"Christ in the Rubble": Palestinian Pastor Delivers Powerful Christmas Sermon from Bethlehem

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In the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, city and church leaders canceled all Christmas festivities this year to mourn the more than 20,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza. We feature the Christmas sermon, "Christ in the Rubble: A Liturgy of Lament," delivered Saturday by Reverend Munther Isaac at the landmark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, which has received international attention for a nativity scene depicting the figure of baby Jesus in a keffiyeh, surrounded by rubble. "If Jesus were to be born today, he would be born under the rubble in Gaza," preached Isaac, who condemned using theology to justify Israel's killing of innocent civilians. "If we, as Christians, are not outraged by the genocide, by the weaponization of the Bible to justify it, there is something wrong with our Christian witness, and we are compromising the credibility of our gospel message."
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  • @grzegorzgreg09
    @grzegorzgreg095 ай бұрын

    It was my first sermon for over twenty years! I've listened to every word!!!!😥 "Stop the genocide now"!!!!🇵🇱✌🇵🇸

  • @ResistEvolve

    @ResistEvolve

    5 ай бұрын

    Me too not heard a sermon in many years, I grew up going to church every Sunday. Never heard a sermon like this!

  • @oreeoriginol

    @oreeoriginol

    5 ай бұрын

    Same here 😂

  • @Johnorekunow272

    @Johnorekunow272

    5 ай бұрын

    Listen to "the israeli occupation in light of the bible" by steven anderson.

  • @Jdwest81

    @Jdwest81

    5 ай бұрын

    Same. I didn’t even mean to I just got caught up.

  • @seanf101

    @seanf101

    5 ай бұрын

    prochim pana.

  • @gurvindersingh1214
    @gurvindersingh12145 ай бұрын

    As indian sikh and respect for this man who has guts tell the truth to so called democracy state. ❤❤❤

  • @fatimab5145

    @fatimab5145

    5 ай бұрын

    ✌️✌️✌️🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

  • @nasersiddiquee7253

    @nasersiddiquee7253

    5 ай бұрын

    Sikh people are always kind ones. thank you brother.

  • @miaa7097

    @miaa7097

    5 ай бұрын

    I love all my Sikh brothers and sisters. Here in Vancouver, they have been out in every protest ❤

  • @gurvindersingh1214

    @gurvindersingh1214

    5 ай бұрын

    @@fatimab5145 support phalistine as hard you can.

  • @charshill2978

    @charshill2978

    5 ай бұрын

    It is unavoidable to see. This Priest says the truth, and it is vital for all. This Christmas I returned to the Church after many years because in my heartbreak and anger at the inaction of the West at the atrocities. In Jesus is hope comfort and peace ✌️

  • @RicardoAlfredo100
    @RicardoAlfredo1005 ай бұрын

    This is got to be the most powerful speech I ve ever heard!!! Thanks 🙏 God is watching you!!! Cubans for Palestinians!!! 🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺

  • @jasonsmith530

    @jasonsmith530

    5 ай бұрын

    Cuban Americans in Miami for Palestine 🇵🇸 also

  • @lovewillwinnn

    @lovewillwinnn

    5 ай бұрын

    talk is cheap

  • @RicardoAlfredo100

    @RicardoAlfredo100

    5 ай бұрын

    @@lovewillwinnn communication is very important lol

  • @cliffhob7204

    @cliffhob7204

    5 ай бұрын

    There is no Scripture to support your words, only if you take Scripture out of context. Only a true prophet led by God can tell Israel such things. This war is plain and simple Good versus Evil. I am sad for the death and suffering of your people. As someone claiming to be a Christian you and me should no better than to believe your preaching. Please reconsider these words this person is speaking. There is nothing wrong with my humanity or Christian witness. Please stop this false doctrine my brother.

  • @taniaramaki5142

    @taniaramaki5142

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@cliffhob7204you are the one to stand for the murderers and dare critisized this man who speaks the truth shame on you

  • @alexandreas9759
    @alexandreas97595 ай бұрын

    I am not Christian and this is my first time ever in my life to hear speech or sermon from Pastor. His powerful message really makes me in tears. May God bless you and Palestinians 🙏

  • @ahmedkokoloop5773

    @ahmedkokoloop5773

    5 ай бұрын

    ❤❤

  • @seanf101

    @seanf101

    5 ай бұрын

    Read more and educate yourself. best weapon is knowledge.SOS my people not my Zionist 1. God Bless u

  • @Hshdzsskidi

    @Hshdzsskidi

    5 ай бұрын

    Christians are peacemakers, if this pastor was a true Christian, he would encourage Hamas to surrender peacefully, he would ask Israel to stop the bombings and begin to work on a solution for the Palestinians. This Christian is against the zionist yet his Bible prophecies about it. What a shame

  • @fernandosuba9163

    @fernandosuba9163

    5 ай бұрын

    What god ?

  • @megumirogers8004

    @megumirogers8004

    5 ай бұрын

    YES!!

  • @alexmathewson3207
    @alexmathewson32075 ай бұрын

    This is going to go down in history as one of the greatest Christmas messages ever- and the shame will be devastating

  • @ernstthalmann4306
    @ernstthalmann43065 ай бұрын

    I'm an American Jew and support everything the father said here. Very powerful. Peace to Palestine 🇵🇸

  • @LankPanther

    @LankPanther

    5 ай бұрын

    Free palestine

  • @engjob

    @engjob

    5 ай бұрын

    The position of American Jews like you has proven for everybody that Netanyahu and his far-right government has nothing to do with Judaism same as the KKK has nothing to do with Christianity same as ISIS has nothing to do with Islam. Humanity has no religion. I am a Muslim who salutes a Jew’s comment on a priest’s clip because we are all humans.

  • @cormacbowman6595

    @cormacbowman6595

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for speaking up

  • @juanesteban8827

    @juanesteban8827

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for speaking out! The Zionism = Judaism message coming out of Israel is bastardizing and prostituting your religion and in the process making Jews everywhere less safe. I pray for your safety and continued courage

  • @samuelurban5536

    @samuelurban5536

    5 ай бұрын

    Peace for All people on the world....

  • @RicardoAlfredo100
    @RicardoAlfredo1005 ай бұрын

    I’d like that part of the speech that said to European : I don’t want to hear you talking about “human rights and international law again” Well said !!! 🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸🇨🇺🇵🇸

  • @jakevendrotti1496

    @jakevendrotti1496

    5 ай бұрын

    6:13

  • @juanreza4500
    @juanreza45005 ай бұрын

    Munther Isaac's "I Have a Dream" moment. We will be replaying for years to come for a free, just Palestine State. Free and Return the whole of Palestine!

  • @auntiebobbolink

    @auntiebobbolink

    5 ай бұрын

    Beautiful connection. Thank you ❣️

  • @hebagally8567

    @hebagally8567

    5 ай бұрын

    What do we infer from Mr. Biden’s statement in his last speech that he supports Israel because he is Jewish? Does America support Israel because Mr. Biden is Jewish? Does Mr. Biden know that there are thousands in the streets suffering from extreme cold, rain, hunger, and discomfort, and under constant bombardment, to die? The war of annihilation of this people must be stopped because it is humanity and respect for international law, and the trial of Netanyahu, the killer of innocents and children, and the massacres that continue under diplomatic and military support

  • @idioticwisdom264

    @idioticwisdom264

    5 ай бұрын

    The Palestine could be the modern Philistines. History repeats itself.

  • @jmar236

    @jmar236

    5 ай бұрын

    Beautifully said

  • @patricegallagher9858

    @patricegallagher9858

    5 ай бұрын

    I couldn't have said it better. Thank you. Definitely " I Have a Dream moment. I too shall be replaying and re-posting this bittersweet sermon for years to come.

  • @publicpm8809
    @publicpm88095 ай бұрын

    As a muslim we love honest people like this Pastor, we have nothing but utmost respect for these kind of humans regardless of their race or religion. May Almighty bring peace and prosparity to the people of Palestine, Ameen

  • @marykayryan7891

    @marykayryan7891

    5 ай бұрын

    There are ethical and good people in all the religions, and outside of them. Unfortunately, there are also misguided and brutal people within and without them also. Thank you for speaking up for the good in your own tradition.

  • @publicpm8809

    @publicpm8809

    5 ай бұрын

    @@marykayryan7891 agree 💯, good and bad apples are in every religion and even people without it and that's why labelling the whole community for the bad doings of the few is always wrong as it makes innocent suffer.

  • @marykayryan7891

    @marykayryan7891

    5 ай бұрын

    @@publicpm8809 I wish it were only "a few," but, when it comes to some religions these days, there are many, many followers who have ill intentions. I am thinking of American Evangelical Christians who have helped to vote in or get in some of the most heinous vicious politicians imaginable. These folks are about as judgmental and "unChristian" as you can get. That is why I found this fellow particularly inspiring and he has helped me to be less angry at Evangelicals overall.

  • @p4ck576

    @p4ck576

    5 ай бұрын

    Al-Maaida:82 You will surely find that the severest of people in enmity towards the believers (to be) the Jews and those who associate partners (with Allāh in worship). And you will surely find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say: “We are Christians.” That is because among them are priests (given to learning) and monks (given to worship) and because they are not arrogant. Imām al-Saʿdī (d. 1376H) said: These two [Jews and Pagans, Polytheists] are the greatest of people, absolutely, in their enmity towards Islām and the Muslims. They are most frequent in striving to bring harm to them. This is because of their severe hatred for them, out of transgression, jealousy, opposition and disbelief. [Regarding the Christians being nearest in affection], the Exalted mentioned numerous reasons for that: From them, among them are priests and monks, meaning, abstemious scholars and worshippers, who are engaged in worship in monasteries. And knowledge comes with abstention [from the world] and likewise, worship is from that which makes the heart gentle and softens it, and removes what it may have of harshness and coarseness. For that reason, you do not find among them, the harshness of the Jews and severity of the polytheists. And among [the reasons] is that they are not arrogant, meaning, they do not have arrogance and nor insolence towards accepting and complying with truth. And this necessitates their nearness to the Muslims and having affection towards them, for the humble one is closer to goodness than the arrogant one. Imām al-Ṭabarī (d.310H) said: Allāh, lofty be His remembrance, has informed about a faction among the Christians whom He praised [Negus and his companions] with respect to their nearness in affection to the people of faith in Allāh and His Messenger. That this occurs from them because they are people of striving in worship and asceticism in monasteries and that among them are scholars, learned in their books and those who rehearse [these books]. Thus, they are not far from the Believers due to their humility towards the truth when they come to know it, they do not show arrogance from accepting it when it is clear to them, because they are people of religion and striving therein, and in being honest [with themselves and each other] in pursuing Allāh’s [pleasure]. They are not like the Jews, those ones who were accustomed to killing the Prophets and Messengers, showing insolent opposition to Allāh in His command and prohibition, and altering His revelation which He sent down in His Books. Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn (d. 1421H) said: The address in this verse is either to the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), and thus the speech about the Jews, Christians and Polytheists in this verse is regarding those in the era of whom? The Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Or the address is to everyone… thus these descriptions are general for those [groups] until the Day of Judgement. So the verse can carry [these meanings]. Alongside that, even if we spoke with [the view that the verse is] general, then it is not generalised to every Jew specifically, or every Christian secifically, or every polytheist specifically. Rather, this ruling is from the route of generalistion. The Jews are those who claim they are followers of Moses and they say: “We are the chosen people of Allāh”, they belittle other nations, and they are known for arrogance, seeking highness and haughtiness, until even against their Messenger, Moses (عليه السلام)… they are a faction among Banī Isrāʾīl who claim they follow who? Moses. And those who associate partners [with Allāh], [they are] from the Arabs and other than them. These two groups from the the Sons of Ādam, they are the most severe of people in enmity towards the Believers. As for the Jews, the reason for their enmity is that they envied the Arabs because the general [universal], lasting Messengership was among them. Before that the Jews used to anticipate victory over the people of disbelief [the Pagan Arabs] and would say: “A Prophet will be sent, we will follow hm and will be aided against you.” But when Muḥammad (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) was sent from among the Arabs, they became jealous and rejected that. As for the Polytheists, then they became the severest of people in enmity because they are opposed to Tawḥīd, whereas the Believers are [pure] Monotheists [in belief, word and deed]. So the polytheist hates the monotheist, dislikes him and sees him as as the greatest enemy to him. وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا مِنَ الْحَقِّ ۖ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ} [المائدة : 83] And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. Al-Maaida:83

  • @keihan5

    @keihan5

    3 ай бұрын

    Aye, I am an atheist and my heart bleeds for Palestine. Every single day. It is so hard to witness and not have a traumatic affect. I see some of these poor children slaughtered ruthlessly and look at my own. precious, 9yr old daughter and fight back the tears. What if I, and, more importantly, SHE, were born in the wrong place and time. My heart is broken.😢

  • @2pagan
    @2pagan5 ай бұрын

    He described the United States without mentioning the name. WOW!

  • @mikeboate208

    @mikeboate208

    5 ай бұрын

    Jenocide Joe has got to go , there is an election coming person

  • @oldmanhair0

    @oldmanhair0

    5 ай бұрын

    When will hamas release the young females they abducted from a music festival? Reports suggest they've been sexually abused. What a disgrace to all Muslims, I would like to see a single protest by Palestinians against hamas.

  • @GrahamSmith-ho4sc

    @GrahamSmith-ho4sc

    5 ай бұрын

    He describes fundamentalist , evangelicals Christians around the world. After the first weekend of Zionist attacks a " Christian " told me the Palestinians were just pawns in some Biblical plan for the End Times. She displayed no empathy or compassion for the innocents suffering . That brand of Christianity is false and evil .

  • @MsKewi-NYC

    @MsKewi-NYC

    5 ай бұрын

    15:09 He talked about the U.S. we celebrate Christmas while we send them bombs.

  • @ppetal1

    @ppetal1

    5 ай бұрын

    United States? Another Vanity of Vanities. Remember Man that thou art dust and unto dust thou shalt return.

  • @veronicachikosi3224
    @veronicachikosi32245 ай бұрын

    What a powerful message. Truly Bible based and Christ centered. Jesus was and is with the broken hearted, with the marginalized and the oppressed. This is the message needed by the world right now. A clear message for the governments supporting this genocide. Thank you Pastor Isaacs. ❤🙏

  • @habsom1406

    @habsom1406

    5 ай бұрын

    ❤🙏

  • @george00110

    @george00110

    5 ай бұрын

    Joe Biden calls himself a Catholic and a Christian. Pope Francis needs to condemn him for what he really is and what he has allowed. Joe Biden is a reprobate.

  • @Hshdzsskidi

    @Hshdzsskidi

    5 ай бұрын

    Yet he had no message for Hamas, no encouraging them to surrender .wow what a Christian

  • @george00110

    @george00110

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Hshdzsskidi Why would he or anyone. It's the despicable Zionists who need to surrender for their wanton crimes for over 7 decades.

  • @lourdeslopez2541

    @lourdeslopez2541

    5 ай бұрын

    I am Catholic and I have felt that the head of this church, i.e. the Pope, has failed the faithful, his brief comment on genocide embarrasses me!

  • @dabay200
    @dabay2005 ай бұрын

    The best sermon I have ever heard from any religious leader, and this is directly from the Holy Land

  • @tonir6532

    @tonir6532

    5 ай бұрын

    It is a shame and a disgrace that when people need the the churches for comfort and solace they close. This happened during covid and during this blatant Genocide. At least this pastor had the forethought of doing a sermon but this is not good enough from the Christian faiths as they are not supporting their people as they have in the past. I think it is about protecting the church buildings rather mourning with the people. Mourning would involve keeping the churches open, for prayer and services in this time of desperate need and conducting services and prayer vigils.

  • @charshill2978

    @charshill2978

    5 ай бұрын

    I returned to the Church this Christmas. I am angry and heartbroken and only Jesus will understand 🙏 💔

  • @charshill2978

    @charshill2978

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@tonir6532 Our Church in Ireland 🇮🇪 is outspoken in the sermons and leads prayers 🙏

  • @thecritiquer9407

    @thecritiquer9407

    5 ай бұрын

    ​❤❤@@charshill2978

  • @tareqxodia4597
    @tareqxodia45975 ай бұрын

    Gave me chills and I'm a Muslim

  • @p4ck576

    @p4ck576

    5 ай бұрын

    Al-Maaida:82 You will surely find that the severest of people in enmity towards the believers (to be) the Jews and those who associate partners (with Allāh in worship). And you will surely find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say: “We are Christians.” That is because among them are priests (given to learning) and monks (given to worship) and because they are not arrogant. Imām al-Saʿdī (d. 1376H) said: These two [Jews and Pagans, Polytheists] are the greatest of people, absolutely, in their enmity towards Islām and the Muslims. They are most frequent in striving to bring harm to them. This is because of their severe hatred for them, out of transgression, jealousy, opposition and disbelief. [Regarding the Christians being nearest in affection], the Exalted mentioned numerous reasons for that: From them, among them are priests and monks, meaning, abstemious scholars and worshippers, who are engaged in worship in monasteries. And knowledge comes with abstention [from the world] and likewise, worship is from that which makes the heart gentle and softens it, and removes what it may have of harshness and coarseness. For that reason, you do not find among them, the harshness of the Jews and severity of the polytheists. And among [the reasons] is that they are not arrogant, meaning, they do not have arrogance and nor insolence towards accepting and complying with truth. And this necessitates their nearness to the Muslims and having affection towards them, for the humble one is closer to goodness than the arrogant one. Imām al-Ṭabarī (d.310H) said: Allāh, lofty be His remembrance, has informed about a faction among the Christians whom He praised [Negus and his companions] with respect to their nearness in affection to the people of faith in Allāh and His Messenger. That this occurs from them because they are people of striving in worship and asceticism in monasteries and that among them are scholars, learned in their books and those who rehearse [these books]. Thus, they are not far from the Believers due to their humility towards the truth when they come to know it, they do not show arrogance from accepting it when it is clear to them, because they are people of religion and striving therein, and in being honest [with themselves and each other] in pursuing Allāh’s [pleasure]. They are not like the Jews, those ones who were accustomed to killing the Prophets and Messengers, showing insolent opposition to Allāh in His command and prohibition, and altering His revelation which He sent down in His Books. Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn (d. 1421H) said: The address in this verse is either to the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), and thus the speech about the Jews, Christians and Polytheists in this verse is regarding those in the era of whom? The Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Or the address is to everyone… thus these descriptions are general for those [groups] until the Day of Judgement. So the verse can carry [these meanings]. Alongside that, even if we spoke with [the view that the verse is] general, then it is not generalised to every Jew specifically, or every Christian secifically, or every polytheist specifically. Rather, this ruling is from the route of generalistion. The Jews are those who claim they are followers of Moses and they say: “We are the chosen people of Allāh”, they belittle other nations, and they are known for arrogance, seeking highness and haughtiness, until even against their Messenger, Moses (عليه السلام)… they are a faction among Banī Isrāʾīl who claim they follow who? Moses. And those who associate partners [with Allāh], [they are] from the Arabs and other than them. These two groups from the the Sons of Ādam, they are the most severe of people in enmity towards the Believers. As for the Jews, the reason for their enmity is that they envied the Arabs because the general [universal], lasting Messengership was among them. Before that the Jews used to anticipate victory over the people of disbelief [the Pagan Arabs] and would say: “A Prophet will be sent, we will follow hm and will be aided against you.” But when Muḥammad (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) was sent from among the Arabs, they became jealous and rejected that. As for the Polytheists, then they became the severest of people in enmity because they are opposed to Tawḥīd, whereas the Believers are [pure] Monotheists [in belief, word and deed]. So the polytheist hates the monotheist, dislikes him and sees him as as the greatest enemy to him. وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا مِنَ الْحَقِّ ۖ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ} [المائدة : 83] And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. Al-Maaida:83

  • @helenakolar

    @helenakolar

    5 ай бұрын

    Ok, but what this has to do with you being Muslim. You are, first and foremost, a human being.

  • @annelliot622

    @annelliot622

    5 ай бұрын

    Me too. I was in tears.

  • @arunr3713

    @arunr3713

    5 ай бұрын

    His words wake the world up from a deep slumber. I am with Palestine, and I was born in a Hindu Brahmin family. I am an atheist who follows the principle of non-hoarding in every religion/philosophy of the world. Palestine belongs to the Palestinians. Those who know history understand why. Palestine has Muslims, Christians and Jews, and what is common to them all is they are Arabs. Jesus was an Arab. Arabic is the new form of Aramaic. They are of the same people. Peace.

  • @rumbidzaisibanda9563

    @rumbidzaisibanda9563

    5 ай бұрын

    Muslims and Christians are brothers no matter how we try to deny it

  • @firewoman7722
    @firewoman77225 ай бұрын

    This is the sermon I wish I had heard at my own church in the US. Nobody talks about Palestine 🇵🇸 & it's very upsetting 😢

  • @yahyasenihji

    @yahyasenihji

    5 ай бұрын

    no offense, but u guys ( us citizens ) need to get rid of Aipac asap, they control everything from the media to the congress and not in a way that's benefiting the US citizens.

  • @jo-annerichardson34

    @jo-annerichardson34

    5 ай бұрын

    Indeed.

  • @mikeboate208

    @mikeboate208

    5 ай бұрын

    Jenocide Joe has got to go , there is an election coming

  • @fernandosuba9163

    @fernandosuba9163

    5 ай бұрын

    If Jesus was born here again hamas would have taken Jesus as a hostage because he is a Jew killed Joseph and raped mary as they did to Israel women and palastinians would have celebrated shouting allahuakbar giving away sweets What a foolish generation

  • @oldmanhair0

    @oldmanhair0

    5 ай бұрын

    I would like to see a single protest against hamas by Palestinians. It's as if they're proud they attacked, abducted, and sexually assaulted young women at that music festival. Why can't hamas release the 17 young women? It makes Muslims look so bad lol.

  • @biffa1234100
    @biffa12341005 ай бұрын

    I am so utterly disgusted in my government in the uk . I am just an old Man of Kent but I stand with Palestine. Free Palestine and may God forgive us.

  • @grzegorzgreg09

    @grzegorzgreg09

    5 ай бұрын

    You are a great man of Kent!!!✌🙂

  • @adridelarosaj

    @adridelarosaj

    5 ай бұрын

    Amen.

  • @sue3519

    @sue3519

    5 ай бұрын

    i am from an Arab country and feel the same. we are not being able do anything and we are not happy with our govs. seems that the entire world is occupied but Gaza 😔

  • @DorkThink
    @DorkThink5 ай бұрын

    Pastor, I was confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran Church probably longer ago than you are alive, but you captured the heart and soul of everything I was taught to be in this life: caring of others before ourselves, service, gratitude and finding the Spirit of Christ in all humans of this Earth. Thank you, more than words can express, for this sermon. It showed me that my work for Palestine in this little life of mine has been worth every heart ache and loss. Thank you again, and may God bless you for being who you are. 🕯️

  • @GrimmyplaysFortnite

    @GrimmyplaysFortnite

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks to this man. My Christian faith is back

  • @fernandosuba9163

    @fernandosuba9163

    5 ай бұрын

    Jesus is a Jew If Jesus is in rubbles mean the baby Jewish hostage kifir God remember him

  • @thisisgonnabegoodiknowit9413
    @thisisgonnabegoodiknowit94135 ай бұрын

    This man has my deepest, deepest respect. I have nothing but admiration for him and am in tears. - a fellow human being

  • @alexoperacz9913
    @alexoperacz99135 ай бұрын

    WOW!! THIS MAN IS PREACHING THE TRUTH! AMEN BROTHER!!!!

  • @Christian-ip3vz
    @Christian-ip3vz5 ай бұрын

    Raised as a Roman Catholic and now an agnostic, this hit me hard. Beautiful and tragic all at the same time.

  • @moradfjvfyhg4336

    @moradfjvfyhg4336

    5 ай бұрын

    انا كنت مسلم و الآن ملحد كان خطاب رائع قال فيه الحقيقة الكاملة

  • @cliffhob7204

    @cliffhob7204

    5 ай бұрын

    There is no Scripture to support your words, only if you take Scripture out of context. Only a true prophet led by God can tell Israel such things. This war is plain and simple Good versus Evil. I am sad for the death and suffering of your people. As someone claiming to be a Christian you and me should no better than to believe your preaching. Please reconsider these words this person is speaking. There is nothing wrong with my humanity or Christian witness. Please stop this false doctrine my brother.

  • @crapbag2560

    @crapbag2560

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@cliffhob7204If your scripture supports genocide then it's not from a god that i believe in.

  • @foreign7765

    @foreign7765

    5 ай бұрын

    Never too late to go back directly to the Source of Life. 🙏👁

  • @jeannedarc7533

    @jeannedarc7533

    4 ай бұрын

    @@moradfjvfyhg4336 ❤انا كمان يا اخي

  • @SarahYounes-il9gk
    @SarahYounes-il9gk5 ай бұрын

    My deepest respect to you Reverend !! Thank you for standing with Palestinians by denouncing the genocide perpetrated by the Israeli army !! Free Palestine 🇵🇸

  • @1LaOriental

    @1LaOriental

    5 ай бұрын

    Also the U$

  • @george00110

    @george00110

    5 ай бұрын

    @@1LaOriental Joe Biden calls himself a Catholic and a Christian. Pope Francis needs to condemn him for what he really is and what he has allowed. Joe Biden is a reprobate.

  • @ZephiraBlanche

    @ZephiraBlanche

    5 ай бұрын

    He is Palestinian

  • @awaf12

    @awaf12

    5 ай бұрын

    He IS a palestian You mean to thank him for being brave speaking up?

  • @helena0104

    @helena0104

    5 ай бұрын

    He is a Palestinian too..

  • @artcrafttalent9857
    @artcrafttalent98575 ай бұрын

    Thousands thousands of real Jews even supporting Palestine . They have humanity and heart ❤. How many different ways thousands thousands of children and innocent civilians are suffering, it's beyond our imagination, it's totally unacceptable. No one is stopping this Genocide 💔💔. The world will never forget and forgive Israel

  • @tilley6351

    @tilley6351

    5 ай бұрын

    and USA & UK

  • @Stop-and-listen

    @Stop-and-listen

    5 ай бұрын

    “It is time to reclaim Judaism from Zionism.”

  • @user-je7yx7mr1s

    @user-je7yx7mr1s

    5 ай бұрын

    It is the perfidious Albion.

  • @fernandosuba9163

    @fernandosuba9163

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Stop-and-listen are you god ??

  • @ronniesal7436
    @ronniesal74365 ай бұрын

    I joined the Palestinian cause because I know how it feels to be wronged and demonized at the same time. Greater Injustice is to be called the oppressor by the real oppressor and to be the human eyes to the eyes of other humans. This pastor had all the words I could never articulate on my own. I loved his speech!

  • @madProgenitorDeity

    @madProgenitorDeity

    5 ай бұрын

    it could be said that the cause is fundamental human rights itself!

  • @ZephiraBlanche

    @ZephiraBlanche

    5 ай бұрын

    The feeling is worse then this of suffering and war.....to see for decades the world turning its back to you and accusing you of being Goliath while you're a brave David defending itself as much as he could against the desguised Goliath ....that all medias depict as an innocent 🐑 surounded by monster middle easterns !

  • @AliceDagobert

    @AliceDagobert

    5 ай бұрын

    It's so sad that so many ordinary people want this genocide to stop now too but Biden and Netanyahu aren't listening! We are powerless to make those two monsters stop.

  • @ronniesal7436

    @ronniesal7436

    5 ай бұрын

    @@AliceDagobert still we need to keep trying until they are so isolated that they break!

  • @soulsmouls
    @soulsmouls5 ай бұрын

    Powerfull speech

  • @manubande
    @manubande5 ай бұрын

    Much respect for this Palestinian Pastor !

  • @oldmanhair0

    @oldmanhair0

    5 ай бұрын

    Why can't Palestinians denounce hamas? They're refusing to release 17 young ladies they've abducted from that music festival. Many have reported been sexually assaulted. Not a single protest, what does that say?

  • @timerev76
    @timerev765 ай бұрын

    I'm not Christian, but I'm with Jesus and I'm standing with Palestine. Thank you pastor Isaac

  • @learnhowtouseessentialoils3704
    @learnhowtouseessentialoils37045 ай бұрын

    Stop this Genocide NOW

  • @AliAsif303
    @AliAsif3035 ай бұрын

    Congrats Israel and especially to you America, you've proven that you absolutely don't care about humanity at all if you can't acknowledge the atrocities being committed in the very land where Jesus was born. As a Muslim I feel so sorry for my Christian brethren who have to endure such a thing.

  • @philcaprino

    @philcaprino

    5 ай бұрын

    Our government in the USA is a ZIONIST ORGANIZED GOVERNMENT. Us the people are not on all on the side of Israel. But many people are so brainwashed have not woke up to who the SAbbatean Zionists really are.

  • @user-je7yx7mr1s

    @user-je7yx7mr1s

    5 ай бұрын

    Don’t expect anything just from gammons.

  • @julzee111

    @julzee111

    5 ай бұрын

    This American follower of Christ stands with Palestine. We must not allow the controllers to pit Muslim against Christian. They want us to destroy each other in the end. We must stand together.

  • @omarjumaan3061

    @omarjumaan3061

    5 ай бұрын

    DOUBLE STANDARD LEADERS AROUND the world.

  • @christianboston7259

    @christianboston7259

    Ай бұрын

    A land where Christ was born to the people who are the same exact ethnic group as Christ. Palestinian Christians are descendants of Jesus' first disciples so their ancestors learned directly from Jesus Christ.

  • @mariavila8857
    @mariavila88575 ай бұрын

    Thank you Reverend. Thank you democracy now. Words fail me in expressing my gratitude for hearing these words. Thank god they didn't fail you, Reverend.

  • @takeshi171
    @takeshi1715 ай бұрын

    FREE PALESTINE 🇯🇵❤🇵🇸

  • @oldmanhair0

    @oldmanhair0

    5 ай бұрын

    And bring to justice those Palestinian hamas fighters that abused the young female hostages abducted! Or else everyone will think all Muslims behave that way.

  • @kurniaagustin5516

    @kurniaagustin5516

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@oldmanhair0you comment the thing that israrlies do, and blame it to hamas

  • @samuelurban5536

    @samuelurban5536

    5 ай бұрын

    Not palestine only. Freedom for All people on the world.

  • @takeshi171

    @takeshi171

    5 ай бұрын

    @@oldmanhair0 🇯🇵❤🇵🇸🤗

  • @haniefdalvie6761

    @haniefdalvie6761

    5 ай бұрын

    @@oldmanhair0 when did hamas abuse female hostages evidence 🙏

  • @valiizajames925
    @valiizajames9255 ай бұрын

    This follower of JESUS from North America is praying 🙏🏾 and standing with You!! ✊🏾

  • @adridelarosaj

    @adridelarosaj

    5 ай бұрын

    Me too❤

  • @tigerwong9845

    @tigerwong9845

    5 ай бұрын

    Bless u ❤

  • @bsahmed1

    @bsahmed1

    4 ай бұрын

    Jesus, peace be upon him, was born in Bethlehem, grew up in Nazareth, and left this world from Jerusalem, all Palestinian towns. He was a Palestinian Jew. Modern day Palestinians are the direct descendants of his people. His people are being slaughtered by a settler colonial entity practicing genocide and ethnic cleansing and supported by ignorant Christians.

  • @MrTwenty20video
    @MrTwenty20video5 ай бұрын

    That speech was devine. Humanity is still alive. 🙏 💖

  • @Muhdah1972
    @Muhdah19725 ай бұрын

    Rev. Isaac has made a powerful sermon but it's also a call to all especially those who claim to be Christians & love Jesus. God bless Palestinians & Jews who are fighting for peace.

  • @warrinbang1191
    @warrinbang11915 ай бұрын

    It's noteworthy that while he spoke with passion and truth about Christian nation's callous indifference towards the genocide in Gaza it was spoken without any animosity or hatred towards the Jews.

  • @misheal555

    @misheal555

    5 ай бұрын

    We don't hate jews we hate occupation

  • @crapbag2560

    @crapbag2560

    5 ай бұрын

    We know the real jews are not the evil Zionists that occupy palestine.

  • @wilb6657
    @wilb66575 ай бұрын

    How do we make this sermon go viral? This needs to be seen and heard all over the world.

  • @R.IAmEnough

    @R.IAmEnough

    5 ай бұрын

    Keep on sharing truth. Knowledge is power. Knowledge is enlightment.

  • @pemimpiradikall

    @pemimpiradikall

    5 ай бұрын

    when I tried post this on social media like discord it immediately got deleted

  • @wilb6657

    @wilb6657

    5 ай бұрын

    @@pemimpiradikall REALLY?! WTF?

  • @jazz455

    @jazz455

    5 ай бұрын

    @@wilb6657social media, news is all controlled. Apps such as tiktok and instagram even shadow-ban on Palestine news so people never get to see it 😅

  • @misheal555

    @misheal555

    5 ай бұрын

    They are trying to censore the truth please keep trying

  • @tufo001
    @tufo0015 ай бұрын

    I'm not Christian, but i have respect for Christian. Cease fire know. 😢😢😢

  • @sia9907

    @sia9907

    5 ай бұрын

    They offered one. Hamas said no.

  • @thepoetesskhansaa

    @thepoetesskhansaa

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@sia9907untrue. They offered a temporary pause. Hamas said permanent ceasefire. Israel said no

  • @noorlita

    @noorlita

    5 ай бұрын

    @@sia9907 zionazis cannot live a day without spewing lies

  • @haniefdalvie6761

    @haniefdalvie6761

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@sia9907this is the time to show mercy on our brothers and sisters in palistine not arguing about hamas pls bear with our people show love and mercy

  • @ahmedkokoloop5773

    @ahmedkokoloop5773

    5 ай бұрын

    @@sia9907bad liars. Hamas said no for temporary ceasefire ☮️, they wanted permanent ceasefire

  • @msozzaric2638
    @msozzaric26385 ай бұрын

    Im not a Christian but i listened to every word. This is religion at its pure form. Thank you

  • @SamW12
    @SamW125 ай бұрын

    Such a powerful message…every word dipped in truth and pain. He is a brave soul… May god bring peace soon to this beautiful sacred land. Amen. It’s feels strange… people are celebrating Christmas while Jesus’s own birth place is being bombarded and it doesn’t bother them…😐

  • @marie-laure.
    @marie-laure.5 ай бұрын

    Worst Christmas ever. When commercially encouraged to celebrate in the face of toddlers massacred in our names.

  • @harkcali
    @harkcali5 ай бұрын

    Thank you Reverend. Christ lives among the meek and powerless, I will not forget. Stop the Genocide now.

  • @menudobucket9837
    @menudobucket98375 ай бұрын

    While the messenger merely delivered the message, it was one that deserves to be showered with accolades for being so completely on point. It’s hopelessly regrettable that so few will hear it since mainstream media won’t put it on air. Thank you, DemocracyNow!

  • @EliDahi
    @EliDahi5 ай бұрын

    Stop this genocide now.

  • @wadadjomaa7825
    @wadadjomaa78255 ай бұрын

    Mashallah, Pastor. How true your words are. We are outraged at the ongoing atrocities, and the slaughter and destruction leaves us absolutely appalled and heartbroken 💔

  • @p4ck576

    @p4ck576

    5 ай бұрын

    Al-Maaida:82 You will surely find that the severest of people in enmity towards the believers (to be) the Jews and those who associate partners (with Allāh in worship). And you will surely find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say: “We are Christians.” That is because among them are priests (given to learning) and monks (given to worship) and because they are not arrogant. Imām al-Saʿdī (d. 1376H) said: These two [Jews and Pagans, Polytheists] are the greatest of people, absolutely, in their enmity towards Islām and the Muslims. They are most frequent in striving to bring harm to them. This is because of their severe hatred for them, out of transgression, jealousy, opposition and disbelief. [Regarding the Christians being nearest in affection], the Exalted mentioned numerous reasons for that: From them, among them are priests and monks, meaning, abstemious scholars and worshippers, who are engaged in worship in monasteries. And knowledge comes with abstention [from the world] and likewise, worship is from that which makes the heart gentle and softens it, and removes what it may have of harshness and coarseness. For that reason, you do not find among them, the harshness of the Jews and severity of the polytheists. And among [the reasons] is that they are not arrogant, meaning, they do not have arrogance and nor insolence towards accepting and complying with truth. And this necessitates their nearness to the Muslims and having affection towards them, for the humble one is closer to goodness than the arrogant one. Imām al-Ṭabarī (d.310H) said: Allāh, lofty be His remembrance, has informed about a faction among the Christians whom He praised [Negus and his companions] with respect to their nearness in affection to the people of faith in Allāh and His Messenger. That this occurs from them because they are people of striving in worship and asceticism in monasteries and that among them are scholars, learned in their books and those who rehearse [these books]. Thus, they are not far from the Believers due to their humility towards the truth when they come to know it, they do not show arrogance from accepting it when it is clear to them, because they are people of religion and striving therein, and in being honest [with themselves and each other] in pursuing Allāh’s [pleasure]. They are not like the Jews, those ones who were accustomed to killing the Prophets and Messengers, showing insolent opposition to Allāh in His command and prohibition, and altering His revelation which He sent down in His Books. Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn (d. 1421H) said: The address in this verse is either to the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), and thus the speech about the Jews, Christians and Polytheists in this verse is regarding those in the era of whom? The Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Or the address is to everyone… thus these descriptions are general for those [groups] until the Day of Judgement. So the verse can carry [these meanings]. Alongside that, even if we spoke with [the view that the verse is] general, then it is not generalised to every Jew specifically, or every Christian secifically, or every polytheist specifically. Rather, this ruling is from the route of generalistion. The Jews are those who claim they are followers of Moses and they say: “We are the chosen people of Allāh”, they belittle other nations, and they are known for arrogance, seeking highness and haughtiness, until even against their Messenger, Moses (عليه السلام)… they are a faction among Banī Isrāʾīl who claim they follow who? Moses. And those who associate partners [with Allāh], [they are] from the Arabs and other than them. These two groups from the the Sons of Ādam, they are the most severe of people in enmity towards the Believers. As for the Jews, the reason for their enmity is that they envied the Arabs because the general [universal], lasting Messengership was among them. Before that the Jews used to anticipate victory over the people of disbelief [the Pagan Arabs] and would say: “A Prophet will be sent, we will follow hm and will be aided against you.” But when Muḥammad (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) was sent from among the Arabs, they became jealous and rejected that. As for the Polytheists, then they became the severest of people in enmity because they are opposed to Tawḥīd, whereas the Believers are [pure] Monotheists [in belief, word and deed]. So the polytheist hates the monotheist, dislikes him and sees him as as the greatest enemy to him. وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا مِنَ الْحَقِّ ۖ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ} [المائدة : 83] And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. Al-Maaida:83

  • @suzybasso5938
    @suzybasso59385 ай бұрын

    Thank you Rev. Munther Issac for delivering this powerful message. God Bless You🙏💔😥

  • @2pagan
    @2pagan5 ай бұрын

    Even the Pope has never delivered such a powerful sermon.

  • @helenakolar

    @helenakolar

    5 ай бұрын

    Pope does not care; they only care about themselves and their lifestyle. Great respect for Franciscans.

  • @tarahaugo4503
    @tarahaugo45035 ай бұрын

    The greatest sermon of my life…

  • @thenoseknows9391

    @thenoseknows9391

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes, this and MLK's I have a Dream speech, are the two greatest sermons I've ever heard 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @cosimawagner7831

    @cosimawagner7831

    5 ай бұрын

    Martin Luther would have been proud of this pastor.@@thenoseknows9391

  • @RasTheluji
    @RasTheluji5 ай бұрын

    This sermon will resonate throughout history. God Willing 🙏

  • @Trip_Fontaine
    @Trip_Fontaine5 ай бұрын

    This sermon will restore the faith of thousands of people in Christianity. Many people raised Christian in the USA only know the false Christianity of the American empire, and then they grow up and see how utterly empty it is and how little it has to do with what Jesus taught. I'm so grateful to this pastor for showing those people what true Christianity is.

  • @fadisiss3557
    @fadisiss35575 ай бұрын

    3 seconds of the sermon,my eyes are drenched with water😢😢😢😢😢. “Stop this genocide now”

  • @ayeshasiddiqui4862
    @ayeshasiddiqui48625 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful message Pastor! A beautiful reflection of the message of Jesus peace be upon him

  • @fernandosuba9163

    @fernandosuba9163

    5 ай бұрын

    Message of mohmad?

  • @SriUtami-sg8hz
    @SriUtami-sg8hz5 ай бұрын

    Thank you Rev. Munther Isaac for speaking up. The Christians worldwide hopely open their eyes. Palestinians are not only Muslims but also Christians. They are our human fellows. May peace be prevailed soon 🙏

  • @melanie-sq5bs
    @melanie-sq5bs5 ай бұрын

    please share his speech on social media platforms! the true christmas message americans NEED to hear!!!

  • @lorascelsi8102

    @lorascelsi8102

    5 ай бұрын

    CBN for sure

  • @mertyechavarria6407

    @mertyechavarria6407

    5 ай бұрын

    Amen Amen❤❤❤

  • @davidlist7507
    @davidlist75075 ай бұрын

    A very good speech brother may the evil War stop and people can live in Peace!

  • @faisalmostafa-yk2xk
    @faisalmostafa-yk2xk5 ай бұрын

    I as a muslim salute you for your candid revelation of the betrayal of Churches and the Chistian West: keep safe. "Free Palestine"

  • @oldmanhair0

    @oldmanhair0

    5 ай бұрын

    Why can't Palestinians protest hamas? I'd be so ashamed, given hamas has reportedly refused to release the young female hostages abducted at a free loving music festival. Many of those women have been reportedly sexually assaulted. It makes all Muslims look so bad.

  • @ravimark8503

    @ravimark8503

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@oldmanhair0very true Palestinians shouldn't have encouraged this HAMAS terrorism. Some actively supported them,got involved with murder,torture and rape of innocent Israelites.This may be retribution ;we need to pray for both sides to come to an amicable solution.

  • @crapbag2560

    @crapbag2560

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@oldmanhair0"Reportedly sexually assaulted" ok buddy reported by who? Stop yapping and take your meds.

  • @Whatis2468
    @Whatis24685 ай бұрын

    I am a Buddhist, and i respect his speech. Thank you Father. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @tabasdezh
    @tabasdezh5 ай бұрын

    It's heart breaking to listen 💔

  • @gigiervine5055
    @gigiervine50555 ай бұрын

    I have been sad and so damn disgusted by the action of hate and darkness globally. I pray for all beings to have peace love and joy ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼✨️

  • @GrimmyplaysFortnite
    @GrimmyplaysFortnite5 ай бұрын

    Please protect this man at all costs! Love this man

  • @WahkeenaSitka
    @WahkeenaSitka5 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU Reverend Munther Isaac for delivering this powerful message.

  • @lilyrincon3272
    @lilyrincon32725 ай бұрын

    Good bless you father for your courageous homily. May god protect Palestine 🇵🇸 from any more destruction.

  • @dvegule920
    @dvegule9205 ай бұрын

    I would have wished to hear these words in every Western church at Christmas. I didn't hear them where I was.

  • @robmac6508

    @robmac6508

    5 ай бұрын

    Likewise, it wasn't mentioned in the Christmas sermon I heard at my local church, sadly Rev Isaac speaks the Gospel truth.

  • @helenakolar

    @helenakolar

    5 ай бұрын

    Of course not. Disgusting. @@robmac6508

  • @fitzy7800

    @fitzy7800

    5 ай бұрын

    It might be because Bethlehem is not in Gaza.

  • @user-zw5hr9rv9g
    @user-zw5hr9rv9g5 ай бұрын

    قسيس محترم و كلامه اكثر احتراما و اقناعا و كل عام وانت والمسيحيين و فلسطين بكل خير و ان شاء الله العيد القادم نأمل أن يكون اسعد وافضل.

  • @thomassimmons1950
    @thomassimmons19505 ай бұрын

    If Western Priests and Pastors could speak with such power, then the crisis in the Church would fade like a bad dream. Blessings on Pastor Issac!!!

  • @elizabethackerman3031
    @elizabethackerman30315 ай бұрын

    thank you for speaking the truth. thank you for speaking the true spirit. Stop this genocide now.

  • @hassanal-mosawi4235
    @hassanal-mosawi42355 ай бұрын

    Bless you and your team, well said and explained, please continue expose those hypocrites!

  • @sawyer4713
    @sawyer47135 ай бұрын

    Share far and wide, especially to all those who claim to be Christian.

  • @matthewkopp2391

    @matthewkopp2391

    5 ай бұрын

    That’s a good idea, but in the USA Christianity is intentionally manipulated on this very specific issue. In the late 40’s many mainline Christian denominations supported Israel. Many of these churches were far less literalist, did not believe in biblical inerrancy, and were influenced by the social gospel philosophy, the support of Israel was motivated as an aspect of interfaith movements and trying to overcome religious chauvinism. Meanwhile many southern churches, fundamentalist churches, evangelicals still believed in supersessionism, the idea that Christianity replaced Judaism and Judaism was an illegitimate religion or worse. Then in the 1960’s the mainline churches began to withdraw support of Israel because of the knowledge of these abuses, and certain Jewish leaders like Martin Buber who turned away from Zionism because he called it just another nationalist chauvinism. Then “miraculously” fundamentalist churches were manipulated to believe in end time prophecies and Christian Zionism and therfore support Israel. This is no accident. And this pastor actually calls this out, here, clearly that many US churches have a state sanctioned theology for US military interests. Unfortunately I am not sure if these other churches will see through the lie. But in short Christian Zionists and nationalists were given more legitimacy in the USA while mainline pastors who criticize imperialist abuses were marginalized.

  • @user-qt3mv7yd5e
    @user-qt3mv7yd5e5 ай бұрын

    Thank you Reverend Munther, your words are true and truth is most powerful. May your message reach the hearts and minds of those whose humanity has fallen asleep.

  • @ReinholdRiedel1
    @ReinholdRiedel15 ай бұрын

    Thank you, brother Munthur! Thank you for your bravery in speaking truth to power, truth to the world, including to the Christian C churches and their silence! God bless you, your work, your community and all Palestinians!

  • @longhairdontcare122
    @longhairdontcare1225 ай бұрын

    God bless the pastor for not cow towing either of the mainstream narratives. This is a act inherent with risk and hate from the world. Christ tells us to be not of the world and fear not its hate for ot hated him first. God bless you all.

  • @nkarawan001
    @nkarawan0015 ай бұрын

    We Palestinians are one, Muslims and Christians. We are one; no matter how much they try to separate us, we stand together! We are one in our history, struggle, resistance, and reliance.

  • @p4ck576

    @p4ck576

    5 ай бұрын

    Al-Maaida:82 You will surely find that the severest of people in enmity towards the believers (to be) the Jews and those who associate partners (with Allāh in worship). And you will surely find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say: “We are Christians.” That is because among them are priests (given to learning) and monks (given to worship) and because they are not arrogant. Imām al-Saʿdī (d. 1376H) said: These two [Jews and Pagans, Polytheists] are the greatest of people, absolutely, in their enmity towards Islām and the Muslims. They are most frequent in striving to bring harm to them. This is because of their severe hatred for them, out of transgression, jealousy, opposition and disbelief. [Regarding the Christians being nearest in affection], the Exalted mentioned numerous reasons for that: From them, among them are priests and monks, meaning, abstemious scholars and worshippers, who are engaged in worship in monasteries. And knowledge comes with abstention [from the world] and likewise, worship is from that which makes the heart gentle and softens it, and removes what it may have of harshness and coarseness. For that reason, you do not find among them, the harshness of the Jews and severity of the polytheists. And among [the reasons] is that they are not arrogant, meaning, they do not have arrogance and nor insolence towards accepting and complying with truth. And this necessitates their nearness to the Muslims and having affection towards them, for the humble one is closer to goodness than the arrogant one. Imām al-Ṭabarī (d.310H) said: Allāh, lofty be His remembrance, has informed about a faction among the Christians whom He praised [Negus and his companions] with respect to their nearness in affection to the people of faith in Allāh and His Messenger. That this occurs from them because they are people of striving in worship and asceticism in monasteries and that among them are scholars, learned in their books and those who rehearse [these books]. Thus, they are not far from the Believers due to their humility towards the truth when they come to know it, they do not show arrogance from accepting it when it is clear to them, because they are people of religion and striving therein, and in being honest [with themselves and each other] in pursuing Allāh’s [pleasure]. They are not like the Jews, those ones who were accustomed to killing the Prophets and Messengers, showing insolent opposition to Allāh in His command and prohibition, and altering His revelation which He sent down in His Books. Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn (d. 1421H) said: The address in this verse is either to the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), and thus the speech about the Jews, Christians and Polytheists in this verse is regarding those in the era of whom? The Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Or the address is to everyone… thus these descriptions are general for those [groups] until the Day of Judgement. So the verse can carry [these meanings]. Alongside that, even if we spoke with [the view that the verse is] general, then it is not generalised to every Jew specifically, or every Christian secifically, or every polytheist specifically. Rather, this ruling is from the route of generalistion. The Jews are those who claim they are followers of Moses and they say: “We are the chosen people of Allāh”, they belittle other nations, and they are known for arrogance, seeking highness and haughtiness, until even against their Messenger, Moses (عليه السلام)… they are a faction among Banī Isrāʾīl who claim they follow who? Moses. And those who associate partners [with Allāh], [they are] from the Arabs and other than them. These two groups from the the Sons of Ādam, they are the most severe of people in enmity towards the Believers. As for the Jews, the reason for their enmity is that they envied the Arabs because the general [universal], lasting Messengership was among them. Before that the Jews used to anticipate victory over the people of disbelief [the Pagan Arabs] and would say: “A Prophet will be sent, we will follow hm and will be aided against you.” But when Muḥammad (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) was sent from among the Arabs, they became jealous and rejected that. As for the Polytheists, then they became the severest of people in enmity because they are opposed to Tawḥīd, whereas the Believers are [pure] Monotheists [in belief, word and deed]. So the polytheist hates the monotheist, dislikes him and sees him as as the greatest enemy to him. وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا مِنَ الْحَقِّ ۖ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ} [المائدة : 83] And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. Al-Maaida:83

  • @melindanieto3545
    @melindanieto35455 ай бұрын

    Jesus is with the children of Gaza

  • @mertyechavarria6407

    @mertyechavarria6407

    5 ай бұрын

    Amen

  • @alphonsemoonflee299
    @alphonsemoonflee2995 ай бұрын

    Perfect, powerful, truthful speech by Rev. The shame lies with man-made entity aka as izrail, US/UK/EU who have committed genocide of civilians consisting mostly of children. Most of the people of the world who stand with humanity, above and beyond all religions, all political strategy, stand with all Palestinians. ❤😢😢😢💔

  • @jamietfranklin
    @jamietfranklin5 ай бұрын

    Stop this Genocide Now Amen

  • @nor4205
    @nor42055 ай бұрын

    I'm not Christian but this speech was beautiful and powerful 👏

  • @Mram1364
    @Mram13645 ай бұрын

    Wonderful sermon!! Powerful words!

  • @seniorskateboarder5958
    @seniorskateboarder59585 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Amy for broadcasting this important sermon.

  • @suegus9370
    @suegus93705 ай бұрын

    Thank you Reverend for this sermon. I am not a Christian but I am so touched by it. It pains me what is happening in Gaza. My heart bleeds for the Palestinians. You are absolutely right about why the other countries are silent about this atrocities. I don’t really feel the spirit of Christmas at all this year.

  • @alwaysbekindlove
    @alwaysbekindlove5 ай бұрын

    Thank you to the truth tellers. Jesus, I trust in you.

  • @globalcitizenn
    @globalcitizenn5 ай бұрын

    This is true Christianity.. straight from the Holy Land 🙏

  • @dennisedwards9525
    @dennisedwards95255 ай бұрын

    Bless you beloved brother for preaching the word of God and for telling the truth,oh Lord God my heart cries out.

  • @ABDULKHAN-gj6rr
    @ABDULKHAN-gj6rr5 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir you are a brave man telling the truth GOD BE WITH YOU😊

  • @berthabridges3483
    @berthabridges34835 ай бұрын

    This sermon was so 🔥 moving and real that, as a Western Christian, for many years, it changed my life. It is alive with power! The truth has power to change lives. We bless them with all of our hearts and are praying for them. 🕊

  • @misheal555
    @misheal5555 ай бұрын

    Man I don't care what religion you are, if this doesn't shake you I don't know what will , this man is a real person a real human

  • @1LaOriental
    @1LaOriental5 ай бұрын

    I’m beyond outraged! Especially since a couple of my so called progressive family members would get angry with me for showing them this…😢😢😢

  • @mageetu

    @mageetu

    5 ай бұрын

    Be careful though. Not all so called progressives are for the genocide.

  • @michelaser

    @michelaser

    5 ай бұрын

    Please don't give up one day they will they will all respect you. I am very experienced, families are funny

  • @hozalces6393
    @hozalces63935 ай бұрын

    I am saying it with you: Stop this genocide Now!

  • @virginia_wong
    @virginia_wong5 ай бұрын

    I am a Chinese Catholic. Thank you Reverend for speaking the truth with bravity. May God bless you and all those putting in their brave actions to stop the genocide.❤

  • @R.IAmEnough
    @R.IAmEnough5 ай бұрын

    Amen 🙏 Justice for Palestine🇵🇸

  • @saadia3588
    @saadia35885 ай бұрын

    Excellent and powerful message! It takes a very courageous person to speak out against bigotry amongst your own people! He encompasses the teachings of Jesus peace be upon him.

  • @Universalvalueofjustice
    @Universalvalueofjustice5 ай бұрын

    very dear reverend! I am a not very religious Muslim. But each of your words resonated with me. from now on you occupy my heart to the point that it no longer has room for my own family. I love you my brother. you are the light that gives us hope. star_border ​very dear reverend! I am a not very religious Muslim. But each of your words resonated on me. from now on you occupy my heart to the point that it no longer has room for my own family. I love you my brother. you are the light that gives us hope. ​

  • @p4ck576

    @p4ck576

    5 ай бұрын

    Al-Maaida:82 You will surely find that the severest of people in enmity towards the believers (to be) the Jews and those who associate partners (with Allāh in worship). And you will surely find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say: “We are Christians.” That is because among them are priests (given to learning) and monks (given to worship) and because they are not arrogant. Imām al-Saʿdī (d. 1376H) said: These two [Jews and Pagans, Polytheists] are the greatest of people, absolutely, in their enmity towards Islām and the Muslims. They are most frequent in striving to bring harm to them. This is because of their severe hatred for them, out of transgression, jealousy, opposition and disbelief. [Regarding the Christians being nearest in affection], the Exalted mentioned numerous reasons for that: From them, among them are priests and monks, meaning, abstemious scholars and worshippers, who are engaged in worship in monasteries. And knowledge comes with abstention [from the world] and likewise, worship is from that which makes the heart gentle and softens it, and removes what it may have of harshness and coarseness. For that reason, you do not find among them, the harshness of the Jews and severity of the polytheists. And among [the reasons] is that they are not arrogant, meaning, they do not have arrogance and nor insolence towards accepting and complying with truth. And this necessitates their nearness to the Muslims and having affection towards them, for the humble one is closer to goodness than the arrogant one. Imām al-Ṭabarī (d.310H) said: Allāh, lofty be His remembrance, has informed about a faction among the Christians whom He praised [Negus and his companions] with respect to their nearness in affection to the people of faith in Allāh and His Messenger. That this occurs from them because they are people of striving in worship and asceticism in monasteries and that among them are scholars, learned in their books and those who rehearse [these books]. Thus, they are not far from the Believers due to their humility towards the truth when they come to know it, they do not show arrogance from accepting it when it is clear to them, because they are people of religion and striving therein, and in being honest [with themselves and each other] in pursuing Allāh’s [pleasure]. They are not like the Jews, those ones who were accustomed to killing the Prophets and Messengers, showing insolent opposition to Allāh in His command and prohibition, and altering His revelation which He sent down in His Books. Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn (d. 1421H) said: The address in this verse is either to the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), and thus the speech about the Jews, Christians and Polytheists in this verse is regarding those in the era of whom? The Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Or the address is to everyone… thus these descriptions are general for those [groups] until the Day of Judgement. So the verse can carry [these meanings]. Alongside that, even if we spoke with [the view that the verse is] general, then it is not generalised to every Jew specifically, or every Christian secifically, or every polytheist specifically. Rather, this ruling is from the route of generalistion. The Jews are those who claim they are followers of Moses and they say: “We are the chosen people of Allāh”, they belittle other nations, and they are known for arrogance, seeking highness and haughtiness, until even against their Messenger, Moses (عليه السلام)… they are a faction among Banī Isrāʾīl who claim they follow who? Moses. And those who associate partners [with Allāh], [they are] from the Arabs and other than them. These two groups from the the Sons of Ādam, they are the most severe of people in enmity towards the Believers. As for the Jews, the reason for their enmity is that they envied the Arabs because the general [universal], lasting Messengership was among them. Before that the Jews used to anticipate victory over the people of disbelief [the Pagan Arabs] and would say: “A Prophet will be sent, we will follow hm and will be aided against you.” But when Muḥammad (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) was sent from among the Arabs, they became jealous and rejected that. As for the Polytheists, then they became the severest of people in enmity because they are opposed to Tawḥīd, whereas the Believers are [pure] Monotheists [in belief, word and deed]. So the polytheist hates the monotheist, dislikes him and sees him as as the greatest enemy to him. وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا مِنَ الْحَقِّ ۖ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ} [المائدة : 83] And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. Al-Maaida:83

  • @JobSeeker-ip1gw
    @JobSeeker-ip1gw5 ай бұрын

    " Christ in the Rubble" is a metaphor and possible book title for how broken the fake Christian following is in the world, especially in the West.

  • @missidghanem
    @missidghanem5 ай бұрын

    Thank you SO MUCH for speaking honestly about our collective brokenness 🙏🏼💔🕊️

  • @rookshanasheikmadar1636
    @rookshanasheikmadar16365 ай бұрын

    Amen. May those whose hearts habeen replaced by rocks take heed.

  • @adridelarosaj

    @adridelarosaj

    5 ай бұрын

    Amen.❤

  • @karimaoularbi267
    @karimaoularbi2675 ай бұрын

    God bless you Amy and team for spreading the Truth that is being sensored. FREEE PALESTINE

  • @ordinaryvalley
    @ordinaryvalley5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this important speech with your audience. Praying for Gaza 🪔

  • @p4ck576

    @p4ck576

    5 ай бұрын

    Al-Maaida:82 You will surely find that the severest of people in enmity towards the believers (to be) the Jews and those who associate partners (with Allāh in worship). And you will surely find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say: “We are Christians.” That is because among them are priests (given to learning) and monks (given to worship) and because they are not arrogant. Imām al-Saʿdī (d. 1376H) said: These two [Jews and Pagans, Polytheists] are the greatest of people, absolutely, in their enmity towards Islām and the Muslims. They are most frequent in striving to bring harm to them. This is because of their severe hatred for them, out of transgression, jealousy, opposition and disbelief. [Regarding the Christians being nearest in affection], the Exalted mentioned numerous reasons for that: From them, among them are priests and monks, meaning, abstemious scholars and worshippers, who are engaged in worship in monasteries. And knowledge comes with abstention [from the world] and likewise, worship is from that which makes the heart gentle and softens it, and removes what it may have of harshness and coarseness. For that reason, you do not find among them, the harshness of the Jews and severity of the polytheists. And among [the reasons] is that they are not arrogant, meaning, they do not have arrogance and nor insolence towards accepting and complying with truth. And this necessitates their nearness to the Muslims and having affection towards them, for the humble one is closer to goodness than the arrogant one. Imām al-Ṭabarī (d.310H) said: Allāh, lofty be His remembrance, has informed about a faction among the Christians whom He praised [Negus and his companions] with respect to their nearness in affection to the people of faith in Allāh and His Messenger. That this occurs from them because they are people of striving in worship and asceticism in monasteries and that among them are scholars, learned in their books and those who rehearse [these books]. Thus, they are not far from the Believers due to their humility towards the truth when they come to know it, they do not show arrogance from accepting it when it is clear to them, because they are people of religion and striving therein, and in being honest [with themselves and each other] in pursuing Allāh’s [pleasure]. They are not like the Jews, those ones who were accustomed to killing the Prophets and Messengers, showing insolent opposition to Allāh in His command and prohibition, and altering His revelation which He sent down in His Books. Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn (d. 1421H) said: The address in this verse is either to the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), and thus the speech about the Jews, Christians and Polytheists in this verse is regarding those in the era of whom? The Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Or the address is to everyone… thus these descriptions are general for those [groups] until the Day of Judgement. So the verse can carry [these meanings]. Alongside that, even if we spoke with [the view that the verse is] general, then it is not generalised to every Jew specifically, or every Christian secifically, or every polytheist specifically. Rather, this ruling is from the route of generalistion. The Jews are those who claim they are followers of Moses and they say: “We are the chosen people of Allāh”, they belittle other nations, and they are known for arrogance, seeking highness and haughtiness, until even against their Messenger, Moses (عليه السلام)… they are a faction among Banī Isrāʾīl who claim they follow who? Moses. And those who associate partners [with Allāh], [they are] from the Arabs and other than them. These two groups from the the Sons of Ādam, they are the most severe of people in enmity towards the Believers. As for the Jews, the reason for their enmity is that they envied the Arabs because the general [universal], lasting Messengership was among them. Before that the Jews used to anticipate victory over the people of disbelief [the Pagan Arabs] and would say: “A Prophet will be sent, we will follow hm and will be aided against you.” But when Muḥammad (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) was sent from among the Arabs, they became jealous and rejected that. As for the Polytheists, then they became the severest of people in enmity because they are opposed to Tawḥīd, whereas the Believers are [pure] Monotheists [in belief, word and deed]. So the polytheist hates the monotheist, dislikes him and sees him as as the greatest enemy to him. وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا مِنَ الْحَقِّ ۖ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ} [المائدة : 83] And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. Al-Maaida:83

  • @Manlkiwaa
    @Manlkiwaa5 ай бұрын

    This is so heartbreaking to listen to wish this Genocide stops now...God please have mercy....praying for Peace.

  • @sympaticog8033
    @sympaticog80335 ай бұрын

    This was devastating. Absolutely heart wrenching 💔

  • @rapier1954
    @rapier19545 ай бұрын

    This is a marvelous speech well reasoned and a rebuke to the hypocrites like John Hagee who stand up in many of the pulpits of the West and promote hatred and genocide without love in their hearts toward the innocent children of Gaza 9000 of whom have been murdered in this genocide by Israel. The love of God is not in the hearts of people like Hagee and He is far from them and what they are falsely promoting in God's name.

  • @abualqamaansari4207
    @abualqamaansari42075 ай бұрын

    I think, this is solidarity…salute🫡 and appreciate 🙌

  • @teewithu2023
    @teewithu20235 ай бұрын

    Share with everyone

  • @SNEHA-Rand
    @SNEHA-Rand5 ай бұрын

    This is so powerful truly gave me chills 😢from a Muslim ❤

  • @p4ck576

    @p4ck576

    5 ай бұрын

    Al-Maaida:82 You will surely find that the severest of people in enmity towards the believers (to be) the Jews and those who associate partners (with Allāh in worship). And you will surely find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say: “We are Christians.” That is because among them are priests (given to learning) and monks (given to worship) and because they are not arrogant. Imām al-Saʿdī (d. 1376H) said: These two [Jews and Pagans, Polytheists] are the greatest of people, absolutely, in their enmity towards Islām and the Muslims. They are most frequent in striving to bring harm to them. This is because of their severe hatred for them, out of transgression, jealousy, opposition and disbelief. [Regarding the Christians being nearest in affection], the Exalted mentioned numerous reasons for that: From them, among them are priests and monks, meaning, abstemious scholars and worshippers, who are engaged in worship in monasteries. And knowledge comes with abstention [from the world] and likewise, worship is from that which makes the heart gentle and softens it, and removes what it may have of harshness and coarseness. For that reason, you do not find among them, the harshness of the Jews and severity of the polytheists. And among [the reasons] is that they are not arrogant, meaning, they do not have arrogance and nor insolence towards accepting and complying with truth. And this necessitates their nearness to the Muslims and having affection towards them, for the humble one is closer to goodness than the arrogant one. Imām al-Ṭabarī (d.310H) said: Allāh, lofty be His remembrance, has informed about a faction among the Christians whom He praised [Negus and his companions] with respect to their nearness in affection to the people of faith in Allāh and His Messenger. That this occurs from them because they are people of striving in worship and asceticism in monasteries and that among them are scholars, learned in their books and those who rehearse [these books]. Thus, they are not far from the Believers due to their humility towards the truth when they come to know it, they do not show arrogance from accepting it when it is clear to them, because they are people of religion and striving therein, and in being honest [with themselves and each other] in pursuing Allāh’s [pleasure]. They are not like the Jews, those ones who were accustomed to killing the Prophets and Messengers, showing insolent opposition to Allāh in His command and prohibition, and altering His revelation which He sent down in His Books. Shaykh Ibn ʿUthaymīn (d. 1421H) said: The address in this verse is either to the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), and thus the speech about the Jews, Christians and Polytheists in this verse is regarding those in the era of whom? The Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Or the address is to everyone… thus these descriptions are general for those [groups] until the Day of Judgement. So the verse can carry [these meanings]. Alongside that, even if we spoke with [the view that the verse is] general, then it is not generalised to every Jew specifically, or every Christian secifically, or every polytheist specifically. Rather, this ruling is from the route of generalistion. The Jews are those who claim they are followers of Moses and they say: “We are the chosen people of Allāh”, they belittle other nations, and they are known for arrogance, seeking highness and haughtiness, until even against their Messenger, Moses (عليه السلام)… they are a faction among Banī Isrāʾīl who claim they follow who? Moses. And those who associate partners [with Allāh], [they are] from the Arabs and other than them. These two groups from the the Sons of Ādam, they are the most severe of people in enmity towards the Believers. As for the Jews, the reason for their enmity is that they envied the Arabs because the general [universal], lasting Messengership was among them. Before that the Jews used to anticipate victory over the people of disbelief [the Pagan Arabs] and would say: “A Prophet will be sent, we will follow hm and will be aided against you.” But when Muḥammad (صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم) was sent from among the Arabs, they became jealous and rejected that. As for the Polytheists, then they became the severest of people in enmity because they are opposed to Tawḥīd, whereas the Believers are [pure] Monotheists [in belief, word and deed]. So the polytheist hates the monotheist, dislikes him and sees him as as the greatest enemy to him. وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا مِنَ الْحَقِّ ۖ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ} [المائدة : 83] And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. Al-Maaida:83

  • @aryaunderfoot2007
    @aryaunderfoot20075 ай бұрын

    God Bless Munther for this true Christmas message, and God Bless Democracy Now for broadcasting it!

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