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California Pastor Allegedly Hired Hitman to Kill Daughter’s Boyfriend…

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The devil must have taken over Samuel Pasillas.  The 47-year-old pastor for a Spanish-speaking church in the city of Victorville, California is being accused hiring a hitman to kill his daughter’s boyfriend, according to the Riverside Police Department. The attempted murder took place last October.

On Saturday evening, October 21, 2023, Riverside Police Officers responded to a local hospital regarding a person who just arrived suffering from gunshot wounds from a shooting that occurred around 7:00 p.m. in the Orangecrest neighborhood of Riverside.  The male adult victim said he was driving on Grove Community Drive approaching Plainview Street when another vehicle pulled up alongside him.  Gunfire came from this other vehicle and he was hit several times.  The victim drove himself to the hospital and was treated for his injuries, and officers located evidence of a shooting on Grove Community Drive and Plainview Street.

The Riverside Police Department conducted a investigation and subsequently learned this was a murder-for-hire shooting.  The victim had been dating the daughter of Pastor Pasillas. During their investigation, detectives uncovered evidence the father met with the men he hired and provided them information about the victim, including his location the evening of the shooting.  Detectives also determined these men were paid almost $40,000 by the father and had conducted surveillance on the victim in the weeks leading up to when they shot him.

Earlier this month, detectives served search warrants at homes in Victorville, Long Beach, and Lynwood.  Pastor Pasillas was arrested and later booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for solicitation for murder, conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and assault with a deadly weapon.  He is currently being held on $1 million bond. Juan Manuel Cebreros, a 55 years old from Long Beach, was arrested and later booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and assault with a deadly weapon.  He is also being held on a $1 million bond.

This investigation is still ongoing and there are no other details to release at this time.  Anyone with additional information should contact Detective Nic Cantino at (951) 353-7104 or NCantino@RiversideCA.gov.  Those wishing to remain anonymous can email RPDTips@RiversideCA.gov, or download and use the Riverside Police Department’s “Atlas 1” mobile app by utilizing the “Send a Message” feature.  The department’s app can be downloaded here at APPLE or ANDROID.

Isn’t that wild? I wonder why Pastor Pasillas didn’t approve of the man his daughter was dating? I wonder about the ages of the daughter and the man she was dating. I wonder what his daughter thinks and if she is still dating the man. Is Pastor Pasillas married? I wonder what the congregation thinks! So many questions need to be answered, but most of all, thank God the man did not die from his injuries…I imagine that this story will soon be featured 20/20, Dateline or a similar show…

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Pastor Dr. Tony Evans and Pray.com Partner on ‘Heroes in the Bible’ Podcast

Debuting before Easter, Hit Podcast Series Focuses on the Miraculous Life of Jesus, Inviting Listeners into Scripture...

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PRAY.COM, the No. 1 app for prayer and faith-based audio and video streaming content, announces – just in time for Easter –  the exciting second season of its innovative and action-packed “Heroes in the Bible” series with Pastor Dr. Tony Evans, with this new season focusing on the miraculous life of Jesus.

Beginning with the foretelling of the Messiah’s arrival and the birth of John the Baptist, the second season of this series casts a light on the life of Christ—from His humble birth to His sacrificial act of redemption. This series uncovers the extraordinary within the miraculous, narrating His life’s events with cinematic flair, inspiring listeners through the transformative power of the Bible by exploring the Jesus of the Gospels, whose teachings and actions have shaped the course of history.

“We are humbled and honored once again to have Dr. Evans lend his remarkable voice and presence for this epic series, which ranked No. 1 on Apple podcast charts with 3.7 million downloads,” said PRAY.COM founder and CEO Steve Gatena. “We couldn’t be more excited about releasing these new episodes, and we know that millions will be blessed by this podcast about the most important Bible hero of all time.”

Dr. Evans powerfully shares these incredible experiences in his characteristic teaching style, captivating listeners with the transformative power of the Bible. Each episode reinvigorates these biblical narratives, masterfully enacted by a diverse cast of voiceover talent. The soundscapes, richly detailed and meticulously crafted, are complemented by custom musical scores, offering an enveloping auditory experience.

“When we reflect upon the goodness of Christ, we are granted a deepened reverence, gratitude and hope,” said series host Dr. Evans. “In that blessing, we receive peace and excitement to share that same message with others. This is the most valuable gift we could ever give—the hope that can only be found in Jesus.”

PRAY.COM co-founder Matthew Potter adds “The story of Jesus is what the Bible is all about, and we greatly appreciate how Dr. Evans helps us all understand how Jesus is the hero in every one of our stories.”

Recognized as one of the country’s most respected leaders in evangelical circles, Dr. Evans is a pastor, teacher, author and speaker, serving the body of Christ through his unique ability to communicate complex theological truths using simple, yet profound, illustrations. New and veteran pastors alike regard him as a pastor of pastors and a father in the faith. Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/.

“We are so excited to bring the story of Jesus to life for our members, in our signature cinematic story-telling style,” said PRAY.COM VP of Content Max Bard. “Of all the biblical figures, Christ is the most important, and only someone with the voice and the depth of Dr. Tony Evans could do it justice.”

In addition to “Heroes in the Bible,” PRAY.COM hosts podcasts from leading Christian pastors and speakers, meditative and reflective prayers and Bible-based resources to aid listeners wherever they may be in their spiritual growth journeys. Find “Heroes in the Bible” and other prayer and faith-based audio content at www.pray.com/podcasts, iHeart Radio or Apple.

About PRAY.COM  

Founded in 2016 with a mission to grow faith and cultivate community, PRAY.COM is the world’s No. 1 app for daily prayer and Bible-based audio content.Reaching more than 16 million people worldwide through its mobile app and website, PRAY.COM is the easiest way to incorporate prayer into your daily life. PRAY.COM provides encouragement and inspiration through daily devotionals, Pastor podcasts, and Bedtime Bible Stories. PRAY,COM founders are Steve Gatena, Michael Lynn, Ryan Beck and Matthew Potter.  See more at www.alarryross.com/pray-com.

About Tony Evans

Dr. Tony Evans has served as the senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship for over 40 years, witnessing its growth from ten people in 1976 to now over 10,000 congregants with over 100 ministries. Dr. Evans also serves as president of The Urban Alternative, a national ministry that seeks to restore hope and transform lives through the proclamation and the application of the Word of God. His daily radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can also be heard as a podcast and on the Tony Evans App. 

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Groundbreaking Film ‘The Ark and The Darkness’ Unveils Undeniable Evidence the Bible’s Great Flood Did Happen, in Theaters TODAY & TOMORROW!

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Happy Spring!

I’ve always been fascinated by the story of Noah’s Ark, and I know that I have so much more to learn about this miraculous moment in history. That’s why I’m excited to share this this information with you! See below…

Filmmakers Genesis Apologetics and Sevenfold Films announce the release of their groundbreaking new documentary, “The Ark and The Darkness: Unearthing the Mysteries of Noah’s Flood,” which sets sail in theaters this week, Wednesday, March 20, and Thursday, March 21, 2024, from Fathom Events. This long-awaited cinematic voyage unveils not only undeniable evidence of Noah’s flood but also the astonishing parallels between Noah’s flood and the end times, carrying a very pertinent message for humanity today. “The Ark and The Darkness” depicts the epic tale over 4,000 years old, preserved in ancient writings from every major culture around the world. Many thought it was only a myth, but recent discoveries confirm what the Bible has said all along.

Answers in Genesis President, Ken Ham said, as part of his endorsement of the film in regard to Noah’s flood, “This is a documentary-style movie with some impressive animation, and it features various interview segments with a number of creation scientists, including some from Answers in Genesis (such as AiG’s geologist Dr. Andrew Snelling, paleontologist Dr. Gabriela Haynes, and researcher and speaker Dr. Terry Mortenson).”

Below is the trailer:

 

“‘The Ark and The Darkness’ proves and illuminates the great flood of the Bible is historical,” said Dr. Dan A. Biddle, President of Genesis Apologetics and executive producer of the film. “We are excited to introduce an arsenal of evidence that is both irrefutable and compelling.”

Tickets are on sale NOW — purchase through Fathom Events.

Most of the church — and the world — today either ignore the Genesis flood or believe it wasn’t global and/or recently, that it wasn’t geologically significant, and that the age of the earth doesn’t matter. But if it really happened — and happened when the Bible says it did — it can be a life changer.

“Genesis Apologetics and Sevenfold Films seek to set our culture straight,” says Biddle. “We know from the Bible that the past is the key to the present. Understanding the flood is crucial to understanding why the world is the way it is today, not just from a geological standpoint, but to understanding humanity.”

“The Ark and The Darkness: Unearthing the Mysteries of Noah’s Flood,” promises an immersive experience that transcends the boundaries of conventional storytelling and demonstrates the filmmakers’ unwavering passion for crafting a high-fidelity film of biblical proportions. Their goal is to present the most Biblically accurate representation of Noah’s flood ever released in theaters.

“Our co-producer and director Sevenfold Films does an amazing job crafting the most photo-realistic representation of Noah’s flood to ever be in the theaters,” says Biddle. “We seek to counteract the distorted picture of Noah and the ark continually represented in our modern entertainment, such as the fictionalized movie, “Noah,” which distorts the Bible in a nonsensible way. We also address our culture’s imbedded presupposition of evolution, and its lack of awareness of the facts and evidence.”

The information presented in the film, “The Ark and The Darkness: Unearthing the Mysteries of Noah’s Flood,” by Genesis Apologetics and award-winning Sevenfold Films’ director of Genesis: Paradise Lost, Sevenfold Films, through interviews with leading Biblical apologists and Creation Scientists, shows the latest scientific evidence pointing to Noah’s flood. Ancient history, volcanism, the fossil record — all of these and more converge on one simple point: Noah’s flood is not a myth, it actually happened, and more recently than you might think. Filmed at the Answers in Genesis “Ark Encounter” (full-sized replica of Noah’s Ark) in Kentucky, with interviews filmed at Liberty University Bible Museum, this movie features a team of leading scientists, including Dr. John Sanford (Genetics, Logos Research Association); Dr. Gabriela Haynes (Paleontology, Answers in Genesis); Dr. Andrew Snelling (Geology, Answers in Genesis); Dr. John Baumgardner (Geophysics, Liberty University); Dr. Terry Mortenson; (Theology/Geology, Answers in Genesis); Dr. Charles Jackson (Professor/Theology, Points of Origin Ministries); Dr. Tim Chaffey (Theology, Answers in Genesis); Dr. Randall Price (Theology/History Liberty University); Dr. Andrew Fabich (Microbiology, Truett McConnel University); and Dr. Carl Werner (Medical Doctor, Evolution, Grand Experiment).

Genesis Apologetics provides Christian families with Biblical Creation training to help them stand strong in the faith. They are committed to providing Biblically and scientifically-based answers to the evolutionary theory that many children are taught in public schools. Their mission is to strengthen the faith of God’s children by grounding them in biblical truth and equipping them to discern error, one divine appointment at a time.

Fathom Events is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries.

For more information about “The Ark and The Darkness,” visit Fathom Events, Noahsflood.com, Facebook and Instagram.

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