Jesus knew this, of course: "Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, 'Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.'" Jesus knew that no sermon, no speech, no apologetics course or presentation could ever trump just telling the people you know what Jesus did for you.
Jeff I fell your pain. Been there done that. I am now clean and sober for forty years. My wife and I celebrated our 50th anniversary. Life beyond my wildest dreams.
As another friend of Bill W. I had no idea Jeff is a sober alcoholic. Theres NOTHING he said that doesnt hit home. This man, who is absolutely hilarious, has such a strong, movie story. Only an alcoholic can understand every part of what he has to say. I have a legit 27 years myself and Im in awe of how much he conveys.
@@shellyannhan8279 it never ceases to amaze me that somebody with months sober, wants to chime in when sobriety speaks up. You obviously left out some of the problems a newcomer wrestles with. Instead of being defensive, go back to your sponsor and get whatever you missed taken care of and when you've gotten done, maybe you wont chime in on something that has NOTHING to do with you. I cant sit here and explain what your idea of it is. The first thing any new person should learn is youre NOT that important.
I actually had great success at getting an atheist friend to ready the Bible by starting with Ecclesiastes back in the mid 2010's. Thank you for reminding me of that. My generation needs to start with this book of the Bible, especially my fellow men.
I've heard you as a comedian who makes me laugh so I clicked on this and expected jokes. Instead you spoke my language and I've been in and out of sobriety for 6 years. You are still my choice to listen to. Thank you. You are amazing ❣️
I love this. Don't know how many times I've seen it but I get emotional every time I do. I love the honesty. I wish I could say I'm done watching it but I can't say that. Something hits home with me every time and it fills some kind if need I can't explain. Thank you, Jeff.
I just finished reading Jeff Allen's book, "Are We There Yet?" and it's great! Everyone needs to read it. I have always enjoyed his humor, but his book is even better! Tami, please make him write another one! 😊
Jeff I have been sober in AA for over 43 years and you touched me more than many other speakers I have ever heard before. I could relate so much to all your feelings.
Wow! And I thought that I was a Christian. You just summed it all up. If you had started this process 20 years ago, you'd still be learning more. Each phase of life gives you a different perspective on the same words that are written in the bible. Keep working the program. Love it!
You're awesome I was looking for some kind of sign this morning when I woke up and I asked my husband that what was his passion and you know he's sitting there just sitting there and thinking and so I was playing the UA-cam videos and I happen to come across your video which I've never seen you before and it was a sigh
The video titled "why you cant deal with your life" on this channel itself is the one i would recommend, where jeff has perfectly told the whole story he was telling in this one. Both are so great! Jeff Allen is really a great man!!!
This made me cry. My husband and I are going through rough times with his anger and addiction and him being unkind to me. My husband is in prison on top of all that. I can't pull him out of the darkness.
Hand him over to the one who can- Jesus. We can not help anyone- not even ourselfs. They need to hit rock bottom(I did) I'm wishing you all the Best and many blessings.xo
This guy is describing me.😢 The booze, the rage, the shame. It's hard to heal from this without help. Does this message touch you? Get help. Get therapy. Go to a meeting. Work the steps.
Is Yours. The rest. He. Leads because. He. Wants you to finish with victory. Godbless@@clayharryman when you. Say. Take. The. Steps. Remember the first step
Saved this and have played it twice in the same day. Thank you so much for the testimony and another thing to love you and your comedy over. So powerful. My heart sank, eyes watered several times and heart leaped with joy all in the same segment.
This was a very intriguing testimony, and you don't see people be completely honest and vulnerable like this...at least very often. Your testimony is very timely in my life right now and I'm taking that as a sign for my own walk. Thank you for sharing, Jeff. 🙏
Great testimony. Thank you for the joy spread to others thru your comedy. You truly r a great comedian. But that was one of the best testimonies I've ever heard!
This is so raw it stopped me in my tracks. The courage it takes to speak publicly about something this personal is bravery on another level. What an incredible life lived.
That was AWESOME ! I Always Tell the new- Born-Again- believers: Don't apologize over your Own Testimony! How You Got to the Cross, is your Story ( YOUR STORY!) AS Long as it is Real, and it fills the check- marks of: BELIEVE, REPENT, CALL/ INVITE, + DEVOTE.... You will be able too reach people For Jeaus, that I Never Could....! Keep it up !
Such a POWERFUL PRESENTATION - I knew about your struggles with alcoholism from different shows i have watched. I am so glad you were about to turn your life around & Tami was able to stand by you every step of the way. The smile those grandkids bring to your face says it all. CONGRATULATIONS!
Wow-this was powerful. I didn't realize this is the message I was clicking on- I thought I was in for just another comedic segment. Thank you for sharing.
I was struggling with the booze for a while. I prayed to Jesus for a time and the booze got stronger, finally got the day I tested who I was praying to .and walked in the party store, Sue had it on the counter, and I told her I don't want it and walked out ,and the rest is history. Sober since 2010 thank you Jesus
In tears for the majority of this video… I am a fan of Jeff who delivers the love and gospel better than most preachers I have heard. He is gifted. I would say talented and smart, but obviously it’s a gift. I will see you in Calhoun Georgia! Anytime you come to Georgia I will be buying tickets. Amazing.
There is nothing more powerful than ones testimony! Thank you for the encouragement to weather the storm! I committed to follow Jesus. Lord wherever you take me, your will be done
That was an awesome testimony. Even as a woman and not an addict, I could relate to some of what you said from my own past. A little still lingers in the present. And I can relate to wanting answers. I'm happy for you that you found your answers in Christianity. I didn't. I was raised in Christianity. I spent around 50 years going to church, for quite a few years I was there regularly every week, at bible studies, prayer meetings, evangelistic meetings, seminars. I visited churches of other denominations. I never found the answers I really needed. Turned out for me, Judaism had them. And I'm going to do for you what people don't do for me. I'm going to trust that you found the right path for you and I'm not going to treat you like you're an idiot because you have a different set of beliefs. And I'll end with saying my husband and I watched a long video of your comedy and we loved it! It was hilarious. So relatable.
I have been to churches that never taught like that. I wasn't even looking for this, but I found it. and I am glad I did.
They did before 1980. M arr
Sounds like a riddle. The. Point. Is. Some times we need. To. Self. Exam our. Selves. And. Discover.
Tks. Jeff
All I gotta say is "WOW!" I love his comedy shows. This speech was so impactful. So relatable!
I wasn’t looking either but so happy I found it too
This segment is better and more powerful than 99% of modern sermons. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I can not agree more, story telling is such a lost art. Sermons nowadays feel so generic.
Depends on what you expecting from sermons
Depends on who's preaching
Jesus knew this, of course: "Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, 'Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.'"
Jesus knew that no sermon, no speech, no apologetics course or presentation could ever trump just telling the people you know what Jesus did for you.
Absolutely agree
Thank you for the help I'm 40 years sober and am not sorry for being this way
32 years in recovery and I really appreciate your
testimony.
You cannot have testimony without first experiencing tests. Thank you Jeff, beautiful testimony. Too many of us can relate.
If you want to enjoy the creation, you must know the Creator. Love that! You are a treasure Jeff!
Jeff I fell your pain. Been there done that. I am now clean and sober for forty years. My wife and I celebrated our 50th anniversary. Life beyond my wildest dreams.
31 years here and thank you for reminding me on the need for service.
As another friend of Bill W. I had no idea Jeff is a sober alcoholic. Theres NOTHING he said that doesnt hit home. This man, who is absolutely hilarious, has such a strong, movie story. Only an alcoholic can understand every part of what he has to say. I have a legit 27 years myself and Im in awe of how much he conveys.
Nope. Addicts of all substances can relate to Jeff.
@@shellyannhan8279 it never ceases to amaze me that somebody with months sober, wants to chime in when sobriety speaks up. You obviously left out some of the problems a newcomer wrestles with. Instead of being defensive, go back to your sponsor and get whatever you missed taken care of and when you've gotten done, maybe you wont chime in on something that has NOTHING to do with you. I cant sit here and explain what your idea of it is. The first thing any new person should learn is youre NOT that important.
I actually had great success at getting an atheist friend to ready the Bible by starting with Ecclesiastes back in the mid 2010's. Thank you for reminding me of that.
My generation needs to start with this book of the Bible, especially my fellow men.
I've heard you as a comedian who makes me laugh so I clicked on this and expected jokes. Instead you spoke my language and I've been in and out of sobriety for 6 years. You are still my choice to listen to. Thank you. You are amazing ❣️
Praying for you 4:34
It takes a brave person to stand up in front of a crowd and give this Testimony.
That testimonial almost made me cry, it was so heartfelt and real better than any preacher I've ever heard because it was real. Than you.
Thakyou.
WHAT A STAND UP GUY 🙌 🎉 Congrats, on the Soberity...👍🏽
Never redundant no matter how often I hear this. Amen and Amen!
@@sylviahawton5411 Truth!!! 🙌🙏🙌🙏🙌🙏
Thank you for sharing, being real, and being His.
Well said!
Every now and then, you come across someone you admire and deeply respect. Thank you Mr. Allen.
Perfectly put to words the self torture an alcoholic struggles with everyday.
Shared to my chuch family whatsapp group. I laughed i cried i gasped. What a beautiful testimony. From South Africa
Almost 5 years sober and a believer that is no longer alone. I need to read my Bible more obviously as I am not happy, not yet!
This is so powerful. It can make someone cry, laugh, ponder, give hope... everything.
I have enjoyed him and his humor for many years but it’s his testimony that I always cherish
I love this. Don't know how many times I've seen it but I get emotional every time I do. I love the honesty. I wish I could say I'm done watching it but I can't say that. Something hits home with me every time and it fills some kind if need I can't explain. Thank you, Jeff.
I just finished reading Jeff Allen's book, "Are We There Yet?" and it's great! Everyone needs to read it. I have always enjoyed his humor, but his book is even better! Tami, please make him write another one! 😊
Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing the tough stuff. Praise the Lord for His pursuit of you.
Jeff I have been sober in AA for over 43 years and you touched me more than many other speakers I have ever heard before. I could relate so much to all your feelings.
No Sermon. No Comedy. Well, maybe a little bit of comedy. But a great message and a bit of insight into the life of Jeff Allen. Thank You Sir.
Wow! And I thought that I was a Christian. You just summed it all up. If you had started this process 20 years ago, you'd still be learning more. Each phase of life gives you a different perspective on the same words that are written in the bible. Keep working the program. Love it!
Powerful testimony. Thank you
This helped me so deeply. Thank you. I found myself angry and drinking a lot.
Your testimony gave me hope.
Hard to believe he’s a comedian. Thank you, Jeff.
LOVE Mr. Allen..Re watch his material often BUT this on - once a week or so..POWERFUL..
Thank you for your testimony. Everyone has a story and this one hit close to home.
Awesome testimony brought me to tears you're a great comedian
Glad you made it through. Thanks for the honesty.
You're awesome I was looking for some kind of sign this morning when I woke up and I asked my husband that what was his passion and you know he's sitting there just sitting there and thinking and so I was playing the UA-cam videos and I happen to come across your video which I've never seen you before and it was a sigh
Amazing honesty! So many people out there need to hear your message.
Thanks Jeff, bless your brother !…..
Wow!!! Incredible, Jeff! So glad you shared this. Love your comedy!
Your message speaks straight to my heart
❤wow❤. I was expecting one of your comedy routines. This was much much better!
So many pearls of wisdom 🔥
Excellent truly fantastic. 🙏
Thank you for sharing your testimony. It's beautiful. 🙏🙏🙏
The video titled "why you cant deal with your life" on this channel itself is the one i would recommend, where jeff has perfectly told the whole story he was telling in this one. Both are so great! Jeff Allen is really a great man!!!
This made me cry. My husband and I are going through rough times with his anger and addiction and him being unkind to me. My husband is in prison on top of all that. I can't pull him out of the darkness.
Hand him over to the one who can- Jesus. We can not help anyone- not even ourselfs. They need to hit rock bottom(I did) I'm wishing you all the Best and many blessings.xo
praying!
Thanks for posting!
Brilliant, lucid and deeply honest.
Thank you for sharing your life with us! ❤
Thank you for uploading this video, its better than any homily I have heard so far. Thankful too that Jeff found Jesus Christ 👍🏻🙏
I hope to see you in paradise. Peace and Grace
Powerful testimony!
Thank you 🙏
Thank you ❤❤❤
This guy is describing me.😢 The booze, the rage, the shame.
It's hard to heal from this without help.
Does this message touch you? Get help. Get therapy. Go to a meeting. Work the steps.
A meeting can't change a person, only Jesus ✝️🕊️📖🇮🇱🇺🇸🤷
SPEECH !!! 🙌👋🙏
Amen to that!!
Is Yours. The rest. He. Leads because. He. Wants you to finish with victory. Godbless@@clayharryman when you. Say. Take. The. Steps. Remember the first step
Saved this and have played it twice in the same day. Thank you so much for the testimony and another thing to love you and your comedy over. So powerful. My heart sank, eyes watered several times and heart leaped with joy all in the same segment.
Thank you Jeff Allen for your open honest heartmoving testimony..it has helped me to re-evaluate many things in my life...
Excellent testimony ! Thank you !
Very very brave of him, I think he should have been allowed 3x the time
Wow this is powerful, brings me to tears.
This was a very intriguing testimony, and you don't see people be completely honest and vulnerable like this...at least very often. Your testimony is very timely in my life right now and I'm taking that as a sign for my own walk. Thank you for sharing, Jeff. 🙏
Wow! What a blessing
Lot of truth in that testimony…
That was amazing testimony
People Can Always Tell, When you're not being " Genuine" with Them !
Excellent speaker!!!
Great testimony. Thank you for the joy spread to others thru your comedy. You truly r a great comedian. But that was one of the best testimonies I've ever heard!
I so needed to see this just now.....thank you!
This is so raw it stopped me in my tracks. The courage it takes to speak publicly about something this personal is bravery on another level. What an incredible life lived.
Thank you ,I’me learning. A little late but Im learning
That was AWESOME !
I Always Tell the new- Born-Again- believers: Don't apologize over your Own Testimony! How You Got to the Cross, is your Story ( YOUR STORY!) AS Long as it is Real, and it fills the check- marks of: BELIEVE, REPENT, CALL/ INVITE, + DEVOTE.... You will be able too reach people For Jeaus, that I Never Could....! Keep it up !
This made me laugh….and cry.
Thank you for your story
Such a POWERFUL PRESENTATION - I knew about your struggles with alcoholism from different shows i have watched.
I am so glad you were about to turn your life around & Tami was able to stand by you every step of the way. The smile those grandkids bring to your face says it all. CONGRATULATIONS!
Wow-this was powerful. I didn't realize this is the message I was clicking on- I thought I was in for just another comedic segment. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your testimony.
Great message!!! Thank you for sharing!!
I needed to watch this. Thank you.
Just wonderful.
Praise be unto Him.
So much wisdom in this, thank you
Well, that was just amazing. Thank you.
love your honesty
Best YT video I have ever watched! Ever!
I love hearing his testimony.
😮 amazing. Behind every great Man is a greater Woman
Well said! 👍
Thank you sir
From the Philippines
💯💯💯!!! I started with Ecclesiastes too!
❤pure transparency how this "Thing"is lived❤
I was struggling with the booze for a while. I prayed to Jesus for a time and the booze got stronger, finally got the day I tested who I was praying to .and walked in the party store, Sue had it on the counter, and I told her I don't want it and walked out ,and the rest is history. Sober since 2010 thank you Jesus
In tears bro.
I've seen this at least 3 or 4 times and still have to rewatch it every time I see it. Great testimony
I'm not sure why this popped up on my suggested videos on YT, but I am extremely grateful it did. Thank you.
In tears for the majority of this video… I am a fan of Jeff who delivers the love and gospel better than most preachers I have heard.
He is gifted. I would say talented and smart, but obviously it’s a gift. I will see you in Calhoun Georgia! Anytime you come to Georgia I will be buying tickets. Amazing.
I love this man, his comedy, and his message.
This is open and raw!!!
Wow, an amazing testimony, and a great clean comedian.
Respect !!!!.... Thank you for sharing
Thank you Jeff!❤️†
There is nothing more powerful than ones testimony! Thank you for the encouragement to weather the storm! I committed to follow Jesus. Lord wherever you take me, your will be done
What a wonderful testimony. Thank you, Jeff. ❤
I can relate to you when you say "Why". I haven't found the reason as devastating things continue to happen.
That was an awesome testimony. Even as a woman and not an addict, I could relate to some of what you said from my own past. A little still lingers in the present. And I can relate to wanting answers. I'm happy for you that you found your answers in Christianity. I didn't. I was raised in Christianity. I spent around 50 years going to church, for quite a few years I was there regularly every week, at bible studies, prayer meetings, evangelistic meetings, seminars. I visited churches of other denominations. I never found the answers I really needed. Turned out for me, Judaism had them. And I'm going to do for you what people don't do for me. I'm going to trust that you found the right path for you and I'm not going to treat you like you're an idiot because you have a different set of beliefs. And I'll end with saying my husband and I watched a long video of your comedy and we loved it! It was hilarious. So relatable.