Congregation shocked by Dr. Tony Evans' announcement, "He's a staple of the community"

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  • "It was a shock," said James Harris, who has worshipped at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church for 32 years. "Everyone really couldn't believe what was being said."

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  • @PurveyorOfCuriosities
    @PurveyorOfCuriosities 3 місяці тому +117

    When I think about what God has forgiven me of….all I know is that I won’t be casting any stones. I pray peace and restoration over the Tony Evans family and over Oakcliff Bible Fellowship.

    • @arleciajackson9237
      @arleciajackson9237 3 місяці тому +2

      Amen.

    • @holyspirit606
      @holyspirit606 3 місяці тому +1

      Amen..✌️💙😇🙏

    • @apttmhyah6344
      @apttmhyah6344 3 місяці тому +3

      AMAN, WHO ARE WE TO BE JUDGING PEOPLE, HE WHO IS NOT WITH SIN LET THEM CAST THE FIRST STONE 😞🙏🏾

    • @katymcdowell7237653
      @katymcdowell7237653 3 місяці тому +1

      Amen! Only Yeshua can open The Scroll 📜

    • @rosetta4880
      @rosetta4880 3 місяці тому +1

      Are you a pastor of a flock???

  • @Sagacious3237
    @Sagacious3237 3 місяці тому +84

    Stepping away is different from stepping down. He'll return. Wiser, stronger, humbler, thankful and used even more mightier by God.
    God Bless and keep you and your family and congregation Dr Evan's.

  • @WendyRivas-p4l
    @WendyRivas-p4l 3 місяці тому +59

    Pastor Evan, I still have nothing but respect for you .me and my family still luv you and praying for you.. I pray you have a speedy recovery. At least your taking time for recovery.. may God bless you. We luv you. The Rivas family..

  • @dennisbabb3493
    @dennisbabb3493 Місяць тому +1

    I've never visited his church but as an over the road trucker I have listened to his messages daily. He has been a solid part of my spiritual life for almost 25 years.

  • @brookelynnjessica
    @brookelynnjessica 3 місяці тому +55

    I STAND WITH YOU PASTOR!!!! THERE WILL BE GLORY AFTER THIS! I STAND WITH YOU! YOU WILL OVERCOME IN JESUS NAME!!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!

    • @Golden_writes550
      @Golden_writes550 3 місяці тому

      Why after a few years later?

    • @Jesus_is_Lord_316
      @Jesus_is_Lord_316 3 місяці тому +4

      Stand only with Jesus, not man.
      But keep praying for this pastor 🙏

    • @brookelynnjessica
      @brookelynnjessica 3 місяці тому +2

      @@Jesus_is_Lord_316 I stand with Him as another believer! Lol

    • @belen_hummus
      @belen_hummus 3 місяці тому +1

      @@Golden_writes550 most likely because he got caught

  • @vanessajohnson7662
    @vanessajohnson7662 3 місяці тому +45

    Covering him in prayer 😢🙏

    • @RussellMiller-z2l
      @RussellMiller-z2l 3 місяці тому

      Hum,he has helped me so much,I would be ashamed not to pray for his needs,he goes way back in my salvation story, listening over 40 years. Prayers my brother,1 John 1- 9

  • @AngieSwann-r4v
    @AngieSwann-r4v 3 місяці тому +30

    What an awesome example of when you practice what you preach!! I have grown spiritually because of Tony Evan’s dedication to ministry and his teachings about the principles of having a personal relationship with my savior Jesus Christ 🙏❤️. Dear Tony Evan’s; be restored, rebuilt, revived and most of all forgiven ❤️❤️. Love you always as you heal in Jesus Name. In the meantime, I’m still being blessed by your teachings 🙏❤️!!!

  • @Jesus248
    @Jesus248 3 місяці тому +7

    My spiritual father taught me that Integrity is at the top of Christianity.
    Much love and respect to Pastor Tony Evans!!!❤
    I became aware of him through brother Kirk Franklin.

  • @rodneyparson1278
    @rodneyparson1278 3 місяці тому +139

    Big time respect and brotherly love for Pastor Evans. He IS an authentic man of God, a biblical expositor and a great pastor. He admitted his shortcoming and stepped down which I admire as well. Prayers for him and his lovely wife, his fam and the congregation. Jehovah is a God of restoration for all.

    • @arlenefisher4868
      @arlenefisher4868 3 місяці тому +1

      Respectfully, he only confessed that he has sinned, as we all have/do; however, he has not confessed the sin. I’ve always thought that when a person confesses his/her sin, they say what that sin is. Praying for Pastor Evans and church family, indeed.

  • @Sansan-iu1wr
    @Sansan-iu1wr 3 місяці тому +8

    Galatians 6: 1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
    2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

  • @jackbest6677
    @jackbest6677 3 місяці тому +5

    Praise the Lord for his honesty. God help him heal.

  • @kimnicholas4847
    @kimnicholas4847 3 місяці тому +19

    Why respond to the sin now if it was done years ago, why didn’t he address it years ago when it happen

    • @ToniMBullock
      @ToniMBullock 3 місяці тому +7

      He’s probably being blackmailed. 🥴

    • @kendrahogue3758
      @kendrahogue3758 3 місяці тому +4

      Maybe he confessed and repented of the sin back then,but still is tempted from time to time and he doesn't feel free of it. It may not be a continual sin, but Scripture teaches us that a bishop, or pastor must be blameless and as he is older, he may have realized he will give an account for all things before too long and he wants to deal with the issue now, before he doesn't have that chance.... We don't know what the issue is, but he must obey his conscience before God. Man's opinion matters not.

  • @cassandramccracklin2145
    @cassandramccracklin2145 3 місяці тому +7

    Love the Evans family, and pastor Evans I support you , your teachings have helped me in some of my darkest hardest moments in Life.... thank you .....if you only knew

  • @BrandonReid-j6u
    @BrandonReid-j6u 3 місяці тому +56

    Love my brother Tony-As a man of many failings myself, it gives me hope. We serve a God who forgives ❤

    • @Its.nice2b_nice
      @Its.nice2b_nice 3 місяці тому +2

      YES Indeed• We serve an infinitely merciful *GOD* who forgives after repentance.
      We've ALL fallen short.

    • @BrandonReid-j6u
      @BrandonReid-j6u 3 місяці тому

      @@Its.nice2b_nice Amen

    • @krissyyoung9264
      @krissyyoung9264 3 місяці тому

      ⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@Its.nice2b_niceThere are different interpretation of “after repentance”. One who has repented of their unbelief and has turned to believing on Christ and His shed blood for salvation, is justified. Being baptized into Christ, we have complete forgiveness and have passed from death to life.
      (Hoping you don’t mean that we’re forgiven successively through repenting of our sins as we go along)

    • @zindukakids
      @zindukakids 2 місяці тому

      Amen and Amen 🙏

  • @Hischild0000
    @Hischild0000 3 місяці тому +24

    Everyone in this thread has sinned. There is no big sin or little sin. Just the simple judgement your human mind took you to when you heard the news was sin for some. When you got angry with your co worker or the person in morning traffic you sinned. But how many stepped away and took steps to heal and recover. Mainly none. Most just kept right along with their lives. Dr Evans, you are human and the fear of God is so evident in your life. I support your decision and my prayers are with you and your family and especially the congregation. Satan is busy. Don’t let any of his meaningful sermons be forgotten. Stay focused people. Glory be to God

    • @lesleylearned1125
      @lesleylearned1125 3 місяці тому +1

      That’s sickening, wheres your empathy for his wife and victims.!!!! Good is asking! You don’t even know what he did yet, ! and your all love and light, because your covering your own sins, shame on you. Look at the tears of their victims!!

    • @linegrant4605
      @linegrant4605 3 місяці тому

      💯👌

    • @linegrant4605
      @linegrant4605 3 місяці тому +1

      sleylearned1125 no it's not. You don't know if God spoke to him to step down or he'll be exposed publicly. Obedience is better than sacrifice 💯 the story of Saul. Samuel instructed him to slaughter everything. Did he do it 😮 no. He spare the animals and ended up losing his kingdom. Study and understand the Word 💯

    • @Hischild0000
      @Hischild0000 3 місяці тому

      @@linegrant4605 I’m just going to say “ God bless you. And thanks for sharing your thoughts

  • @kevingodley8295
    @kevingodley8295 3 місяці тому +5

    Remember he said he did it a few yrs ago but ONLY JUST left there's more to this with the church there often is

  • @honboy1hon805
    @honboy1hon805 3 місяці тому +37

    Prayers to him, his family, and congregation.

  • @chesterpesko4662
    @chesterpesko4662 3 місяці тому +23

    Love you, Dr Evans

  • @nanzirirhene1128
    @nanzirirhene1128 3 місяці тому +2

    Humility at its best. Hope pastors around the world can learn from the dear pastor

  • @loganwilliams173
    @loganwilliams173 3 місяці тому +2

    God Bless Him, And His Family 🙏🏾❤️

  • @kephale1
    @kephale1 3 місяці тому +64

    It’s confusing if he sinned years ago why is he stepping down now. Shouldn’t he have done this years ago? What is the delay? Is there a blackmail coming up that is forcing him to confess and to step down ?this doesn’t make sense…why today?

    • @Emie8230
      @Emie8230 3 місяці тому +33

      People are so blind, they worship the pastors instead of God , thinking their Pastor could never be in the wrong!
      Yes , us with brains can see that it's very serious, and not just sweep it under the rug and pat his back.
      If he sinned and confessed years ago to some sin, then there's no need for him to cause an uproar now. Ridiculous Christians, wake up!

    • @beautifulwithbrains3096
      @beautifulwithbrains3096 3 місяці тому +25

      Just wait it will come out.

    • @jryuwah
      @jryuwah 3 місяці тому

      Anytime a pastor steps down for a sin of the past and they don't expound on it. you know its not good. Its one thin to wait one month (that's a long time still) but to wait years and years and years, been preaching all these years and now the conviction has now hit your heart? I'm not buying it at the moment. you can see people commending him for this act. However, I believe this is something far worse than meets the eye. The Bible says judgement will start first in the House of the Lord and you're gonna start to see many of these prominent pastors being exposed for being frauds or having dirty laundry. We only see these men Once or twice a week in the pulpits. there's a lot of sin you can fit in 5 days. what's hidden will come to the light.

    • @loverboo15
      @loverboo15 3 місяці тому +10

      Exactly! Why now? It has to be some black mail going on.

    • @Laura-ht6vs
      @Laura-ht6vs 3 місяці тому +18

      Whatever he has done, or thought, between him and God, he doesn't have to confess it to the world. But no matter what she did it's no worse than some of you with your judgmental attitude. You too should repent and ask for God forgiveness. It takes a man with great integrity with such a high reputation as Dr Tony Evans has to boldly admit he committed some sort of sin and he is taking time for his spirit to be restored. We don't go to church to worship the pastor, we go to church to worship the God, the only one true God, who is blameless and sinless. Imagine where any of us would be if it were not for the forgiveness of God.

  • @scottlxndsensei6920
    @scottlxndsensei6920 3 місяці тому +5

    I love you pastor! I will be in deep prayer for you we love you and more importantly Christ loves you

  • @Will-ex2wr
    @Will-ex2wr 3 місяці тому +71

    Pastor Evans, I have nothing but love and respect for you. Your sermons have and continue to help me in my walk with Christ. May God guide your steps ❤🙏🏾

    • @BrianSapp945
      @BrianSapp945 3 місяці тому +1

      You words echo the Temptations R&B group: ‘I have nothing but love for you bae bae, I have nothing but love for you.’ By the way, I guess standards of holy living means nothing compared to the man?

    • @oilinmylamp
      @oilinmylamp 3 місяці тому

    • @Its.nice2b_nice
      @Its.nice2b_nice 3 місяці тому

      ​@@BrianSapp945 YES I agree with you, may *GOD* continue to guide brother Evans steps.

    • @lesleylearned1125
      @lesleylearned1125 3 місяці тому

      @@BrianSapp945yes they make me sick.🔥

  • @me-pz5yi
    @me-pz5yi 3 місяці тому +4

    *Proverbs 28:13
    13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

  • @sunshine9717
    @sunshine9717 3 місяці тому +40

    Pastor Evans, you have blessed my life. I will continue to listen to your sermons and grow in my word. God is an Awesome God. Will pray for you, and your family. God Bless
    Love from California ❤

  • @GlowGetter711
    @GlowGetter711 3 місяці тому +61

    I appreciate the way he is handling his decision with honesty, humility and grace . Much respect.

    • @Golden_writes550
      @Golden_writes550 3 місяці тому +7

      It was years ago. Why is he coming out now? I question.

    • @newhorizon1355
      @newhorizon1355 3 місяці тому +5

      ​@Golden_writes550 Yet, he never has been forthcoming. Part of repentance to God's flock is to apologize, for your wrong actions. Imagine a child saying sorry, but no matter how many times asked- won't say why 🙄

    • @zindukakids
      @zindukakids 2 місяці тому

      Amen and Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @MrDjbuckethead
    @MrDjbuckethead 3 місяці тому +1

    Pastor Evans , thank you for having class

  • @lilywyatt7264
    @lilywyatt7264 3 місяці тому +4

    Heart breaking. I pray for him that he get right ..repent and get back on track

  • @bossqueen4944
    @bossqueen4944 3 місяці тому +6

    We all have sinned and falling short of GOD’s glory. GOD loves you and you are still respected!

  • @winniejones9243
    @winniejones9243 3 місяці тому +9

    Praying for you Pastor Evans! Everything happens in God's timing. Keep the faith, don't give up, GOD is still in control!

  • @rolandcousins6304
    @rolandcousins6304 3 місяці тому +23

    Why does this title say “congregation shocked” ? Do we read our bibles ? Why are we shocked that a mere man fell into sin ?

    • @thomboy892
      @thomboy892 3 місяці тому +1

      we forget thew word of the Apostle Paul...But as for the highly esteemed-whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism Gal2:6

    • @franceshodges6807
      @franceshodges6807 3 місяці тому +1

      Duh, natural human response!

  • @feliciakirby7882
    @feliciakirby7882 3 місяці тому +14

    I STILL love my television mentor, Pastor I’m praying for you. And thank you for standing strong following biblical principles ❤❤❤❤❤❤This is going to be an amazing awesome testimony!! I can’t wait to read how you went through the valley of the “shadow of death “ and return as the COMBACK kid !!! I’m praying for you!!

  • @scottdavis6861
    @scottdavis6861 3 місяці тому +19

    It is our duty as believers to lift up Dr Tony Evans, not because he is on TV and radio, not because he is famous, but because we should be lifting up all of the Pastors unto God. There jobs are not easy, they have pressures on them that you could not even fathom in your abilities. I pray for God's mercy upon every Minister of the Gospel past, present and future unto the glory of our Most High and Sovereign God and Father in Jesus mighty name. Amen and Amen!

    • @Mimik70-w3t
      @Mimik70-w3t 3 місяці тому +1

      STOP IDOLASING ME. Lift him for what, he is in Freemasons, ask him how much blood he has drank

  • @Rebander1549
    @Rebander1549 3 місяці тому +22

    It seems like this "sin" has grown up and found him.

  • @sherricharles8149
    @sherricharles8149 3 місяці тому

    Nothing but Love and Support for you Dr. Evan!!

  • @lmd2454
    @lmd2454 3 місяці тому +3

    I can respect this. We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. ALL of us. But pastors and church leaders are held to a high standard, to be in their positions. The Bible makes this very clear and it warns those who don't fear the wrath of God and obey the very clearly outlined instructions for the church in these situations. It sounds like Pastor Evans does fear the Lord and is getting himself right according to the Word before he continues leading a congregation. I'd far rather see this than the utterly outrageous behavior of so-called pastors like JP Miller.

  • @j.r.chance739
    @j.r.chance739 3 місяці тому +19

    The fact that The Lord led this man to seek HIS forgiveness is testament to The Power of The Holy Spirit! Lord I pray that YOU bless brother Tony for his faithfulness and restore him, in The Mighty Name of Jesus Christ, Amen 🙏🏼❤️‼️

    • @krissyyoung9264
      @krissyyoung9264 3 місяці тому +1

      I’m not quite sure I understand the “seek His forgiveness” part, when Believers are justified and have died to the law of sin and death (sin is not put to the Believer’s account). Is not Christ’s shed blood ALONE the propitiation for sin?
      IN CHRIST are we not complete and perfected?
      I do understand that Pastors are held to a standard, however. In that, I can understand his stepping aside for a time.
      God bless him.💕🙏🏼

    • @linegrant4605
      @linegrant4605 3 місяці тому

      ​@@krissyyoung9264you have to repent daily 💯 you can sin with deeds, motives, action and thoughts 💯

    • @arvisjohnson7061
      @arvisjohnson7061 3 місяці тому +1

      3 years ago and still sinnin. He should have stepped down then.

  • @daisydennis6685
    @daisydennis6685 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks Dr. Evans for being candid. May God continue to bless him and his family. I hope his relationship with Jesus deepens.

  • @beelynn1140
    @beelynn1140 3 місяці тому +12

    All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God...
    He that is without sin cast the first stone...
    Be blessed, Pastor Evans
    We are praying for you!

    • @Its.nice2b_nice
      @Its.nice2b_nice 3 місяці тому +1

      In the name of Christ Jesus, we lift you brother Evans, and those affected for continued strength and guidance 🙏 for we all have sinned and fallen short.

    • @beelynn1140
      @beelynn1140 3 місяці тому

      Amen!

    • @Mic22795
      @Mic22795 25 днів тому

      Was this the first time he sinned? Why step down now since we all sin

  • @markmccarthy7887
    @markmccarthy7887 3 місяці тому +39

    Thoughts and prayers for a truly Godly man

  • @olaright3878
    @olaright3878 3 місяці тому +8

    If it was many years ago, why is it coming up now? There's something not being said....

  • @SherlJennings-he9xn
    @SherlJennings-he9xn 3 місяці тому +1

    Ten thousand members. Well Father you know what is best. And the right thing needs to be done. In Jesus name Amen.

  • @SonyaMurphy-j6h
    @SonyaMurphy-j6h 3 місяці тому +55

    At least he had the decency to step down unlike some pastors today who don't even fear God. 🤔 Regardless of what sin was committed he did the admirable thing by honoring God.

    • @GwendolynCoggs
      @GwendolynCoggs 3 місяці тому +4

      Mixed emotions. Kudos on the compliment, but I’m gonna ask us all to take one more beat and that is not criticize those because I want you to take notes. He said a couple of years ago sometimes it takes time and the right circumstances for God to bring you to the position of repentance. And as they went, they were cleansed. It’s in our Bible, but we only applied to ourselves. Think about it.❤

    • @steveandersen996
      @steveandersen996 3 місяці тому +7

      Not really. If he committed the sin years ago and it was worthy of him stepping down, why did he continue to preach?

    • @pedromarrero
      @pedromarrero 3 місяці тому +1

      The elders told him to...😮

  • @DanielMamora
    @DanielMamora 3 місяці тому +9

    Dr. Tony Evans, you've blessed my life with your teachings from God's word for a long time! I have nothing but utmost love and respect for you (especially during this time). Not many people in church leadership have the courage to take responsibility when they've "fallen" (so to speak). I believe that when you do come back, the fire of the Holy Spirit will be more contagious in your live more than ever. I'm praying for you, your family, and Oak Cliff. Love you pastor!

  • @JosephCataldo-zs2cy
    @JosephCataldo-zs2cy 3 місяці тому

    God Bless you and restore you

  • @ensignstephens6307
    @ensignstephens6307 3 місяці тому

    I pray the best for Pastor Evan's

  • @Fr332Bm3
    @Fr332Bm3 3 місяці тому +6

    He has my respect. We all fall or fail at some point. Jesus called the sinner to repentance not condemnation. He said the sick need the doctor. Godspeed Pastor Evan’s . May you come back twice as strong and healthy.

  • @justdonna935
    @justdonna935 3 місяці тому +3

    The scriptures states a just man will fall seven times and rise up again, but the wicked shall fall into mischief Proverbs 24:16. Praying for him.

  • @tobascoheat6582
    @tobascoheat6582 3 місяці тому +3

    They're STILL keeping whatever his "SIN" was a SECRET!!!! That MUST BE brought out!!!!

  • @AlisonReid-g1r
    @AlisonReid-g1r 3 місяці тому +7

    When I heard this I was shocked as well but I thank God for Pastor Evans doing what he would preach/teach to others, whatever the cost he is still one of and will always be one of my favorite teachers and preachers. I pray for him , his family and his congregation at this most difficult time and pray he healing and restoration in Jesus name. God bless you Pastor Evans.

  • @Michiganian8
    @Michiganian8 3 місяці тому +13

    No pastor is picture perfect. I’m glad he’s doing what we all should be doing. Forgive, Repent, & live under god. Stay Blessed.

    • @Yvettesinclair-ro4dt
      @Yvettesinclair-ro4dt 3 місяці тому +2

      God, please, not little g, there's a HUGE difference. One gets the highest regards/honor, the other doesn't.

  • @franceshodges6807
    @franceshodges6807 3 місяці тому +5

    This is commendable, true leadership, Gods grace is sufficient,....forgives and heals. I'm praying with you and for you Man of God🙏💕

  • @SamuelHenry-cb8ju
    @SamuelHenry-cb8ju 3 місяці тому +29

    I'm glad and strengthened to see this Man Of God taking his commitment to the work of God seriously. I'm with him all the way. His ministry has blessed my life and will continue to do so.

  • @conniepaterson3758
    @conniepaterson3758 3 місяці тому +1

    Pastor Evans ❤ Only respect 🙏

  • @joaniesnell4973
    @joaniesnell4973 3 місяці тому +7

    God is a God that can restore and will restore this godly man. His preaching and teachings is truly of a man called by God. Sending my prayers 🙏🏿🙏🏿 the Bible says when one falls we must restore one back. Cover Him Lord and His family 🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @cynthiahayden-fz3yp
    @cynthiahayden-fz3yp 3 місяці тому +2

    Well if that's the case then every Pastor should be stepping down...I believe it to be because of a board member who doesn't like that he is preaching the Gospel Truth. Keep on preaching the Word of God Pastor Tony Evans you have blessed me many years

  • @cathyjackson9877
    @cathyjackson9877 3 місяці тому +4

    I commend you Pastor Evans. I pray with you🙏🏽. We ALL have sinned and fallen short….it’s just some of God’s children fail to come forth and experience a spiritual cleansing, reconciliation process.

  • @darrylwashington6824
    @darrylwashington6824 3 місяці тому +57

    Whatever he did that's between him and God. Pray for him

    • @levarhoskins9042
      @levarhoskins9042 3 місяці тому

      Well..nobody knew about anything until He opened his mouth....so it's not like anybody is searching for information...but he's a heretic and his daughter isn't a preacher called of God..

    • @Emie8230
      @Emie8230 3 місяці тому +10

      Not if he’s abusing kids.

    • @PamD6454
      @PamD6454 3 місяці тому +11

      @@Emie8230- Abusing kids is criminal and he said his sin was NOT a crime. He did not abuse kids. He would be arrested and tried if that happened.

    • @dtayism
      @dtayism 3 місяці тому +9

      Between him and God?!?!? No ma’am/sir. What ever he does impacts the entire body as he is part of the body of Christ and the family of God. A pastor is held to a higher standard. Homosexuality is also not criminal but is an abomination. As Christians sin (disobedience to God) is what God hates. It brings shame to the name. So it’s not just between him
      And God.

    • @Emie8230
      @Emie8230 3 місяці тому +1

      @@PamD6454 Then please explain the factual reason that you know

  • @robinkay2312
    @robinkay2312 3 дні тому

    I respect him for doing what he did, following God the way he is. God is not finished w him yet...

  • @giodonni7127
    @giodonni7127 3 місяці тому +1

    Men want grace and mercy but dont give it. Im not on it. I forgive as God does and instructs me to do. Dr. Evans be restored! Let him with no sin cast the first stone.

  • @yvonne6905
    @yvonne6905 3 місяці тому +3

    🙏Jesus Christ is his intercessor. God will forgive and heal and restore. He has place himself in The LORD'S hand.

  • @williemaejordan1180
    @williemaejordan1180 3 місяці тому +4

    There are a number of Pastors needs the same .

  • @jjj0026
    @jjj0026 3 місяці тому +5

    Let’s hope the sin doesn’t involve a victim, then all this vague sin stuff is off the table

  • @El_Roi75
    @El_Roi75 3 місяці тому +1

    ❤ much respect 🫡🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @JoAnneHaynes-on2yd
    @JoAnneHaynes-on2yd 3 місяці тому +5

    I pray that you find that right relationship with God because at the end of the day, that is all that matters.

  • @inezjackson2244
    @inezjackson2244 3 місяці тому

    I have pastor b happy with what ever he does next 🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @cyndirobinson2135
    @cyndirobinson2135 3 місяці тому +2

    God forgives him and will reconcile with him. May he truly be contrite and repentant. Blessings on him for being honest.

  • @sharoncox3734
    @sharoncox3734 3 місяці тому +56

    Dr. Charles Stanley did the same thing and came back on fire for God!

    • @guestguest2030
      @guestguest2030 3 місяці тому +14

      You don't know what Dr. Evans did, so you can't say it's the same thing. Charles Stanley's wife left him and so they divorced. That's not what happened with Evans.

    • @bloominghearts
      @bloominghearts 3 місяці тому +16

      @@guestguest2030 No matter what he did, he can still be restored if he repents, and come back on fire for God.

    • @bettinamcclendon9026
      @bettinamcclendon9026 3 місяці тому +5

      Respect 🙌 for Both Pastors 👏 🙌 🙏 Prayers for Pastor Tony Evans 🙏 🙌 ❤

    • @Golden_writes550
      @Golden_writes550 3 місяці тому +3

      @@bloominghearts Somethings can not be brought to the original condition... Something things cannot be undone

    • @NikNik0123
      @NikNik0123 3 місяці тому

      Really⁉️ When was this⁉️@sharoncox3734

  • @willielittle9301
    @willielittle9301 3 місяці тому +2

    Dr. Evans...Stay encouraged...If God Christ can forgive and restore...Noah...Abraham...Moses...Israel(Jacob)...Samson...King David...King Solomon...Peter...Paul...etc...HE will do the same for you...GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS...❤❤❤...

  • @annhale7595
    @annhale7595 3 місяці тому +1

    We love you Pastor! We forgive you! Enjoy your life and get some relaxation. You deserve it. You’ve given a lot already to church folk. Now give to you! Blessings!🏆

  • @4evrwise
    @4evrwise 3 місяці тому +28

    Reading the comments and it appears no one is spiritually mature enough to see the problems with his stepping down. Imagine you committed a sin 10 years ago, and now you are telling me that as a believer for most of your life, you didn't seek God's forgiveness? I do not believe that! Listen, the act of stepping down and all that foolishness is nothing but man-made religious ceremonial practices and ideology. The bible teaches that if we sin and we ask for forgiveness, God is just and faithful to forgive us of our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. So, who is buying that he didn't ask for forgiveness years ago? I'm not buying that. I'm glad Yah pulled me away from traditional church all that foolishness. Another thing, folks need to stop thinking their pastor is holier than they are. The bible tried to explain this to us by using the analogy of the body and the smallest member of the body being of the greatest significance.

    • @runoz2839
      @runoz2839 3 місяці тому +2

      BLAM💥
      OR lacking the understanding of repented sins go where, once: recognized & confessed, tossed into the depths of sea. so must have dived into the sea, to retrieve it ... 🤨

    • @Joanny312
      @Joanny312 3 місяці тому

      WOW!!! Now somebody with common sense‼️ 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @runoz2839
    @runoz2839 3 місяці тому +1

    shocked, why would any individual be ? 🤦

  • @middletonl1737
    @middletonl1737 3 місяці тому +3

    Hey we don’t even know the sin he’s committed years ago was/is? It leaves us to speculation. Not good

    • @pedromarrero
      @pedromarrero 3 місяці тому

      He hasn't confess anything. He just step aside because the elders told him because of some sin that happened years ago...😮 the hammer 🔨 is coming down and he hasn't confess yet. 😂
      Follow Jesus not man.

  • @bettinamcclendon9026
    @bettinamcclendon9026 3 місяці тому +17

    Prayers for Pastor Evans 🙏 🙌 ❤ I have followed 🙏 For several years 🙏 We all Sin and fall short of the glory 🙏

  • @aprilwood6555
    @aprilwood6555 3 місяці тому +3

    Constantly in our prayers.Restoration is on the way.In Jesus name

  • @GwendolynCoggs
    @GwendolynCoggs 3 місяці тому +3

    Pray church! Pastor Evans nobody can speak up for me. First I wanna thank you for who you are in the body of Christ. And I know who you are because the kind of courage that they took (Pastor Benny and others) says volumes about your character. If evangelicals have not learned anything out of this lesson, this should be applied to the fact that nobody is above the law, nobody is above above THE WORD. As a baby pastor and comparison to you, this will be one of the greatest life lessons that I have ever witnessed as a testament to who truly are and what you’ve written. I THANK YOU!
    And I’m going to put here a warning to anyone reading this that decided that they wanted to take a piece of this man. WOE to anybody who tries to put their foot on the neck of a repentant person. I want to remind you. It’s in your Bible that if you do, it’ll be better for you to put a stone around your neck, your neck and be cast into the 🌊 sea. I don’t know, that sounds like something you would not want to encounter. But here is what I will say to you that the Holy Spirit said he’s not concerned about the people that they’re deciding to take apart, a broken heart and a contrite spirit.
    No, he is coming to judge the darkness of our hearts 💞 it revealed in our comments on social media. Funny thing is when you say things when you’re sitting by yourself that you never think about that you would say somebody’s face.
    And while we all point our fingers, even now I’ve gotta be careful when we point our finger. We forget we have three more pointing back at us. God has such a sense of humor. Blessings, Pastor and Evans family. Your contributions to this is wonderful , hold your head up viciousness of the people of God shall not deter you from what your father has done this day! My God, how much do I respect this man? ❤

  • @StrengthNLove
    @StrengthNLove 3 місяці тому +5

    One thing about Sin ,noone knows how long it been could be a everyday addition ,God delivered me from Gambling ,I did it everyday ,God whopped me ,Believe me I was delvered and I Repented I got it right with God ,so whatever it was it was wrong in Gods eyesight ,Noone escapes Gods Judgement

  • @PhilIsaak
    @PhilIsaak 3 місяці тому +1

    Heart wrenching
    The body of Christ should be grieving instead of shooting its wounded. It shows anybody can fall. Dear God help us walk circumspectly and bring glory to your name!!
    Pray for restoration the way only God can restore!!

  • @joeschultz3595
    @joeschultz3595 3 місяці тому +5

    Prayers for him

  • @BettyPhiilps
    @BettyPhiilps 3 місяці тому +35

    He got married in December and he is now stepping down because of a sin that is not criminal. A sin he committed years ago? The Elders have got involved in this? This wasn't a harmless sin.

    • @mycreationz1652
      @mycreationz1652 3 місяці тому

      who tf are you to judge u damn fool

    • @dregenre
      @dregenre 3 місяці тому +16

      No sin is harmless

    • @tag3893
      @tag3893 3 місяці тому +7

      ​@@dregenre Exactly

    • @michelleruffin6903
      @michelleruffin6903 3 місяці тому +7

      Nothing but respect for this man’s integrity.❤

    • @Laura-ht6vs
      @Laura-ht6vs 3 місяці тому +6

      There is no harmless sin, all sins harm God's people and His reputation. Remember ye who have no sin cast the first stone. All have fallen short, no one is perfect.

  • @debrathompson6951
    @debrathompson6951 3 місяці тому

    Praying for him !!!!!

  • @sunkist338
    @sunkist338 3 місяці тому +3

    Praying for Pastor Evans. The grace and mercies of the Lord meet him at his need.
    My father had a similar situation. My father was an amazing father to me, my dad brought me to Christ and i know and am known by Christ because of my father. My dad never knew his father, was a Vietnam vet and left home as a teen. He was/ is in recovery by Gods grace by the time I was born.
    Pops would catch the city bus rain or shine bringing his children to church (in between cars). In the rain, he’d cover the stroller with plastic (others would tell us this story as well as well my dad). I remember my dad praying for his family and others in shut ins in with our pastor and other members, whole weekends after working all week. 3 days from Friday night until Sunday morning complete fast. My dad was a hard worker (now retired) and never required anything from us only to help around the house and do well in school. He was my biggest fan in everything: academics, sports, nursing school graduate, etc. At night, when I would have nightmares, I went to my dad and he prayed for me and I would rest. My earliest recollection of the power prayer was my dad’s prayers. He was there always.
    He was there for me and even through he is estranged because spiritual warfare is real, I bless him. Praying God’s help and mercies for men/ leaders everywhere.
    “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”. Galatians 6:1,2

  • @kaefreemanduchess719
    @kaefreemanduchess719 3 місяці тому

    He's a GOOD Pastor God has his Back ! Amen ➕✝️🙏🙌🙏✝️➕

  • @tammyosier134
    @tammyosier134 2 місяці тому +1

    He's doing everything biblical. He is and has always been a man of integrity. Many have been blessed over the years. the body needs to lift up their brother as if he were their own.

  • @gumecindogarcia1070
    @gumecindogarcia1070 3 місяці тому +9

    Whatever hes going through, obeying Scripture is never a step down, always leads to the best

  • @Shorty5327
    @Shorty5327 3 місяці тому

    I RESPECT PASTOR EVANS A TRUE MAN OF GOD WHO NOT ONLY HAVE A CONCIOUS BUT HE FEARS THE LORD' THE BEGINNING OF WWISDOM. THANKS FOR HIS PUBLIC CONFESSION & STEPPING DOWN. GOD STARTED A GOOD WORK IN YOU PASTOR AN GOD WILL FULLFILL HIS PROMISES TO YOU. MORE PASTORS & LEADERS SHOULD COME FORTH THEN GOD WON'T HAVE TO EXSPOSE THOSE WHO HAVE BACKSLIDE. TAKE TIME TO HEAL PASTOR EVANS YOU'LL COME BACK STRONGER THAN BEFORE. PRAYING 🙏

  • @johnson06112011
    @johnson06112011 3 місяці тому +1

    I respect this pastor for his decision I wish other pastors would follow the same thing when a sin has been committed...

  • @maureenpalmquist08
    @maureenpalmquist08 3 місяці тому +2

    He who is without sin cast the first stone. Love and admire you Pastor Evans and pray that this time of healing brings you peace.

  • @francesfisher795
    @francesfisher795 3 місяці тому +2

    If he was so much on the up and up, he would have done all this "stepping away" when it happened all those years ago. I see an exposure coming.

  • @stevehicks399
    @stevehicks399 3 місяці тому +2

    Pastors aren't perfect, but are accountable

  • @josephgonzalez3142
    @josephgonzalez3142 3 місяці тому +3

    In other words, in order for Tony to continue on any further, there are some things he needs to clear up spiritually. So that way, as God calls Tony Evans to an even higher place, Tony will be able to come through in an area of Gods work as clear as possible so that it will not be a possibility for Tony to preach a false gospel or unclean message due to whatever his sin has caused. Whatever battle God is calling Tony towards after this process, he is going to need Tony to show up as clean and clear as he can be. In order for that to happen, he needs to be corrected. The purpose of being corrected because the Devil will use any means necessary (even a disciples ‘unrighteous judgement’) to stop the Gospel or Gods purpose from being carried out in the Faith. Selah.
    I know this process all too well. It’s not always a fast or easy process. It does take some time and patience. Rest and Restore well Pastor, we’ll be here when you get back & we’ll be praying in the meantime.

  • @arlenefisher4868
    @arlenefisher4868 3 місяці тому +2

    Who knows a man’s heart, but God. Pray for our spiritual leaders.

  • @bobbijoREV3.10
    @bobbijoREV3.10 3 місяці тому +1

    Jesus is the Head, and the only head, the rest of us, every one of us, are the body

  • @reggiewilliams7111
    @reggiewilliams7111 3 місяці тому

    I can respect a leader that will step down after messing up rather than to allow pride or greed drive them to remain in leadership regardless of the negative impact that it has on the organization

  • @WishySissy
    @WishySissy 3 місяці тому +10

    I also don’t believe he did this at his own free will. Somebody has to be threatening to out him.

    • @melitaaitcheson-johnson5905
      @melitaaitcheson-johnson5905 3 місяці тому

      Agree , Satan is busy destroying the church and those that spread the gospel , so we can move towards a godless society. Prayers out of schools etc. those who effectively preach the gospel and save souls must be tempted and unknowingly pulled into a life of sin if they want to stay afloat. Only wish they had the courage like Jesus , when Satan took him on the mountain , showed him the wealth of the world, wanting Jesus to worship him in exchange of gaining the world. Jesus resisted, however men of the flesh are weak. Pastor Evans sinned years ago , but is now speaking out ; someone wants to expose him. He is a good and humble man of God, may the spirit of God enfold and forgive him.

  • @lynncollver6067
    @lynncollver6067 3 місяці тому +2

    God said no more .

  • @Sansan-iu1wr
    @Sansan-iu1wr 3 місяці тому +4

    Heavenly FATHER, in the name of my Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST, by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT, I pray that you would restore Dr. Evans, even as you had restored Peter. Be the lifter up of his head above his enemies (Psalm 3:3) and let no weapon that is formed against him prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Restore unto him the joy of your salvation; and uphold him with your free spirit (Psalm 51:12). You are a gracious and merciful GOD! Go after your son! Put your robe of righteousness on him and the ring of authority in his finger, as did the father of the prodigal son (Luke 15). The gates of hell will NOT prevail against him, in Jesus' name. Amen.

  • @vurleegrevory9168
    @vurleegrevory9168 3 місяці тому

    My Prayer is with Pastor Tony Evans , family, church family, let us all pray for God servant not Pastor only for Tony Evans alone every servants of God , we all have sin and secrets sins will reveal so let us pray because we all have something to take to God in prayer and fasting and repentance is a must , so don’t judge are pint fingers let us pray,

  • @dtayism
    @dtayism 3 місяці тому +10

    Beware of those that call good evil and evil good

  • @StrengthNLove
    @StrengthNLove 3 місяці тому +3

    We should always pray and not to faint ,get a perfect Relationship with Jesus Christ