This Present Darkness Unabridged Part I

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  • @ladihawke205
    @ladihawke205 3 роки тому +141

    I read this book 30 years ago, about 5 years ago I bought the book again and just read it this year 2021. It is so much like today!! Thanks for whoever did this!! I'm enjoying listening to it!!

    • @rachelg9868
      @rachelg9868 2 роки тому +4

      Me too...I read 30 years ago now listening again. Just started 🙏✝️♥️

    • @kimasim1
      @kimasim1 2 роки тому +8

      I too read this about 25 yrs ago. I read a few of frank peretti books for a few years back then. I still have some. My eyes aren't what they used to be. Glad to find this.

    • @pandaplayer8879
      @pandaplayer8879 2 роки тому +1

      @@rachelg9868 is p

    • @druout1944
      @druout1944 Рік тому

      The version read by Frank Peretti is fantastic

    • @bryndaldwyre3099
      @bryndaldwyre3099 Рік тому

      It was about 30 years ago that I also read these books as a new Christian. Incredible that 30 years later, we would be seeing so much from these books happening now.

  • @brianw.6718
    @brianw.6718 5 років тому +217

    I read this book in jail when I was 18 (2008) and it changed my life. Even though it is a work of fiction, it does seem to parallel with the reality of our modern systems of social heirarchy.

    • @willdoherty2612
      @willdoherty2612 5 років тому +29

      I read it also while in jail. I agree it changes the way I look at my life and the problems in it. God bless ya brother.

    • @magawestpitbull6217
      @magawestpitbull6217 5 років тому +17

      PRAYING IN JESUS NAME FOR HIS WILL FOR INDIVIDUALS FAMILY MEMBERS AND THIS NATION AND WORLD 🌎.

    • @robertbodling8120
      @robertbodling8120 4 роки тому +13

      I too read this book serving the last couple of months in jail and as others here said, this book has added to changing my life. Now I understand why I lost my last little dogs because of my association with the "Dark (Force) Matter"...
      God has been trying to warn me years ago and now I know why I've lost my four leg best friends.

    • @JugheadJones500
      @JugheadJones500 4 роки тому +4

      Wow!! Very Very Cool!!!!

    • @ash-shakirwhitaker7008
      @ash-shakirwhitaker7008 4 роки тому +8

      I agree that this does seem to parallel the reality that we are experiencing.

  • @Getvictd744
    @Getvictd744 3 роки тому +86

    Just the knowing that praying can chase out/bind demons make me wish more of us would pray for this world.....just think one mass day of praying.....3 days of fasting.....a unified voice calling on the Lord!!!

    • @vondbee7091
      @vondbee7091 Рік тому

      Fiction, maybe 😎

    • @narvelancoleman3813
      @narvelancoleman3813 Рік тому

      Amen...You are so right!! Satan and his demons, know at the end of this earth/world; they will be thrown into the Lake of Fire, to suffer for all ETERNITY! Satan cannot touch God....so he destroys God's People!! The way to avoid an eternal death in Hell for people....is to accept Jesus Christ, as Lord and Savior. He died on the Cross and rose from the Grave, so mankind can be forgiven of their sins! You CANNOT and WILL NOT enter the Kingdom of Heaven, with unforgiven sins! Jesus said: "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No man comes to the Father (God), but...by...Me!"🙏🙏🙏

    • @Getvictd744
      @Getvictd744 Рік тому

      🙄

    • @sandramoore6456
      @sandramoore6456 Рік тому +2

      @@vondbee7091 i google stuff from this book an found it in the world . Maybe fiction but taken from fact .

    • @dgw2490
      @dgw2490 Рік тому +2

      Thanks for saying this! I'm battling with fasting. I'm going to keep going!

  • @tommyhooks7767
    @tommyhooks7767 2 місяці тому +9

    I read this book and the 2 that followed , starting in 1988. I was around 43 at the time. I had lost my younger brother in an automobile accident in Dec of 1986, and then experienced a divorce, that had caused me to moved 400 plus miles from our home at the beach. I later lost that home because I trusted a family member (father and magistrate for 32 years ) that ask me to put it into his name. All the tragedy and hurt I suffered, made this book more understanding to me. I bought several copies for my mom, and my sister. Neither ever read it, nor did they experience the closeness with God that I have. I know this because I cared for both of them in later years. I am now 75 and I live alone, well not really alone, because God is always with me. I don't need anyone else ! I am enjoying listening, this time, to every word of this masterpiece. All these years later, and often I think about the story inside this book.

    • @kristiwasmund8706
      @kristiwasmund8706 Місяць тому

      I read these books about 25 years ago. Enjoyed them then and en

    • @kristiwasmund8706
      @kristiwasmund8706 Місяць тому

      I read these books about 25 years ago. Enjoyed them then and enjoy them now. Very special reminder to be always praying.

  • @olamideomole5417
    @olamideomole5417 4 місяці тому +7

    I read this book for the first time in 2004. My wonderful friend Damilola Aregbesola lent me the book. I have since read it at least 4 times. Listening to it now makes me remember those days and how much this book impacted and changed my life. God bless the writer Mr Peretti. This book should be turned into a movie.

  • @tammyspencer1651
    @tammyspencer1651 2 роки тому +44

    I read this book about 28 years ago and had my eyes opened to spiritual warfare. I have enjoyed listening to this story again. It is still relevant for this day and age.

    • @Rosasplaying53
      @Rosasplaying53 Рік тому +1

      I too read this book 33 years + 9 month ago. Opened my eyes then and again now. War is on.. we need to pray for our nation and the world. Demons be rebuked

    • @TruePointStudios
      @TruePointStudios 8 місяців тому

      Absolutely, we don't think about the spiritual world much but it real and relevant!

  • @natashadahl7541
    @natashadahl7541 4 роки тому +178

    I really wish they would make a movie of this

    • @klankzion5345
      @klankzion5345 4 роки тому +11

      They've tried I actually have a copy of a movie script that was to be used, alas Hollywood doesn't appear to be ready to take it on yet 😐🙏✋💜😎

    • @kevinminton8188
      @kevinminton8188 3 роки тому +9

      I've been saying that for years

    • @stacy1857
      @stacy1857 3 роки тому +7

      Someone will do it hopefully it would be awesome people are hungry for the supernatural. Gotta have enough to buy the rights.

    • @rogermaddox6134
      @rogermaddox6134 3 роки тому +27

      I think an 8 part mini series on Netflix would be perfect.

    • @jeannemilne3150
      @jeannemilne3150 3 роки тому +5

      Me too

  • @Lisa-my-friend
    @Lisa-my-friend 2 роки тому +88

    Chapter One 0:14
    Chapter Two 22:49
    Chapter Three 51:27
    Chapter Four 1:21:56
    Chapter Five 1:43:22
    Chapter Six 2:26:27
    Chapter Seven 3:00:04
    Chapter Eight 3:28:54
    Ch. Nine 3:52:19
    Ch. Ten 4:13:21
    Ch. 11 4:55:44
    Ch. 12 5:27:22
    Ch. 13 5:56:18
    Ch. 14 6:23:00
    Ch. 15 6:50:50
    Ch. 16 7:20:40
    Ch. 17 7:43:48
    Ch. 18 8:09:38
    Ch. 19 8:34:45

  • @gregscavuzzo5457
    @gregscavuzzo5457 7 місяців тому +7

    My Cousin's wife Sharon gave me this book in the mid-1980s , I was going through a divorce and a battle with drugs, having a very bad time, I drove from my home in Kansas City to my cousin's house in Dallas, Texas, I don't know why I went there or what I was doing but I showed up at Phil's house and he and Sharon took me in, after I had been there for a couple of days they started talking about Jesus bringing me to them , it was like a weight lifted off me, when I was leaving Sharon gave me this book and told me that it was for young adults but that I should read it, I enjoyed this book and it helped me through a hard patch, everyone should read this book

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  7 місяців тому +4

      I'm so happy that you had Sharon. This book does a lot for those struggling. Glad you made it through

    • @gregscavuzzo5457
      @gregscavuzzo5457 7 місяців тому +2

      @@mainmanmel Thank you, Merry Christmas

  • @JakeAdkinsOfficial
    @JakeAdkinsOfficial 4 місяці тому +6

    Praise God for this book, but also for the Narrator doing such an awesome job. Each character was developed so well in his voice acting and pacing that it was super immersive.

  • @WokeInTruth
    @WokeInTruth 5 років тому +86

    Thank you so much for putting these up!! These books are more relevant now than they ever were. Everyone should read these. Reality is stranger than fiction.

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  5 років тому +5

      You're welcome.

    • @GathKingLeppbertI
      @GathKingLeppbertI 4 роки тому

      This IS fiction.

    • @natashadahl7541
      @natashadahl7541 4 роки тому +12

      @@GathKingLeppbertI yes but I'm certain angels and demons exist and fight and angels protect people and demons do harass people

    • @mikethomas2641
      @mikethomas2641 4 роки тому +2

      Natasha Dahl Yep!!

    • @IamDoogy
      @IamDoogy 3 роки тому +10

      And now, a year after your comment, it’s even MORE needed.
      What a year, 2020 has been.

  • @vizveebee
    @vizveebee 2 роки тому +15

    When I first read this many years ago, I don't think I fully appreciated the intelligent and clever writing. So thrilled to find this to listen to.

    • @TruePointStudios
      @TruePointStudios 8 місяців тому

      The author is absolutely amazing and quite funny

  • @dgw2490
    @dgw2490 7 місяців тому +10

    My women's Bible study group is using this book for our book club. I can listen anytime to rewind, pause, etc. I was able to share with others. Thank you!!

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  7 місяців тому +2

      You're very welcome

  • @munguru4
    @munguru4 2 роки тому +45

    The demon of complacency, “ I do not sleep, I cause people to sleep”. What an eye opening statement…

    • @jessboysen1976
      @jessboysen1976 Рік тому +2

      Amen

    • @TruePointStudios
      @TruePointStudios 8 місяців тому

      yes, I agree... it's well written and gives you an idea of what demons we're facing

  • @cryptopirate1519
    @cryptopirate1519 3 роки тому +21

    This book means more to me than any I have read in my life. Thank you so much for posting it. The timing in my life and walk with Jesus is perfect. Blessings to all that so it’s truths. 🙏 08/10/21

  • @Bijou_248
    @Bijou_248 Рік тому +7

    I had this book a very long time ago when I was young, married and not knowing the difference between being religious and spiritual. In my difficult experiences - I faced my second divorce in 2000. Caught in my own pain and sorrow of things happening beyond control - nothing made sense, even my faith was tested. My heart transformation was indeed moving in a "process" and I am so thankful Christ lead me through the darkness. Today, this book has come to mind. It is with a new sense of awareness and greater appreciation I listen more eagerly to these pages read. Thank you so much for putting this video together.

  • @kazwhymark3165
    @kazwhymark3165 4 роки тому +18

    Even though i’m not really religious i found comfort in this book 📖 there’s definitely evil in our world and it’s a battle we should all be aware of so thank you 🙏🏽 for this wonderful story its definitely relevant to what’s going on today KAZ 🇬🇧💖🙏🏽😊xx

    • @melissalee263
      @melissalee263 4 роки тому

      @Snow Pea 0

    • @jameshinton429
      @jameshinton429 Рік тому

      Jesus Christ is very real, has nothing to do with religion or man.

  • @robsonjosedasilva1277
    @robsonjosedasilva1277 5 років тому +40

    Thank you so much, Dude. I am brazilian and have been trying to learn english by myself for some years. This audiobook will help me improve my listening skills. I have the two books, parts 01 and 02, but they are translated into portuguese. They are wonderful. I wish someone could make a movie out of these and the book two. Hello from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

    • @lisettelachat1870
      @lisettelachat1870 4 роки тому

      ROBSON JOSÉ DA SILVA This is American not English

    • @pamsmith7107
      @pamsmith7107 3 роки тому +2

      @@lisettelachat1870 ...Oh come on! It’s read in the English speaking language as most people know English to be

    • @carolinewiedemeier9954
      @carolinewiedemeier9954 2 роки тому

      I agree! I really wish they'd make a good movie and or episodes on this book, and the second one.

    • @gregehmen7386
      @gregehmen7386 Рік тому +2

      @@lisettelachat1870 what is the difference in American and English? I have never heard of the "American" language before 😂😂

    • @dgw2490
      @dgw2490 Рік тому

      There are other videos for part 2

  • @joycantu4293
    @joycantu4293 3 роки тому +48

    Please stay true to Christ . No matter what this world thinks of you, it's what God's says ,well done my servant

    • @vondbee7091
      @vondbee7091 Рік тому +1

      I'll add unbaisly, stay true to anything, long as your faith isn't wavering too much.

  • @vengeance9947
    @vengeance9947 6 років тому +86

    From the bottom of my heart. Thank you so much for sharing this audiobook! 😀

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  6 років тому +1

      Dave Quillopo you're welcome

    • @kazwhymark3165
      @kazwhymark3165 4 роки тому +4

      Dave Quillopo I read your comment about how you read this book in prison and noticed that your not the only one i found quite a few good books 📖 while i was in jail as well some good some bad but they all helped pass the time away Hopefully you’ll stay out of prison now and get to read lot’s of other books i’ve kept out of trouble for roughly 10+ yr’s thankfully 😅 and don’t intend on getting into any more trouble with the police 👮‍♀️ think it was me being easily led when i was quite a bit younger ha 😂Take care KAZ 🇬🇧😊🙏🏽 xx

    • @patricialester7286
      @patricialester7286 3 роки тому

      Yes indeed. Thank you so very much.

    • @patricialester7286
      @patricialester7286 3 роки тому

      @@kazwhymark3165 your doing awesome. 10 years is a long time. My husband and I have been clean and sober for 17 year's now. We been married 16 year's. We stopped drug's
      Together. God gave me my husband. He truly blessed me.
      I praise God every day and thank him.

  • @kazwhymark3165
    @kazwhymark3165 4 роки тому +23

    Really big thank you 😊 loved this book 📖 & the narration is absolutely brilliant He really brings the characters to life for me Awesome 👏🏾 KAZ 🇬🇧😊😎🥰🥳💖🖤💖🙏🏽🎉

    • @TruePointStudios
      @TruePointStudios 8 місяців тому

      best narrator I've heard. I don't think you can find readers like this anymore

  • @OndreaLewis
    @OndreaLewis 5 років тому +18

    I've read the paperback twice and listened to it on Audible at least a dozen times. This book opened my eyes to a spiritual realm I knew existed but could never quite truly comprehend. But it is now so tangible to me and has enabled me to know what I'm fighting. Thank you for sharing.

    • @JugheadJones500
      @JugheadJones500 4 роки тому +1

      I've read them both 5 times each so far! Awesome books!!

    • @prissylovejoy702
      @prissylovejoy702 2 роки тому

      Just know there is A LOT of creative license taken in writing this story. You can’t take all the descriptions as completely Biblical.

    • @jondavis5481
      @jondavis5481 2 роки тому

      @@prissylovejoy702 descriptions aren't biblical, but it gives one imagination of what goes on behind the scenes that we don't see. A lot of Christians sadly don't realize the spiritual realm in all reality

  • @poeticspence
    @poeticspence Рік тому +7

    I have not read many books throughout my lifetime, but this is one that I read cover to cover. I couldn't put it down!!! It is awesome to be able to listen to this story.

    • @debrasmith5377
      @debrasmith5377 11 місяців тому +1

      Peretti has several books like this one.

  • @estherkibuga3574
    @estherkibuga3574 5 років тому +15

    Thank you for uploading this book. I'll enjoy it with my children. Blessings

  • @ShingInAction
    @ShingInAction 6 місяців тому +7

    The Holy Spirit is nudging me to read these Darkness books series again and write a fresh screenplay for it. 🙏🎬 📚

    • @farvasstache6532
      @farvasstache6532 4 місяці тому +1

      I actually read somewhere that either Spielberg or Lucas bought the rights in the early 2000's

  • @theshadow3103
    @theshadow3103 Рік тому +15

    I read this as a kid, then a teenager then an adult. Now at 46 years of age it’s amazing how spot on it is. I’m dealing with something very similar. This stuff happens, maybe not as dramatic, and angels don’t get their strength from prayers but I do get the analogy, nevertheless spiritual warfare is real. It’s easy for those who have never fought it and come through it victorious to dismiss it. People who are inexperienced trying to explain spiritual matters is like a Toyota salesman trying to sell you a Ford. Peretti has a very good grasp of spiritual matters!

    • @jameshinton429
      @jameshinton429 Рік тому

      They don’t get them directly from prayers, but God directs them accordingly, if it is His will.

    • @andrewtlockemanch
      @andrewtlockemanch Рік тому

      As a 45 year old father of six and pastor of a small, but growing church, I concur.

    • @TruePointStudios
      @TruePointStudios 8 місяців тому

      yes, Peretti's way of helping us understand is amazing

  • @pasnthru7x3
    @pasnthru7x3 Рік тому +4

    Good reminder that we are a spirit being carrying around a physical (flesh) body~

  • @russy59ry
    @russy59ry 2 роки тому +3

    I was in prison in 1990 when I read these series and they impacted my life to this day..i have been out of prison since 1994 and I have been a pastor for many years now and this book is more revealing now more than ever!

  • @up2meable
    @up2meable 3 роки тому +8

    I watch this on November 29, 2020, in a plandemic of a virus called CV-19. We know more than ever that everything in the book is more real than the day before. If people really could see in the spiritual realm they'd have no problem believing in God. This guy did an amazing job narrating this book. This is one book that's describing today's events and we're living through hell on earth in 2020! Lord save your people bf things get much worse for them.

    • @marcyoverby3817
      @marcyoverby3817 Рік тому

      Just think,IT is now 2023.Look were we are now..

    • @TruePointStudios
      @TruePointStudios 8 місяців тому

      I agree, a view into the spiritual world would change things

  • @hazakimmusic
    @hazakimmusic 5 років тому +14

    Classic. This prompted me to purchase this present darkness, piercing the darkness, and the prophet

  • @magawestpitbull6217
    @magawestpitbull6217 5 років тому +21

    By the way, I read this book many years ago. I felt a desire to see if the books:THIS PRESENT DARKNESS AND PIERCING THE DARKNESS ARE ON..... I now know God is refreshing me on the power of prayer ☝🏼in these “END TIMES” DAYS. THANKS AGAIN.

    • @lidia6635
      @lidia6635 4 роки тому +1

      Its so funny, the same thing happend to me.

  • @calligman2844
    @calligman2844 Рік тому +5

    I read this in high school and have been looking for it ever since. So glad I finally found it. Couldn’t remember the name just knew I needed to find it again. 🙏 thank you

  • @tnylsh
    @tnylsh 3 роки тому +5

    I read both the books it jail in 2018 they changed my life forever so glad a freind recommended them to me absolutely love the books so glad I found your channel got to hear them at work again while I work thanks again.

  • @margomiko6723
    @margomiko6723 7 років тому +21

    Thank you Melvin. God Bless you

  • @narvelancoleman8597
    @narvelancoleman8597 Рік тому +2

    Frank E. Peretti...a 'modern day prophet!' I read this eye-opening, and spiritually stimulating, and informative book about 35 years ago! I had been taught most of my young life about the total truth of the Holy Bible; and this really helped to give me a visual to that truth! 'Satan and his demons/unclean spirits; come to kill, steal, and destroy!' We need the Grace of God, His Salvation through Jesus Christ, by the Power of His Holy Spirit...to cover, protect, lead and guide us; every second, minute, hour, day, week, month, year...come what may!🙏🙏🙏

  • @skvarea5788
    @skvarea5788 2 роки тому +4

    This book was given to me when I was 18 by a couple at my church coz I was going through some personal hardships in my life..I couldnt put it down!!...They really need to make this book into a movie!
    to show people The Power of prayer, and what it does in our lives..Things change and people are set free from those who earnestly pray
    ☺️🙏❤️🙏❤️

  • @andreasmith5490
    @andreasmith5490 6 років тому +18

    Just found your reading of this book. Have always wanted to read it, but have difficulty staying focused. Thanks to u, I am enjoying this so very much! Thank you, sir.

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  6 років тому +2

      Andrea Smith you're very welcome

    • @Justinarmstrong0089
      @Justinarmstrong0089 2 роки тому +1

      why do ppl always think that if someone posts an audiobook that they are reading it? I have no clue why it bothers me? im going to pray that the insignificant and things that don't effect me won't pop up on my radar.

  • @jazzi1887
    @jazzi1887 Рік тому +2

    Truly, the Lord revealed so much through Mr. Peretti! I think every believer should listen to his books. There is much insight.

  • @Nechole777
    @Nechole777 5 років тому +21

    I read the books. I’m happy to have the opportunity to hear this again.

  • @barrypuckett2488
    @barrypuckett2488 3 роки тому +3

    I read I read this book when I was a kid I'm 54 now my sister sent it to me I'm thankful it reminds me that there are warriors fighting for us Ministers of fire angels to help God's children in the saints in the lamb

  • @ash-shakirwhitaker7008
    @ash-shakirwhitaker7008 5 років тому +5

    I like how this book depicts how much of what occurs in the physical plane is affected by much of what occurs on the spiritual plane.

  • @donnacarrier4438
    @donnacarrier4438 8 місяців тому +2

    I love this reader. He did the Left Behind series as well. Very talented.

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  8 місяців тому +1

      No Jack didn't do left behind. That was frank Muller and Richard ferrone

    • @donnacarrier4438
      @donnacarrier4438 8 місяців тому +1

      @@mainmanmel Amy Oakley has the Left Behind series as well and this guy sounds just like him. I could be wrong however.

  • @lucasjones7844
    @lucasjones7844 2 роки тому +4

    Despite this being a work of fiction, the doctrine and theology are spot on.

  • @calvinarp7248
    @calvinarp7248 Рік тому +2

    Reminds me of bethel church in Redding California and all their false doctrines and new age spiritualism mixed with the Bible.
    The new apostolic reformation is the bad guy teaching supernatural schools teaching false .
    Love the book read it a long time ago .

  • @magawestpitbull6217
    @magawestpitbull6217 5 років тому +4

    Thank you sir. Lord cause the remnant your church to pray. There is so much darkness in the USA AND THE WORLD. IN JESUS MATCHLESS MIGHTY NAME, THE CAPTAIN OF ALL ANGELS ARMIES.

  • @i-asiahfrazier6812
    @i-asiahfrazier6812 4 роки тому +6

    My mom read this to me when I was a kid... easily one of my favorite books

  • @rosiegz66
    @rosiegz66 4 роки тому +8

    Thanks for Posting Audible Book - I enjoy listening more than reading...

  • @karenlamontagne9617
    @karenlamontagne9617 Рік тому +2

    Amazingly Vivid example of spiritual warfare. I love that he talks about the armies of God and Satan! There is a hierarchy to both armies. And they're well trained.
    Remember to evangelize believers! There are a lot of souls out there that are in peril! Prayer, along with reading the Holy Bible, is important to keep a close relationship with Jesus. Talk to Hm. He's longing for you.
    Remember to pray not only for yourself and your loved ones, we also need to pray for the American people, our government and Salvation for our politicians and for the world and the people in it. Whew, a lot of praying to do LOL
    Once I got into the book I really enjoyed it! God bless each and every one of us💙

  • @jewelthompson9034
    @jewelthompson9034 6 років тому +14

    Thank you for this book, I have a hard time reading myself all my life. I understand better by ear them reading the book. Hearing by faith and not by sight is way better they read for me. Thanks so much.

  • @carolinjane54
    @carolinjane54 2 роки тому +2

    I read Frank’s books many moons ago and they also opened my eyes to spiritual warfare. So glad these are here to listen to now. So relevant to every generation. Thanks Frank for writing them and thanks for whoever put these on you tube!

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  2 роки тому +1

      It was me who put them here for my daughter and it exploded to everyone listening. Thanks for listening

  • @tanikamontgomery1323
    @tanikamontgomery1323 5 років тому +13

    This book is very revealing! Every believer needs to hear or read it! Thank you for loading it!

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  5 років тому +2

      I couldn't agree more.

    • @champozuna9773
      @champozuna9773 4 роки тому +1

      I first read this book and his other "Piercing the darkness" in high school. Needless to say i didn't sleep at all that night, every little noise kept me up: rebuking the dog, cat, a piece of paper etc!... lol, It is a great read. Though its fiction, there is a lot of truth to this in the spirit realm.

  • @readyreckoner1592
    @readyreckoner1592 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for the up load.

  • @macuse2008
    @macuse2008 4 роки тому +30

    Terrific narrator! I busted up laughing more than once this guy is great.

    • @harkmay
      @harkmay 2 роки тому

      I agree prob the best narrator i've heard on an audio book. he's great

    • @JakeAdkinsOfficial
      @JakeAdkinsOfficial 4 місяці тому

      "Do you know where everything is"
      "I'm sure we'll find it all..."
      "What about the cord to the coffee maker?"
      "Why do you think I'm drinking hot chocolate?..."

  • @debrasmith5377
    @debrasmith5377 11 місяців тому +2

    Grateful to find this after so many years! I pray it is released afresh, a revival of sorts to remind us that there are unseen forces at work in this world. We need to be mindful of this and bring everything, I repeat... everything ...to our Lord in prayer.
    Maranatha ❤

  • @mking9369
    @mking9369 6 років тому +34

    Thank You so very much for these uploads ! Melvin it’s so difficult to find Christian books such as these for us to enjoy! Thank you and God Bless You . Melody

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  6 років тому +5

      m king you're very welcome. Enjoy then. I plan to upload a few more I'm certain you'll love.

    • @mking9369
      @mking9369 6 років тому +5

      Melvin B I love Christian novels for fun and have periodically searched utube in hope ,someone Like You Melvin , would take the time and effort to upload. You really are a blessing and an answer to my prayer. I know I speak for many others when I say this .

    • @TruePointStudios
      @TruePointStudios 8 місяців тому

      Yes, one of the best Christian books written

  • @joycantu4293
    @joycantu4293 3 роки тому +6

    I'm only half way through this but I've been a christian for 25 yrs . We are in a spiritual battle of the end times and fully believe in deliverance and healing and we need the full armor of God to withstand the the enemies devices . But love this book so far . Can't wait to hear it all and the rest of the books. Even though it's fictional characters , it's like real life situations. I've seen both sides of the spiritual realm and it's real!

  • @silver76272
    @silver76272 7 років тому +17

    Melvin, I am so glad I found your channel. Thank you so much

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  7 років тому +5

      You're welcome William. God bless

  • @iworshipfirst
    @iworshipfirst 5 років тому +10

    Thank you for this blessing!!

  • @AndreaM77
    @AndreaM77 2 роки тому +6

    Rob Skiba highly recommended this book on one of his videos. Read it in one day, like he did.😳 Couldn't put it down. Thank you Melvin, for this upload. Enjoying listening to it while I work. ❤️

    • @GaLGoThACRuCiBLe
      @GaLGoThACRuCiBLe 2 роки тому +1

      I just ran through the Genesis Revisited series again with Rob & Zen (2 years later), and did the exact same thing! Wow. I'm 3 hours in & having major '80s flashbacks. Lol. It was the very first novel I'd read after recommitting my life to Christ in my early 20s. Clearly, God is at work here... calling out & strengthening His older army of remnants, beckoning them to rearm & mobilize by revisiting these old books many decades later, so that we ALL get back into this cosmic chessmatch with fresher eyes, renewed spirit & sharpened understanding. It's just like Him to do it this way. Moves & countermoves. Lol. Praise be to The Most High Yah FOREVER!

    • @geoffdavis777
      @geoffdavis777 Рік тому +1

      Well, that's three of us that Rob has influenced to check this out. Thank you Rob, even in death your ministry is still changing lives for the better. RIP Brother.

    • @TruePointStudios
      @TruePointStudios 8 місяців тому

      RIP Mr. Skiba... may his memory live on

  • @Outlander323
    @Outlander323 6 місяців тому +2

    The angels have a kind of "this is the Way" about them. This would definitely run if it was made a film today. And I mean RUN!. This will not walk through the world. Hearts are becoming soft to the Truth. It is time.

  • @cathycummins8208
    @cathycummins8208 2 роки тому +1

    From reading all these comments I going to listen to. I pray it brings me back.

  • @bigusdicus713
    @bigusdicus713 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you. I've read twice before but it's truly a masterpiece. A work of fiction with more truth than any newspaper or news broadcast. Everyone should read this to know the truth about what's going on all around us. A battle for our souls..God bless you.I believe Mr. Peretti should have released rights to this novel years ago.Its too important a subject to be sold. Salvation is a gift and should never be priced.

  • @dwheel39
    @dwheel39 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for sharing this! ❤👍

  • @rachelg9868
    @rachelg9868 2 роки тому +1

    I read this after becoming a mummy for the first time 30+ years ago. Shortly afterwards, for the first time I saw a full demon manifest in my home, the size of a 3 year old. If it hadn't been for this book preparing me (and Jesus Christ of course) I think I'd have lost my mind. Today I count myself blessed I have spiritual eyes to see. I've seen a few since but I bind and rebuke them in Jesus name. This book reminds me of our world today so much. It was almost a foreshadowing of the things to come. God bless Mr Peretti. 🙏✝️♥️

  • @cameronshultz6105
    @cameronshultz6105 5 років тому +13

    Wonderful book. I've listened to it countless times and every time I do, I love it more and more.
    Wonderful author, and fantastic narrator!
    Thank you for uploading!!!!

  • @IamDoogy
    @IamDoogy 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the upload, Mr. B.
    I read this in the 80s.
    It was and is good practice thinking about angels and God’s presence.

  • @IamDoogy
    @IamDoogy 6 років тому +5

    Thanks for the upload! I really enjoy this story.

  • @donnafaithschwarz8802
    @donnafaithschwarz8802 2 роки тому +5

    strange, i was just thinking about this book the last couple of weeks. Read it when it was first published but couldn't remember the storyline. Thank you for uploading it to youtube. Gave my copy away years ago. Blessings to you!

  • @dianadefranco2265
    @dianadefranco2265 3 роки тому +6

    Read the series two decades ago. What a blessing to find your channel. I've shared with my church group! God bless you Melvin. Enjoying this immensely! 💖💖💖

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  3 роки тому +1

      I'm so very happy you are sharing this. I put this on for anyone and everyone, not wanting anything in return. Thank you and God bless.

  • @Gemivaa
    @Gemivaa 2 роки тому +9

    Time stamps for anyone who might need them!
    (I will keep updating as I listen so people can easily come back and pick up where they left off or maybe switch from reading to listening like I did)
    (Quick edit: there are a few chapters missing right now because I've not gone back to get the time stamp since I've been listening through and recording time stamps when I remember but at some point I'll go back and add all of them.)
    Chapter 2: 22:49
    Chapter 3: 51:27
    Chapter 4: 1:21:56
    Chapter 5: 1:43:20
    Chapter 6: 2:26:26
    Chapter 8: 3:28:53
    Chapter 9: 3:52:18
    Chapter 10: 4:13:23
    Chapter 11: 4:55:44
    Chapter 14: 6:23:00
    Chapter 15: 6:50:50
    Chapter 17: 7:43:47

  • @latishasmith5589
    @latishasmith5589 7 років тому +8

    sir from this to left behind i appreciate you! Some of my favorite novels

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  7 років тому +4

      Latisha Smith you're very welcome.

  • @pamelanevels2969
    @pamelanevels2969 Місяць тому +1

    I read this book also, piercing the darkness as a new believer back in 95'-96,and I had such traumatic spiritual warfare for weeks on end, smelt sulphur in my home at night, didn't understand what was happening really,not recently it was revealed to me.

  • @jeremybegay1821
    @jeremybegay1821 3 роки тому +5

    This is the beginning of my experience in library in prison... reading is amazing

  • @gardenkissk2212
    @gardenkissk2212 2 роки тому +2

    Currently i have read this book abt 4 or 5 times and this is my second time listening. I know it a work of fiction but it has lots of real world things in it. A guide for spiritual warfare.

  • @hammanbanjiram1611
    @hammanbanjiram1611 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the good work Melvin, God bless you and God bless Frank E. Peretti

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  4 роки тому

      Thank you and you're welcome.

  • @lauriketcherside8131
    @lauriketcherside8131 5 років тому +44

    Thank you so much for the Christian audio books. I am disabled mostly bedridden
    these books are life lines for me. please try to tape the black. red. green and white series by Ted Dekker. I love that series
    You might be able to get them at the library? God bless Lauri

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  5 років тому +6

      I will look into those books.

    • @kazwhymark3165
      @kazwhymark3165 4 роки тому +12

      lauri ketcherside I read your comment about being mostly bed ridden and just wanted to say hi 👋 it’s really good that you can listen to audiobooks wishing you well take care and hope you find lot’s of other things to help break up your day you don’t know me but i just wanted to say hello wishing you well sending hugs & prayer’s KAZ 🇬🇧😊🙏🏽

    • @yvettem.holland5072
      @yvettem.holland5072 2 роки тому +1

      God bless you, Lauri❤️

    • @j7489
      @j7489 2 роки тому +1

      Try ‘Heaven’ by Randy Alcorn

    • @SeeLionsInTX
      @SeeLionsInTX Рік тому

      @@scottcameron185 Yes, same here. Homebound for 8+ years. But THIS is the YEAR for God to pour out HEALING to ALL of US!

  • @darrylstone1658
    @darrylstone1658 2 роки тому +5

    I believe if there was a movie made, it would be better to be animated so all the Demons and Angelic warriors are portrayed as they are written in this book. If not I will do it myself!

  • @sherma1sandy
    @sherma1sandy 2 роки тому +3

    This is one of three books. I read Piercing The Darkness years ago. It is a page turner. Next the Francine River books and audio. Thank you for uploading it for us. The spiritual realm is as real as the sun and moon

    • @TruePointStudios
      @TruePointStudios 8 місяців тому

      Absolutely, as real as the sun and moon... thumbs up

  • @franceswitham8214
    @franceswitham8214 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for all of your uploads of Christian audiobooks.💓

  • @AlwaysBelieve777
    @AlwaysBelieve777 5 років тому +6

    Excellent narration. Thank you

  • @Forte775
    @Forte775 6 років тому +5

    Peace in the Lord Brother Melvin B! Wonderful! We should make a petition to be made a web series. Thanks for sharing!

  • @tangerinedreamer50
    @tangerinedreamer50 Рік тому +2

    Great upload and Great book God Bless

  • @mvandal2537
    @mvandal2537 6 років тому +9

    A great book, thanks for sharing

  • @jameslawson2013
    @jameslawson2013 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for the audio book it's very helpful because I have a problem reading

  • @bryanekberg1042
    @bryanekberg1042 6 років тому +6

    Awesome narration.

  • @ladywolf9life
    @ladywolf9life 4 роки тому +3

    I was reading the book back in 2010 in high school. Lost the book but I'm so happy to finally get to finish the story.

  • @IamwhoIam333
    @IamwhoIam333 2 роки тому +2

    I have read many books and I find this relatable. Different names, different town BUT the people are real and THE TRUTH of what happens to the human Soul. I have always addressed demon's by their name's. Lust, complacency, hate, jealousy, lies, vulgarity, ect. I enjoy how he described God's Angel's and he make's them real, as they really are. I like the way he puts it all together.

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  2 роки тому

      I feel the same

    • @Optable
      @Optable Рік тому

      @@mainmanmel I am forever grateful. I was a moderately practicing Christian for 18 years, 4x a week bible classes, retreats, and then full Catholic confirmation...
      Then two years later, I lost god. I didn't speak to him anymore. I didn't go to church. I had put him to the side completely. And that's where it began. For recently, I had this urge to turn to scripture, after dealing with very uncanny "hauntings" you might call it, all around the same time, every late evening during the witching hour (4-5am). But two weeks ago, it ramped up, and I had no idea what was going on. I left my home and got attacked by a swarm of flies, and couldn't get them away. I had ran back inside, and tried to rest. I woke up at that same eerie time again to my fireplace fully blasting...
      And when i looked at it, an ember popped up, and smoked, and of this smoke it drew a horrifically nasty image of a gnawing demon with its tongue out, on to the fireplace glass. So I covered it in papers with tape. Then, moments later, the papers and tape were removed and thrown violently to the floor. I covered it again, and it happened again. Now, I had this distant urge to turn to scripture. I didn't know what else to do.
      So that I did! and not knowing any verses by heart, after i read aloud the first 5 lines or so, BAM, we were OFF!
      I started rattling them off like I had them all memorized. Louder and with more intensity every moment. How did i know these lines by heart? I had never even finished the bible! I was extremely freaked out. But it didn't stop. I was shouting parables, and verses with perfect grammar and speech. Each demon became harder and harder than the one before it, IDENTICAL to what is told in the book of Matthew and the unclean spirit!
      And after battling 7 of them, it was over. The last 3, were extremely difficult to wrestle. They were a wicked spider, the goat, and the serpent. And god was there. I was so weak and tired at this point. He spoke to me many words. Many questions answered while I had him there. And at that moment, a permanent cross was etched into my window. And with the final demon, god reached down with his right hand, and grabbed its serpent neck and pulled it away into the clouds. With his righteous right hand, in line with the verse i was saying at the time- Isaiah 41:10.
      They were a deep chronic pain, bats, a fly, a father and son, a wicked spider, then the goat and serpent. None of them had this feeling of intrigue than the goat. It stared at me, ensuring god was really there before leaving. And at the same time, I had this immense feeling of clarity, that this goat was wholly a part of gods plan, that he was entirely necessary. And now, reading scripture again, this makes so much sense. I picked up a bible the next day, and in tears of joy read about the "unclean spirit" and the seven demons, and the impact of the goat and its dust and pollen preventing new earth growth. That next morning, yellow warblers were on my patio singing for me. And in the new T, they lift up the branches of the dead tree to make a nest for new life. Know what's crazier? Those yellow birds were the New World Warbler! They know when another species tries to lay eggs in its nest, and completely rid any mark of that other bird, and create a new untouched nest for their family to grow. There's much more than I've shared here, some day of which I hope to turn into a story of a lost sheep herder, and his battle with these spirits. I will never lose you again god. Thank you, truly.

  • @keason754
    @keason754 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for uploading it 💖

  • @patrwill7
    @patrwill7 6 років тому +4

    Thank you so much for sharing brother, God bless you

  • @dgw2490
    @dgw2490 Рік тому +1

    My women's Bible study is doing a book club reading on this book. Super excited and appreciative of it being on UA-cam. I had the book but can't find it. Thanks so much! This is a blessing.

  • @tammielockwood7686
    @tammielockwood7686 2 роки тому +1

    I read this book about 28 years ago. It was great to listen to it again. Just as relevant today, if not more so.

  • @LMPGp
    @LMPGp Рік тому +1

    It's not a simple book!
    Glory to Jesus!
    Creatings from Greece!

  • @kipmanders745
    @kipmanders745 3 роки тому +3

    This was a blessing on this Monday morning ! Thank you sincerely 🙏

  • @judymercer2905
    @judymercer2905 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for such an excellent reading! Makes this book even more powerful. God bless you.

  • @charareese3508
    @charareese3508 5 років тому +6

    Thank you for uploading this one! Loving it!

  • @klp959
    @klp959 7 років тому +7

    Thank you for these .

  • @The.rapture
    @The.rapture 2 роки тому +2

    I read these books and were amazing today more than ever 🙏🙏

  • @davidgillettuk9638
    @davidgillettuk9638 6 років тому +5

    Thanks for doing this. I read the book years ago but I now struggle to read the small typeface. 😕

  • @aprilpearl42
    @aprilpearl42 7 років тому +21

    Thank you for uploading this! :)

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  7 років тому +1

      pearl arroyo your welcome

    • @ahumblemansrahumblemansr3691
      @ahumblemansrahumblemansr3691 7 років тому +1

      Melvin B
      Where are you from? You look like an old friend.

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  7 років тому

      Well I'm from a couple places. California and Texas.

    • @ahumblemansrahumblemansr3691
      @ahumblemansrahumblemansr3691 7 років тому

      Melvin B
      The reason I ask, is because I had a friend named Melvin a few years ago. I'm from New Orleans.

    • @mainmanmel
      @mainmanmel  7 років тому

      Oh I see. I never lived there.

  • @sherrydubois6164
    @sherrydubois6164 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks sooo much for these books. And WOW, what an excellent reader