What is an unmarried Christian man doing writing loves songs to get married, unmarried, saved, and unsaved couples in the mood? Ever noticed how song writers in the world such as Brian McKnight, Keith Sweat, Babyface, etc. can write ballads and still not focus on their own marriages? Love Songs DO NOT replace the principles of God! Song of Solomon 8:4 Promise me, O women of Jerusalem, not to awaken love until the time is right.
Grammy Award Winning Artist Fred Hammond To Release Secular Love Music Album:
Source: gospelmusicbites.com
Fred Hammond is doing something unconventional! He’s decided to make a love song album. Not about God per se, but about a woman. He recently informed his fans and audience members that he is dealing with love in a whole new light, with a little jazzy twist.
Speaking of love and music, T.D. Jakes will release the second installment of the “Sacred Love Songs’ series, inspired by movie, “Jumping the Broom.”
The album should be in stores May 31 and is sure to catch a heart on fire. The music features work from R&B and Pop artists as well as a little church.
Fred Hammond gets He-Motional
So do the single folks buy the album and skip over the romance songs?! Biblically speaking wouldn’t that mean that Fred can not listen to his own songs? This is very messy.
Reply: To Tasha Brown, STOP COMING ON OUR SITE! You shut up!!!!!
REPLY: Have you listened to the interludes?
I totally agree with most of the comments. I’ve have been a Fred fan ever since I can remember! I do feel that most of the music we have in the gospel industry is fluff by carnal people but let’s not forget that some of the music that our parents say are the most anointed music ever created was by some down low people… I’m looking to get married soon (looking for the ring) and I’m looking into christian songs to play at the wedding. I find it refreshing to find some songs like “The One He Kept For Me” by Maurette Brown Clarke or “When God Made You” by NewSong. Fred is on dangerous ground but I don’t know if he tried to reconcile with his wife, I don’t know if infidelity was the cause for the split, I don’t know but I will continue to pray for the church that is looking more and more like the world. I wish there was more saved, sanctified, Holy Ghost filled, fire baptized people singing about love of God to His children, His children to Him, His children with each other (brotherly) and His married children with each other!!!
Ok. I am a little tired of Christians acting as if you need good love music you have to go to the world. Isn’t God love? Why are Christian artists in particular and some churches in general promoting the world?
Why do we think that being Christian and romantic are opposites? God created real romance, which is expressed in committment through marriage. The problem is that we have adopted a secular, western, Shakespearian, fleshly, anti-spiritual concept of romance.
Moreover the practice of dating for dating sake is not even Biblical. In the Bible people came together for the purpose of marriage.
Our thinking is supposed to be different about everything. The way some Christians talk about the Christian life could cause the world to think that it is more exciting and fulfilling to be in the world.
God is the creator of everything. So why do we have to adopt wordly influences?
I LOVE THIS RESPONSE!! IT IS SOO TRUE, BUT THE TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD OFTEN GOES UNHEARD. PEOPLE TEND TO OMIT THE TRUTH FOR A LIE!
Fred Hammonds music in the past ministered to me in ways I cnt evn express growing up in an abusive household his songs used to usher me into the presence of God n he truly had the heart of a worshipper this is very very sad to see him like this lets pray for our brother in Christ that he will b delivered n set free. Love doesn’t rejoice in evil as the body of Christ we should have compassion yes NT buy his album bt instead of talking abt his weight put him in prayer b4 God! Coz none of u R holy either if ur bussiness was made public you’d probly hide. Its jus by his grace to those who R still standing
I HEARD FROM SOMEONE THAT MINGLES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY THAT FRED HAMMOND WAS GOING BROKE. THIS KIND OF STUFF IS HARD FOR ME TO BELIEVE, BUT POSSIBLY TRUE. I FEEL LIKE FRED IS GAINING THE WORLD AND LOSING HIS SOUL. HE HASN’T REALLY BEEN ON TOP IN A FEW YEARS, SO I THINK HE’S DESPERATE! MOST CHRISTIAN/GOSPEL ARTIST ARE SELF-CENTERED. THEY KNOW HOW TO WORK A CROWD. THEY KNOW WHAT TO SAY, BUT THEY DON’T LIVE MUCH! PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW WHO THEY ARE REALLY SUPPORTING. THEY CLAIM THAT WHAT THEY DO IS FOR GOD AND HIS KINGDOM, BUT THEY CHARGE GOD’S PEOPLE $10,000 – 50,000+ TO SING A SONG OR TWO. THERE IS NOTHING GODLY ABOUT THAT. THEY PROMOTE THEMSELVES LIKE SECULAR ARTISTS, AND THEY DON’T HAVE MUCH SAY IN MUCH OF WHAT THEY DO (INCLUDING SONG CHOICE). MOST PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISE TO KNOW WHO WRITES THE SONGS FOR SOME OF THESE ARTISTS. I SUGGEST, GETTING AWAY FROM ARTIST, AND SINGING A NEW SONG TO THE LORD, THAT COMES FROM YOUR HEART, AND CHANGES AS GOD CONTINUE TO CHANGE YOU.
It’s sad what is happening to Fred, but let us not forget that it can happen to us as well! The wise thing to do is pray that he repent to GOD so his soul nor his works be lost. Am I only saying this as a person who listens to gospel music? No! I’m saying this as an artist unto the LORD who know how hard it is to stay steadfast doing GODs’ will. This situation is what happens when gospel artist, as well as worship leaders don’t concecrate themselves unto the LORD by dying to secular music! And if you lead worship, or have out cd’s and you still listen to secular muusic, then you are a hypocrite! How are u going to judge this man works when u do the same?! Also, to say that there aren’t any real artist being used by GOD is a lie! GOD have plenty of gospel artist who have not bowed their knee to baal! But when it’s a style that’s other than singing then it’s scrutinized. I rap for GOD, I don’t do holy hip hop, yet people support the false lol, go figure. I say pray about the matter and go on. Because anything outside of that could put you under condemnation by your own words. Let the real Apostles and Prophets deal with this matter, as the mature, they will only say what GOD is saying, not their own opinion
@Roderick Williams I guess I’m a bit confused why you say something is “happening to Fred”. No. This is not something that’s happening “to” him, as much as this is a path that he has CHOSEN to take. Fred knows the difference between what’s right and wrong. I say that for two reasons: 1-he was raised in holiness, and 2-HE’S 50 YEARS OLD! Come on now! It would be totally different if this was a young man in his early 20′s, that recently got saved out of the secular music industry. But HE’S 50 YEARS OLD, and by the looks of things, he just refuses to GROW UP!!! It could be logically concluded, then, that his immaturity had much to do with him loosing his family; and if he’s not careful he’ll lose his soul-OVER TRYING TO SELL RECORDS AND MAKE MONEY!!! Paul said that any MAN who doesn’t take care of his family is WORSE THAN A SINNER! And why is it that folks have a hard time JUDGING things like this? We will be held accountable for the things we DO NOT judge, as much as for the things we judge falsely, concerning the things of God! So, to say ‘pray about the matter and go on’ is a COP OUT!!! God NEVER left things only to apostles and prophets to judge. In fact, Paul asked the Corinthian church, “…are you not worthy to judge the smallest matters?” (1 Cor. 6:2). He WAS the apostle, yet he FULLY EXPECTED the church to judge what was happening with OTHER CHRISTIANS in their community. This is one of the reasons why sin is spreading throughout the church in America. Jesus also said that if we would JUDGE OURSELVES, we would not be judged by God at the Last Day. He wasn’t just speaking of self judgment, but those in the church having the responsibility to call out sin when they see it!
I totally agree with u. He chose to let his marriege go.
I hadn’t ever seen the interview…Love songs in the Secular realm..You BETTER be R. Kelly or Trey songs…a chin on your neck is not gonna sell records They need to pass that memo to Kim and Fred ( I hope he keeps his clothes on for the Video)…He talk so much about what a Christian Man Says to Awoman and the Song of Solomon, uhmm we’re losing focus. GOSPEL music is praise and admitnition to the LORD. We are human but the greatness of GOD is so abundant that you should have material FOR a million years! 2) No one cares what you say to a woman when you are dating..That is a human issue, if you’re saved and you see a saved woman, you’d like to approach her, Do it, say something witty make her laugh and go on bout your business Why does Fred HAmond need to make a tutorial for that. There are saved ppl all over the countr getting married and having a great time doing married things..We don’t need Fred Hammonds Love class 101…he GOT DIVORCED. It’s my same argument with Steve HArvey ALL my single friends went to buy his book..Helllo DUDE is DIVORCED..that’s like me getting a tutor who failed the class he’s tutoring in! MAKES no sense!
..why HE needs to drag GOD into this is crazy…Ppl don’t want the LORD as head of their lives but they wanna keep God as head of thier sin or really dumb choices..uhmm no.
Good point Naiym, I like you point about being tutored by someone who failed a class. Perfect analogy!
you can make positive music and still be a christian, in the church on a sunday it should only be music praising God. There nothing wrong with singing about how a guy should treat a women, or a women should treat a man…..etc.Glorifying sin in music should never be promoted.
are you married? I know you can easily say none of my business or take that the wrong way, but that question is not my intention. I agree with you, if God births love songs in a Christian, then lets celebrate and support that, especially from such a gifted Psalmist such as Minister Fred, my prayers go out to him, Fred was given a Grace over his life that allows him to go into prayer and birth out psalms inspired by the Holy Spirit. My prayers go out to him, The posting here is not meant as a criticism, the facilitators of this website have a Grace as well and an assignment. Go back and read the comments under the title heading again.. My prayers go out to this incredibly gifted man.
for me i would to encourage that as believers that we ought to take all these things that we are seeing that are not in right standing with God Almighty, Jesus Christ, to take them to the LORD Jesus in prayer as HIS word has taught us that we are to take EVERYTHING, where evereything means anything! Amen.
i find myself most of the time ending up talking about all these messed mix-match things that our fellow brethrens are putting up with and even comprimising for the sake of “being out-there” or rather should i say fame…but the Spirit of the Living God (Jesus Christ) rebukes me: instead of talking about it that i should do something about it, i.e. pray, for the battle it is not mine but the battle is the LORD’s …
Please pray! you may inform others and warn and all that but take it to the LORD in prayer
I understand what you’re saying, I have listened to Fred Hammond for years but the problem is Fred, like many Gospel artist, are no longer putting God first. They are collaborating with satan to “reach” a broader audience. Why? For money of course. This is not God’s way. We are not to yoke ourselves with unbelievers, what does darkness have with light? He is working alongside with false God worshippers, signed on with false God worshippers. He is divorced and is on his Facebook page asking for love advice. This goes against the word of God, anything that goes against that you should not agree with. I know he can “sang” and has a great talent but we can’t be moved by our emotions, we are worshipping the most high God and we can’t be deceived a man no matter their degree of talent. Satan is not playing, the body of Christ really need to wake up, people’s souls are on the line!
I agree Stephanie. I used to love some of Fred Hammond’s old stuff, but it is obvious that he is desperate for record sales and has sold out like so many other gospel singers, and I ask, for what????? Singing these songs won’t make them any more popular because the majority of those out in the world still won’t really know who they are and could care less what they sing. What they really need to ask themselves is, is it worth it to lose your soul for the “mere possibility” of selling a few more cds, and making a little more money, which in all likelihood won’t be much money, because even secular artists are having a hard time nowadays. I think that it is really sad that they feel the need to sink to such lows and I do hope that these gospel artists will re-discover their first love and stop chasing after the things of the world, because it’s pointless!!
My comment was intended for Pastor Michael Smith…sorry.
Hello Sister in Christ–>Stephanie….no hard feelingz here!!! and THANK-YOU for sharing the “TRUTH.” for there is NO condemnation for those who are in {Christ Jesus}
Keep on sharing and let your LIGHT shine for the world to see that
{Jesus} is the ONLY way, truth & life and NO other.
Have a bless day!
We don’t proclaim to know what challenge’s Fred Hammond maybe facing nor do we understand the sorrows he may be going through. But the HOLY-SPIRIT does. Surely, fruits is the sign that is given to us in His Holy-Word [Matthew 7:20] so that we may know the DANGEROUS lurking ahead.
Our nature is enslave to evil,if it hadn’t been for the FEAR of being caught, nothing would prevent any one of us from falling in to CORRUPTION. As Exministries and Our sister’s and brother’s here who have share many time’s and beyond. *A fan is a TRUE follower*
For those who are attached to a form of godliness,religious precepts and practices have NO FEAR of {GOD}. When we discern right from wrong, we are aware of our OWN motives. It’s NOT being self-righteous but rather speaking the TRUTH in “LOVE”
Though some people may be offended and are hurt by it. But {God’s} meaning of LOVE often times may be tough in-order to redeem the back-slider’s and sinner’s from SELF-DESTRUCTION.
Let me first say that I believe in total holiness, I don’t agree with the two earrings or any earrings or how secular music has crept into the Church, but then I dont agree with some of the “superspiritual” remarks here that have been made in critical judgement of a brother who has contributed much to Christian music. Some of you must have never listened to the music of Commissioned or Fred Hammond. When I first got saved in 1986, the first songs I became fascinated by was from a group from my hometown of Detroit called Commissioned. The songs they sang (most of which were written by Fred Hammond and Michael Brooks) ministered to the brokenness I felt in my life. I would find it hard to stop praying for Brother Hammond, in fact thank God for him. As far as, love and romance in Christian music, why are we afraid of the Song of Solomon, when my wife and I got married, she recited verses from it to me during the ceremony. It is one of the most beautiful things ever written. No wonder Christian marriages fail, no romance
Reply: The key word is wife. Fred isn’t married.
@ Pastor Michael, I can relate to where your’e comming from (back in the day) but something has changed Fred. Also, just because he wants to go in another direction doesn’t mean I have to agree with it. I was actually offended when he mimicked not wanting to sing christian songs “the old way”.
@ Bro Michael
So are we to praise the wonderful music that Satan created in heaven? How about praising the wonderful works of Judas? God is the Great I AM. Not the Great I was or will be. It’s never how a person starts out in faith it’s how they finish. As Paul said,…I fought the good fight, I’ve FINISHED my race. In my latest studies of scripture, I’ve been noticing that in mostly all cases were the word FAITH is used it’s referring to keeping your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, because that’s really where the devil wants to attack you. You may want to listen to G. Craigs dream world series concerning the Many Antichrist in the Church.
Several of Commissioned’s most anointed songs were written by Mitchell Jones, including “Only What You Do For Christ Will Last”, “Don’t Worry”, “Ordinary Just Won’t Do”, “Victory”, “You Can Depend On Jesus” , Etc.
I have been married for 26 plus, years, I was backslidden and he was not saved when we got together. We are still married and both saved, not easy by far, however this is why I can attest to the grace on Fred Hammond’s life, they just didn’t put anything out there, Some of the music was key in drawing my husband to Christ as well as healing me in pain and sorrow during some of those difficult years, it is not a criticism, when you have brotherly love for another Christian and you recognize that the direction or turn they have taken is taken them out of their Grace, thats all. I am praying for Minister Hammond.
Reply: I pray that people have been praying for his ex wife with the same intensity and passion as they have for Fred.
So what neither was Paul!neither was JESUS.a person can minister to wisdom through wisdom.we do it to our children.don’t make the same mistake I made is how we raise them to be better than us people bring criticisms to this because they have things kn there life the devil has condemned them so they condemn everyone.you can help someone else even when your going through there is no perfect person.
Don’t like the sound of that interview, at all.
See this is why i moved on to contemporary christian music. There are literally almost no gospel artist left that don’t compromise and are sound. And the few that are sound are probably, unfortunately, on their way to super stardom. This makes me sick to my stomach. Fred was like one of the only ones we had left to listen to. I’m so tired of listening to tainted vessels I’m done with that. Like someone said in a previous blog. I’m about to make my own pure music unto the Lord and bump that all day. Man will fail us everytime boi i tell ya! Flesh is gross!!!!!!!!
I SO agree with you In Love with Jesus, that is why I started listening to Contemporary Christian Music too! Not that all CCM is pure either, but I find that more of it seems to be sincere and about God and our relationship with him than alot of these gospel songs on the radio today. And all of these gay men in gospel music like Donald Lawrence, Bobby Jones, etc., are just plain sickening!!!!!
At least with CCM most times they will actually say the name Jesus. So many of these “gospel” songs out here don’t even talk about Jesus. How are you gonna have a gospel song and not even talk about the person whom the whole gospel is written about
Wow. While watching the video, I noticed a common thread between Fred Hammond, Mary Mary, and Trinitee 5:7. Lukewarmness, meaning that you are about cold as ice towards the Lord. It’s a sign of death. If God be a consuming fire, then why would one be lukewarm if they say they have a relationship with Him. I don’t have any of their CDs. I stopped listening to their music several years ago. The music is not good for soaking in the Lord’s presence or prayer and lacks the power to break bondages. I’m easily bored with their music. I’ve grown accustomed to listening to worship music that draws me closer to the Lord and provokes praise towards Him.
PREACH!
Amen, who do you listen to now?
I’m a member of a church in Columbus Ohio, and one of our praise singers use to sing background for Fred, I’m starting to think this is the reason she left.
Please tell me not Fred too! WOW we are at the End man! A Love album, but he is not married! What is going on forreal! I new when he was on BET about 2 year ago he was talking about his divorce. I know it was the Coco brother show! But I know that he had a time to talk to the fans and tell about the Ideal women that he wants in his life and is looking for. I was dum founded , Like this can not be Fred not married going on the air about what type of women he needs in his life. He is so annointed but it seems to me now that he is a little loosen his way. I will keep him in prayer with the other so called men of God in this matter. Chruch we have to becareful to what and who we are listen too. I am not buying that album!
A Love song lol….. Iam dum founded…….No words!
i just hope the VIDEO is not shot on a beach and he is wearing a pink speedo,that would be OVERLARGE nasty.what you talking about WILLIS? big aint always sexy.Heavy D, i mean fred has jumped into the mix of nasty.christian music sales are down,which means no money,so now these artist motto is make the money at any cost,which means selling their SOULs to the devil.AMERICA really?
pink speedo’s? smiles! we may be too late and a dollar short!!! them diamond earring’s on BOTH side of ear pretty-much say’s it ALL—>TOTY-FRUITY
Oh my… I hope not! But you never know, I never thought I’d see Kim Burrell in a gospel video wearing lingerie…………….
First and foremost, Fred doesn’t look like he is at peace at all. You can see it in his eyes. Second, what is up with the EARINGS? ONE IN EACH EAR? C’mon now Fred. You know, other members of commission were interviewed and said that Fred was going in a direction that was so different from what they started off as. I guess he always wanted his own spotlight. He just looks so lost. I also agree that he needs to seriously seek God. Cover himself with sackcloth and ashe and fast and pray (old testament terms) for a renewing of the Spirit and restoration. Something is very off about the man. To this day I don’t know why he and his wife broke up but my goodness, he has lost himself. And what’s with the hip hop look? And I know I mentioned fasting but he doesn’t look like he’s done that either in years!
What I do not understand is why we feel being spiritual and romantic are opposites. God created romance. Why do we need secular, worldly and r&b flavored music for romance? What happened to playing Christian music at Christian weddings?
I agree with you totally. God is a romantic and His love doesn’t compare to what any man or woman can give you. People such as Fred Hammond are not venturing along with the Lord, but going outside of Him to find spiritual fulfillment. Adulturery at its best.
I HAVE to disagree with the statements that God is romantic. The bible says that God is LOVE (1 john4:8) not romance. The love the Father has for us is not eros (erotic or romantic) it is not phileo (brotherly affection or like). His love is always described as agape (unconditional dear love). Quit trying to make God sexy. Of course His love does not compare to a man or woman’s. It was never meant to
#I’mjustsayin
Jennifer T, I agree with you on this one, romance is fleshly and has its place between husband and wife not our creator. Well said.
MWeaver
I havent bought a good gospel cd in a long time, i thought it was just me not feeling the new music these so called christian artists was putting out there. When i heard that Fred was putting out a love song album i knew it was just for sales and not for God!
and another thing, I wish Fred would go on a fast,(and i dont mean fastfood) and lose some weight,he is morbidly obese and i am not saying this as a joke. I dont understand why people say they can’t lose weight when all you have to do is stop eating fatty foods and exercise! I think i am going to start seeking God myself for some praise and worship songs that i can sing to Him, God wont disappoint!
You are right Latoya, I thought it was me but there are no good gospel music artists out there!I listen to choirs or old songs…..so sad!
Wow Fred Hammond, From Commissioned to doing a love album and He’s not even married. Who is he writing these songs for? The youth?!? How can he write love songs and he’s not even in love himself? This is pathetic. And now he wears an earring. That’s ugly. I’m tired of these gospel folks mixing the sacred and profane. I think I’ll just stick with The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. It sucks that you cannot find any good gospel music anymore.
@ 1:17 he said Aint nobody gonna buy it… so well there ya go.. It’s about him not wanting to glorify the Lord in song .. He rather sing about “LOVE” so his record sales will soar high. I luv luv music..Now that I am saved I’m beginning to despise it more and more.. I’m starting to understand we don’t need music to reach folks .. Music was suppose to be used to sing to the lord.. Not win souls.. soo Now That I went from listening to secular music I tried to listen to Gospel so I can keep my mind on the Lord.. That is being tainted too.. ..So mY BIBLE is everything to me. I dont need music. It is evident where people want to be in this day and age .. We have to pick a side…. I pray Mr. hammond finds his way back before it’s too late~ Thanks EX~
Interestingly enough Mr. Hammond says one thing that I find relevant; we don’t preach out of Songs of Solomon. Why we don’t I am not sure. It would be nice to hear some reasons.
As far as a secular recording goes Mr. Hammond is doing what he and his contemporaries have been doing all along; pushing the envelope of acceptability. We need to stay sharp of we will be lead down a terrible path.
This is very sad to me. I was talking to someone last night about the “old” Fred Hammond. We were talking about the old commission songs written by Fred like, “Will you be ready”, “Running back to you”, “What will you say”….. Once Fred left Commission, all of his songs became positive. No more admonitions or warnings like the songs from the 1st 6 – 7 albums. Is this all about music sales? The fact that he now wears 2 earrings shows how far he has come from 20 years ago. I will be praying for you Fred. Sad, Sad, Sad, Sad!
OMG!!! are you really serious? Are you really speaking the TRUTH in love? Telling it like it is?
REPENT!!!!!
Fred HamEgg is infected by his own desires and those who support this nonsense are not FAR behind. You can’t find relief in “LOVE” songs. Not in the BIBLE and certainly NOT in {God’s} standards. {Jesus} illustrated the POWER of the Holy-Ghost of whom will assist in ALL things. And that’s what he needs to SING-ABOUT!!!
Fred HamEgg, leaders, pastors etc and many other so-call-Christians who have betray the GOSPEL of CHRIST for 30-trillion pieces of silver and their piece fame are sending a confusion message to the WORLD at large. No-wonder the world laughs at Christians!!! because we don’t take OUR own faith seriously. And thus, lead MANY astray.
T.D Jokes has already shown the world where he stands. And it ain’t with the {God} we serve.
As long as he [Fred} is under this JOKER, he may as well sign his alliance with the DEVIL and his FRUIT cakes.
The world has NEVER operate according 2 {God's} way. For our old-nature will always battle the newness in Christ. But thank God we have an assure outcome.
And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel [Mark 1:15]
smh… There goes another one…. it’s so unfortunate. The Devil is certainly having his way in Christendom. We can try to justify our actions all we want to, but the truth is, it’s all about SELFISH motives and what WE can get out of it at the end of the day. In Fred’s case: record sales and a WOMAN. The man wants a woman, and he’s going about it by any means necessary.
As I was listening to his interview I reflected on something G. Craig mentioned in the dvd “The Power of One”, and it touched very close to home with me during a period of time when my faith had weakened. He said (not exactly verbatim): we can trust God with everything else dealing with our finances, our children, careers, etc, but when it comes to sending us that ‘mate’, we wanna turn the “hourglass” over (putting God on a timetable): “Okay Lord, that’s all I’m giving you… you know I’m lonely and have needs so you better intervene QUICK!” I thank God Hallelujah! for sustaining me through these past few years of abstinence. And this is coming from a woman who enjoyed ‘it’ as much as air. After my marriage of 15+ years ended some years ago, the enemy sent me all sorts of charming counterfeits. It took my heart getting broken; in some cases used and emotionally abused, and me waking up (6 years ago) and coming to the realization that I’ve been going about it all wrong. Basically, I was trying to rush God. AMEN to Psalms 27:14! All Glory to God! The Devil can’t temp me in that area anymore.
Like many of you, I too admired Bro. Hammond’s anointed singing. “The Inner Court” was one of my favorites. I just pray that he and others will allow the Spirit of God to lead and guide their decision making and STOP COMPROMISING people of God.
Side Note: Another thing, we’ve got to stop attacking and insulting people’s body size. Yes, our body is the temple where the Spirit resides and we should not abuse it through gluttony; whether it be food, cigarettes, alcohol, sex, whatever! Truth be told (I believe I said this on a previous post), some of you are just one chicken wing away from tipping the scales, yourselves.0_o Everybody’s not going to be a size 6, okay ladies. Men: not every one of you are gonna be CUT-UP (muscle definition) with a six-pack. SIZE HAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO WITH ONE’S SALVATION OR WHETHER THEY HAVE LESS OF A HEART FOR GOD. And for the people who like to equate being overweight with lust and the tendency to fornicate is one of the most absurd and IGNORANT comments I’ve ever heard!
Peace!
Typo: “The Devil can’t “tempt” me….”
this guy is on the downlow. A few days ago I dreamnt and saw TD fakes he was standing as he does then this man came to him and looked down the front his trousers. TD just stood there like it was some kind of approval or submisson thing. So the guy was submitting to him. Days after I see this stuff about fred hammond I didn’t even know he was Jakes Praise and Worship leader. But this is no surprise about Fred. He has been sending signals for some years now that he was going into the world. All I can say more to come .
I too had a similar dream about TD Jakes in which God exposed his nakedness concerning his homosexuality. Time will tell I guess.
Why Fred????????? Not you too but you know what? Most of the artist are doing the same, moving into a secular realm and including a bit of God in it to draw christians in. We all go through stuff in life but to sing about a woman and you are Not married, you Fred will have have a load of lustful temptations to deal with. Thinking about a woman without married to one produces LUST, I don’t care what any guy claims to say. If you ain’t Jesus, you will lust. If you a single man, watching movies that show these hot looking women flaunting whatever, if you watch it long enough, you will start producing some ungodly thoughts. That is what the enemy does best, deception. If he can get you to think that you are beyond temptation, you will be caught off guard.
Fred needs to remain faithful to God and not do this album. I realize that he belongs to a Mega Church here in the DFW area where he has Pastor that only teachs sefl-improvement and not improvemnt with the help of God. If he had real pastor, he might tell him to stay with the things of God and stay away from all appearance of evil and the things of Satan.
I’m excited about this, I don’t care if he’s a gospel artist or not, this is what’s needed in the secular industry we need songs that talk about things including love, marriage and relationships from the way God sees it and from the way God designed it…so we need to be happy about this, the more of this type of music we can get into the secular world the more of the prematerial sex & lust garbage that will get thrown out…..I can kinda related to what he was sayin in the interview, I’m about to be 22 in 3 weeks and I’ve been single all my life and I’m just ready to be in the process of getting ready to settle down and get married….but just because he is single doesn’t me he don’t have the right to make a cd about love nor does it mean he doesn’t have his head on straight when it comes to love, all you need it to do is to see love the way God see’s it and just have your mind and heart right about marriage, love and relationships.
I must be honest after listening to the clip I almost bought into what he was saying and yes did feel sorry for him knowing that he like others are searching. What he says is 99% true which is where the deception lies. Married people are loosing their spark ending up in divorce court cost they lost that feeling. He is singing about truth but is what this Christian Artist is doing promoted Jesus in this dying world and using the platform he has for His glory? Did God lead him to do this? The world does not need another album that is inspired by (h)emotians of loss and hurt they need a godly sound that rings with the word of God and when they hear it their hearts are turned towards their Creator. So even though he sings about truth the price that is paid for the sake of the relationship truths that he is singing about is that the world is seeing yet another Christian compromising like GOD IS NOT ENOUGH FOR HIM to keep praising Him and doing His thing for Him that he was called to do. It will pose the question in the mind of world “if Fred is selling out is their really satisfaction and peace in serving Christ?” So I pose this question… is the relationship truths he is singing about really worth the price of this question being raised in the minds of those that are still seeking? I believe that enemy operates as an angel of the light, he uses the light (truth) as a disguise however he has a far greater agenda behind those disguises of truth.
Correction: I don’t care how much of “this kind of” music you get out into the secular world, it is NOT gonna stop the world fom lusting and premarital sexin’! The world is against christ and wants garbage. This is compromise. Trying to conform to carnal and worldly desires. My husband and I don’t need music to desire one another. I am not saying I think it is wrong for a husband and wife to sing a love to each other but I am saying that Fred needs to watch what he is doing as a single man and REALLY check his motives for doing it. This could be a very dangerous move in the sense of it pulling him further and further out there. What next? That is how this whole thing snowballs. You take off layer by layer and start losing your restraints. I don’t see this glorifying christ at all. If he is a man that is presented before the world to spread the gospel through song, then this move is gonna affect that reputation. Even if he’s saying all the right things and his efforts seem noble. Remember, your image will not only be percieved by what you say but also how you present it. This is not a good presentation of being christlike it is just another attempt at being like the world. I will be praying for him sincerely.
@Sharnice-”If a man (leader in the church) can not take care of his OWN household then he should not be allowed to minister before GOD’s people”. He is going secular for money! Why do you think marriages (unsaved) couples have the issues they have or anyone else for that manner? because they do not have Jesus Christ in it at all. Young adults think for some reason that these secular songs will help them when all it is causing is for them tempted and put their guards down then they compromise and settle for any mate because they lose the desire to even have a christian mate that stands strong on the word of GOD. The secular arena will only promote what they want the artist to do just look at the history of people that grew up in church singing and now look what they are doing for world (Katie Perry, K-C and Jo Jo, Jagged Edge etc) bowing down to the god of this world. Jesus said ” the world HATES ME because I speak of what it does as EVIL and if they hate Me they will hate you also”. Fred is under wrong leadership which produces the wrong doctrine which produces COMPROMISE, you will not reach the world being like them, you reach them by NOT being like them and reflecting Jesus Christ who would never make a secular album but tells the world to repent!
To be honest, I think he’s speaking the truth, marriages are being destroyed because of selfishness, lack of communication, adultery etc. So I understand where he’s coming back, striving to put the spark back into marriages, a lot of what he said concerning putting the spark back into marriage is very true.
But this is what it’s come to… Spouses leaving each other after 20 years of marriage because of growing apart (out of all things) He’s the only one bold enough to speak about it
BUT I don’t think he should take it upon himself to make a secular album about it.
Knocking the guy doesn’t do anything, prayer works.. gossiping doesn’t.
Whatever the case with him; it’s between him and Jesus… not him Jesus and the rest of us.
Reply: So when does this (being done in the open) become our business?!?!?!?! Tell us because we would like to know and if you can back up your answer with scripture that would be helpful. Thx -Bobby
So we’re supposed to sit back and let him corrupt what’s left of the church with secularism and worldliness? If he wants to sashay on into secular music, that’s fine and up to him but I refuse to allow him to corrupt my family and friends with this godless crap. Nobody is “knocking” the guy. We’re calling him out for his compromise and for turning away from his First Love with the hope and prayer that he’ll come back to his senses.
I am just wondering where the inspiration is coming from for him to do this love album without a wife. Ben Tankard did one like this but it has him and his wife on the CD cover with their rings etc. Whether or not a Christian married couple wants to listen to love music is their personal thing, but I don’t see how an unmarried person can justify doing it (making a love cd I mean)…I would be scared I would listen to my own CD and be either depressed or impatient about Jesus sending me someone if it was me. LOL! Or in fantasy/”celebrating with myself” in the words of G. Craige!!!!! LOL!!!!!!
Well it is a shame how {G.A} Gospel Artists mary mary,trini-tee 5:7, Fred hamm, tye tribbett,
Yolanda Adams, Donnie MCClurkin, are confusing the masses. I pray thet Pt 7 will be more about the church because we know what the world is doing. The church is the one walking in blindness.
I am not surprised by this move to the secular arena considering the current leadership he is now under.He has seen it before him and now he thinks it’s ok to merge the secular and gospel.This is really sad to see because it is obvious he was anointed to sing true gospel music.I discovered his music many years ago when i first got saved and it was truly a blessing to me at that time in my life.I pray he will return to his first love and continue to write and sing songs that is filled with the Word like all of his early material.Saints let us pray for him that his eyes be opened.
This is sad.NO ONE is willing to hold up the bible.If he chooses to live as the world in hell he shall lift up his eyes
Man! I’m on deployment trying to stay focused and not get caught in the world and I find out one of my Boys that I really looked up too is doing this. I think I’m just going to delete all my music from my IPOD and just listen only to the WORD for a while. Praying for you Fred.
“Fred….man you deep brother!” Now take that earring out ya ear! Since you ain’t down low.
i know right!! Since he’s so “UP HIGH”.
After listening to this ridiculous interview. Fred, are you serious!?! Who do you think you are kidding! I know exactly what you are doing and I am not buying the sob story. What an opportunist! He is using this as an occassion to delve into the secular arena but puts on a sad face so it will soften the blow and people will feel sorry for him and accept this mess. There are plenty of people out there that don’t have mates but they are not singing about it! Kirk Franklin already told us what you guys were up to and what the AGENDA was. “You are mixing God with the romantic,” according to him. Quit playing with God!!!!!! If you wanna sing worldy music, just say it. You don’t have to try and add God to your mess. I said it once before and I’ll say it again, GOD AIN’T SEXY, HE IS HOLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ Diashecia Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-men!!!!
@ Diashecia
I hear you about there being a lot of people without mates. I’ve been divorce for about a year and a half now and I’m finally healing. My ex commited adultery early on in our marriage and that secret caused demonic infestation in her. Anyway, back to people not having mates, God gave me a great revelation about mates. I was watching Odis and Milo (a cat and dog adveture movie) and at the time in they reached mating age God brought the right mate to them. God shared with me that most believers are coveting and lusting for a spouse when they should be coveting God’s presence as a single believer as Paul did. Matt 6:33 sums up everything we should desire in this realm; if we’d seek Him first, all are godly desires will pursue us and overtake us. Besides, Jesus said in Matt 19:12 about eunuchs inability to marriage. This stems from the un-balanced faith movement that has belivers thinking they are absolutley ENTITLED to every blessing in the natural.
What Fred needs to focus on is that pain in his chest. Sounds like all that weight is putting pressure on his heart, no joke Fred needs to focus on losing half of what he is carrying around. People of God should have the best example when it comes to taking care of the temple of the Holy Ghost. Since our body is the temple and we should not do sexually immoral things with it, should the same thing apply for overeating? I am just saying.
Correct me if I am wrong but why are so many people in gospel music grossly obese. It’s almost as if they have no control. I can count at least five famous gospel artists who are grossly obese. Many of them are overeating because, they don’t want to deal with the real issues in their lives. Now they are turning to reality shows to fix them. I thought the Bible said that we have power from on High when we accept Christ. Maybe if the church spent a little more time in prayer and fasting instead of a potluck every week, we would be stronger in the Spirit. Unfortunately, the obesity continues from the Bishop, his wife, his children and then the members of the church. This may seem superficial to some, however, it is not. How can we tell the world that God provides for our every need, that he empowers us to do great works, and that we trust him above all else, but we have no control over gluttony, SMH.
@ IVRoss
I hear you bro. I’m a disabled Army veteran with an amputated right below the knee amputation. I would not dream of letting my body get out-of-control. What type of witness is an obese believer? I seem to remember somewhere it said that the fuit of the spirit produces SELF CONTROL.
I also hear what you are saying Ivross/Ray. Usually, fat and lust go hand & hand.
Amen Ivross!!! I am a personal trainer/nutritionist and very much into HEALTH & fitness. I have been preaching this exact same message for years! People are kiling themselves at the table. When will they get it? WOW.
“fat and lust go hand & hand”… Really? Wow, how much fat? What about skinny and lust? What if that person just has a lust demon, PERIOD!? Seriously, I’m not looking for a debate or trying to ruffle your feathers, but this has got me thinking. Some have now labeled me middle-age (will be 50 this year), so I’m worried about that spread that sometimes goes “hand & hand” with age, you know. That’s interesting…. Last year I considered myself a “fat” size 10 and this year I’m filling out a size 12. I feel huge. People say I’m nuts for feeling this way b/c I’m tall (5’9). Hmm…. I still look and feel “fat”. I guess I’ll pray harder that the spirit of “lust” doesn’t enter in.
I’m making light of your comment, but I am curious to know how you come up with your summation, because it doesn’t quite make sense. It’s not about a person’s weight, people.
God Bless My Friend:-)
@ marletta
I can’t speak for the others but if you’re 5’9″ and a size 10 or 12 were not talking about you. We are talking about someone like Fred Hammond who is 6’2″, 350 +. Obesity is what were talking about. I’m considered over weight because of my muscle content. As G. Craig Lewis says, “Everything we do in the natural has a spiritual consequece.” If we claim to be the ambassadors of the King of Kings and have his spirit living inside us we should have our flesh under control. Food is the greatest tempter of the flesh; remeber the fruit in the garden, Enoch’s birthright, and our Lord Jesus temptation to turn the stones into bread. Bless you Sis!
Bless you too brother:-) Oh no, I was speaking on the same subject you guys were: people’s body weight. And yeah, my earlier response was meant to be a little sarcastic; for a reason. Again, why must we always focus on what a person weighs or how “fat” they are? Are we sending the message that obesity is what made Fred turn secular? Hence, the “spiritual consequence” statement. Now, if the ‘christian artist’ happens to be wearing something that’s 2-3 sizes too small with everything busting out and they’re prancing around in a video then yes, call it what it is! If men are wearing TWO EARRINGS, Lord have mercy… need we say more.:-/ Help me and others understand: should we conclude that just b/c a christian artist — or ANYONE for that matter — happens to be overweight, they are more inclined to turn into [sexual] deviants? In your previous comment, you also seem to doubt that “obese” Believers could be effective witnesses. In other words, they would have problems winning someone to Christ because of the way they look? God can’t use these vessels? I’m not sure if Moses had a weight problem, but the Bible inferred he did have a speech impediment and he was convinced that people wouldn’t listen to him or take him serious when God told him he would be used as the mouthpiece to usher His people out of Egypt (the world):
Exodus 4:10-12 (NLT)
10 But Moses pleaded with the Lord, “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.”
11 Then the Lord asked Moses, “Who makes a person’s mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.”
Not sure about anyone else, but I’m not quick to undermine people.
Thanks for the dialogue!
Marletta, God can and does use anyone he chooses. He used a donkey, dry bones, a bird to feed the prophet, etc. Those ways were not His first choice. In mostly all of those cases God was trying to speak to the prophets but the prophets rebelled. Obesity is rebelllion!!! I’m not drawing any conclusions on the link between sexual sin and obesity that was Walkingintruth’s comment. The scripture does not allude to Moses having a weight problem. Besides, how could a 80-120 year old man be fat walking in a desert for 40 years eating only manna? As far as him having a speech problem, that’s something he’s born with. People are not born obese – it’s a choice and a lack of pushing away the plate and excercise. The scripture refers to us as soldiers, how effective is an obese soldier? Can they do their job? probalbly…but how effective? Holy Spirit needs a body to work through in the earth, if every believer was obese than sickness, disease, slothfulness, etc. would limit the amount of wintessing we could do.
Bless you Sis.
well said Rayquan. Obesity is what i believe the majority was talking about here. Amen to your comments.
@ Ray’
Actually, this was intended to be my closing response under your last comment but since the link was disabled — and I understand why that’s done — I’m hoping the site Administrator would allow this final post to go through.
I just felt led to come back and say first off, that I appreciate your responses brother. Ain’t nobody trippin’ but the Devil. The Bible examples you referenced was certainly on point and I give a big AMEN to them all, and a TOUCHE:-) Nonetheless, there’re still parts of yours and ivross’ viewpoint {opinions} that I feel you guys are wrong on. But it doesn’t matter… God’s people are not always gonna agree and see eye-to-eye on everything, as is evident when you read through other people’s dialogue on this site. 0_o The question is whether we {all} can share opposing viewpoints without it turning confrontational.
I was never confused about what was being discussed, if I can make that clear. Nor did I suddenly turn into Carly Simon thinking this song was about me and my size 10/12. LOL! I like the way you threw that in there Mr. smart guy:-@ My initial comment, as flippant as it was, was a reaction to that person’s statement in particular. Interestingly enough, you grabbed the wheel. I speak and write what flows in my heart at the time. I don’t post for “amens”… I don’t solicit cheerleaders to validate where I stand, and I definitely try to avoid engaging in frivolous debates. If the spirit moves me to respond on a particular matter then that’s what I do. It doesn’t always take getting deep and spiritual to make a point. {That’s not directed towards you}
Just for the record, I am very passionate to the plight of those struggling with obesity. IT DOESN’T MATTER HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY. The point is, there are damaged people out there with very low self-esteem due to this condition who might venture onto this site seeking solace, and they walk away feeling even more ostracized because of insensitive comments. What would be great is, for those who are licensed and/or knowledgeable in areas of nutrition, and physical training, maybe we could post some helpful tips along with other resources specifically targeting these groups.
Be Blessed.
@ Jennifer T, I AGREE WHOLE HEARTEDLY!!!
The issue is not so much that he is overweight. The issue is the fact that he has a problem controlling his flesh and it is MANIFESTING as excess weight and now also manifesting in this perverse new album
“The issue is not so much that he is overweight” BINGO! AMEN to that…! but if I could pause it there for a second and go back up to my other “brother from another mother”….
Exactly Jennifer!!!! Let’s not get off topic by focusing on Fred’s weight, because that’s not the issue. That’s like saying that a person who is fat will not get into heaven because they are overweight, which is silly, when it’s not their weight that’s causing them to sin or fall, but it’s the issues that they are dealing with, and it’s obvious that Fred is dealing with something and it is being manifested in his appearance, attitude and thinking, and this new, lousy album. Believe me, there are some skinny people who are grappling with sin, just like obese people, and I don’t think that the enemy just targets the obese, he is trying to destroy ANYONE he can!!!!!
Fred sure said a lot of “I feels” in that interview. Sounds a bit like “HEmotions” to me.
Fred’s first single….RUNNING BACK TO YOU BABY. The second single will be NO WEAPON…can keep us apart…BABY, and the third single will be BUILD A FENCE…for our babies. He’s a joke. All the rest will follow suit. SAPP, ADAMS, THE CLARKS etc. All of them will be on NIMROD RECORDS. Pathetic!!!
LOL!!!!!! THIS IZ CRAZY!!!
Man this really is sad and disappointing. I was just listening to “clean heart” not to long ago and one of my favorite worship songs ever was “running back to you”. He sung those songs with such sincerity and purpose…you would believe, and yet he still finds himself at this point. These folks are absolutely falling away from God.
If you are not sold out for Christ you will fall back into the world!!!
I think it’s about time the church starts it’s record labels. Guess that might help.
I’m not surprised. Once I heard that Fred has now become TD Jakes’ praise and worship leader, it was only a matter of time that the same spirit would woo Fred that is on TD Jakes. What you hang around, you become. Sad and sickening!!!
Maybe most Christians don’t know this, although you should if you have been around EXministries for longer than a day. Most of the men in the music industry “thugs” and otherwise that sing lustful love songs about women are homosexual. That’s because the method they use to acquire lust demons into their bodies is through Crowley’s teachings. Yes the guys who rap about sex with women, talking dirty to them and all the rest of that mess are gay, ironic huh? If your Discernment isn’t that strong just look for two earrings on the man that is a sure sign. If you didn’t know earrings are suppose to be for girls…
I’ve agreed with most of the postings up to now…just because a guy wears and earring or two doesn’t make him gay.
Earrings and things like it are symbols and are meant to send messages. LIsten to G. Craig Lewis’ A true church perspective entitled “Catholism is Anti Chirst” and he explains the meaning behind the men and their earrings
Earrings are an accessory for females (i.e. girls & women). Men of God DON’T wear earrings. From a worldly perspective, it’s a symbol of “pimps, playas, hustlas and homosexuals”. And because there are no “pimps, playas, hustlas or homosexuals” in THE BODY OF CHRIST, men of God DON’T WEAR EARRINGS! *I don’t suspect that there would be any men on this forum who wears earrings but IF you are a man who wear earrings and claim to be saved please refer to this passage from the Holy Scriptures (2 Corin. 5:17). As a man, IF you wore earrings in the PAST, that’s who you USE TO BE, you are NO LONGER THAT PERSON. You can’t hold on to the symbolisms of the world and hold fast to Christ too. Earrings on men is gay and is a sure sign.
My fiancé and now husband wore/wears earrings. I actually, in ignorant told him to do it becos I thought he might look cute. I even purchased a very expensive white gold earring for him to wear as a gift… I have noticed after he went for his piercings he started acting cute as well (Like he was SO handsome etc.lol!). The changes happened gradually though and not immediately. When we walked together he would receive more attention from woman for some reason and I started feeling unsettled about this (obviously). I would also receive looks from other woman almost like they thinking, “whats this hunk doing with her, jukk!” ..very painful observation to make for a woman. Anyway after a while we purchased a car and all of a sudden his behavior changed. He started hanging out with the wrong crowd which was so out of character for him as a Christian. Going out for boys nights and started saying there was nothing wrong with having worldly friends etc. It was like he was a different man. We started arguing more and I told him he is a different person and that I don’t think the new him is someone I want to spend my life with. He then confessed that he has started making compromises by drinking lightly and enjoying the admiration of woman more in his heart. I told him if that’s in him he was to deal with it on his own as a child of God and get his spiritual life straight. I refused to pray for him and dared him to arise on his own and stand for what he know is righteous and godly. And if he wanted to serve God his gonna have to put in the work and get his relationship straight with God without my spiritual support in prayer because if we get married I cant have a man being covered by my prayers it has to be the other way around as he’ll be the priest of the home not me. I thank God that we woke up and it was like his eyes opened and he made the necessary changes. He admitted that he went through a tough time in life and instead of going to God he thought he’d get distraction some other way. HE WAS NEVER GAY OR HAD AN INTEREST IN GAYNESS DURING THIS TIME even though he wore the earrings as I SUGGESTED he should. I do believe now looking back that it caused an open door in his life … making him weaker to the attention of woman and the so called worldly “pleasures” which only lead to sin and death. In saying this I don’t think that earrings on a man is a sure sign of being gay for some it’s being “cooler”. After doing some research on earrings on men last week I have started informing my husband on the spiritual dangers and will be discussing it with him further though.
@soldier of the cross- Well said!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I remember fred in lift every voice saying in general how he needed to find a woman since he was single. My God… is this the new Fred Hammond going to the secular industry?! Lord help Fred because his flesh is taking over him! That’s what happen when you don’t seek the Lord.
What is he doing?!?
Oh Fred wake up snap out of it and wait on God. Where is the Great Psalmist in you? You mean to tell me that the well of the Spirit is dried up? God forbid/ Praying for you Fred.
You know i can’t even say that i am surprised. Im just awaiting to hear how hard my friends will defend this agenda of music artists..Gospel and secular doesn’t mix together..Ugh this is really getting annoying..Lord Help us
Well as many of you have said, Fred was on his way out from his last album “Something bout love”, and I agree. I’m not going to say he was overrated cause he wasn’t or what his appearance was. I will say that he is probably the greatest male vocalist of his era that dealt with fame and disappointment and felt betrayed and left out ie his Warehouse project and his short movie writing stint. It was obvious he was searching for something he felt he lost and couldn’t seem to find. In reality it was God. Fred is trying to replace God in respect to relationship, which brings closeness, honesty, and truthfulness that we all share God and even in our relationship with our spouses and loved ones. Nah this was easy, we all saw it coming and now we see another person known by God to fall away by seducing spirits. Now we as people of God must prepare for the onslaught of attacks within our own ministries in respect to marriages and the definition of love and love songs. Love is unconditional, it is matured to perfection by a common agreement to always meet in the middle and never stray left or right. Love songs are only temporal, lasting only for a moment of emotional high yet never giving you a feeling of gratification. Once the song is over you search for something to fill the void it left, hence you never become satisfied. Smh…
Well said!
I second that!
@R Cooper…..what does wearing your hair in dreads have to do with anything??????
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if the man you are involved with HAIR is longer then YOURS(pause) forget that im gonna leave that question ALONE. ex ministries can answer that question for you. im t2c
TTBHH 2
Thank you Diashecia,
I don’t think most of the people who come on this site, truly follow exministries. In order to catch up, maybe some of us need to start with TTBHH 1 and go from there. In the meantime, GO SOMEWHERE AND SIT DOWN FRED!
LOL!!!!!! You are welcome and well said.:-)
MrsLee, Wearing dreads says alot. It says that Fred is not aware of the relationship between dreadlocks and the Rastafarian religion or he is a mindless fad follower. And please don’t tell me about Sampson, he was chosen for a purpose his locks was a covenant with God. God told his parents before he was born that he was not to have his hair cut. The Bible does not say Sampson was a dreadlock wearing brother, he just didn’t cut his hair. Just had to mention that because, I have had people use him as an example for wearing dreads.
Rastafarians believe that Haille Selassie is the Lion of the tribe of Judah. A Christian who wear dreads is either denying the deity of Christ or is a person who is tossed by the wind of fads, and by the look of Fred I believe it is the latter. Fred has decided to wear not one but two earings in his ear now, very sad. This man has the ability to reach so many for Christ, instead he decides to sell out to the world. I will pray for him, that he will find his way out from TD Jakes clutches and be restored in Christ.
Woww…truly disappointing. This a time when the world is sooo far from God, and multitudes stand in the valley of decision (Joel 3:14). It is estimated that 155, 000 people die DAILY, worldwide! All these souls ushered into eternity–many doomed for eternal destruction. It just seems so pointless 2b spending a lot of time and effort, as a professing Christian, chasing the world, buddying up to the world, seeking notoriety and wealth…when 56.5 million people die every year and most are leaving the earth WITHOUT Jesus Christ.
Knowing the way to eternal life, but failing to spread the true gospel message bcuz of being captivated by the spirit of the age, just like the world. That is like a firefighter, outside of a flame-engulfed building, sitting in the fire truck playing with his/her IPOD when people are dying inside. Totally lacking in any compassion, though trained to save lives.
Clearly, none of these artists are bothering to ask God for direction in their lives. They are doing whatever they are “big enuf to do”, as my mom would say. They are not consulting Holy Spirit and that is blatantly obvious!!
This is why God is going to allow persecution to hit the church even fiercer! We are just too lackadaisical and comfortable. The line of demarcation between the true Bride of Christ and the make-believe-fake-so-called church is GETTING SHARPER AND SHARPER! Wolves in sheep clothing are being exposed, and I am glad!!! It is time out for playing and frolicking around!!
How come secular artists are releasing gospel albums, and gospel artists are releasing secular albums? One agenda. Backwards. Tragic.
Wow I never thought I would see the day when major gospel recording artists would sell out in droves to the baphomet. Jehovah please save this man.
Anything that is held over God is idolatry. If God isn’t #1 in your life, it’s not of God and we all know that everything is black and white. We shouldn’t really even need music to set the mood for our spouse…yeah, music is nice but with everything being so specific and so easily falling into secular grounds, why play with it? I’d rather focus on my wife (if it’s in the Lord’s will) and nothing else when it’s me and her. Other than that, someone shouldn’t be setting the mood for me because it’s me and my wife, not me, my wife, and some single guy named Jazzman Freshtastic. Since when was music supposed to be used for ANYTHING else than glorifying God? It’s time to get back to the basics people…unless God speaks to you DIRECTLY and says it’s okay, I wouldn’t even look at it because it’s so easy to fall out this day in age. Be weary brothers/sisters, the end is very near.
God bless you all!
It’s okay to start your walk STRONG, but remember this isn’t a sprint, it’s an endurance race. This is a LIFESTYLE, not a momentary thing. Many people will fall out. Man isn’t perfect, God is…never put too much faith in someone because we’re all human and we all make mistakes but YHWH is perfect. Depend on him, rely on him, call out to him, talk to him because he’s always listening.
Why, Fred? Just…Why?!?!?!? Please, come back…Oh!…Wow. I’m hurtin’ y’all. I hope he turns back to his first love, which is Jesus Christ…Lord, have mercy.
Not surprised at all. Remember that Fred’s Album “Somethin bout Love” in 2004 featured Brain McKinght and Musiq SoulChild. Fred is obvious following his heart, which tied to the secular world judging by the company he keeps and the type of music he wants to do. Come on, when Fred Hammond grew the dreds didnt you know something was really wrong in his life.
Well Ma$e has company now in the secular world. Fred Lover…….Sad.
Yes RCooper. I agree with you.
I know you cannot be a FAN of any man, but I’d be a liar if I said this one didn’t hurt. I almost read this with tears, because I listen to the Inner Court daily…pretty much listen to all of his albums ( Up to when he started adding secular atrist). It’s hard not to say that Fred had both talent and a purpose. I’m sad. Mary Mary was a secular group from the get go. Kim Burrel always was a horrible song writer with a voice of Gold, but enjoyed being “admired by the world” Which isn’t bad in itself, she is talented, but basking in it and then USING IT….. Tye Tribbet, J Moss,KAren Clark Sheard ( recently) these Artist all seemed to WANT to be in with the IN CROWD… But MAn Fred…Old COmmisioned….Radical For Christ…He wasn’t playing…Seeking fame took him down… Sad Days….seriously I’m pretty sad over this one. AND i’ve never said this on this site…but from a sincere place I GOTTA pray that FRED gets some type of revelation and just give it up…
There’s so many things that are going to happen and everything is a test. Just remember if you can let it go, you will overcome…this walk will not be easy, look at everyone falling to the ground and falling off the walkway, or even turning back. Keep everyone you know and even those you don’t in prayer, Satan is rampant and taking as many souls as he can and getting more radical with it. I never imagined how hard this would be and I still can’t fathom how much harder it will get…but with God on OUR side, all things are possible. Keep your head up, and listen out for God because we have no time for distractions. Jesus is near, the road is thin, and the wind is blowing hard. Stay focused saints, we can do this with YHWH! Thank God for Yahshua man.
God bless you
Amen….
I bet that the album T.D. Jakes will be producing will have many and plenty secular artist.
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@ Ivross. I am in NO ways surprised by this. Next, he probably will be wearing big “sexy” lingerie with pink eye shadow and pink lipstick. Oh, don’t forget the beauty mark. This is definitely an agenda. What a shame.
Oooooohhhh! You are wrong, lol!!!!
Yup. And I guess we should all just “SMILE” about this right? SMH!
Fred reaks with the Spirit of Fornication!!!
I really don’t want to love my spouse while listening to Fred. All i would be thinking is …..they that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength they shall mount up on wings like an eagle and soar they shall run and not get weary they shall run and never faint…they that wait on the Lord and I say wait on the Lord…wait on the Lord and he will come through……!!!!!!
What in the world….or in the words of my four year old….what the what!
Right?!
LMBO!!
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great falling away from the faith! My Goodness! And just saw a commercial of how Cece is scheduled to sing at a “gospel celebration at a casino!!!” Why would a person who calls her self saved go to a casino to “minister..? ” Makes no sense to me!!!
It’s really sad. Whenever i see Fred,i always remember the Commissioned. How is Pastor Marvin Sapp doing?let’s pray for Fred Hammond brethren.Marvin Sapp doing?let’s pray for Fred Hammond brethren.
@elmsiska- Pastor Marvin Sapp will be performing in Indianapolis Indiana at the black expo for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, they bow to Apollo and are putting on a so called gospel event. He and Byron Cage are performing with the other Kappa Pastor Jamal Bryant. So Saap is compromising big time, and remember these Fraternities only invite their own. This stuff angers me to see these people do this stuff openly and rarely do you hear people sound the alarm. Thank GOD for this Post!
hey! isn’t EDDIE LONG a KAPPA too?
Reply: Yes
Saints we all have to get to a point where Jesus Christ is enough!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Fred , NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! GO BACK TO THE BASICS!!!!!
He is probably delirious. Can someone please slap Fred back to reality?
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Fred stop! Don’t do it!
Well, it was only a matter of time, after his divorce he would be looking to get hitched again. Romance and love is in the air for him and the Lord must take a back seat.
I grew up listening to Commissioned as a young girl, they were pretty much the only group that caught my attention. I grew up in Trinidad and in my church every gospel song sounded a little country, so when I found Commissioned at the local music store, I was in awe.
I could never get with the country songs and Fred and the other brothers amazed me with their harmonies and lyrics. I loved the fact that they always would reference the Bible in their songs. I was one young girl who was heartbroken when they broke up because, the music was relevant to me. I have always been attentive to the lyrics of a song not just the beat.
After the group broke up, I looked for other similar gospel singers, one day I found out that Fred had released his own music and I supported his talent. Unfortunately, during the last few years I noticed a change in him and I began to lose interest in him. Then when Ex Ministries exposed the record company he is signed with, I knew there would be a lot of compromise going down.
Why does Fred think the world needs another romantic love song album. This makes me sick to my stomach. Will no one stand up for holiness? What about friendship with the world being enmity with God, do we forget that it is an actual scripture verse? James 4:4 says that if you choose to be a friend with the world you make yourself an enemy of God. Come on Fred, get back on track brother. What next, pink lipstick?
“This makes me sick to my stomach. Will no one stand up for holiness”?
Yes, you…and anyone else that is more interested in the approval of Heaven, than the acceptance of Men!!!
Minister DL
Sad to say I saw it coming. I remember hearing a podcast address gospel artist signing contracts under universal music group. The same label that signs the likes of secular artist. So if gospel artist aren’t willing to make a stand then they will compromise. I am sad and upset about the compromising thats going on.
I was a supporter of Fred Hammond & RFC since Inner Court and Spirit of David until he informed his facebook friends that he was doing a jazz or love album. Ever since, I haven’t felt the need to support any of his future “works”. Such a voice going to waste. I’ll be praying for him, especially since he’s gone to wearing two earrings, I see…. I know the history behind that from true-church ministries.
This saddens me Fred Hammond was my favorite male Gospel artist ever. And Yolonda Adams was my favorite female Gospel artist. Now they both are walking away from the faith.
on a slippery slope with a bar of soap-nothing surprises me any longer when it comes to the church and its people. there is quite a difference now days between a christian and a true believer, and yes GOD does know our hearts-the thing is, we dont!
I really like Fred’s Gospel music. I really think Fred was at his best when he was in Commissioned. It seems as though they were younger, saved and uncorrupted then.
Oh well, no matter, I will not be purchasing this CD. Although we will have to be very careful not to get tricked because they will probably slip this in on the Gospel Stations rotations!
It is really sad to see the compromise that is going on today!
Minister Deryc L. Jennings Sr.
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Network Express “HBS”
I agree.
This doesn’t surprise me at all! He has been commenting on his facebook page about him looking for love since his divorce and has been asking his FB followers for love advice. Carnality at it’s finest! Back in the day I would’ve never believed Fred Hammond would turn his back on God for money. Some may not see it this way but that’s exactly what he’s done.
Looking for love and asking for “love advice”? What happened to just seeking God for a mate?? It still works and I am a testament to that!!
Amen! Spirit of dumb! LOL
What do you expect when you’re signed to a secular music conglomerate??? Isn’t he signed with Universal records?! I never was a fred hammond fan anyways!!! I’m not surprised by him at all because it seems like he was going to do this sooner or later, he compromised years ago lbs
God is going to prove each and everyone of us,we must go through the fire to see if we are pure gold,or just gold cap.God has a way that we cannot get around,He will find you out.God tells us in His word that He will provide our every need.I believe Him and am going to trust Him no matter how dark it gets outside.Fred Hammond need to check himself that’s a slippery slope that he is standing on.pastor green
He was always werid to me…. I didn’t like some of his songs….. He has a pervtic look to him in this photo….YUCK
I agree. He was definitely overrated. Seemed like a bunch of hype to me. SMH
WHERE ARE THE SOLD OUT UNCOMPROMISED GOSPEL ARTISTS? See, this is the very reason I have stop buying so called gospel music years ago. It’s sickening! SMH!
I think I know of only one…Micah Stampley.
I think Micah Stampley is signed with Matthew Knowles record label…not so sure he hasn’t sold out either
Reply: That is correct.
I didn’t know Levitical Records was Knowles. Well, I guess only time will tell. But I pray it will not be so. His music is very beautiful and God conscious. I fell in love with his music (his 2nd cd) when my mom went into cardiac arrest at the end of the year and it took them over 45 min to revive her. The doctors said she would never wake up again. God proved them wrong. When I got to the hospital, after we were there praying for her, a single tear came from her eye. I know that was a sign from God to trust Him. She has woke up, but is unable to talk as of now. But she knows when I am with her because she blinks rapidly and stares at me. God will restore! I dreamt it last night for the third time that I walked in her room and she started talking to me…okay, I digress. His 2nd cd the nurses play it for her, lol. I know his wife helps him write his music and she home schools their 5 kids. He has a war cry song called No Compromise! I hope he continues to live by that and if they try to fanagle him, he stands up to.
NOPE! MICAH STAMPLEY HAS SIGNED ON TO BEYONCE DAD RECORDING COMPANY TOO, SALVATION IS NOT SUPPOSED TO B PUT ON IN THE MORNING AND TAKEN OFF LIKE A CHANGE OF CLOTHING! REALLY! ITS ALL ABOUT FLESH, FAME RECOGNITION, SUPER STARDOM WHICH JESUS WAS NOT, BUT IS TRULY HE IS! IM SICK TO MY STOMACH, WHAT NEXT!
And please don’t forget Micah Stampley is a TD Jakes project as well! That speaks volumes. There is only one kind of male that TD Jakes promotes. Go figure.
Speaking of Micah Stampley, when I look at him, he seems to look a bit “suspect”, and he has a really high pitched voice when he sings, for a guy….. He is married with 5 kids, but unfortunately, in this day and time it doesn’t always have true bearing on sexual orientation…… Just saying.
what about, william mcdowell?
Yep, just read an article that said he will not call it Gospel because that “boxes” it in and he prefers faith based and inspirational (inclusion and NWO lingo). He said some other mess about getting muse from the word music and all can get muses..blah blah blah. Either way we know where these “muses” wil be coming from…the gates of hell. Will be praying against these wicked devices of the enemy…he has Juanita 2.0, and Trin I Tee 357 – 1 (lol). I’m sure this I old news but I am trying to get more current. Lord, help them all!
No, I didn’t know that either. Yes, I have never liked Jakes and he has no good thing coming from his mouth or ministries. I stopped buying all music a few years back. I can truly say that God set me free from the bondage of music. So I have never been one to keep up with these “superstars” lifestyles whether gospel or secular. I just happen to pick that for my mom. I had fallen off my watch of keeping up with exministries. One day I happened to be reading one of the blogs that was emailed and I decided to search on youtube and see if some videos where out there. I saw the one on Michael Jackson and knew it was pure truth when I saw it. Since then I have made a point of educating my youth group at church on the spirit behind secular music. Now I am putting together a lesson on the pitfalls of “so called gospel artists.” It really is sad. Nothing is sacred anymore. But the Bible said it would happen so I don’t think it strange. Thank you, exministries and Pastor Lewis!
speechless…
Anything to stay relevant….sad, really.