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Televangelist Jesse Duplantis says that God told him he needed a fourth private plane and he’s asking his followers to foot the bill for $54 million
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Televangelist Asks His Followers For $54m For Private Jet | NBC Nightly News

[@mosamoa6719]

Don’t get me wrong. I’m a sinner, but these guys take sining on a new level! Flip😂

[@Washing.bythe.Word.Projects]

Sin is the same bro, no such thing as small or big sin.

[@Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr]

@@Washing.bythe.Word.Projects lying to one or 2 people every once in a while. Versus a guy lying to thousands and taking money from them is kinda different.

[@Washing.bythe.Word.Projects]

@@Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr according to the Bible there is no such thing as a big sin or little sin

[@marengopanthers9438]

i agree with you 100percent🙏

[@Gmthekiller]

@@Washing.bythe.Word.Projects you paid for his jet. Didn't you?

[@franctoma]

"He wouldn't be riding in a donkey" but also, he wouldn't be living in 35000 square foot mansion tax free.

[@risaandjesus]

There’s mansions in Heaven and pavement made of gold. God is about prosperity

[@jttyler6419]

​@@risaandjesusthis is not ok

[@stevenleslie8557]

And I thought that pastor in Missouri who asked his congregation for a luxury watch had stepped over the line. This guy takes it to another level.

[@whiteywilloby3221]

"Ugh poor people. Can you imagine flying coach? Bunch of demons up in there!" Lmaoooo

[@deviantmoore9744]

Not even coach. Even first class to them is poor if they have to buy a whole private jet.

[@shadowpawn]

I remember years ago "Donate to me or the lord will take my life" on of these conmen said.

[@staffakartherma3303]

If God wants you to have that jet, he'll just miracle you one.

[@pusher1012000]

That miracle will be from his donor's

[@FormerVicePresidentDickVeiny]

Hahaha good full metal jacket reference

[@garyegray]

The Bible says that you will know false prophets by their deeds. Jesus asked his followers to give away what they owned and follow Him. Those that surround themselves in wealth and materiality and then pretend to preach the gospel are not Christ followers. They are instead, charlatans and false prophets.

[@lesliedodds4011]

gary gray let the masonic illumati pay for it they trained these devils just to deceive believers and behind closed doors there having a good old laugh at the publics expense a far cry from paul making tents to feed himself yep be blessed

[@truthseeker8310]

Do you know this for a fact or do you really see what he is doing with those jets, or our you there, surely if he is parching the gospel around the world it is more effective with those tools. if you destroy this man because he has a lot of money you destroy ALL he helps with it. Be a mature Christian think about others.

[@soookool2304]

Why not fund missionaires to live in all those places that he wants to fly to with $54,000,000- some countries a family of 4 could live off of $20,000 a year very comfortably

[@blessedwithoutmeasur]

Gary Gray go fly a kite jack your crazy , you should read the scriptures

[@COWBOYTJSTEVENS]

Sooo Kool if you had 54 million is that what you would do? If I wrote you a check right now?

[@pastorhaze9509]

Jesus wouldn’t be riding a donkey. He’d be driving a Honda.

[@hitechburg]

Progressive NavyVet JESUS would be driving a HONDA because he and the apostles are in one ACCORD.

[@pastorhaze9509]

hitechburg 😂

[@hitechburg]

You mean JESUS from PUEBLA MEXICO. LOL

[@hitechburg]

OK JESUS TEXAS CITY, TEXAS LOL

[@michaelshackelford3459]

Jesus drives a Cheech and Chong car all Mexicans do

[@MrRocky27271]

These guys will have to account for their actions.

[@SuperBeetox]

Tax these motherf***ers!

[@pollyjones5480]

You are the reason some people don’t believe !

[@Dr-Curious]

Correct. People see that if christianity and God cannot control it's own pastors, then it can hardly be good nor powerful. The televangelists and super church pastors are the most visual face of christianity These guys are who appear to represent it.

[@programmer1840]

So it's actually a good thing?

[@shmo_de]

Not really, but he doesn't help 😅

[@jdmiller71]

Yes and no. Yes, in that charlatans like this provide the impetus for some folks to, and often for the first time, truly examine what they believe in, how they came to believe in it, and objectively analyze it for the first time in their lives, often as adults. No, in that the reason people ultimately move from belief to disbelief, is that it falls apart like a house of cards under even moderate examination, the number of contradictions are staggering, the level of negotiation that one must undertake with what is in the bible is off the charts, and these guys figured that out decades ago...they are just using it as a grift and con...as the world is full of grifters and con men...do you really think that if these guys believed anything in the bible was real, they would so brazenly con folks out of their coin? Nope.

[@michaelshackelford3459]

People really fall for this

[@patrickbush9526]

If you really where a man of God you wouldn't fear demons

[@dvitorino007]

Exactly, God did not give us the spirit of fear

[@EternityItsYourChoice]

"IF MONEY IS THE OBJECT IF PROSPERITY IS THE OBJECT YOU'VE MISSED THE CROSS YOU'VE MISSED THE GOSPEL AND YOU'VE GOT TO REPENT!" PASTOR DAVID WILKERSON

[@williamscarborough8922]

Amen brother

[@nylrob]

Very true. Thank you for posting this. Amen.

[@ChildofGod3712]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@peaceistheanswer275]

The Lord said, i reserve my most passionate anger for those falsely speaking in my name.

[@highvalleycowboy1]

3rd commandment. Dont take his name in vain.

[@sstaners1234]

“You get in a looonnng tube with a bunch of demons...” Kenneth Copeland on flying with Delta

[@the777movie-reviewer4]

Jesus actually warned of many false teachers, false preachers and prophets who would come to draw people towards themselves and scatter the flock of God. Jesus said: By their fruits ye shall know them. These pastors are obviously focused on selfenrichtment in the disguise of preaching the gospel. Actually Jesus warned of these folks, yet it's people who need to open their eyes not to fall for their way of living. Jesus was a carpenter. Jesus worked and he preached. If the pastor wants to get a plane that expensive, let him go get a job and let's see if he will purchase it from all his time and labour. These pastors will surely stand before the judgement seat and give account to their actions. Jesus did ride a donkey because his method of transport reflected his humble character. If jesus was present in this time and age he would if needed go by plane and be on those lowbudget airplanes. The essence is preaching the gospel to the poor not using the poor to increase the preachers lifestyle.

[@Gracedefinedme]

He’s like a child going to a toy shop. I want, I want, I want

[@millsbarrera7857]

Horrific

[@oldi184]

Sweet girl. You believe in God right? And God spoke to him.

[@EternityItsYourChoice]

"IF MONEY IS THE OBJECT, IF PROSPERITY IS THE OBJECT, YOU'VE MISSED THE CROSS, YOU'VE MISSED THE GOSPEL AND YOU'VE GOT TO REPENT!" PASTOR DAVID WILKERSON

[@michaelwiseman9271]

If we are ashamed of this greed so is the LORD.

[@adrftgvvbh]

Isaiah 56:11 The dogs have a mighty appetite; they never have enough. But they are shepherds who have no understanding; they have all turned to their own way, each to his own gain, one and all.

[@jamesmc04]

Obviously fake religion was a moneyspinner then, as well.

[@johnking5174]

I want to throw up. Do these con men not learn? Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar have all done the same and have faced backlash. Do they never learn?

[@cybertek3188]

No they'll never learn because there's always people throwing money at them.

[@cybertek3188]

I learned there were two different types of churches. Churches that serve God and the local community and churches that serve themselves (They just want your money).

[@fivestring65ify]

Why do you think they support Trump and Moscow Mitch? It's all about the money honey.

[@writerconsidered]

They learn very well, they know exactly what they are doing. They don't care what we think. They only care about fleecing the flock. The question should be when will the flock learn?

[@msluna202]

"Long tube with a bunch of demons" - Kenneth Copeland 😂😂😂😂 "'Not everyone who says to me 'Lord, Lord' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." Matthew 7:21

[@franctoma]

"Long tube of demons?" You mean , wining and dining with a few rich 1st class passengers.

[@Crazyman1212]

The part I find crazy is that he already had or has 3 private jets.

[@benjaminturpin2749]

"If Jesus was around today, he wouldn't be riding a donkey" Unbelievable

[@jonsart5643]

Right, there were already mansions in Jesus' time yet he had no house.

[@evanredmon3877]

That's actually true; Jesus would walk everywhere, just like He did 2,000 ago. Additionally, if you discover "today" that Jesus is "around", you will probably not be focused on motor vehicles. Let's state the obvious: Jesse Duplantis is a complete fraud and an aggressive heretic.

[@constantinegeist1854]

Jesus would be riding Uber

[@chemoboy-dannypheleps9234]

Jesus would be on one of those annoying scooter things cutting me off in the parking lot

[@enigma1863]

They missed the whole point

[@ChimeraFreak69]

I wish people would be bold enough to walk into these churches and start flipping tables like Jesus did.

[@NITE_PINE]

This video deserves more views for keeping it real

[@pachopico]

Unbelievable thought it was a fb made up joke 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ is it ppl really that dumb?????what a shame!!!!

[@TWDxKILL3R]

pachopico .... people are that dumb.... that’s why they already have 3 jets their followers have paid for

[@panwall1327]

Some people saying that cursing, like saying "Goddammit" or "Jesus Christ" is taking the Lord's name in vain. No...that's not. This is. Saying that Jesus wants you to have a jet by robbing believers for money is taking the Lord's name in vain.

[@lcam9241]

Both are actually.

[@leecurt4748]

Leave them alone. They are just heaping it up for their own destruction.

[@nathanmckenzie904]

Lee Curt except he is bilking his followers, most of which are poor

[@JudahMaccabee_]

Doormat mentality.

[@Magnum-Farce]

Yeah. These creeps are taking from the poor.

[@teresawiley8162]

This is absolutely HORRIBLE!!! God help his followers and give them the sense to recognize a false prophet.

[@freedomfirst5557]

This is the greatest example of why trump is president, because simple minded people who want to see, hear and believe what they want. They don't see the truth, they see their truth.

Very well said freedom! I love your truthful comment. They see their own truth and not what is real.

[@Mrcrisis2012]

Freedom First we saw 8 years of Obama and Hillary lies and corruption!!! Thank you Trump MAGA...hold them accountable!!!

[@truthseeker8310]

God is love. very simple, maybe you complicate this too much.

[@truthseeker8310]

Really are you sure, I think he is real good covering it up with a very powerful tool and call fake News and Hollywood very go establishments of make believe now part of government. you don't much about Obama and crew because they would bury themselves every time they talk and they have gave a reason for why they did what they did much like the ones that are speaking out.

[@1yabeyabe]

Yes, I am simple minded, which of two evils will screw me over the least? I will admit though, Trump has pleasantly surprised me so far. He has not turned into a Hitler or taken away my Constitutional rights, has not taxed me to death, does not seem to have squandered my tax dollars in pie in the sky ventures, etc., etc.

[@travisgrant5608]

WTF!?! This is EVIL!!!

[@nickystellabotte6331]

The Hooters said gods gonna buy u a satellite and a plane as well lol

[@paranoidplane9799]

He can have my fake 1 dollar bill I found at the park.

[@allisonhoward3285]

This reminds me of The Rainmaker where Birdie tells Rudy she wants to leave her money to her favorite TV pastor because his jet is falling apart he needs a new one. Rudy's like, "Wut?"

[@brightness4617]

Isn't this the same man who said he went to heaven in a cable cart?

[@weirdgirl7475]

Yes. He said that happened as he was praying in his hotel room. That happens to me everytime I pray. Lol

[@sevendyseven4090]

"Rememeber Jesus's mansion..that was Awesome"~Chris Farley

[@aroro9856]

Disgusting ! Im glad I know the true God and I don't have to deal with What did Copeland say ? Demons is what these are Its ok God is reading hearts and takin notes, and he going to take in acct all those people, these pair of Demons have misled in their false teachings. What a mockery to put Jesus stamp on their greed.

[@majormarshall588]

How sad and how easily deceived we are.

[@Mrcrisis2012]

Duplantiss isnt preaching God or his word...he's preaching his own gospel...which doesnt represent Christ or his word....Duplantis is only about deception and exploitation and needs prayer! Gods word says...embrace the sinner with love and compassion!!

[@williamscarborough8922]

🌈 I SEND OUT PEACE, LIGHT, LOVE, JOY AND ABUNDANCE TO ALL THE NORMAL, REGULAR AND " DEMONS IN THE TUBE" FOLKS ON THIS PLANET🌈🌴

[@tonylawson8116]

He doesn’t really preach anything that isn’t connected to money 💰 he tries to be a comedian, but he looks like a pigmy with a bad haircut, and isn’t even remotely funny. I give him a negative five stars in preaching, and comedy. Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing. One would think the masses would learn from the PTL scandal back in the 80’s

[@djdigital3806]

"Snakes on a Plane"!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 My 2001 Ford Taurus need transmission work.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@maroal24]

That's why I worship thanos now...he don't need no private plane's he got the gauntlet gloves

[@Lemons19902010]

Disgusting behavior from a so called man of God! They say that they can't fly or pray in a commercial plane surrounded by "demons", but didn't Jesus Himself surround Himself with those afflicted by illness, disease, etc?

[@thistlecreekhomestead5475]

Epitomy of whats wrong with christianity today.

[@EternityReal]

Thistle Creek Homestead every religion is the same, money and prey the weakness so they can do all the the dirty works

[@gma6296]

That IS NOT CHRISTIANITY IT IS of the devil. The father of lies meet to hurt Christianity!

[@rebekahphipps9044]

Jealousy will get you no where.

[@EternityItsYourChoice]

"IF MONEY IS THE OBJECT, IF PROSPERITY IS THE OBJECT, YOU'VE MISSED THE CROSS, YOU'VE MISSED THE GOSPEL AND YOU'VE GOT TO REPENT!" LEGENDARY PASTOR DAVID WILKERSON Author of "The Cross and The Switchblade"

[@massey904]

The world doesn't like giving money, that's why there are so many homeless and hungry people in the world.

[@GLee-bo2he]

Chris t but to your logic Jesus made them homeless right?

[@massey904]

G Lee Jesus Himself was homeless on Earth (by choice btw) Matthew 8:20 ► Jesus replied, "Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head."

[@125BullyCamp]

And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. 2 Peter 2:3 KJV He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. Proverbs 22:16 KJV

[@GodsOutlaw1964]

Montyeze Thomas Amen!!! very excellent choice of scripture authority.

[@1yabeyabe]

Rule number one: a fool and his money are soon parted.

[@ACBlackJ0ck]

Remind me again why I have to pay taxes but they don't?

[@keswarnathragbar8225]

C'mon why he doesn't share the plane kenneth Coppeland has.So they both can spread the word of god😀

[@jerryhoward4632]

I listen to one preacher on t.v. John McCarther. He preaches right out of the word of God.

[@scidriver]

Anyone who gives this fool any money deserves a wedgie.

[@billb4405]

What I don't understand is why do they need more than 1 jet? Somebody, enlighten me.

[@nidurnevets]

I think when he meets his maker he is going to have a lot of explaining to do.

[@JamesonEst1780]

If he was truly a man of God, then he’d most likely live a relatively meagre lifestyle and use the millions saved from not having a mansion or a fleet of planes, and use those millions to help those in need or other good causes. Instead, he’s playing on people’s beliefs purely for greed. I dare say, he probably doesn’t believe in God at all, but knows it pays for his extravagant lifestyle!

[@josearturogarza5114]

Oh Jesse, write to Santa Claus.Merry Christmas. Ho!Ho!Ho! Want letter to get there fast? Use paper airplane.

[@Angie2343]

Where's the cash for MY private jet, an Airbus A380?

[@narsisomendosa]

Poor man he only has 3 private jets and a mansion lets help him out please.

[@aheartonfire7191]

The same thing happened 3 years ago. Look it up.

[@JamesJohnson-re9zw]

I had a plastic model of an F-16 jet once

[@redeagleministries5409]

Funny, can anybody send me an ACTUAL VIDEO LINK of Jesse asking his followers for money for a jet???

[@999wazabi]

Shameless people, just so disgusting

[@22espec]

The sad thing is that people are still sending him money

[@jamespersons5086]

Maybe everyone should listen to the video again. He ask all his follower to believe with him for the plain. He didn't ask for money for it.

[@jogmas12]

James Persons i fly regular airline, he called me a demon. Do you fly regular airline?

[@copkhan007]

I do not blame these scammers at all, I do however laugh at the idiots who believe that these scammers are men of God. 🤣😂😅

[@eddiesaninocencio7486]

You're so right Tariq, it's the blind, stupid people who believe these charlatans.

[@dustingreenwell228]

I'm glad these guys have their own jets. Now I won't have to fly commercial with them.

[@CV-dl3hj]

Holy Jesus! He reminds me of an evil version of Bob Barker

[@lynn.d1015]

Jesus want me to have a private jet too !! Send me money 💰!!!!!

[@eugeniahobbs41]

Should be some sort of luxury tax levied by IRS

[@johnsmit5999]

Why doesn't he just fly commercial airlines and believe God for someone to share Jesus with? I am sure some grace and mercy is needed on these flights.

[@richardcunningham8362]

sorry bubba but god would want people to donate to help children or seniors. not buy you a plane. use greyhound

[@FreePalestine718]

God also told me to get 150M to fight off the demons please donate 🤣🤣🤣

[@davenorth2903]

Never met an evangelical that was even remotely Christlike.

[@JEM20226]

The nerve.

[@mahmoudelkaddour4304]

What a disgrace,imagine if he sold that house and bought a smaller one how many people he could feed,what a grub

[@constantinegeist1854]

If he bought a Cessna I wouldn't mind it

[@jamessexton3639]

“Jesus wouldn’t be riding a donkey..” He wouldn’t need a private jet either. He’d fly coach….

[@pauljarvis446]

Why can't they use the money to help those who need it.

[@turnertommy60]

I pity the fool they record that says it doesn't work. It's like the fool who goes the gym works out once and says it doesn't work. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Gregman420]

Not giving him money = demonic. Hallelujah

[@rokkena]

If he can get someone else to pay for his toy, then he deserves it... just make him pay 30% taxes like I do.

[@don-cw1yz]

Sounds like Creflo Dollar. When will people wise up and not give these phonies a plug nickel?

[@marvinwestendorp812]

Here, borrow my foot. I’ll kick you there just as fast.......

[@redeagleministries5409]

So funny how twisted peoples assumptions can be

[@novackh2864]

Fair play to him. Milking idiots for money. Good on him

[@1yabeyabe]

For the love of money is the root of all evil

[@lisacraft9929]

That's where they need to be preaching is "on a long tube full of demons". Who do they think needs to hear the gospel?

[@TrapSavvy]

He wouldn't be riding a donkey. Yeah of course he wouldn't. He'd more likely literally WALK everywhere.

[@demo2382]

It would be nice if they gave info on where and how we can donate...

[@tlctlc4913]

ARE YOU CRAZY

[@demo2382]

tlc tlc how so? I'm saying it'd be nice if they put the info in the description. Though you just gotta go to Copelands website instead.

[@tlctlc4913]

YOUR ACTUALLY GOING TO DONATE HAHAHAH

[@tlctlc4913]

YOUR A DAM TROL

[@demo2382]

I'm a troll because you and I disagree on something?

[@patrickpeter7499]

Jesus walked far more than he rode a donkey........ and mind you he could have very well had a chariot made of gold being drawn by the finest Arabian stallions if he wanted that

[@aroro9856]

patrick peter yes you are right even Jesus himself said if he wanted to save himself from his sacrifice he had people to fight for him. He knew he could be king of the world if he wanted to but his love for humanity kept him from riches.

[@jazzybeatrice7910]

Exactly!!!!!

[@anactaneustheeleventh2542]

patrick peter That's true!!!!!

[@justinjohnson4502]

Can’t get a long tube with demons? Lmao you better be like Jesus and start rebuking those demons

[@Honk1117]

God ain't never spoke to me out loud but I could use a few thousand myself.

[@Manjuicey]

How do you speak to a fictional character from a novel. What black magic is this.

[@carlpeel5580]

I'm convinced come on guys he needs it

[@walterheublein5848]

No, Jesus would be driving a Volkswagen.

[@dontcallmeindymorning]

And he'd have been born in a cardboard box situated on a landfill site 😁

[@gyroscope508]

They are not Christians.

[@Pfsif]

The psychopath/sycophant relationship, plane and simple.

[@rickyjewett6082]

That was not God saying to Jesse Duplantis to believe for a new jet That was Jesse' s own lustful covetousness desires telling him he needs a new jet.