my friends work with him. He's no goof to be around. He's a real thinker - seriously. His intelligence is not hollow. And his sense of humor is not a reaction or an escape; it's an extension of his intelligence. Great guy, family man. The guys for real.
+Gabe Powers If Tim made a Christian rock album, I'd buy it. I'd bet there are thousands or maybe even 100's of thousands of Christian rockers where Petra is not around to fill the need.
What's "his type"? If you've heard him anywhere else, you'd know he plays all different genres of music. But maybe he's not "resorting" to anything less than he wants to do because he's doing EXACTLY what he wants to do.
Yeah..."his type" is a net cast pretty wide.. he is amazingly versatile and if you knew anything about the industry he is living the best of both worlds doing exactly what he wants ... as it seems bc I'm not exactly on his speed dial. For me it comes down to this: I love his work and my family and friends enjoy it too!
This Guy!! Wow...what a fantastic guitarist. Made Mark Knopfler style picking look relatively easy, and Mark Knopfler ain't no slouch. Excellent job, Tim...Sarge...
He is so talented! I knew he was really funny and could play guitar a little but this is amazing. Hardly anyone can copy Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler like this.
As a christian cop and I come home from a difficult long shift, I find this and my world is back in balance, THANKYOU so much Tim, don’t stop because you help each of us keep going. Bless ya.
Are you still serving in Law Enforcement. Have you heard of the National Law Enforcement Ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association? rrt.billygraham.org/nlem/
Thank you for upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States, and for serving and protecting. May God bless and keep you safe. -a policeman’s widow
Not only a great comedian but an accomplished guitarist. Well done Tim, we christians need to laugh at ourselves and yet be giving the Lord the very best of our gifting and talents for His glory!! Only wish you were British we would enjoy travelling to come and see you and giving you our support!!
As a a former sound guy now retreated to lighting in our church, this is so good and so very true. Would love to play this during our next worship service 👍😊
Wow! Amazing guitar and I love Dire Straits! If Tim made a Christian rock album, I'd buy it. I'd bet there are thousands or maybe even 100's of thousands of Christian rockers where Petra is not around to fill the need. Go Tim!
I love this, it's a hilarious commentary on ego. It's important to remember this is not a condemnation of worship teams and modern worship music. It's a warning and an admonition to those who forget why we sing and play and the One we sing and play to please and honor. And Tim can PLAY that axe!
I hope he writes another unsung church hero about church janitors & maintenance people, nursery workers & those who work continuously with the homeless on the streets.
This is so good and I love Tim. The Worship team is a part of the culture but can be so fake in many ways as egos are fed. The main point of providing a vehicle for heartfelt praise is sometimes lost in long, complicated lyrics and deluges of light shows, media distraction.
I feel so incredibly blessed to understand every single one of his references... I can't get over "bangin on those bongos like a chimpanzee" This is actually so impressive. Sultans is harder than it sounds, and it sounds hard
my friends work with him. He's no goof to be around. He's a real thinker - seriously. His intelligence is not hollow. And his sense of humor is not a reaction or an escape; it's an extension of his intelligence. Great guy, family man. The guys for real.
Awesome. It's always great to hear of someone being genuine especially a believer.
Drake W. Travis ...he makes me laugh so hard 😂😂😂😂😂
You can't be funny if you're not smart. And what an excellent guitar player, Freebird solo, and this great guitar piece. He's awesome!!
I can tell. He's a family man and he takes his comedy seriously.
Thank you for saying so.
I got to talk to him at a meet and greet after his show at Grand Canyon University back in April. He seemed like a pretty genuine upright guy to me.
I'd give this 1000 likes or more just for the guitar skills he displayed. That is a complicated song to play. Well done!
Tim Hawkins is an outstanding guitarist ... this is an extraordinarily complex piece that he nailed like it was elementary
+Gabe Powers If Tim made a Christian rock album, I'd buy it. I'd bet there are thousands or maybe even 100's of thousands of Christian rockers where Petra is not around to fill the need.
"Resort" to comedy?
What's "his type"? If you've heard him anywhere else, you'd know he plays all different genres of music. But maybe he's not "resorting" to anything less than he wants to do because he's doing EXACTLY what he wants to do.
Yeah..."his type" is a net cast pretty wide.. he is amazingly versatile and if you knew anything about the industry he is living the best of both worlds doing exactly what he wants ... as it seems bc I'm not exactly on his speed dial.
For me it comes down to this: I love his work and my family and friends enjoy it too!
Yup, my family and friends enjoy it, too. :) And we see him as extremely versatile. Too bad there are those who don't quite see it that way.
Awesome guitar player..he plays better clowning around than most guitar players do being serious.. love it
In a word - WHEW! Tim should be included in the world's top ten guitarists. He IS that good!
Not top ten, but he is damn good.
He's amazing and I am so glad he plays for God, because the world could use him for sure.
Nat Perrine ....Wow!! Well said! Thank you - couldn’t agree more❣️
This guy is a supreme all-rounder. Guitar, singing, and hilarious comedy routines.🙌🙌🙌
This Guy!! Wow...what a fantastic guitarist. Made Mark Knopfler style picking look relatively easy, and Mark Knopfler ain't no slouch. Excellent job, Tim...Sarge...
He is so talented! I knew he was really funny and could play guitar a little but this is amazing. Hardly anyone can copy Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler like this.
As a christian cop and I come home from a difficult long shift, I find this and my world is back in balance, THANKYOU so much Tim, don’t stop because you help each of us keep going. Bless ya.
Thank you for your service. God bless.
Are you still serving in Law Enforcement. Have you heard of the National Law Enforcement Ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association? rrt.billygraham.org/nlem/
Thank you for upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States, and for serving and protecting. May God bless and keep you safe.
-a policeman’s widow
Holy Toledo. Not just anyone can keep up with the lead guitarist in Dire Straits. Amazing talent.
The lord has blessed this man ten fold ! Awsome man !
This is brilliant! He is an amazing musician, comedian and Christian! :)
It's amazing what happens when you take that giant stick out of your ass isn't it...
I've followed this guy for a while now, but this Video just took it to the Next LEVEL.
Not only a great comedian but an accomplished guitarist. Well done Tim, we christians need to laugh at ourselves and yet be giving the Lord the very best of our gifting and talents for His glory!! Only wish you were British we would enjoy travelling to come and see you and giving you our support!!
Phil Bingham would if I bought you tickets for one of his shows sometime you visit America?
Phil Bingham I come for the guitar. Not religious, but I watch his stuff religiously. : )
“If you can’t laugh at yourself…….laugh at other people “
~Tim Hawkins ~
Incredible guitar playing! Mark Knopfler would be proud of you! Great lyrics, too!
Tim!!! You're not only funny as heck - "Hand-raising Church" but you can play!! Much love and respect, brother!
As a guitarist and off the wall sense of humorist - Tim is special - I am appreciate everything he does - God bless you brother!
"The Government Can" is one that is SO fitting for the days we are living in right now in America.
As a a former sound guy now retreated to lighting in our church, this is so good and so very true. Would love to play this during our next worship service 👍😊
I'm shook by the guitar skills!!!!!😍
Wow, God given talent all around.
So talented. I just keep watching his videos over and over again...
"bangin' on the bongos like a chimpanzee" is a great easter egg
Wow! Amazing guitar and I love Dire Straits! If Tim made a Christian rock album, I'd buy it. I'd bet there are thousands or maybe even 100's of thousands of Christian rockers where Petra is not around to fill the need. Go Tim!
We would need the "fire ants song"
I love petra.
Petra Rocks!!!! Great to hear from a fellow Pet-Head
Well played 'Dire Straits' spoof. Multi- talented comedian. I like that he's clean. I let my kids watch. Laugh our socks off.
I love this, it's a hilarious commentary on ego. It's important to remember this is not a condemnation of worship teams and modern worship music. It's a warning and an admonition to those who forget why we sing and play and the One we sing and play to please and honor. And Tim can PLAY that axe!
I hope he writes another unsung church hero about church janitors & maintenance people, nursery workers & those who work continuously with the homeless on the streets.
That was so good...man what a huge talent Tim is... grew up with the same music he did and just love this remake of Sultans of Swing..
As a guy who runs the sound system at church, I get this big time!
So eerily scary how spot on these lyrics are! Tim Hawkins is an absolute genius!!
Wow....the creativity of this guy! And.....being a guitarist myself........that was exceptional playing there!
I have always said Tim could easily be a musician. He plays very well and sings good too
"Could"? He is!
This guy is an amazing talent! Clever in all ways! Great guitar chops!
Thanks for giving my family great clean entertainment. So blessed with your skills.
Oh my WORD on that GUITAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOAH!
Great to see him have the opportunity to show off his chops.
Such a blessing!!🙌🏻✝️💯🎶 Hubby n i always get a kick outta your creations!! Incredible vocals & guitar too!! GODspeed:)
Thumbs up for the guitar playing.
that was amazing!! I sat back and felt like I was listening to the original. This dude is no joke on that guitar.
Just happened to stumble on this and I am amazed.This guy is a great talent that I never heard of.How is his stuff not mainstream?
I think he did a free credit report .com commercial a couple years back.. he is totally amazing..
He isn't vulgar enough for mainstream.
He christian
Because he praises Jesus and not satan !!!!
I just love Tim Hawkins! Man, he has been blessed with all around talent
Thanks Tim! Beautiful rendition of that song on guitar. Funny words.. and even a thoughtful parody on the state of worship in America
I just discovered Tim Hawkins what a gem.
Never heard this one, I love it. Always better when u know the real song, so u can appreciate how good he is musically
Love Tim... had no idea he is such an accomplished guitarist.
He is very gifted and talented all for God's glory!
That's just awesome! Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists alive. Tim rocks!
Tim Hawkins=Awesomeness!!!
I have always admired Tim’s musicianship, but wow! he can shred! Awesome Mr. Hawkins. 🎸
This is awesome!! I love when he covers the classics!
Tim Hawkins is a trip... Too much fun!
No words really other than multi talented awesome friend of fans .. I would rank him best comedian in 10 years
Brilliant work Tim. Really enjoyed it.
Tim is something...he toyed with Knopfler's masterpiece...very impressive.
One of the most entertaining performers I’ve seen!
This is so good and I love Tim. The Worship team is a part of the culture but can be so fake in many ways as egos are fed. The main point of providing a vehicle for heartfelt praise is sometimes lost in long, complicated lyrics and deluges of light shows, media distraction.
As formerly part of a worship team, this song is so true!
Great guitar playing!
Wow! I did not know Tim Hawkins could play the guitar like that.
Tim Hawkins is the most talented comedian on the planet!!!
Just nailed it. Fantastic!
That's phenomenal
Tim Hawkins is a great guitarist. And he is funny, too.
Mark Knopfler would love this. You never cease to amaze Tim
Great song, but I fully expected to hear Tim sing "we are the Sultans Of Praise"!!
I just love and laugh at everything he puts out!! Thank you Tim!
I knew Tim was good, just not this good. We so need to do this at my church.
I love you Tim.
THIS GUY IS A COMIC GENIUIS
Great playing Tim
"Caleb on a borrowed bass" - so true haha
I feel so incredibly blessed to understand every single one of his references...
I can't get over "bangin on those bongos like a chimpanzee"
This is actually so impressive. Sultans is harder than it sounds, and it sounds hard
I am not church at all I'm a druid but I must say I love your work
Love your inventiveness with music
Absolutely outstanding!!
AMAZING GUITAR PLAYER. LOVE IT
YOU ARE AMAZING!!! So thankful I found you!
That is one of the hardest songs to play.
Just awesome that guitar 🎸 was part of him.
Genius insight in the lyric writing besides nailing the guitar parts sound and all, A plause!
Holy shit !!!! The best cover of this song ever..word for word note for note. Just perfect
He’s a phenomenal musician
Shout out to the A/V teams! You only get noticed when something goes wrong! Keep in there, our work does not go unseen!
God blessed this man!...
I don't go to church but if he was there I would totally brill😂❤
I am on our praise team at school. And I find this fun and am appreciative.😂✝️
Gifted musician and singer!
This is epic. And sooo true. Been there.
I have been watching him noon stop all weekend. Bringing much needed laughter s and he is amazing and so funny
Dude you rock!!
That was so awesome.
CRAZY, mad guitar skills! And absolutely hilarious!
What a talented man!!
I love this guy..he is actually very very good
Total commitment to his craft... wow!
Tim, that was awesome!
Seriously you're really playing, mind blown!😮
Dude is so talented
I've always liked Dire Straits music. Are we SURE Tim is NOT in that band, incognito!? He's awesome!