1. Don McClain 1 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

2. Don McClain 2 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

3. Don McClain 3 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

4. "What's to Become of Oral Roberts ‘City of Faith?“ St. Paul Pioneer Press, June 1992  “I would not have had you and your partners build the 20-story research tower unless I was going to give you a plan that will attack cancer."  "this is not Oral Roberts asking for the money ($8 Mil) but their Lord."  (The project was completed, but has since been "shut down and sold to a group of investors for commercial development.“) Don McClain 4 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

5. Scott Baradell, "Robert Tilton's Heart of Darkness,“ Dallas Observer, 6 February 1992, 18. Don McClain 5 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

6. Tilton supporter Tom Crowley, whose widow was still receiving the minister’s fundraising appeals five months after her husband’s death. One such letter said: “God spoke to me this morning specifically about you, Tom, and He’s going to heal you.” Crowley had paid Tilton a $100 “vow of faith” in the hopes of recovering. Christian Research Institute Don McClain 6 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

7.  “Poverty comes from Hell. Prosperity comes from Heaven. Adam had complete dominion over the earth and all it contains....” (Benny Hinn, Praise-a-thon (TBN), recorded November 1990)  “When you don't give money, it shows that you have the devil's nature.” - (Benny Hinn, Praise- a-thon (TBN), recorded 4/21/91) Don McClain 7 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

8.  "The teaching on prosperity has gone too far. It has become a business. It is no longer 'give so you will bless somebody.' It has become 'give to get.' It has become selfish, worldly. ...I feel terrible that I once put too much emphasis on material prosperity. And now I am saying, 'Lord, please forgive me.'" [An interview with Charisma magazine editor Stephen Strang, August 1993 – http://www.believersweb.org/view.cfm?ID=578 Don McClain 8 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

9. God has already prepared your financial miracle…. Now you must stake your claim. Pray about what God would have you sow for your financial freedom. When you stake your claim with a seed gift of $50 or more in support of this soul-winning ministry… Don McClain 9 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

10. Christian Research Institute Don McClain 10 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

11. Don McClain 11 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

12. “I want to pray over your seed and it would be ridiculous for me to pray that God give it back to you. Because if all He was going to do was give it back to you, you ought to keep it and then you would just have it. That's ridiculous! “I want to pray over your seed and it would be ridiculous for me to pray that God give it back to you. Because if all He was going to do was give it back to you, you ought to keep it and then you would just have it. That's ridiculous! Don McClain 12 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

13. “You got a $100 or a $1,000 and you're gonna give a $1,000 and I tell you God is going to give $1,000 back. Well, you just broke even! You could have kept that $1,000 and not gone through the trouble! Come on church folk! But God is going to give you some more on top of that....” Don McClain 13 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

14. "I have been claiming Genesis 26:12. It is powerful! It is life changing! Talks about Isaac sowing a seed and receiving a 100 fold return in that same year. I believe that as you sow God is going to give you a supernatural harvest in your life! I believe it will be at least a 100 fold! "I have been claiming Genesis 26:12. It is powerful! It is life changing! Talks about Isaac sowing a seed and receiving a 100 fold return in that same year. I believe that as you sow God is going to give you a supernatural harvest in your life! I believe it will be at least a 100 fold! Don McClain 14 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

15. “Some of you are going to break into that next dimension of 1,000 times more that I've been teaching around the country. I want you to partner with me so that you can get into this flow...Now write me and let me agree with you in prayer over your seed." Don McClain 15 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

16. “The myth of the poor Jesus needs to be destroyed, because it’s holding people back.” (Kaylois Henry, “Bishop Jakes Is Ready. Are You?,” The Dallas Observer magazine, June 20-26, 1996, pg. 31. PFO Quarterly Journal Article) Don McClain 16 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

17. “Precious friend, thank you for Partnering with me! The Gospel is your greatest investment. Seed guarantees Divine Favor. Your Seed creates a covenant with God. Expect Uncommon Health… Uncommon Favor… Uncommon Wisdom and the greatest Financial Breakthrough ever! The Size Of Your Seed Always Determines The Size Of Your Harvest.” Don McClain 17 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

18. “Jeanne and I gratefully acknowledge your financial contribution to Agape. Thank you for your continued support through your prayers and financial gifts. We pray in agreement with you for your harvest to be abundant. You have sown into good ground and are entitled to as much as 100-fold return on your seed. (MK 10: 29,30)” http://www.agape-church.org/giving.html Don McClain 18 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

19. Mark 10:29-30 (NKJV) 29..."Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel's, 30 who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time-- houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions--and in the age to come, eternal life. Don McClain 19 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

20.  “VTN (Victory Television Network) was founded in 1988 by Pastors Happy and Jeanne Caldwell as a result of a direct calling from God...  VTN is a non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of viewers like you to keep us on the air.” Don McClain 20 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

21.  Canned Applause  Quotes of the spiritual blessing in Abraham corrupted with applications of materialism.  A call for money to be sent to VTN so God can bless you financially.  “It is important to act while the anointing is still there.” Don McClain 21 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

22.  He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully (6)  God loves a cheerful giver – (7)  Grace to abound – supplying what is needed for the work – (8)  God supplies the need – (9,10,12)  The ability to give comes from God – (11) Don McClain 22 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

23. “I'd always quoted 3 John 2, saying, "Above all things God wants you to prosper.“ I loved that Scripture. It looks great on a TV screen when you're raising funds, and I interpreted it as God wants you to be rich… But prosper meant… have a good journey…” Don McClain 23 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

24. “I began to look up all the Scriptures used in prosperity teaching, such as "Give and it shall be given unto you." When I put that Scripture back into its context, I found Christ was teaching on forgiveness, not on money. He was teaching us that by the same measure that we forgive, we will be forgiven.” Don McClain 24 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

25. 2 Peter 2:1-3 (NKJV) 1 But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. 2 Peter 2:1-3 (NKJV) 1 But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow their destructive ways,... 2 And many will follow their destructive ways,... Don McClain 25 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

26. 2 Peter 2:1-3 (NKJV) 2... Because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed. 3 By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words; for a long time their judgment has not been idle, and their destruction does not slumber. 2 Peter 2:1-3 (NKJV) 2... Because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed. 3 By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words; for a long time their judgment has not been idle, and their destruction does not slumber. Don McClain 26 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

27. 2 Peter 2:14-17 (NKJV) 14 having eyes full of adultery and that cannot cease from sin, enticing unstable souls. They have a heart trained in covetous practices, and are accursed children. 15 They have forsaken the right way and gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; Don McClain 27 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

28. Jude 1:11 (NKJV) 11 Woe to them! For they have gone in the way of Cain, have run greedily in the error of Balaam for profit, and perished in the rebellion of Korah. Don McClain 28 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

29. 1 Timothy 6:5-10 (NKJV) 5 useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself. 6 Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.. Don McClain 29 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

30. 1 Timothy 6:5-10 (NKJV) 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. Don McClain 30 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

31. 1 Timothy 6:5-10 (NKJV) 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. Don McClain 31 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

32. Philippians 3:18-19 (NKJV) 18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ : 19 whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame-- who set their mind on earthly things. Don McClain 32 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

33. John 2:15-16 (NKJV) 15 When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen, and poured out the changers' money and overturned the tables. 16 And He said to those who sold doves, "Take these things away! Do not make My Father's house a house of merchandise !" Don McClain 33 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

34. Luke 9:23-25 (NKJV) 23... “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. 25 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost ? Don McClain 34 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

35. Luke 9:57-58 (NKJV) 57 Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, "Lord, I will follow You wherever You go." 58 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head." Don McClain 35 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

36. Luke 6:35 (NKJV) 35 But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return ; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. Don McClain 36 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

37. Matthew 19:23-26 (NKJV) 23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Don McClain 37 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

38. Philippians 4:11-14 (NKJV) 11... I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content : 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. 14 Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress. Don McClain 38 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

39. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NKJV) 16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, Don McClain 39 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

40. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NKJV) 18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. Don McClain 40 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

41. James 2:5-7 (NKJV) 5 Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? 6 But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into the courts ? 7 Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called? Don McClain 41 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

42. 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. Don McClain 42 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

43.  Don't seek Jesus to be rich materially - John 6:26; Luke 9:23  Be content in your current "state” – Phili 4:11,12  Let us focus on the eternal – not the temporal – 2 Cor 4:16-18  Don't assume that being wealthy is being Godly, or vice versa - 1 Tim. 6:5  Let your conduct be without covetousness - Hebrews 13:5  Give because you love God and His people – 2 Cor 8:1-8 Don McClain 43 W. 65th St church of Christ - May 25, 2008

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