Good News For Addicts
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Are you struggling with drug or alcohol addiction? Do you know someone who is? Listen to Jeff Durbin talk about his past in drug and alcohol addiction and then the freedom from it. There is hope for those struggling with addiction. There is Good News. There is freedom from addiction that is possible. Join us in sharing this Good News for addicts.
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I got sober in 2010 and became a member of a recovery program that taught me to create my own higher power. I became so proud of my works, so self righteous, so engrossed in the world's message of self love that my relationships were crumbling in the name of healthy boundaries. It wasn't until the Lord sought me out and saved me a year ago that I finally felt freedom and peace in my mind and heart from drugs and alcohol. He shattered my idolatry and showed me the truth. Praise be to the holiest of holies, who loves us in spite of ourselves!
Wow! What a God we worship!
I had no idea about Jeff's past. What an awesome testimony.
I drank allot, I grew up in a Irish neighborhood started drinking at the age of 10 I would put away a big bottle of Jack Daniel's every day, I had moments of Sobriety when I got sick of it but always went back to partying. I became a Christian a couple of years ago six months or so into my walk with Jesus my wife told me do realize you haven't drank in over six months I looked at her kind of puzzled and I hadn't even thought about it that was over two years ago and I haven't looked back once. I didn't plan on quitting I just didn't even think about it I was a new person completely Born again and forever Grateful for what Jesus did for me. God Bless you Brother and to all those that may think it's too late for me or I have done too much that God will never forgive me .... Our God is a Awesome God and yes he will forgive you just trust in him. Such a Wonderful Blessing my life has become and I so look forward to his return. Greed Lust Pride all dissipated all I have left is Faith Hope and Charity I'm not perfect I still hate Mondays still like my coffee before I really talk to anyone and Still have a heavy right foot on back country roads but God ... changed everything with Love in my Heart I ask you to please seek him now.
Thank you Jeff. I decided to get clean a while back after watching some of your videos. You have helped me more than you will ever know.
Congratulations man, you'll never ever ever regret that decision, as I'm sure you already know. Like, yeah, you might occasional get the urge to use, but you'll never legitimately wish you had stayed chest-deep in your addiction. I got off of heroin about 3 1/2 years ago, but continued to struggle with addiction and was shooting crack (and smoking it) and what you have to do to it to be able to liquify it, just trust me, it's REALLY bad for your veins, and surely the rest of your body too. I DESTROYED myself. I did things I said I would NEVER EVER do. I did absolutely disgusting things that I will be ashamed of for the rest of my life. I was raped (repeatedly), kidnapped, beaten, robbed, I almost lost my arm, and all kinds of other scary and horrible things happened to me, all because of what I was doing and where I had to be and who I had to be around in order to do it. I now have PTSD on top of the mental issues I already had.
But in November 2017, I finally got clean for good. I had gotten saved the year prior, but I think God needed to put me through a little more hell for me to REALLY get the picture so that if never go back once I got out. And through plenty of VERY strange events that, to me, couldn't possibly be coincidences, my best friend from high school came back into my life, and I KNOW God sent him to me. And this friend ended up being the one person that could help me, and he was able to get me out of there and I haven't looked back. We're basically married now, we just can't afford to actually have a wedding, and we're expecting our first child in June.
If I hadn't gotten saved (I was raised Catholic but was an atheist from age 12 to age 27) and I'd God hadn't sent my husband to run back into me, I know for a FACT that I would be dead by now, and the last days of my life would have been a living Hell.
God is amazing and he can pull is it of anything, we just have to reach for him. Basically, God can't help us unless we're willing to open the door and let him in, and then do whatever he needs us to do to get better.
I went to rehabs, detox centers, therapy, got the whole "tight love" thing, etc etc, and none of it was really enough to save me. But Jesus Christ was the one that could get me out, and he sent in the reinforcements too. I never could have done it if not for Christ.
And trust me, if I can be okay, you definitely can too 😊 I wish you all the best and if you ever need help or need to talk or something, feel free to let me know and I'll give you my email address. God bless you, never give up ❤️
@@zzevonplant Thank you, I never have had anyone reply with that much before. I appreciate it. I was a heroin and meth user for 13 years... IV was the way it started, and ended. Only smoked crack for a year, but I know all about what you are talking about. Rehabs didn't stop me as well, but I had an experience a year and a half ago that made me hate myself and who I was. (more than I already did) I've been used and abused to get high. I know the life and refuse to go back there. I am former LDS and the christian thing is new to me, but it makes sense. I'm staying with it no matter what. Thank you, and if I ever need to talk, I know where to find you.
@@prmfirestorm0863 Yeah, a year is surprisingly a really long time when it comes to stuff like that. A year is plenty long enough to ruin your life. I was only on heroin for like 3 months (it was a relapse from something else, but still) and it annihilated everything in that short of a period of time. Some people that have never been through it might think, how are you that deep in this crap after that short of a period of time, but it doesn't take long.
But yeah, anyway, I'm really glad you got out. Every time I see someone else that made it out alive, it's just awesome. It's really rare to get clean and stay that way, unfortunately. So never forget how big of an accomplishment that really is.
God bless
@@zzevonplant I wont forget anytime soon. Most of my friends from high school back in the day are dead now. I am the lucky one, and its taken a lot more work than most people could even imagine. You know about all that. Keep with it.
@@prmfirestorm0863 Yep, exactly. It's a LOT of work. And yeah, on one hand we're both very lucky to be alive, but it's not just luck, it's also a lot of hard work, faith, and I really think God was looking out for me (and I would assume you too) because by ANY way you look at it, I should have been dead (or at LEAST in jail/prison) many many times by now. And remembering that is really helpful for me. I try never to forget how lucky I am to be alive and never forget how horrible it all was so when the bad thoughts start coming in my head, I can be strong enough to not give in to it. I remind myself of the horror of it so I don't think "Oh, maybe THIS time it'll be fine! I'll just do a little bit!" Yeah, no. It never turns out like that, and being able to remember that clearly is really important for me.
But yeah, you keep with it too. I don't know you, but I'm thrilled that you're okay and clean.
I have watched this countless times now, and will continue to do so when I need encouragement, revitalization, hope, Truth...the word I heard the loudest this time was "Grace " Thank you Jeff, and thank you Jesus for being the Way.
This is the gospel...the good news...listen to him and live.
I could've listened for hours! This brought me so much peace. Praise Jesus! Thank you.
@Mike Smith: So, how long have you been using?
@Mike Smith: Wow...
@Facts R. Demonstrable wrote: "I'd go as far as saying god is not evident to exist ..at all."
Do you want us to believe that you are everywhere at all times? Because "Facts R. Demonstrable," right?
I'm praying for you all. Praying that He will reveal Himself to you. I love you.
Some people don't even realize they're choosing to stay chained to the horrors of this world. It is sad that horrible things happen to every peoples, and that the evil in charge of this world uses sin to turn us against each other. He wants us to believe we are different from each other, but brother/sister I'm here to tell you. I love you. You don't have to stay in those chains. There is no color differences here. Just love.
Praise God for His mercy, grace and love upon rebellious sinners. I too was an addict whom Jesus set free. We love you Jesus, He is risen
Hi Jeff, My name is Eli we met before probably don't remember me and that's okay. I want to share my story, over the weekend I would get high and drink to the point I couldn't walk my friend had to walk me back to the hotel in Icon park in the heart of Orlando sleeping with many women in the hotel and one night I was drunk and high that I decided to play some music on my playlist and somehow this video that you made "Gospel for addicts" I heard it while I was on the floor drunk and high and broken down hearing this message and now I've given my life to Christ Jesus it was like a flick to a switch one second I was loving it then the next I hated it (Repented) and while I was doing these things I was leading a Church of college students with that being said because of God using you I SEE!!!! and now I have a channel called Church in the wild studio... Thanks, Jeff I pray with all my heart that you stay humble. One of my heroes in the faith... Jesus is KING!!!
everytime i relapse i come back to this video...
You have such a powerful testimony. I too have struggled in the past and have found sanctuary in Christ Jesus. I love your Videos. Thank you for what you do.
I am trying to acquire a new addition and that is the reading of God's Word daily. I'm getting closer but not quite there yet. I love your message. I am a recovering alcoholic and I did not get sober by anything I could do it through prayer and trusting Jesus Christ. Through His strength was the only way could quit. I tell people I am not perfect, just saved, but I love one that is and that is Jesus Christ.
God is awesome 🙏🏼❤️
@Facts R. Demonstrable: So, you know Him?
@Sola Scriptura: Yes!
Thank you for a beautiful testimony and gospel presentation not only for addicts but for everyone. I know Jesus sets sinners free because he set me free, praise God! I'm sharing this with everyone. Thanks again!
Im really going through this situation he's
saying..This is a great helping hand
God Bless you Jeff! God bless those who seek the Lord, he shall find you whence you seek him with an open heart.
Pray for our youth
Praise God.
What a video to be able to send to addicts that we know and are witnessing to.
Hi Jeff. I live in las vegas and i would love to meet you and ask if you can pray for me. I hope to see you . love you brother , thank you !
@@Anna_M70 thank you .
Crying the whole time honestly. I needed this
This was a beautiful, compassionate, owing presentation of the Good News offered in Jesus Chris, our Master. One day I hope to meet you on this side of eternity. Until then: Here, there, or in the air (at His final return). May He bless you & your ministry. May you think of me, & pray for me (and my family), as the Lord brings us to your remembrance. May His Peace be with you.
Thank you for being faithful to the Gospel Jeff.
@Facts R. Demonstrable Did you watch it?
@Facts R. Demonstrable: A dictator that is absent yet tyrannical and oppressive...hmm?
Please do one like this for atheists/agnostics in the style of this one and the Gospel for Mormons, love that type of video!
I think this is exactly where I'm at right now. The drugs/alcohol is a symptom to a bigger problem.
Please pray for me... I profess my love and believe in Jesus Christ and I struggle with drugs.
Thank you Pastor Jeff for sharing your past , and being so honest. So very encouraging! And people try to say Reformed Christians don’t evangelize. Only the Grace of God, and righteousness of Christ can make us right with him. All Glory to God!
Amen, Brother
Beautiful testimony brother, i can relate too. May god keep you safe in the palm of his hand and may his countenance shine on you all the days of your life.
Jeff- this is pure. Thanks for speaking this.
Great testimony.
This is so sad and beautiful at the same time..Thank you for these Words of Truth Brother Jeff.Hello from Germany
My relationship with GOD through JESUS CHRIST. That's what got me through it. In fact today is my one year from my addiction. My prayer now is for my husband who isn't an addict in a normal sense but has found something else that has taken away from us. Thank you for this!
Hey Sister, Grace, Peace and Love multiplied to You in The HOLY KING. i hope everything is going well now! How is your walk with The LORD; Walking in Repentance [from self n sin] and Faith [Actively Trusting in CHRIST, Alone] all by GOD'S Great Grace In JESUS CHRIST, by HIS SPIRIT Of HOLINESS?
Great testimony Jeff. Thanks for sharing. Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.
I’m going to share this with some people.
Please do more of these types of videos pastor jeff...pliz
Amen Jeff! Had the exact same experience.
Man, I wish I knew Jeff was in Las Vegas. It's one of my dreams to meet him someday.
Bless u for all you do here in Az.
It was hard for me to accept God's love and grace. I knew I wasn't worthy of it. But I learned that it isn't about me. It's about God. What matters isn't who I am. What matters is who God is. God loves us because He IS love. Accept His love and know you have a home. God bless you, Jeff, you are a true apostle of the Lord. :)
Beautiful! We need to see more of this gentleness and grace from apologia. God bless you guys!
God bless you Jeff.
Amen! Great testimony Pastor Jeff! May God bless Apologia!
Amen
Love your work man! God bless!
This is the realest shit. Right there on the strip in sin city. My brother breaking it down. Street apologetics. Preaching the truth of Jesus God meeting you where your at. It's free and its freedom.
TY for this thank you and God bless you and your ministry always, always.
@Facts R. Demonstrable Hey Facts R how are you? And absolutely excellent ?. Excellent ?. I received an associate degree in science and OH how I loved Human Anatomy and Physiology and how amazingly complex each fraction of our bodies are and microbiology, chemistry and psychology also topics I truly loved. The community college I attended was the hardest Nursing Program in the state but the harder the complexity straight As but LoL out of both semester's 1&2 of Anatomy lab and written exams on the easiest test in both semester's written dealing with with our blood cells I made 92 while the others above 95 but I loved learning asap and caring for my patience and although my dad was Hebrew and my mom (prior to tofu,alphalph sprouts and bean sprouts + yoga, yoga and more yoga) she could roll her belly in ways and that breathing meditation drove me batty but she temporarily decided to walk on the wild side of the new age but prior southern Baptist so of course we never had Christmas forbidden by my father, definitely no Easter and of course Halloween notta so with much confusion throughout childhood when momma got free from belly rolling and tofu she repented and returned to the one and only God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (Israel) and the Son of God the Lord Jesus Christ but needless to say I enjoyed my time with books but not Scripture because religion to me is shackles and also confusion considering but I remember the transformation of my mother this light and love within was unmistakable and I mean love and never would speak AGAINST absolutely no one my grampa and uncles were alcoholics and if they needed beer never once a condemning word just helped them and sat with the sinners the rest of us picking the guitar singing about the Lord and everyone loving, praising and singing with her and she always told me if you are ever in a spiritual or bad situation yell out for the Lord Jesus Christ and I am sad to say I took the truth as a grain UNTIL I had just gotten off work 2nd shift and usually my buds came over while we had many Bud-weisers and hung out but for some reason I went to my mom's house and my cousin was there but mom at a revival which back then was many days well an ambulance pulled up 2doors down and Mrs. Soure had passed away we were watching at the front door and knew because the sheet completely covered her and upon leaving the lights remained on but silent and I ate a bite and told Tony I am going to lay down in moms room and said goodnight well I had barely hit the pillow and something so black full of what appeared like monkey and hairy had completely paralyzed me and my tongue grew so thick I couldn't do anything move,scream, NOTTA and the next thing I knew I was falling and falling out of my body and the further I fell I was finally able to get to turn my head but no voice on both sides it appeared to be a a cave with a rocky formation and of course I am tripping big time and finally I could turn my head behind me to see at the bottom was a massive fire and I thought I am falling into hell and I remember what momma said about calling for Jesus but still couldn't speak so I instantly thought HELP ME JESU and before I could get it out a bright extremely white light was behind me and I felt His hand and I kid you not He slammed me back into my body and that thing literally hit my bedroom wall and I started screaming I mean screaming my cousin came flying in me hysterical telling him all that happened he made a pallet on the floor to calm me down and I drifted to sleep only to be woke up because cuz was screaming then and the exact same thing happened to him to the letter and now I have no doubt Exactly who the Lord and the Almighty is. Yell for any other so called not any help whatsoever and stay strong my friend
Amen!
Ephesians 6:12
so good
I don't struggle with drugs and Alcohol persay , but I would personally call myself "broken " 😢💙 I feel rather lost too. My daily life is constantly too hard and the burdens have become too heavy to bear. And it's not like I've cried out to the Lord endless times but my whole entire life is a mess still . Think it's psalm 103.. This is how I feel each day . Lord please take me soon . I have no fight in me anymore
*psalm 102
Tim Sharpe please listen from the 5:50 mark again.
“Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way And the unrighteous man his thoughts; And let him return to the LORD, And He will have compassion on him, And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.”
ISAIAH 55:6-7
what makes an addict?
I wish we could avoid medicine and all drugs. When you have a pain you want to shake it off. This is a problem. We have two different pains. Physical and mental. And e.g. You have both you can't only pray all day long... You have to work, do some regular things and so on... I don't say anything about disabled people. It's another cup of tea. I hope my point of view is clear and smb can drop two cents in, thank you.
I’m addicted and I don’t know what to do
Your aware and sound like you want help. I'm only a stranger ...but I'm still going to pray for you. What I know..is Detox thru your state might be free/ clinics. If you need detox. .or there are private doctors but they're costly. I'm not going to preach ..but what's worked for me..is coming to Jesus and finding a church family ..that's helped me thru my struggles and trials. Please hang in there darlin. I know for fact IT DOES AND CAN BE BETTER. 🙏🙏🙏💓
liberty jeweled I really appreciate it. I’m terrified of detox that it wouldn’t work for me - that they would let me suffer through it in agony and I’m terrified of life on the other side of it. I really appreciate u reaching out to me. I have prayed for Jesus to forgive me a thousand times and asked him to give me the strength its just no amount of strength can get you through the physical withdrawal - I’m not scared of the mental aspect but physically getting off of it and I feel like those detox places just make you JUST healthy enough to where you won’t die
@@sjs9869 your so welcome!!!!! 💓 Did you know that MANY people feel better off drugs and better on suboxen? THAT'S A FACT. It blocks any sickness and ANY WANT OF IT. I have literally watched people mentally return to me..while.on subs. Theyr themselves again! & Happy!!! 😀❤👍 I'll pray you get treatment. Its normal to be scared...but I promise you'll feel MUCH BETTER.. And NOT just alive. And you'll be SO SO proud of yourself! That'll have you smiling huge.
In my exp. People WANT to help. Trust in the process and want to get better.
Your more then halfway there luv.
( getting treatment means you don't need to be scared of detox. It keeps ALL sickness away)
@@sjs9869 it WILL work for you. You can honestly (please) take my word. 💓
@@sjs9869 🤣👌👌👌👌👌😘
I like how you handled that/ those messages....either you or UA-cam.
So im thinking it was you.
Thankyou.
AMEN! That is exactly what we teach. Thank you for your boldness in teaching a very unpopular message in the "recovery world" Once an addict always an addict is from the pits of hell. My identity is not in my sin my identity is in Christ...... S2Lrecovery.org
Jesus is king
Recovery churches are good because they don't judge people's suffering. USA are lucky. There are many paths to recovery that protect the dignity of the individual. Even programs for poor people do. That is not the case everywhere in the world. Especially in poorer parts suffer in silence. Addicts die of shame alone, afraid to tell anyone because of culture. America pioneer spirit values the individual picking themselves up and taking a second chance. Whatever path, in recovery people need the spiritual component. But this guy does go over the top a bit too much with his religion. Still it helped him.
Am I sinning because I use weed for my mind I have bipolar and I dont like the medicine from doctors I dont like using weed but my mood and mind get benefits from it basically a relief I just wish I didn't have too what can I do in my situation
We believe that this will help.
ua-cam.com/video/c2D2LR66erk/v-deo.html
If I may add.. the Lord can set u free from bipolar. The ups and downs of bipolar can be broken with obedience to Jesus and his ways. I'm not saying it will be easy but it can be done and it's worth it!! Allowing Jesus to strip away those layers and heal those hurts as he transforms you through complete surrender and obedience. It comes from a place of desperation and true desire.. prayers for u 🙏
God has not given u a spirit fear, but of peace, love and a sound mind. Repeat that scripture as often as you can. 20 times a day if u have to. And there's many more scriptures u can use daily to keep ur mind focused on him.
@Facts R. Demonstrable only if it were so simple brother
@Facts R. Demonstrable no I'm 33 aware most of what your saying weed works just not having it isn't cool it's a burden paying and having too do it sativa is head the indica is body high
Just curious. Why would I have to pay you for 'All Access' if all I need is in the Gospel? Furthermore, Jesus didn't charge a penny.
We should reduce harm with drug use, not prohibit it.
Food addiction is the toughest. You can survive without drugs or alcohol. You can't survive without food.
It's idolatry, friend. Same problem.
I know food is idolatry too. I struggle with food and the holy spirit gives me guidance every time I am using food as an idol. I too often ignore him..
its great but doesnt solve the problem of the mind and heart that simply cannot seem to believe in jesus, no matter how much prayer and asking god and jesus to help one make it so. i would love to believe this but my mind will not, even though i do everything i can to try. the bible says repeatedly that god will draw those near to him who he wants and that faith is a gift from god and not within our power to attain.
I feel you.
I can say this. God is not in the mind. It's all spiritual. Dont believe into your thoughts. God speaks to us through revalation. From within. Not through thoughts. Be still and know.......
Try this, it helped me.
-UA-cam: Jesse Lee Peterson Silent Prayer.
Peace.
Keep reading you say your 'mind' won't allow belief. Maybe that's the problem. The mind is corruptable and thoughts are easily manipulated.
Good luck
Borderland Films please listen to Jeff again from the 5:50 mark on.
“All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out.”
JOHN 6:37
Obviously lying about this story
Peter Werve Prove it.
Yes. This is fascinating. Please do explain.
He’s just rambling the same old ‘come to Jesus and your life will make sense “ but you all know that just isn’t true. Don’t you
@@jockinw No. We reject the word of a random man in UA-cam comment boxes for the Word of the man Who defeated death.
How come every drug and alcohol treatment centers are overflowing with kids from abusive Christian homes?