From: "Cory Sellers"
Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 19:20:47 -0500
To: bob@boblarson.org
Subject: response to May Newsletter
 
Dear Bob,
 
A few things came to mind as I pondered your e-mail, and after a while I felt impressed by the Holy Spirit to share them with you.
 
Judging by your newsletters of the past few months, it seems the Lord has been trying to communicate a message to you. And based on my own painful, personal lessons from GOD, I believe the following three URLs from the CCCInc. site will help facilitate His message. Please review them prayerfully.
 

While on the one hand GOD receives glory through you for the miracles which He performs, on the other He is disgraced for your lack of trusting Him for financial provision. Be encouraged that the GOD who does miracles through you will also be your provider as you increase in understanding of and obedience to what He is trying to teach you.
 
GOD bless you. Stay focused and keep fighting, striving to obey.
 
In love,
 
Cory Sellers
 

From: "Bob Larson Ministries"
Date: 15 May 2002 17:30:05 -0000
To: List Member [ Cory Sellers ]
Subject: Bob Larson Ministries: May Newsletter
 
Dear Friend,
 
It was hideous. Worse yet, the picture in front of me was from a Christian magazine!
 
The nine-page story accompanying the picture was full of distortions, quotes taken out of context, and outright lies. There was no warning. They didn't interview me or contact me. They didn't check their quotes for accuracy. I have never met the person who wrote the article.
 
[...]
 
The grotesque picture I refer to above is a full-color, artistic rendering of my face. It has been doctored to make me look like the most evil man alive.
 
[...]
 
Please pray for the people who did this.
 
[...]
 
Would you take a moment and jot a email of encouragement to bob@boblarson.org. A few words from your heart will make all the difference for my family, and me.
 
[...]
 
Thank you for opening your heart of love with an offering to show your support.
 
Doing What Jesus Did,
 
Bob Larson
 
P. S. You need to know the truth about this ministry, not the lies this picture perpetrates. That's why I want you to have a brand new video I've never offered before...
 
[...]
 
Our ministry has an urgent need of $39,000. If you'll be one of 1,000 to share a gift of $39 ($49 outside U.S.) or more, I'll send you this powerful video that will encourage your faith. It's also a wonderful witnessing tool to share with other young people bound by Satan.
 
Thank you for sharing your personal note of encouragement. At times like this I need to focus on the good things you have to say, not the lies of the enemy. Be sure to email a personal note to my wife and children. Thank you for helping us to do what Jesus did.
 
GIVE YOUR GIFT NOW!
https://store.yahoo.com/blmonlinestore/newsletter.html
 
Bob Larson Minstries * PO BOX 36A * Denver, CO 80236 * bob@boblarson.org *
303-980-1511

From: "Bob Larson Ministries"
Date: 11 Apr 2002
To: List Member [Cory Sellers]
Subject: Bob Larson Ministries: Follow Up South Africa Report [in March Newsletter]
 
FOLLOW UP SOUTHERN AFRICA REPORT
 
April 11, 2002
 
Dear Friend,
 
Your friendship and support of this ministry have never meant more to me.
 
I never forget that all that we're able to do for the Lord is because of your faithfulness and generosity.
 
[...]
 
For several weeks I've been warning you that this ministry is threatened because of the drop in giving since September 11.
 
[...]
 
While we were in Africa, we weren't able to hold our usual conferences in America and raise the necessary offerings to meet our broadcast obligations. As a result, even though we experienced unprecedented spiritual results, our financial condition has grown much worse.
 
I need you to share a financial blessing that will equal the spiritual blessing of our African conference. We must now raise immediately $130,000 to cover the extra expenses incurred while we were in Africa. Please, try to give at least $30 ($45 outside U.S.). If you can, give $300. Perhaps you are the one God is speaking to about sharing a gift of $3,000 or $30,000.
 
By God's power we've won a great spiritual victory. Now let's agree to declare a financial victory that will take the message of Do What Jesus Did around the world!
 
Doing What Jesus Did,
 
Bob Larson
 
P. S. I have a brand new video never seen before. I'm making it available exclusively to those receiving this letter who share a gift of at least $30 ($45 outside U.S.) or more. It's called "The Six Doorways of the Devil" and describes the most common ways Satan attacks our lives. You owe it to yourself, your family and friends to see this eye-opening message of healing and deliverance. Don't hesitate a moment to get this video. Your freedom may depend on it.
 
GIVE YOUR GIFT TODAY!
https://store.yahoo.com/blmonlinestore/newsletter.html
 
Bob Larson Ministries * PO BOX 36A * Denver, CO 80236 * 303-980-1511 * www.BobLarson.org

From: Cory Sellers
Date: Fri, Sept 6, 2002 16:09:14 -0500
To: Alex Poole
Subject: for Robert, misc.

Alex,
 
Please print https://www.boblarson.org/Newsletter/newsletter.html for R's reference.
 
Robert,
 
GOD just showed me what the gift of administrations is:
 
I was laying on the couch after finishing the 14 page summary, letter, etc. to you. I began pondering Bob Larson, Andrew Strom, etc. I thought about how GOD is still using Strom, and the pattern that seems to be emerging is: prepare for a ministry, get attacked (for failure to believe the truth), minister successfully, continue into deeper blindness.
 
I was considering how it is that Andrew Strom can deny GOD's CCCInc. admonitions and still have successful ministry events. I was then reminded of Bob Larson (notice how he is still selling GOD's revelation for money (Lk22:35 contrasted with 2Pet2:3a)).
 
I remembered how Bob Larson's ministry is failing miserably (like Branham's did), but how he thinks he is still on track because GOD is still using his Rom11:29 gifts.
 
Well, I realized the same is true with Strom. GOD then showed me that the recent, successful event he held was due largely (in part anyway) to GOD's use of his gift of administrations (1Cor12:28). Apparently, this gift is used by GOD to bring others into ministry, to administer the gifts of the Spirit, to effect them in other believers. How neat is that? GOD refuses to diminish His own glory in spite of the disobedience and unbelief of those whom He has gifted.
 
Added notes to "gifts" file.
 
Thanks for all. Probably more to come.
 
Have a great day.
 
C.
 

[Note: The following was received via e-mail newsletter, deleted, then taken from www.boblarson.org for the purpose of this file.]
 
From: "Bob Larson Ministries"
Date: June '02
To: List Member [Cory Sellers]
Subject: Bob Larson Ministries: [June Newsletter]
 
June 28, 2002
 
Dear Friend,
 
[...]
 
Remember that letter I sent you and other friends a few weeks ago, about the Christian magazine that pictured my face with a dozen demons? I poured out my heart and asked for encouragement. Hundreds of people sent emails, but out of 7,500 people that received that letter, only 13 people sent any financial help. And that total was just $507!
 
[...]
 
I've been warning for months since September 11 that this ministry is facing the most serious financial challenge in nearly 30 years. We've always lived on the edge because so few want to support a ministry that aggressively takes on the devil. But since September 11 we've been pushed closer to that precipice. If 1300 or even 130 people had responded to my last letter, I wouldn't be urgently pleading for your help now. But 13 people can't keep the vision of this ministry alive for Lisa and Jason. We need immediately at last 1,000 who will share a gift of $30 ($40 outside US), and another 100 who will share a gift of $130!
 
[...]
 
Thank you for blessing our ministry with the best gift you've ever given.
 
Doing What Jesus Did,
 
   Bob Larson
 
P. S. God recently revealed to me a supernatural way to break every curse Satan has put on your life. It's called a LAWSUIT AGAINST SATAN. When I receive your best gift in support of this ministry (please make it at least $30 or more) I'll send you a copy of this lawsuit, along with a cassette explaining how to use it. This will be the most powerful tool you've ever had to liberate you, your friends, and family from every attack the enemy has brought against you!
 
ORDER NOW!!!
https://store.yahoo.com/blmonlinestore/newsletter.html
 
Bob Larson Minstries * PO BOX 36A * Denver, CO 80236 * bob@boblarson.org *
303-980-1511

[side note: After reading the above newsletter, I couldn't bear to continue my subscription, which I cancelled. Bob's begging was becoming so pronounced that I had no desire to read any of his subsequent publications. What made it more difficult was the fact that I personally have been extremely financially challenged for over a year now, to the extent that I could have filed for bankruptcy many months ago, but have held onto my faith in GOD that as I do what He requires of me, He will be faithful to deliver me.
 
Also note:
1) Bob's e-mail sent to 7,500 people (5x5x5x60--a subtle, spiritual indicator of GOD's grace and judgement on Larson's ministry), though only 13 responded with donations, average $39 per, totalling a mere $507.
 
2) Bob's ignoring Prov23:23, Matt6:33, 17:17, et al... selling GOD's revelation of deliverance for money, unlike Peter in Acts8, who rebuked Simon for the same:
 
   18And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. 20But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. 21Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. 22Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.]