Hi Greg,

I just got off of the phone with YouTube/Google (via their local number [1-650-253-0000] which has offices close to where I live). When I called, I selected to be transferred to issues with YouTube (which was done by dialing "3" with their automated system on the second or third prompt).

After a ten minute hold, I reached the telephone representative. I explained the issue (and gave the name of the channel) and asked why the channel was terminated. I also expressed my disappointment over its removal.

The YouTube rep couldn't give me any information (since I am not the channel owner), but suggested that it could have been flagged by disgruntled individuals visiting the site.

The representative did admit that an individual or group can sometimes target a particular channel for flagging, but couldn't say if that was the case here.

The rep suggested that you reply to the "appeal" email that you received, call them directly (between 9AM-5PM PST on Monday through Friday) or to use their Help forum.

I did voice my disappointment. I stated that -- without clarification -- it almost seems like this website was targeted on religious discriminatory grounds. I explained that the channel garners a lot of traffic too.

Either way, please keep us updated! This will remembered constantly in prayer!

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Christopher

Suggested Tweet:

@YouTube please restore 5K Christian sermon videos viewed 35 million times around the world on @SermonIndex channel. #putitback

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Tim

Hi Greg
I would like to give you some advice but Im at a loss to say anything only that I am with you and will pray for some resolution.
This comes under the heading of Christian Persecution of that I am off no doubt.You know that you have our full support.
I Can see from the enemies point of view why its beneficial to have us off the air(youtube) as it is a great evangelical tool,a site where Christians and Non Christians visit.
Its the getting punished without been given the reason that hurts the most and the inability to hold them to account of their actions,
I will send an email to Youtube to complain just to add my name at least.My gut feeling but Im not saying this is from God is that its a strike back against the recent happenings in the USA by opposing views,
Our Sword is bigger than theirs,our sword has two edges,our sword doesnt corrupt in the heat of battle ,our sword is always victorious and our sword is living and will do for ever,Yours Hugh

I would seek council from the men at Calvary Chapel and Franklin Graham ministries.

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Jeff Marshalek

I did a search on YouTube for SermonIndex. I discovered several pages of [playlists] with site, the address, a shortened Google address in the channel description and a combination of random key words but the most common theme dealt with the punishment for adultery.

This is an example:

We should keep in mind, it's very possible that just one person that has the ability to do this is responsible. For these reasons right here is why there should be alternative sites from YouTube and also Face Book, although i'm not on facebook so I don't know that much about it, but I don't think it would be that hard to have optional sites. These sites use their monopolies to voice their own political views, by removing content that don't line up to their views. Maybe someone should start a site called "ChristTube" or something similar, after all, if i'm lost, I would be more drawn to "ChristTube" than YouTube.

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Bill