Testimony Thursday:
Today it has been 276 days that I've been completely clean and sober. Today would have been 276 days since I passed away had it not been for God. This is my testimony and the reason why I feel so strongly about my faith in God now:I had been living a lie to all that knew me for a while, attending church regularly, going to celebrate recovery etc. But everything changed on Sept. 29 when I got pulled over and had drugs on me. Again....
The Wednesday night that I got out of Jail, after 6 days of sitting there, I decided I didn't want my life anymore. I got into my truck, said my goodbyes and put a noose behind my seat. I was officially done with everyone and everything!
I left heading towards Lott rd on 594 with barely any gas, no money, bad tires and driving 100+ mph- I snatched the wheel and tried to aim for a telephone pole.
I really don't know what happened next but somehow I found myself sitting in my truck in front of the Living Waters Pentecostal church on Old 63. There were other cars in the parking lot.
I decided to walk in the church dressed in the clothes I was wearing. Heck I really didn't care what anyone thought about me at that point anyway. Church had already begun and I don't even know where the preacher was at in the Bible. I couldn't tell you what he even preached on. But opened up my Bible and I found the scripture I'd never read before I went to jail. It was James chapter 5 verse 16. Confess your faults one to another and pray for one another that you may be healed.
I'd already determined I hated my life and didn't want it anymore. That's when the Holy Ghost spoke to me. God said if you don't want your life anymore just give it to me. So I went to the front I told the preacher I needed to speak to everyone. I told them I've been living a lie and trying to give 100% of half of my heart to the Lord. I thought it finally caught up to me and I found myself in Greene County Jail that week before. I told them I didn't want to be on drugs anymore and I told him I did not want to live a lie anymore. I asked them to all pray for me because what I needed was to be healed from my addictions and the lifestyle that I was living.It was that very moment that God gave me life. Life that I could have never imagined would be this good! I have real joy in my heart now!
I did not have to completely change my life to come to the Lord. He changed it for me after I came to him! I have no desire for the life that used to live. I fell in love with the Lord!
Two weeks later GOD called me to his ministry. I asked him for confirmation and prayed about it one day. Had a really weird afternoon and somehow wound up at Walmart in Semmes when I didn't want to be there. I went in and bought my oil and came back out and started pouring my oil in my truck when a car pulled up in front of me with a man and a woman but I wasn't really paying him any attention. The man got out of the car and spoke something to his wife but I didn't realize it at the time and thought he was speaking to me so I looked up and I said excuse me I didn't hear you. He said I wasn't speaking to you but I'm glad you spoke to me because the Lord wants me to pray for you right now. We stood in the middle of Walmart parking lot prayed for about 15 minutes and it was like an out-of-body experience for me. It was the weirdest thing and the most peaceful thing I'd ever felt. We spent about another 30 minutes talking about the ministry and it was the craziest thing that I've ever been through. He told me all about myself and he used the title to every message I listen to for the last 2 weeks which was almost every night of church because we had Revival and two different churches back to back. And talk to me about stuff that me and Dad had talked about that nobody could even know about without it being Supernatural. He told me God wants me and his ministry and asked me to pray with me one more time. We prayed one more time and then he looked at me directly in my eyes it was like he was peering into my soul and he said you've been asking God for a sign he wants me to tell you that I was that sign today. God gave me confirmation so many times since that day. He truly knows us better than we know ourselves! If you are a point in your life that you feel like there is no choice but to give up, please believe me when I tell you God wants to and Will deliver you from the enemy's hands! I love you all but Christ loves you so much more. Life is worth living because He lives!
I just read your testimony, through so many tears, and am still crying. Crying for a God, a Father, who loves so much! I am humbled and I thank God you live and live for God😇🙏🏼❤
Praise god you were put in the path of a new believer. God is Good all the time, all the time God is good. May His Grace continue to cover you. His Grace is sufficient for every part of our lives. He is our Creator and our Sustainer of life. Amen
I just stumbled across your amazing talent and gift. Please never stop for the world needs you to sing His story. 3:07
Complete 🔥. Thanks for sharing.
I grew up in church, played piano for vacation Bible school, youth group, Bible drills, training union camps, my granny would take me to lil country sang'ns (as she called it) as a young girl, my life was surrounded by believers and I was saved at the age of 7.
I battled alcoholism for approximately 20 years of my life. From rehab to rehab, 12 step programs and detox centers. Until..
Jesus met me in the passengers side of a car. I was in a internal battle, a tug of war. Deciding to live out of my car and drink OR enter rehab again for the 10th time. Well, I heard God that day, right there in the seat of that car, right there in the middle of that tug of war, what seemed like hours of debating took only a few seconds, HE said, "sweet child, Just Go.
I entered a 9-12 month Christ-Centered Faith based program that very day, at the age of 41. It wasn't until during this time, I met Jesus Face to Face and found my personal relationship with The Lamb of God-JESUS. I was healed, redeemed and delivered.
I now work for that Faith Based program and have the most Amazing Blessed Life. I am 4 years NEW as of February 21, 2020.
There is only 1 step, 1 way, 1 truth and 1 true love, .....JESUS #wedorecover#keeppushing#keepmovingforward#JESUSLIVES.
Chills!! Bless you! I’m 19 years sober!! All Glory to God!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼⚔️
Beautiful performance of this song.
Jesus set me free after 18 years as a drug addict.
Amen, He lives, therefore I live.
23 years as free now, and life in Jesus is only getting better and better.
My daughter (33 years old) passed away suddenly a year ago today after been diagnosed 12 days before
with cancer. This song keeps me going. Because He lives I will see her again. Thank you for singing this so beautifully.
I am sorry for your loss. May God our Beautiful Father comfort you and hold you in His arms❤
You made me cry. One of my favorite old-time southern gospel songs ever. I loved it so much and you sing it even better than most. Thank you. I needed a good cry about what Jesus did for us all. Because He LIVES I CAN face tomorrow. EVERY single day we have left on this side of GLORY! ♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻 Thank You, Jesus. You make my life complete.
I sure love you guys. I grew up as a PK and some Sunday afternoons when I was a kid (52 now), after a full morning in church, I would go with my mom & dad to the Soldiers & Sailors home where we would sing some old hymns for a lot of these old veterans, many who really didn’t seem to know exactly where they were. When some of these would be sung, with my mom plunking them out on the piano, and my dad and me singing away basically by ourselves, you could see some of their faces change, their countenance would literally change. Such great memories and such a great rendition. Thanks for all you do. Keep your eyes on Eternity.
Absolutely love your voice .what a blessing
That was beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful song of Our LORD
God bless you til your cup runneth over. You so bless me. Please pray for my son Daniel who is in prison and heavily relies on drugs to survive....he is a prodigal....but i know God will finish what he started. Thank you.
I too am 75 ( and a half) 🤭🤫 Don't feel like it though... that's what most oldies say, anyway, just want to say how your songs uplift a weary and lonely soul... thank you so very much! May Almighty God bless you!!❤🤍💙🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 greetings from the Netherlands
Hallelujah..agreement with my brothers who are close.in age
Your music is a joy to my soul. Blessings
So thankful for other channels promoting Christian songs and how to play them!!! Be blessed! Love this version …wow!
He lives. I'm alive because of him. Amen
I truly love this version of this song my bro was in the hospital and unconscious we worshipped to this song and it will be played at his funeral as well love you all
Anointed voices. Best version of it I have ever heard in my life
Amen to that Angel 🌈 God bless you 🙏🙏 so ANNOINTED Amen 🥰
You have an incredible gift - such a powerful voice and powerful testimony. Thank you for sharing it
I feel God when you guys are worshipping. How I wish to listen to you life
Thanks so much Stephen for your ministry and doing what God called you to do. It is impactful for me and others. Hugs!
Wow, that is beautiful! Girl who is harmonizing is amazing,!!
Yes, Jehovah Rapha I stand on Your word! You are the God who healeth me🙌
So glad I found your music! So anointed!
WOW!! Just wow!!!! Such an anointing!!!! My spirit just leapt w/i me!! I’ve grown up singing this song… but your anointed version is the best ever!!! And thank God He lives!!!!!!
Glory to God🙌🙌Beautiful 🙌‼️
Wow! Your version is the best version I’ve heard ever! You have a wonderful voice God has really blessed you
I love hearing this song sung by a beautiful young man of God almighty . My son's testimony is so much the same as yours
Stephen you have a great voice man..These songs you have takes me back to my younger days growing up around Church..Other words..They take me Home..Thanks Man
What a stunning song❤❤❤❤❤
Hallelujah!!!!!!!!
Brother you guys have such amazing voices May God bless you abundantly. Will be for wonderful when you guys sing for us all the time in eternity with Jesus ❤️♥️
Love your version. This is one of my top 5 favorite older hymns.
Great ! Amazing , Harmony is amazing as well ! Thank you both Blessings to you both 👍👍👍👍👍❤️🙏🙏
AWESOME VERSION OF THIS SONG!!! PHENOMENAL VOCALS!!!❤️💚❤️
He is great. Touches my heart
My oldest and only daughter are constantly at odds..your songs bring me comfort. I am afraid that I will die before my daughter realizes that I am a good CHRISTIAN man
My Savior lives! Hallelujah!!
Wow he's amazing,just how gospel should be sung❤❤❤❤love my lord more than life too
This just touched me this morning, one of my Dads favorites, moves my spirit... I love Jesus.....❤
Thank you lord 🙏🙏🙏 hallelujah 🙏
You and your Wife Sound Awesome, Praise Jesus
A wonderful and great song that goes straight to the heart! ❤👏Thank you very much for this and God's richest blessings to you.👏🙏❣
Wonderful..thanks you two..praise His beautiful Name!!
AMENNNNNN BEAUTIFUL SONG
Really Amazing VERSION 🌟🔥💪🔥
loved it and because he lives i can face tomorrow. Thank you for sharing. and Thank you Jesus for saving me and writing my name in the book of life!!
These times cry out to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. "IN GOD WE TRUST" is falling away!
Because He Lives! This blessed praise lifts us up to a closer walk with GOD! It is Jesus sinless body and blood that paid for our sins.
JESUS LIVES ! TO SAVE. HE IS OUR HIGH PRIEST ABOVE WHO KEEPS US IN THE FAITH UNTIL WE ARE GLORIFIED AND SINLESS EVER AGAIN! Hebrews 4:14-16
Keep ready! JESUS CHRIST IS COMING! HE PROMISED. HE KEEPS HIS WORD. Maranatha! John 14:1-3, 6; Titus 2:11-15.
To know and believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior! John 3:16. That is our greatest blessing in life. Wonderful Praise here for God the Son. John 1:1, 3-4; 14,18*; Mt.16:13-20.
THE ANGELS GIVE GLORY TO GOD IN HEAVEN! HERE WE HEAR AND SEE EARTH "ANGELS" DOING IT TOO! RIGHT HERE! JUST LIKE YOU!
WE LOVE YOU, LORD! YOU GAVE ALL FOR US. YOUR SUFFERING WAS IMMENSE! WE GIVE YOU ALL THE GLORY! YOU ARE OUR LIFE SAVIOR. YOU KEEP YOUR WORD IN THE BIBLE. Subscribed
GOD'S BLESSINGS TO ALL NATIONS AND PEOPLES
Gospel! The good news about Jesus Christ and salvation from judgment on our sins. Jesus dined with His disciples; Mark 14:22-25, the night before He went to the cross.
Jesus and His disciples were eating a Passover meal together at the Last Supper. After partaking of bread and wine (His body and His blood) , the Bible mentions the hymn Jesus sang with His disciples. “And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives” Mark 14:26. What were they singing on such an occasion? PRAISE! Psalms 113-118.
THE GOOD NEWS
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.."John 14.6 .
Blood coming from his body, NAKED, hanging on that cross like Roman torture weapon! What a Lord God and Savior! He had to. HE is God the Son. Only His sinless blood could pay our sins price.The Savior was born to die for our sins so we could live through Him. 1 John 1:8-10; 2:1-2
THE PAYMENT BY HIS BLOOD FOR ALL SINS EVER!
"And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." Hebrews 9:22
Romans 5:8 " But God demonstrates his love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, now justified by his blood, we will be saved from wrath through him."
“For he (God) hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21.
Matthew 26: 28 "For this is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins." ( life is in the blood. He had to pay with His life)
* * * God knew your praise ministry before the world was made! Ephesians 1:1-14. Prayer goes out for you and those here. A Crown in Heaven awaits all who share the Gospel of Jesus Christ that saves a soul. ( see"JESUS SAVES") 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20; Philippians 4:1. The Apostle Paul said in Romans 1:16 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek".
This praise resounds throughout the earth: "Jesus Christ is Lord and God. Only He saves". He testified: ''I and my Father are One" John 10:30 (*see also 31-42).
2 Samuel chapter 22:verse 50 "Therefore I will praise you, O Lord, out of the countries, and I will praise your name."
JESUS SAVES
God the Son (Jesus Christ) has given us the gospel to share with the world. Mark 16:15: "And He said unto them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."
How can we hear it? Scripture tells us. Romans 10:17 "Then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (We receive the "word" in many ways. The "Word" is Jesus Christ!); John 1:1-5. God the Holy Spirit teaches through the Word of God in the Bible.
The Birth of Jesus Christ
Isaiah 7: 14: "Therefore the LORD shall give you a sign; behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and call His name Immanuel." Hebrew: עִמָּנוּאֵל, "God with us" in human flesh but without sin. The Savior of the world was born to die for our sins! He did so 33 years later. His terrible ordeal; body mutilated; blood poured out, finally died (John 19:30; Luke 23:46 ) and was placed in a tomb and rose from the dead the 3rd day ! "HE IS RISEN" Matthew 28: 6.
Isaiah 53:" 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all." - IT IS FOUNDED UPON GOD'S LOVE FOR MAN AND WOMAN HE CREATED
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3: 23
" For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23
"1 Corinthians 15: 3 "For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:"
BY GOD'S GRACE ALONE THROUGH FAITH ALONE IN JESUS CHRIST ARE WE SAVED
Ephesians 2:8 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 not of works, lest any man should boast."
Jesus died and paid the penalty for our sins to rescue us from eternal death. He died on our behalf. We believe in Him, trusting His death and shedding of His blood as payment for ALL our sins and His burial and resurrection from the dead the third day! John 20:24-31; 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4 above.
WHOSOEVER BELIEVES SHALL TESTIFY TO THE TRUTH
Romans 10:
9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
13 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
TO DIE IS TO REJECT SALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST AND BE SEPARATE FROM GOD FOREVERMORE
Salvation and forgiveness of sins is the blessing of anyone who believes in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We receive the baptism of God the Holy Spirit immediately which seals us in Christ and that is permanent! Ephesians 1:13-14. Those who reject the free gift of salvation, see John 3:16 above, "perish", which means their sins are judged by God the Son and they suffer eternal separation from God and the family of God forever called the "second death". Revelation 21:8.
You have such a wonderful gift from our Lord!!!!
Beautiful, awesome, anointed song
Thank you so much!
Hallelujah!
Yessss!!! Because He lives!!! So good
Brother, you and that piano, and a Bill Gaither classic . . . Oh My! 🙏👏
Making a playlist. Every song is amazing, touches my heart, and makes me proud to be the daughter of the Almighty! I have played Steven's songs since I heard the first one! Thank you. Your voice is awesome, and you put your whole heart into everything you do! ❤️🙏
Keep doing what you two are presenting!!! And give GOD All the GLORY ❤❤❤
Yes I love you Jesus. He is live forever with us
BEAUTIFUL
Love, love this. Your voice is beautiful.
Hallelujah, Glory to our Father,
Our Lord Jesus and Holy Spirit, this is the real reason for living
I absolutely love your voice! Thanks for sharing your gift!
Love this so much! Have been listening on repeat. I think you should do a bunch more hymns in such a manner - love the simplicity, harmony, and minimal instruments. Just beautiful and uplifting - praising Jesus!
Because He lives, i can face tomorrow, al fear is gone, because i know,yes i know he holds the future.
Youns are so good ,So anointed 🙌🙌🙌God Bless you both 🙏💙🙏💙🙏
This song Come Jesus Come....reached and moved my soul...and when i was praising Jesus..i felt pressure on my hands..he was here with me..and the tears dripped from my eyes...this song is so moving...may God Bless you always ..you touch people in a special way....thank you....God Bless you...Amen
Blessed. Inspired
One of my favourite songs...not to many have lasted over the decades.
My “Religious” Spirit loves the old hymns 🙏
Powerful. Sing brother
YESSSSS LORD JESUS CHRIST THANK YOU AMEN
Awesome ❤
Praise the Lord almighty in Jesus holy name Amen
Wow this is so beautiful my heart is touch by your singing. God bless you forever
I can't get enough of this Song, because He Lives i Lulu CAN face tomorrow. 💌🙏🎶
Awesome!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE Your voice is beyond amazing!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤
Amen praise God
😭😭😭😭😭PRAISE YOU LORD!!!
10-18-23. Your songs Come Jesus Come and He Lives are sung so beautifully. I have played them over and over again. I am 77 yoa.
Love this what a blessing to start each day with the faith is because he lives We can face another day and be so grateful for the live he lived ,died and rose again.Thank you lord for the gift
Hallelujah, Jesus is King....Praise the Lord God Almighty.
Precious voice you have, brother. What amazing worship songs you sing and play.
SO beautiful
Beautiful voice Thank you Jesus
Steven singing reaches the depth of my soul, brings me to tears, praises God for his voice and strength, and reaches out in faith 🙏
So beautiful! Thank you. This song made me cry. My dear Lord and Savior Jesus, i wouldn't want to exist outside of your love. Life is so worth the living...just because You live!
Angel's are here I have chills all over ( Because He Lives❤) Amen
Wow brother.. can’t put it in words. God bless ya .. keep it going!
One my most favorite gospel songs sing and praise our Savior
I love that you change old hits a bit. It is so soothing to me! GOD bless you!✝️
This is the song that God put in my heart when my husband died. Thankyou Jesus for helping me live when I lost Jim.
Humbly wanted to drop to my knees. This voice encapsulated me! Sing on brother Stephen. Your music in part of your calling. You are helping save souls. Praises to our Holy, Righteous God of Truth forever 🙌🤍🛐✝️
Awesome, keep the gospel praising alive!!
Thank you Jesus... I haven't heard this since I was a teenager... I have to listen to the original now... Hallelujah...
Listen to this song all most every day
Amen Amen 😢🙌🙌
Can you please add this one to your spotify? so good!🙌🔥♥️
Wow
Beautiful! You are a blessing to this world...
Now right now confess God is master God healed you your family now
I CAN FACE TOMORROW!!! BECAUSE Jesus is !!
Such a beautiful version of this classic song☺️🙏because HE lives ! praise God God bless you and your gift of music
Ooooo one of my old faves! Well done!
Yes Lord Jesus Christ our God lives by the Power of the Holy Spirit
I love this God sure is Awsome and We love ya brother Steven
those that see this, I know ya dont know me, but that does not mean you cant drop a PRAYER for me. I been facing the biggest battle ever in my life since Aug 22 2023, my personal Egypt. While the storm is smashing me from all sides I stand still, looking, listening, watching, waiting and any and all PRAYERS are wanted and needed. I cant put into words how defeated i feel. For Yall: All Mighty GOD, i PRAY for all here now as well who need you GOD, you know the needs as they wander thru their Egypt, looking for the Promise Land, We all have our own Egypt and the only way thru is YOU. i PRAY YOU provide peace, strength, understanding and comfort for those in need. To you GOD, be all the Praise, Honor and Glory, CHRIST NAME AMEN, GOD BLESS all Even If My hope is YOU alone Because HE lives i can #keepsteppingandstaystrong GOD has us all
I am weak from worship that your version of that song gave me. I'm 75 and have never in my life heard it sung more beautifully and soulfully that you two just did. Thank you and may Yehovah bless and keep you.
Oh gosh! Bless you Gale❤️🙏
The first song I heard of yours was “come Jesus come” It brought joyful tears to my eyes. Your voice is so powerful.
He Does well,God's got Him
@@stephenmcwhirterUnique voice ,great writer ,the harmony is excellent ! I can't imagine a band with you! Unbelievable Powerful 👍❤️🙏
Same with me. Brought me to my knees in tears filling me with the Holy Spirit 🙌❤🙌❤ What a blessing this cover is!