Ministry Watch: The Takeover
Every second and fourth Sunday of each month, a group of young people gather in Inglewood, CA, to worship, and hear the word of God in a bold and electrifying way…
A minister walks onto the platform wearing casual apparel and looking as laid-back and hip as the teens and young adults he’s addressing. He begins a raw, dynamic message relating to the young people where they are, and leading them in discussion and prayer. He’s not an ordinary preacher, and this is no ordinary ministry – the minister onstage is Kirk Franklin, bringing the Word to the Takeover Youth Service. The Takeover is on fire for Christ, and the young people who take part show how God can, and will, takeover the city for His Kingdom.
"God has promised our church possession of the heart of the City of Los Angeles. God is going to use this ministry to change the hearts of youth from sin to salvation. (Deut. 7:1-21) Before God can give you everything He has for you He has to know who you serve before you can TAKEOVER the city. God has to Takeover your heart and every part of your life. Then and only then can He give you everything He has for you. Be obedient. (2 Corinthians 11:11-13)" – From The Takeover Myspace page
The Takeover was sparked at the Faithful Central Bible Church under the leadership of Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer. Kirk Franklin himself describes the ministry as, “Very honest. Very street," in an interview on the Gospel Music Channel website.
Visit the Takeover on Twitter, and their official website at www.takeoveryouth.com to support the movement. You can also become a fan on Facebook or subscribe on Youtube.
You can watch past services on their podcast page and future services live at http://www.justin.tv/takeover_godcan; the next one is on July 12, 2009 at 10am PT.
Below, watch Kirk Franklin preach the 100th sermon, "Rock Your Ring."
Description: "In this 4 Part sermon, Minister Franklin is breaking down the commitment that God is looking for from us as His followers. God wants us to be faithful, by choice not by command. We should ‘Rock our Rings’ not just in church or in His presence by everyday all day no matter what!"
I am loving this! Part 3 seems to be the same as Part 2 though…. is it just me?
You’re right, I just realized that, lol. Thanks for posting!
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