels” spoken to God. Tongues in the book of Acts and Paul’s writings is always, ALWAYS, referring to KNOWN languages spoken at that time, were as the one speaking had no prior ability to do so, and there is always an inte
mycomet123
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 4:25pmWOW, I hope these little ones are just playing church & that’s the extent of it. Truthfully, when I started watching the first little guy–I thought– here comes Children of the Corn part 12??.
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 5:47pmIn the Bible, when someone spoke in tongues, they were speaking an actual language that they hadn’t learned. It would be like me, having never learned German, suddenly telling someone in German about God. It also doesn’t point to the person speaking, but points everyone to God. I have to admit, I’ve only attended one Pentacostal church meeting, and they spoke jibberish and called it speaking in tongues. They also believe that in order to prove your babtised in the Holy Spirit, you HAVE to speak in tongues (at least that’s what this one taught). That’s against the Bible, because each person has a different combination of gifts, not the same ones.
Report Post »rangerp
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 6:46pm@loriann12
Look out, you are about to open up a can of worms on here.
I have heard it both ways, but have to agree with you (to each his own though).
If not mistaken, after Peter and others spoke in tongues at Pentacost (and yes, folks heard the message in their own tongue) the only time you see people speaking in tongues is in the church at Corinth. If not mistaken, this is the church that gave Paul the most problems, and I believe he advised that they not speak in tongues.
Have to agree with you on what I have seen from the pentacostal crowd. Much grand standing, and “hey, look at me, I have the spirit”. Once again, to each his own. Lucky for us, we have a 1st Ammendment that lets us worship the way we like. Personally, I like a preacher that can really teach, and knows the word. Kind of hard to listen when you got folks running around hollering jiberish.
Report Post »Ari Ben TZion
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:59amYes – can I get an amen brother?
Report Post »Jack of Hearts
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:29pmNot for child abuse like this no. Sickening videos.
Report Post »AlmostaCowboy
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:47pmNo, you can’t.
Report Post »Baikonur
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:59amSo fake and gross.
Report Post »webpreacher
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 3:16pmWell some of my previous post somehow got cut short. I continued to explain the teaching of tongues, speaking in tongues, is not a strange utterance, but rather a known language of the world. It is the ability of spirit filled believer to speak in a known language of which he otherwise had no prior ability to do so. Also, there will always, ALWAYS be an interpreter there also to interpret what is being said, so that those hearing can be edified, This clearly is taught in the Book of the Acts and through out Paul’s letters mostly the Corinthian books !
This also is a practice no longer needed in our day and times. The reason for speaking in another language (tongues) in the day of “Pentecost” ( which means 50), was due to the diversity of people there of other languages. The Book of the Acts is a transitional book, to wit, the beginning of the New Testament Church (Saved by grace, that is believing in the finished work of Christ) mustered in, as was according to the will of God the Father. Which began the Preaching of saved by grace through faith in Jesus, God’s Christ, for eternal life, being delivered from a devils Hell, with the filling of the Holy Spirit of God in the new “Born Again” believer. So there was a need which God had meet, for those early disciples & (Apostles,) of which there are none today), to speak in another languages for to reach the lost who were there with the “gospel message, to those who spoke in a diversity of other languages.
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Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 6:03pmImitation is a form of flattery. I do believe these babies are sincere. Not sure how I feel truthfully. It’s cute but perhaps ummmm? I wonder if this was God given, if you could understand them? Kids love to pretend they are acting like grown ups. Just saying………………..
Report Post »Mort
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:57amCan’t see the video, but if God can speak thru the mouth of a donkey, he can speak thru a child. All he needs is a servant who is willing to consecrate himself or herself for the works God desires to do.
Report Post »bondroid
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:02pmYes, He can use a donkey, but it takes a human to make an ass of himself.
Report Post »clemV
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:12pmBONDROID – Finally some common sense on this site. MORT, you’re a moron.
VOTE RON PAUL!!
Report Post »AlansTigg
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:15pmhave you seen a lot of preacher donkeys running around? Yes, God can do anything He wants, doesn’t mean we should start hanging out in barnyards waiting for His word
Report Post »WSGAC
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:19pmBut the real question is, “Is God really speaking through these youngsters?”
Grooming little kids to perform and display southern baptist, fire and brimstone antics is hardly an authentication of God speaking. I would call it acting lessons to produce future clowns for christ!
Report Post »SanRemo1959
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:36pmWait a minute. God spoke through the mouth of a donkey? Really? I must have missed that part. Where can I find a passage of God speaking through the mouth of a donkey.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:45pmNumbers 22. 22:28 to be exact.
Report Post »Melvin Spittle
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 2:05pm@clemV
“BONDROID – Finally some common sense on this site. MORT, you’re a moron.”
Thanks for your tolerance. Exactly what did your comment contribute to the thread other than to insult and antagonize? Comments such as yours are indicative of possible immature reasoning ability. You cast aspersions with no basis. A truly miserable and pathetic comment.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 2:22pmGos will not teach false doctrine through anything or anyone. The child spoke false doctrine. It was NOT God speaking through him.
Report Post »SanRemo1959
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 3:39pmWow. I looked it up. . .God really did make a donkey speak. And quite articulately at that. I wonder how these doubting people here who are taking great pleasure in mocking and abusing these little prophets of God would have reacted if one of little fellas had brought a donkey on stage and carried on a conversation with him concerning the pros and cons of Pikichu. Surely they would’ve called it some sort of crazy theater. It’s sad what passes for believing these days. You people wouldn’t know a prophet of God if it hauled off and horse kicked you in the teeth.
Report Post »bondroid
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:57amThis is embarrassing to Christianity. It’s not the fault of the child, but the abuse of the parents. This is no different than the twisted mothers of beauty pageant brats. That little boy should be out playing baseball with his friends, not making a fool of himself from the pulpit. Another Pentecostal side show.
Report Post »Scaz
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:09pmYou’re right, this only reinforces the non-believer’s view of Christianity and Christians as nutjobs. We don’t need to feed the Left-wing media more red meat.
Plus, it’s pretty creepy.
Report Post »BOMUSTGO
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:25pmThe Apostles taught the original Pentecostal message.They would preach the same Acts 2:38 plan of salvation if they were here today and would be mocked by mainstream Churchianity!
Report Post »romadave
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:28pmword.
Report Post »SanRemo1959
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:41pmWhat are you people talking about? These kids are incredible. No way they could perform like that without the spirit in them. Bondroid, Scaz, who the hell cares what liberal unbelievers think? True believers as opposed to Sunday morning folks like you should be celebrating these children. Not worrying about red meat for the liberal media. Shame on you.
Report Post »Christabel
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:51pmAgreed 100 percent Bondroid.
Report Post »for-what-its-worth
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:58pm@ bondroid
This is embarrassing to Christianity. It’s not the fault of the child, but the abuse of the parents. This is no different than the twisted mothers of beauty pageant brats. That little boy should be out playing baseball with his friends, not making a fool of himself from the pulpit. Another Pentecostal side show.
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I agree!
The first place the parents took him on the way home from the hospital was the alter? This kid was doomed from the start to serve his parents’ bank account…not God.
@ SanRemo1959
What are you people talking about? These kids are incredible. No way they could perform like that without the spirit in them. Bondroid, Scaz, who the hell cares what liberal unbelievers think? True believers as opposed to Sunday morning folks like you should be celebrating these children. Not worrying about red meat for the liberal media. Shame on you.
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This kid is being moved by his father, not God, as to what to say. If this kid truly has the spirit in him, he would have made the choice to preach on his own in due time.
The videos of Kanon are disturbing to watch.
Report Post »AlansTigg
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:59pmSanRemo1959
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:41pm
What are you people talking about? These kids are incredible. No way they could perform like that without the spirit in them
Ever see a voodoo ritual or other type of spiritual ritual…lots of spirit out there, not all coming from God
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 2:55pmDemons speak in tongues, cause people to behave ecstatically and frantically, so such antics in themselves are no sign of the Holy Spirit. Jonathan Edwards wrote as much 350 years ago during the height of the Great Awakening, an awakening he had a great hand in getting started with his sermon “Sinners in the hands of an angry God”, a sermon which he delivered in a monotone and STILL had people moaning with fear.
The real anointing of the Spirit is seen through the subtler signs of humility, repentance. self-control, patience, etc.
Report Post »neverending
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 4:59pmI agree with you wholeheartedly – I think it is just plain outrageous!
Report Post »Bearfoot
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 9:33pmThere are false religions all over the world.
They seem to be able to easily hoodwink people into believing anything.
I wonder if Satan is involved in this confusion? Maybe the Bible has the answer.
Report Post »Bearfoot
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 9:53pmCongregations like this one is only for the entertainment of the gullible. They use the ‘dance’ to stimulate emotion but do they actually read and ponder the serious words found therein? No, this congregation is a spiritually dry hole with clowns to entertain the faithful tithing contributors.
Report Post »Bearfoot
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 9:56pmCorrection: They use the ‘dance’ to stimulate emotion but do they actually read the Bible and ponder the serious words found therein?
Report Post »WhiteFang
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:57amDisgusting behavior.
Report Post »Sure glad I don’t waste my time in that stupid church.
UlyssesP
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:56amCreepy and weird.
Report Post »Oh, sorry. I was commenting on the Janeane Garofalo story.
Tradition Dies Here
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:56amHonestly, though, this is all religion is. Doctrine and dogma instilled by zealots in the minds of children. And it expands in a mire of wishful thinking; by those who require crutched to help them deal with their own mortality.
Report Post »ExTex
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:23pmI will pray for you. When we get to the point that we’re “too smart” for God…is when God releases us to our own devices and allows unfortunate hard lessons to befall us. Arrogance in the face of God is a very dicey path to follow my friend. Thankfully, he loves us in spite of ourselves and is willing to forgive us if we humble ourselves, ask His forgiveness, and seek His will for our lives. If you earnestly ask, He will show you His path for you.
Report Post »WSGAC
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:26pmBut I‘d bet you’re all for saving the planet, right? Cuz we all know, Mother Earth will live forever if we just change our ways!
Report Post »Hungry_i
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:33pm“Honestly, though, this is all religion is.”
No that’s not what religion is: that’s what it becomes when the light no longer shines in the lamp. It’s no wonder the search for truth increases daily as the world comes apart at the seams, while the gullible flock to this kind of idiocy.
Report Post »JLGunner
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:54amJust too creapy for my blood.
Report Post »SanRemo1959
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:43pmSince when is the word of God creepy? Now matter the conduit, believers should never find the word of God creepy. Looks like this country is full of weak, wimpy, Sunday morning believers who deep down are assumed of the word of God. A shame, really. I would have expected more from followers of Glen.
Report Post »AlansTigg
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 1:06pmnot sure what assumed of the Word of God means….but children faking passion and delivering sermons is creepy…the Word is not…the Word is pure, it‘s man’s twisting it that causes problems
Report Post »Speak without Fear
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:51amThis is no different the the Obamohammad lovers…..making children sing praises to Obama.
It is sick and wrong to do this to children.
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:50amThat’s not preaching. That is performing and aping others’ performances. Real preaching requires wisdom and training. It is not an “ecstatic” event. It is not simply a shouting cheerleading session for the Gospel (I always hated pep rallies). These children are only doing what they have been taught, and they have been taught very badly. The religion they are shown is one heavy in emotion and show and shallow in spiritual depth.
Report Post »thinkinghuman
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:54amYes. I see kids imitating Michael Jackson too, they just watch the videos and copy as best they can. This kid is not on fire of the Lord, he’s just performing that ridiculous preaching ACT. Even from an adult, its just an ACT.
Report Post »givemelibertyorgivemedeath
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 3:11pmYou are so right….preaching like this profanes and disgraces the Word of God. There was no message here. Nothing.
Report Post »Better Dead Than Red
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 6:50pmIsles,
I always enjoy your posts. Thanks for sharing wisdom… and common sense on this site.
Report Post »Justaguy76018
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:50amCreepy…..I get the same feeling when I see those little girls at beauty pageants. And then the camera cuts away to their screwed up mom’s cheering them on. Why in the world can’t they just let them be kids. Screwed up parents = screwed up world. We’ll see him in an episode of “Where Are They Now” all tatted up and a crack pipe in his hand. Sad
Report Post »Speak without Fear
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:48amI don’t like this………at all. These kids are just repeating…..they do not understand what they are preaching.
Report Post »becker88
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:53amThey have God shining through them.
http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos
Report Post »Notsureishoulddothis
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 1:31pmI’m with you and the others who find this creepy. What, exactly, are these kids telling you? They are making noises, sometimes even words, but what are they SAYING? How do you know they’re even calling you to Christ? Brethren, use the brains the good Lord gave you. Are grown adults actually placing themselves at the feet of a child for spiritual guidance? Are you kidding me?!
Report Post »sackoman
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:46amPlease stop exploiting children!!!!
Report Post »Tradition Dies Here
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:52amYes. They are heavily indoctrinated from birth, and don’t even understand or fully comprehend what it is they are spouting from their mouths.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:52amI agree!
Please quit teaching them there is no God and that homosexuality is okay. Stop filling their heads with that evolution nonsense. Do not teach them it is okay to have sex at 12 years old if they wear a rubber. Do not exploit my kids into thinking pornography is acceptable. I will not even touch on any of the socialistic/liberal nonsense…
Yeah, leave my damn kids alone, ya hear?
Report Post »newrepublic7
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 1:36pm@Tradition Dies Here
Report Post »Yes, they heavily indoctrinated from birth! OH wait are we talking about Christians or Liberal Democrats?
Gonzo
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:46amI watched John Hagge preach last night on TV. That man is on fire with the Holy Spirit! If you get a chance, watch him. He’s the real deal.
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:35pmIt’s also much better than M u z z i e s teaching their young to hate and kill Jews. You will know tree by it’s fruit.
Psa 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Unfortunately many of us have led our children to ruin and it will be our undoing.
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:39pmYep. He Rocks! So Also does Chuck Missler, and Hal Lindsey.
http://www.khouse.org (Check out all the 66/40 audio)
http://www.hallindsey.com
Give the kids a break you scoffers.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 1:53pmHis father was a Pentecostal Preacher.
Report Post »webpreacher
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 9:37pmGONZO, John Hagge is an apostate at best, not worth wasting your time………..Period
Report Post »redbone007
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:45amSo if they are coached. Better for them to be coached in the name of our Lord instead of the name of the devil.
Report Post »thinkinghuman
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:56ambut that kind of priestcraft is about monetary gain. Did you hear the boy? He talked about MONEY! This is corruption, plain and simple. Poor kid.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:42amCute. But I got to church to get meat. I do not want a feel good tingly sensation, I want to hear a theologically sound message. Is there a place for feel good? Sure. I just hope these kids are not upstaging the message. They are a diversion, entertainment. Could they be called by God to eventually be real preachers? I pray it is so. We are all ministers of the Word. I pray they develop the talent to preach to a congregation. Just not the the expense of the real sermon.
Report Post »ExTex
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:14pmYou nailed it trolltrainer. I echo those same thoughts. Going to church is about worshiping, praising, and learning more about Jesus…and how to apply it to our lives. Then go out and spread the gospel and make disciples. But all too often today, people think church is about getting all “gussied up”, driving up in their nicest car, and being entertained for a couple of hours, And like you said, it’s more about getting a tingle up their leg (aka; Feelgoodism). Getting full of the Holy Spirit is absolutely part of it, but there’s a fine line. I’ve attended several Pentecostal churches and some black churches, and sadly, “Feelgoodism” has taken place of sound Bible doctrine and deep Bible study. They should be eating meat, but they’re still drinking milk (strawberry or chocolate no less). I play in the praise band in my church and I‘m contantly having to remind the younger players why they’re up there. Some think it’s a showcase for them to overplay and draw attention to themselves. I take that priviledge of leading worship very seriously and try to show reverence to the Lord by leading and not “entertaining”. Church is about being fed meat…and subsequently feeding others the same.
Report Post »4truth2all
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:58pmI think we should be VERY careful and not be to quick to judge. I have mixed emotions concerning these children. God can certainly use whom he pleases and there are guidelines in His Word concerning this. I would like to remind of the pharisses. They had great bible knowledge, but used it wrongly. I believe many ADULT teachers in this day are doing far more harm than these children. I
Report Post »Libby Tarian
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:41amYeah, NO>
Report Post »N37BU6
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:40amCreepy. This is child abuse.
Something tells me they haven’t “found God”.
Report Post »AlansTigg
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:40amthat is wrong on so so so many levels
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:38amLiberals will say “These children are brianwashed.”
Report Post »N37BU6
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:46amSo what’s your view then? That they used their life experience? All that pain and sacrifice of learning the hard way? Channeled their thoroughly developed critical thinking ability to come to God?
He should write an autobiography. “Today I had a poo. And found religion.”
I bet if this was a video of Muslim children you wouldn’t be so defensive toward it.
Report Post »ITGuy
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:56am1. God can use anyone to preach his messege.
Report Post »2. I’m not big on the whole screaming and yelling type preaching. It really distracts from the messege.
3. If it were muslims kids they would be calling for the death of all infadels. Not really the same thing.
J.C. McGlynn
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:57amN37bu6:
Report Post »Check out the video of the Van Jones using 10 year olds to push the “Contract for the American Dream.” Also, I don’t know where the other video is of two children talking about how evil the TEA Party is over reducing the budget by saying they were trying to starve kids and old people. I am sure both were using their life experience as well.
J.C. McGlynn
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:01pmForgot, about the muslim kids; I would be angry about that as well.
Report Post »AlansTigg
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 12:12pmyes God can call anyone, but that does not mean that all who claim it are called. I agree with the others that this is a distraction…these children are not old enough to feel the passion with which they are speaking, which to me means it is false…and I‘m pretty sure we’re not supposed to do that. Doesn‘t mean someone can’t be saved through these kids…even the worst people can be of assistance to the Lord
Report Post »DonnaA
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:38amReally cute! Are they raised to share GOD or use Him to collect money?
Report Post »MODEL82A1
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:37amCreepy. Very Creepy.
Report Post »Contrarian51
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 6:55pmThis really doesn’t feel right.
Report Post »freeus
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:37amThese kids are coached. Weird.
Report Post »Hungry_i
Posted on August 18, 2011 at 11:40amReligion as theater.
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