TD Jakes suffers 'slight health incident' during Sunday sermon

(CP) T.D. Jakes, founder of The Potter's House megachurch in Dallas, Texas, is in "stable" condition after suffering "a slight health incident" after praying Psalm 19:14 during his Sunday morning service, his church has confirmed.

"During today's service, Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a slight health incident and received immediate medical attention following his powerful hour long message.

"Bishop Jakes is stable and under the care of medical professionals," The Potter's House of Dallas said in a statement on Facebook.

"The entire Potter's House family is grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support from the community. Thank you for your understanding and continued prayers."

A video clip of the health incident posted on YouTube shows Jakes sharing how much he loved preaching and wasn't tired of his job before experiencing seizure-like symptoms on stage.

"It was a pleasure. I still love to preach. I ain't tired of preaching. I miss you. I miss you," Jakes told the congregation.

"Have you ever gone to a hospital to visit somebody and you thought you was going to encourage them, and they encourage you? That's what preaching is. Like you think you're giving out something, you're getting back more than you gave. I love you," he said as his hand appeared to tremble.

He then prayed Psalm 19:14.

"Now Lord let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight oh Lord my strength, and My Redeemer let him go in peace," Jakes said.

Moments after that it became clear to his members that something was wrong and people on the stage rushed to his aid and surrounded him while his congregants immediately began praying before the livestream was disconnected.

© The Christian Post

Newsletter Stay up to date with Christian Today
News
EU Catholic bishops issue call for peace at Nicosia meeting
EU Catholic bishops issue call for peace at Nicosia meeting

This year Cyprus holds the presidency of the EU Council.

Government has 'terrible lack of realism' regarding Islamist violence in Nigeria
Government has 'terrible lack of realism' regarding Islamist violence in Nigeria

Militant attacks in Nigeria happen on a near constant basis.

Lib Dems admit unlawful discrimination against Christian parliamentary candidate
Lib Dems admit unlawful discrimination against Christian parliamentary candidate

Just days before local elections, the Liberal Democrats have admitted to unlawful religious discrimination against a parliamentary candidate over his Christian views.

London bishop 'deeply saddened' by attack on Jews in Golders Green
London bishop 'deeply saddened' by attack on Jews in Golders Green

Bishop Anderson Jeremiah said he was "appalled by this ongoing cycle of violence fuelled by antisemitism".