I'm a pastor and I left my church & full time ministry.

Many did not see me stepping out of the church and ministries I was leading, and thought it was something really drastic on my part. In this video I share my story which will hopefully not only clarify the reasons behind my decision, but also challenge the way we see calling, church and success in ministry.
Leave a comment below if you would like to engage and connect, would love to hear from you and will try my best to reply.
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Website: www.jonathanngan.com

[@vanessalovesrobert]

“Let’s not try to bring people back into the church… Let’s try to bring people forward into the Kingdom of God.” 👏🏽

[@crowsandravens8998]

*Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25*

[@patriciaking7892]

@@crowsandravens8998 being connected and worshipping with other believers of Jesus Christ is what I long for.

[@crowsandravens8998]

@@patriciaking7892 Good. Me too.

[@thejoker573]

@@crowsandravens8998 this is the point

[@AriefSetyadiJocelyns]

@@crowsandravens8998 Agreed! I need a safe and supportive community where I can find it at church. So, I'll keep on going to church. I love my church!

[@a.s.k3149]

I am a retired pastor. Our job is to look after the sheep, if one has a pastoral calling. Fit in where your Calling can be fully utilized by the Lord. Obey God, do it well, and it should not matter what title you are called. We are answerable to God alone. Just humbly serve him. Big ways, small ways, any way as long as it is God's way.

[@stephenluo5045]

So true!

[@cjkennedy1246]

Thank you for sharing God's calling on your heart. It is touching my heart likewise. I am not a minister in a local church. But God has done extraordinary things in me. I have wanted to go on the road and reaching out as I go. He is prepping me and I believe He will provide and protect if this is what He wants me to do. I am a 65 year old widow and I surrender everything back to Him for all He has done and continues to do in my life.

[@leewn2319]

Amen!

[@oriczeederberg7194]

As a Pastor you can't retire

[@bernhardbauer5301]

​@@oriczeederberg7194 : This guy never was a pastor.

[@chelchelchel2749]

I’m a pastor’s kid and grew up in the church. Our churches have always been small so I’ve been helping out in various ministries (as a pastor’s kid does) since I was 7. When I was in my 20s, I got burnt out and decided that it was time to step back. During that time, I attended a bunch of larger churches where I felt I could just worship, listen to the word and then leave. But after a while my spirit felt parched for something more. I feel like big churches are great for bringing people in but small churches are where you go to grow. There is something about the intimacy and a feeling of truly being a family in a small church. There are fewer hands, less funds and it becomes more about stepping up to fulfill a role in the body versus it being paying gig. Everyone is there because they want to be there. The church culture now is so focused on aesthetics and being current to bring in people - so much so that the Word is warped to fit the mold of the world.

[@brendad940]

Very well said. I agree with you 100 %. I actually got turned off completely by the evangelical church when I was baptized with my 3 teenage children and the pastor wanted me to change my testimony. It didn't fit with his idea of being saved I guess. I found smaller churches for the most part had pastors that were much more accessible and preaching because they were called to, not for the paycheck and title.

[@einnoc79me]

I feel you, I’m a PK too, still service the small church

[@landenflippin642]

Man, I really resonate in heart to your story! I’m a PK in a small church and recently I’ve been teetering on burnout and considering venturing towards a larger community where I could rest in more. After reading your story, I’m reflecting on the value of the small church, but I’m still grieved at the ambition of wanting to grow where I find myself and others quick to overlook who’s in attendance and often mention who’s not while hoping so much to fill empty seats. I’m really hungry for pure discipleship, content and godly relationship, and the humility of the Jesus-exampled ministry. Even now, I’m wresting with this internal conflict of wanting to simplify even more and commit to serving in life in and out of the church walls (like influencing kingdom at my workplace in the grocery store, school, friendships, and home) while still honoring the good of regular gathering and assembly.

[@johanjonahanyi5107]

true

[@crystaljones5648]

Truth. Church culture now is filled with paganism and feeling like you’re going to a social club or Broadway production rather than being focused on and learning about Christ and being disciples.

[@1Cor13.4-7]

11:59 “We are more focused on teaching, training and equipping people to run church programs than we are at teaching training and equipping individuals to live out the gospel in their daily lives.” 👍🏼 This has been a concern and passion of mine as well. In a nutshell, putting discipleship in its proper place of priorities.

[@Christ-TV888]

I would like to know more abt your ministry

[@ChiomaChinedu714]

Exactly, most of are in church but not in Christ.

[@1Cor13.4-7]

@@ChiomaChinedu714 perfectly said.

[@tff8514]

Amen. And programmed to build churches. Many churches don't have programmes that service the Community , such as social services, councillers for various social issues, food programmes. Many mega churches do have food and school programmes, many out of their areas. I always wonder... Where do all the millions go? Would be interesting to see as many donate towards these....

[@christotaku]

"We don't just go to church. WE ARE THE CHURCH!" God help us live up to that, brother!

[@by_grace_through_faith]

____________________ SALVATION IS SO SIMPLE! 🙏🏼 “In whom 👉🏼ye also trusted👈🏼, after that 👉🏼ye heard👈🏼 the word of truth, 👉🏼the gospel of your salvation👈🏼: in whom also after that 👉🏼ye believed👈🏼, ye were 👉🏼sealed with that Holy Spirit👈🏼 of promise,” - Eph 1:13 KJB “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach 👉🏼any other gospel👈🏼 unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” - Gal 1:8 KJB The GOSPEL 👉🏼 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4 KJB: 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you 👉🏼the gospel👈🏼 which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 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: You can be 100% sure you’re saved & going to heaven! 👇🏼 1 John 5:13 KJB 13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God; that YE MAY KNOW THAT YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. What must you believe? 👇🏼 ***Salvation is a FREE GIFT! Be saved the very moment you BELIEVE the GOSPEL OF CHRIST! (1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJB): 👉🏼 Believe that Jesus Christ, who is God, died for all YOUR sins (past, present & future), He was buried & He rose again the third day, Putting all your faith (trust) in His finished work on the cross and the blood He shed to save you, Not trusting in your own works (self righteousness). The very moment you believe, you are saved and “sealed unto the day of redemption” (Eph **4:30**)! Eph **1:13** KJB* Eph 2:8-9* Rom 3:25* Rom 1:16* KJB >>> Clear cut salvation lesson 👇🏼 (Believing Is Receiving): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaOwe6qwa86Vmtk The Surety of Salvation 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3qupaV-pMiMkKc Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth (99% of Christians Hide This…) 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ-3m2Bjrrysmrs Pre-trib Rapture of the Body of Christ 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJPSqYqepraXY5o The King James Bible is Supernatural 👇🏼: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6CyqqiHbqepnrc God bless 🙏🏼🏰

[@Betsy29]

@ ChristotakuB same here. I don't go to church. But you know when Jesus come he is not going to ask how much healing you did and your works.....he is going to ask is, did you obey God's commandments? and do you know how you get eternal life? Please read Mark 12:29,30 and read John17:3. This is the truth that you have to share. Jesus quoted in Mark 12:29,30 from dueteronomy 6:4,5 What is John 17:3? There it says you have to know the one true God and knowing the One whom he sent Jesus. One true God is Jeremiah 10:10 Jesus the promised seed our saviour. John 20:8 what is it ? Those who do not believe Jesus is the son of God are anti christ. So in John 2:22 says Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the antichrist-denying the Father and the Son. Who is the father? Who is the son.? If you have found from the above verse you got eternal life. Everybody has to know this truth.

[@savannahsmiles1797]

Nothing irritated me MORE than pastors in the midst of Covid being SILENT. A few DARED to have Church, in homes, and healings, signs and wonders flowed. That is CHURCH, standing up to darkness and saying NOT ON MY WATCH!!!

[@lakhimaimili4490]

@@savannahsmiles1797 Agree 👍

[@lakhimaimili4490]

@@savannahsmiles1797 We had also seen a real good example of a pastor who did not bother about Covid 19 to visit a family where one of the members died of Covid.He attended the funeral program. After some days all the family members of the pastor were infected with Covid but God kept them alive.

[@mmichy]

Hi Jon, great video. I have also left a mega church after leading worship there for a few years. After I read the Bible in full for myself, I realized the great divide between the Word of God and this “mega church modern day Christian” movement. I am now apart of a house church with 10 other people. We literally meet in a basement with our bibles and a guitar. It was has been life changing and the Lord has moved in supernatural ways. He has increased our zeal, our boldness, our humility, our wisdom and our love for one another and our desire to serve our city. You’re on the right track and you’re not alone! 👍🏼

[@shimpaylong2330]

Your are right about your decisions brother some of these mega churches they are not in the "Look for lost souls and rescues them and help them walk with Christ Daily" they've Lost that Kind of Love for other's they are more on the new member's....so more members more tithes and offering....

[@mikecara3271]

I was a pastor for 25 years, and I do home church now for the last five years….nothing like it! Blessings

[@delaineyjohnson8238]

I call mega churches franchise restaurants....once they go franchise the quality lessens. It's been a long time since I actually felt anything being sardine packed in a mega church. Mostly annoyance and wanting to just leave.

[@mmichy]

@@mikecara3271 Wow that is amazing! Where are you located? We are in Ontario, Canada. I personally don’t know any other house church near us. Although it’s hard to know how many there are. We have been gathering for about 4 years. From one house church to another, God bless you brother as you lean on the Holy Spirit in your small gathering!

[@laverneproctor4461]

@@mikecara3271 I'm a female andI have been seeking God's face earnestly from October , I would like to be used by God to bring my entire family and loved ones, those around me and my foes out of poverty, I want to be used as the Joseph in my family, my mother and father abandoned me from a few months old my siblings and I do not have a relationship so I want God to restore our family, heal my heart and use me to bring them to Christ and bless them also. Please pray for me

[@PianoMatronNeeNee]

Everyone has their calling. I was a nurse , NOW I’ve been writing composing & recently performing my own music about addiction. I’m grateful every day. Sending blessings from Florida🌴

[@maryl.559]

I appreciate your message I dont know how I found your video, but I needed to hear this. I have been feeling this way for several years and struggled with the guilt of my feelings. You explained it perfectly and I felt like a weight was lifted off of me because I love my church family. . I do believe God put this on my heart. His ministry is in us everywhere we go because people aren't going to the church. We do have to be His church and go to the people. Thank you so much for your transparency.

[@andyt8662]

Acts 4:31

[@lilyesther8987]

This is my journey too. I was a young adult when God called me out of my church. And it was the most difficult and agonising decision bcoz I was so active in church. I was a youth leader. He "demoted" me to a humble and small house of prayer. And little did I know that was the most glorious part of my journey. I fell in love with Jesus so hard from this small prayer community. My years in this small group taught me that Christianity is not just about faithfully going to church, reading the bible, having a ministry. They taught me to walk and enjoy Jesus on a daily basis. I found Jesus in the secret place. They gave me the greatest revelation in my life: intimacy with Him. Now I enjoy being with Jesus even when I'm just washing dishes. I may not have a ministry now to call my own nor a title but I really really love talking to Jesus when I'm just doing mundane things. I feel like I know Him more now than when I was in church. I just love Him too much now 😭 and I am learning to love people too around me because if this relationship.

[@forannies]

Amen!!! Too many people get lazy in Church. (I did!) Happy being spoon-fed instead of going personally deeper with the Holy Spirit

[@by_grace_through_faith]

____________________ SALVATION IS SO SIMPLE! 🙏🏼 “In whom 👉🏼ye also trusted👈🏼, after that 👉🏼ye heard👈🏼 the word of truth, 👉🏼the gospel of your salvation👈🏼: in whom also after that 👉🏼ye believed👈🏼, ye were 👉🏼sealed with that Holy Spirit👈🏼 of promise,” - Eph 1:13 KJB “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach 👉🏼any other gospel👈🏼 unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” - Gal 1:8 KJB The GOSPEL 👉🏼 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4 KJB: 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you 👉🏼the gospel👈🏼 which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 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: You can be 100% sure you’re saved & going to heaven! 👇🏼 1 John 5:13 KJB 13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God; that YE MAY KNOW THAT YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. What must you believe? 👇🏼 ***Salvation is a FREE GIFT! Be saved the very moment you BELIEVE the GOSPEL OF CHRIST! (1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJB): 👉🏼 Believe that Jesus Christ, who is God, died for all YOUR sins (past, present & future), He was buried & He rose again the third day, Putting all your faith (trust) in His finished work on the cross and the blood He shed to save you, Not trusting in your own works (self righteousness). The very moment you believe, you are saved and “sealed unto the day of redemption” (Eph **4:30**)! Eph **1:13** KJB* Eph 2:8-9* Rom 3:25* Rom 1:16* KJB >>> Clear cut salvation lesson 👇🏼 (Believing Is Receiving): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaOwe6qwa86Vmtk The Surety of Salvation 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3qupaV-pMiMkKc Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth (99% of Christians Hide This…) 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ-3m2Bjrrysmrs Pre-trib Rapture of the Body of Christ 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJPSqYqepraXY5o The King James Bible is Supernatural 👇🏼: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6CyqqiHbqepnrc God bless 🙏🏼🏰

[@waynegeneoleary3644]

Right on Lily…. The simplicity of the gospel is pure and sincere devotion to Christ 🥰

[@jdruiz_95]

The Bible is Jesus. Christianity is always about the daily bread 🍞 which is His word. I can see your point on congregating and ministry but the word is daily.

[@Dennyben76]

This is now me, sister

[@romeou4965]

“The holiest moment in a service is at the end when people exit the doors to be the church to their town” -John Piper

[@phlegmbuoyant]

👍 Right on 😂❣️☝️🙌🙏

[@philwood9760]

With the internet, your testimony can go global.One plants, one harvests, but God gives the increase. Put it out there and let God do His thing.

[@ninaballerina2807]

Then why attend a service or worship or fellowship, in the first place? Stay out of it like the M-hammedans and pretend you are the holiest of the holies! I'd request you to read, for example, Gal 6:1, "Brothers, if someone is caught in sin, you who are Spiritual SHOULD RESTORE him gently. But WATCH YOURSELF, OR YOU ALSO MAY BE TEMPTED." Now, think for yourself and consider why 'holiest of holies' like yourself cannot be trusted to fully RESTORE one to God. You see, this is what comes of pretending to guide others while it is obvious you yourself have no sense of Direction, made even more appalling by how you dare to substitute worthless & futile words of men for the Infallible & Irrefutable Word of God!

[@guens01]

It sounds good, but it's bs.

[@phlegmbuoyant]

@@guens01 I'm not sure why you think it's B.S. ? The local church and the Universal Worldwide Church/Bride of Christ, down through the Ages, has a primary purpose of equipping the saints: through His Word of Truth by His Spirit of TRUTH; and by Worshipping God together in Spirit and in Truth; and in Him ALONE, enjoying and being girded up, as iron sharpening iron, with mutually edifying Fellowship. All This, that the Church would be the Church for Reals-- representing Christ, as they "exit the doors to be the Church to their town", just as John Piper suggests. I.e., Living His Love and Forgiveness in action, by the empowering of the Holy Spirit, through each child of God's every day life. With All the GLORY belonging ONLY to our Great Triune God ❣️ 🙏🙌😊

[@elyhibionada9442]

I used to be active in church and its ministries for many years and, one day, I left the church because of too much church politics that ruined my spirit to worship God.

[@stephaniedegange2737]

Ely please still love the Lord Jesus Christ. He still loves you...

[@elyhibionada9442]

@@stephaniedegange2737 i do...

[@BlessingAA]

Amen amen & amen. I praise & thank God for leading me to this video. There’s a powerful message here for all believers to listen to. May God bless you as you venture into the new job, may He use you incredibly so!

[@geneeddleman2132]

May God bless you richly for your obedience and courage! He also pulled me out of a full time pastorate about 15 years ago... and put me in an outlaw motorcycle club! I served the role of a chaplain, and started a custom painting shop to pay the bills, while reaching men whom the church considered unreachable. It was not easy, but if God leads you to it, He'll lead you thru it. I will be praying for you. And you are right - the mission field is OUTside the church walls. The purpose of church, in my opinion, is to train and prepare people to go OUTside and reflect Jesus to the world. God Bless!

[@hannaituralde2666]

That's very true

[@jeanprinsloo2834]

Amen 🙌

[@Matthew-yw3oi]

Stay humble, friend.

[@angeliaphillips]

Ty for sharing this!!! Quite encouraging!

[@glorytothealmightycreator]

Yes, yes, yes! Yahshua said go, preach, baptise, make disciples, cast out demons, heal in My Name. He didn't said - stay in a building named church-

[@evangelistrobertbrooks2145]

Amen my brother, I have left the church too. I'm Evangelizing in the streets now. Also in the the Prisons. To the lost, I reach out to now. Love you my Brother. You are obeying THE LORD.

[@forannies]

May the Holy Spirit equip you!!! ❤️🙏🏼✝️

[@by_grace_through_faith]

____________________ SALVATION IS SO SIMPLE! 🙏🏼 “In whom 👉🏼ye also trusted👈🏼, after that 👉🏼ye heard👈🏼 the word of truth, 👉🏼the gospel of your salvation👈🏼: in whom also after that 👉🏼ye believed👈🏼, ye were 👉🏼sealed with that Holy Spirit👈🏼 of promise,” - Eph 1:13 KJB “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach 👉🏼any other gospel👈🏼 unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” - Gal 1:8 KJB The GOSPEL 👉🏼 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4 KJB: 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you 👉🏼the gospel👈🏼 which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 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: You can be 100% sure you’re saved & going to heaven! 👇🏼 1 John 5:13 KJB 13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God; that YE MAY KNOW THAT YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. What must you believe? 👇🏼 ***Salvation is a FREE GIFT! Be saved the very moment you BELIEVE the GOSPEL OF CHRIST! (1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJB): 👉🏼 Believe that Jesus Christ, who is God, died for all YOUR sins (past, present & future), He was buried & He rose again the third day, Putting all your faith (trust) in His finished work on the cross and the blood He shed to save you, Not trusting in your own works (self righteousness). The very moment you believe, you are saved and “sealed unto the day of redemption” (Eph **4:30**)! Eph **1:13** KJB* Eph 2:8-9* Rom 3:25* Rom 1:16* KJB >>> Clear cut salvation lesson 👇🏼 (Believing Is Receiving): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaOwe6qwa86Vmtk The Surety of Salvation 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3qupaV-pMiMkKc Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth (99% of Christians Hide This…) 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ-3m2Bjrrysmrs Pre-trib Rapture of the Body of Christ 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJPSqYqepraXY5o The King James Bible is Supernatural 👇🏼: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6CyqqiHbqepnrc God bless 🙏🏼🏰

[@jennyrickards6047]

Yes, to obey is better than sacrifice.

[@bitrudder3792]

Obeying the Holy Spirit is always the top priority. But people don’t have to leave their church in order to evangelize in the street, or in the prisons, or in the neighborhoods. They can stop participating in the things that God is not calling them to do. And they can do the thing they’re supposed to do. so, maybe on whatever day your church meets, you go and participate in the piece of it that has your core group of believers that you can be praying for, and they can be praying for you and for the people you minister to. That might be on a Sunday, Saturday, a small group meeting during the week, and just skip the mega part of it. and there may be days when you intend to gather with other believers somewhere, and God directs you in a completely different direction for some divine appointment he has set up. And that might just be for one day, for that specific moment. I don’t think there’s an “all or nothing“ direction for the Holy Spirit because he works through all sorts of people in all sorts of places.

[@yoelsukardi9448]

I'm Indonesian pastor and I believe that ministry is any activities, efforts and contributions assigned by the Lord, motivated by love to God and men, enabled by the Spirit, intended for God's glory and bringing down the heaven and His will on earth as it is in heaven. So God calls all of us to minister where ever we are and not just called to ministry

[@johnnygirl4492]

This spoke to me... I have been asking similar questions. Thank you for sharing... I feel God is moving people from the building to be the church ♡

[@RuslanKD]

I appreciate your heart and how honoring you were in your delivery. This is a touchy subject and you did an amazing job unpacking your journey… future is bright. 17:10 - calling remains the same. But vocation changes by season.

[@josephzammit8483]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKiaZZeHiaiKr6M

[@luise77moya15]

You should make a video about this ✨⭐️

[@luchology]

I love that you comment on others people’s videos. Love this ruslan .

[@amazinggraceempowermentministr]

Your testimony was beautiful. My church has no walls, it's in the streets where we feed the homeless, hand out hugs & words of encouragement to those that need it. Be blessed.

[@EvelynPh33]

❤️

[@khorl.m.6992]

God doesn't care which church you go but God wants us to be in the house of God.

[@toliveischrist950]

That’s wonderful but church is about fellowship, using gifts to help other Christians and discipleship of the body of Christ. Outreach to the community is a ministry.

[@darrenwithers3628]

@@toliveischrist950 Feeding the homeless is not a ministry. It's what the bible describes as pure religion. Jesus was glaringly on the side of the poor and needy, oppressed groups of people. Nowadays, the Evangelical church has meltdowns at the thought of their taxes going to the poor and needy, but wants the government to oppress the LGBTQ community and other groups they hate. The evangelical church is the body of Pharisees, not the body of Christ. The musical entertainment is the only thing that makes it attractive to people, without their cool hipster bands it would die a death.

[@reflax6009]

@@darrenwithers3628 Jesus called LGBT disgust sin It’s too much compromise in this world and He hates killing too I believe people will reap what they sow

[@paullee4210]

Hello Jon. Thank you for sharing your experience in the ministry of church especially for the youth group. I concur and agree with your points and I, too, have been involved in the youth ministry in the education department of church for the last four decades. I recently stepped down from all my duties from the positions that I held. Over the years, I have noticed that the worship especially the praises have gotten more and more like the secular concerts that I used to go when I was a teenager and in my college time. Like you had mentioned the lights were always dimmed resembling any night clubs. Many times, they were so focused on events and activities and getting emotional during service and they call it the activity of Holy Spirit. Yes, that’s why they are called programs. For so many years, many youths have been programmed into thinking that that’s the only way to serve God. This led me to many regrets and resentments. This certainly is not the way the people in the old and new testaments worshipped God. I think we have lost sight of having relationship with God and rather we’ve been so busy and caught up with doing things thinking that we were doing them in the lead of the Holy Spirit. We need to get back to the grind and the Scriptures and find out truly what pleases God; not us. Shalom.

[@teoemye]

This is so true.. Almost two years ago i was a Church Fulltimer also. Exactly God spoke to me the same. I started my own business with a little doubt and intimidation because of a small voice saying that i had left my calling but hey God have been tought me lessons and confirmation to keep doing the business and He blessed me a lot. At the same time i also can started the ministry in different way and I'm glad it can blessed and reach more people. So thank you for giving me the confirmation. God bless with the new journey. Let us all do more greater things with Him and glorify Him.

[@purpleheart1836]

This is an amazing testimony. While, I don’t believe in coincidences I’ve been sensing the same thing for the past two years that God is moving us back to the basics and eliminating distractions. When I first saw the title I was almost afraid to listen but so glad that I did because I am now encouraged to take the next steps and the journey I know but the first step of faith

[@kolo2658]

This has been my experience as well. I believe God is saying this to many people all over the world.

[@by_grace_through_faith]

____________________ SALVATION IS SO SIMPLE! 🙏🏼 “In whom 👉🏼ye also trusted👈🏼, after that 👉🏼ye heard👈🏼 the word of truth, 👉🏼the gospel of your salvation👈🏼: in whom also after that 👉🏼ye believed👈🏼, ye were 👉🏼sealed with that Holy Spirit👈🏼 of promise,” - Eph 1:13 KJB “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach 👉🏼any other gospel👈🏼 unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” - Gal 1:8 KJB The GOSPEL 👉🏼 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4 KJB: 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you 👉🏼the gospel👈🏼 which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 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: You can be 100% sure you’re saved & going to heaven! 👇🏼 1 John 5:13 KJB 13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God; that YE MAY KNOW THAT YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. What must you believe? 👇🏼 ***Salvation is a FREE GIFT! Be saved the very moment you BELIEVE the GOSPEL OF CHRIST! (1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJB): 👉🏼 Believe that Jesus Christ, who is God, died for all YOUR sins (past, present & future), He was buried & He rose again the third day, Putting all your faith (trust) in His finished work on the cross and the blood He shed to save you, Not trusting in your own works (self righteousness). The very moment you believe, you are saved and “sealed unto the day of redemption” (Eph **4:30**)! Eph **1:13** KJB* Eph 2:8-9* Rom 3:25* Rom 1:16* KJB >>> Clear cut salvation lesson 👇🏼 (Believing Is Receiving): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaOwe6qwa86Vmtk The Surety of Salvation 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3qupaV-pMiMkKc Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth (99% of Christians Hide This…) 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ-3m2Bjrrysmrs Pre-trib Rapture of the Body of Christ 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJPSqYqepraXY5o The King James Bible is Supernatural 👇🏼: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6CyqqiHbqepnrc God bless 🙏🏼🏰

[@vaintraditionsbook7735]

Thank you for sharing. I also was called out and I wrote a book that changed many lives which is all esteem to the Most High. Praying for you. Max

[@prettysimplemusic]

The algorithm brought me here, the message and sincerity kept me here! God bless your journey! Who knows, KZbin could be an additional source of financial freedom! Much love ☀️💚

[@murraysymington7611]

Just love this.........your honesty. .......TO LIVE IT.......JUST LIKE JESUS DID......The church is the body of Christ👍👏💗

[@by_grace_through_faith]

____________________ SALVATION IS SO SIMPLE! 🙏🏼 “In whom 👉🏼ye also trusted👈🏼, after that 👉🏼ye heard👈🏼 the word of truth, 👉🏼the gospel of your salvation👈🏼: in whom also after that 👉🏼ye believed👈🏼, ye were 👉🏼sealed with that Holy Spirit👈🏼 of promise,” - Eph 1:13 KJB “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach 👉🏼any other gospel👈🏼 unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” - Gal 1:8 KJB The GOSPEL 👉🏼 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4 KJB: 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you 👉🏼the gospel👈🏼 which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 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: You can be 100% sure you’re saved & going to heaven! 👇🏼 1 John 5:13 KJB 13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God; that YE MAY KNOW THAT YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. What must you believe? 👇🏼 ***Salvation is a FREE GIFT! Be saved the very moment you BELIEVE the GOSPEL OF CHRIST! (1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJB): 👉🏼 Believe that Jesus Christ, who is God, died for all YOUR sins (past, present & future), He was buried & He rose again the third day, Putting all your faith (trust) in His finished work on the cross and the blood He shed to save you, Not trusting in your own works (self righteousness). The very moment you believe, you are saved and “sealed unto the day of redemption” (Eph **4:30**)! Eph **1:13** KJB* Eph 2:8-9* Rom 3:25* Rom 1:16* KJB >>> Clear cut salvation lesson 👇🏼 (Believing Is Receiving): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaOwe6qwa86Vmtk The Surety of Salvation 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3qupaV-pMiMkKc Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth (99% of Christians Hide This…) 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ-3m2Bjrrysmrs Pre-trib Rapture of the Body of Christ 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJPSqYqepraXY5o The King James Bible is Supernatural 👇🏼: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6CyqqiHbqepnrc God bless 🙏🏼🏰

[@amandawoodfin269]

Thank you for this message. My friend led me here and it was definitely something I needed to hear. I'm going through something similar now, haven't completely made it out yet but I know God is leading me to something great!

[@antyaier8427]

Such a Amazing Testimony I'm already blessed by your story and I believed many viewers must have received blessing and change his and her mind set and start looking upto God by watching this video.. Amen

[@gutieereza]

I totally agree with you and I actually have sat down from ministry in the church for 7 months now and my ministry is now my kids raising them the kingdom way. I was so busy focusing on the show in the church my life and my kids were being neglected spiritually. Since then I've had a huge process of rejection and looking like a fool for God but I know I'm smack dab in the middle of HIS Will now.

[@WarriorsoftheRuwach]

So many people are waking up to the deceptions and hypocrisy of religion. It's time we wake up and return solely back to the Creator. In it's proper Hebrew context the anointed son and firstborn of the Creator is the nation of Israel and not a single man or demigod ShaMuWTh 4:22-23 "Exodus”, HuWShuWA 11:1 "Hosea", ZaMaR 105:1-15 “Psalm” and ALaPh DaBaR 16:14-22 "1 Chronicle").

[@Appamomu1974]

Hi! John, it is wonderful to listen you and timely shift from net breaking and boat sinking to fishers of men in the market place. Solid encouragement from your testimony. Praise God! May the Holy Spirit lead you to intentionally discipling many for the kingdom cause.

[@whatsupmae]

Felt really blessed to watch this video. I feel so encouraged by this. Thank you for sharing this Jon!

[@lulub9723]

This has been my experience in the 2 years of covid. I was a volunteer church leader, involved in almost too many activities. When everything shut down, I entered into the secret place for the first time - just me and God. That’s where I learned that I was a servant, not a son. That God could rightly say p “depart from me, I never knew you.” Instead my Father brought me close, showed me things that I could only get by being in close proximity to him. He is not impressed with what I can do for Him - He wants a relationship with me. What a revelation. The world is opening back up and while I have visited the church, I have changed. No more “performance” Christianity. Not not sure what’s next but I do know I am a beloved son in whom my Father is well pleased. ♥️♥️♥️

[@LibertyNotLicense]

A Good Father had two beloved sons. One always tried to earn his father's approval but never felt he obtained it. The other thought satisfaction was to be found away from his dad, and though discovering otherwise, still never understood whom he was either. The Good Father had two beloved sons. "God loves you, just as you are, not only as you should be. Because no one is as he should be." Brennan Manning

[@anc2808]

This is something I never really looked at in my spiritual life, I was meant to read this. thank you for your testimony

[@jacquilinegumede2733]

When I was praying this morning the Holy Spirit revealed this to m the more we come closer to God the more He come closer to us you can be in the church and find out that you are far away from Him that's why He mentioned that in the bible others they only worship me with their lips whereas their minds are far away. The closer you come to Him the more you receive love peace, joy, knowledge, understanding etc. You learn to understand His word and live by it and become obedient to it.Thank you brother thank you for sharing your journey with the Lord Jesus.

[@lilyesther8987]

This. This is exactly my journey. Word for word. I hope I could meet you in real life and talk about Jesus, the father's love and everything about the secret place with you 😭 can I be ur friend?

[@professord.k.associates3375]

That's what happens 🤓👍

[@LaToyoaMonikeInspires]

This video was everything to me😭I have felt this way most of my Christian walk and God has recently given me a burden to speak more about relationship with Him vs. being in church. God always sends me to workplaces to be a light in a dark place. I'm so happy to have watched this video. I'm praying for your new journey! 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@by_grace_through_faith]

____________________ SALVATION IS SO SIMPLE! 🙏🏼 “In whom 👉🏼ye also trusted👈🏼, after that 👉🏼ye heard👈🏼 the word of truth, 👉🏼the gospel of your salvation👈🏼: in whom also after that 👉🏼ye believed👈🏼, ye were 👉🏼sealed with that Holy Spirit👈🏼 of promise,” - Eph 1:13 KJB “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach 👉🏼any other gospel👈🏼 unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” - Gal 1:8 KJB The GOSPEL 👉🏼 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4 KJB: 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you 👉🏼the gospel👈🏼 which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 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: You can be 100% sure you’re saved & going to heaven! 👇🏼 1 John 5:13 KJB 13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God; that YE MAY KNOW THAT YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. What must you believe? 👇🏼 ***Salvation is a FREE GIFT! Be saved the very moment you BELIEVE the GOSPEL OF CHRIST! (1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJB): 👉🏼 Believe that Jesus Christ, who is God, died for all YOUR sins (past, present & future), He was buried & He rose again the third day, Putting all your faith (trust) in His finished work on the cross and the blood He shed to save you, Not trusting in your own works (self righteousness). The very moment you believe, you are saved and “sealed unto the day of redemption” (Eph **4:30**)! Eph **1:13** KJB* Eph 2:8-9* Rom 3:25* Rom 1:16* KJB >>> Clear cut salvation lesson 👇🏼 (Believing Is Receiving): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaOwe6qwa86Vmtk The Surety of Salvation 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3qupaV-pMiMkKc Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth (99% of Christians Hide This…) 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ-3m2Bjrrysmrs Pre-trib Rapture of the Body of Christ 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJPSqYqepraXY5o The King James Bible is Supernatural 👇🏼: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6CyqqiHbqepnrc God bless 🙏🏼☁️

[@vaintraditionsbook7735]

Thank you for sharing Sister. I also was called out and I wrote a book that changed many lives which is all esteem to the Most High. Praying for you. Max

[@philwood9760]

Just as "in the beginning," God has always been into relationships. Once you have a relationship with God, it will not be "I believe," it will be I know. I have felt the love of God on 2 occasions. Wept both times.He told me things that kept me out of trouble several times. I could go on and on!

[@darrenwithers3628]

We don't have a personal relationship with God. As powerful as God is, there is no way for any being to have a personal relationship with millions of people at the same time. We love God by our relationships with other people. The only people who had a personal relationship with Christ was his disciples. You would serve God better helping in a soup kitchen rather than sharing your beliefs. Christians have been indoctrinated by the evangelical Church. God doesn't care if you don't "witness" to others. God cares that you obey the greatest commandment. To love God and love others. And it is one and the same thing, loving others is loving God. We don't need to rescue people from a place of eternal torment invented by the Church powers to control people. That is a message of fear and that doesn't come from Christ.

[@rileyhandby5394]

You're a legend and a wonderful daughter of God, good on you. Praise the Lord that he can guide our days and be humble throughout our work

[@twobmad]

Amen. You nailed it, brother. I'm truly encouraged to carry on what I have been called to do.

[@WordofBlessing7]

Thank you Pastor for your testimony. It encourages me to serve more to God and his ministry. Wherever we are God will use us if we faithfully obey Him. 🙏🏻

[@chriseliopoulos4185]

Every church minister, pastor, teacher should listen REPEATEDLY to this message! We Don’t go to church WE ARE THE CHURCH!!!!! To operate out of our spiritual gifts in the MARKETPLACE where we spend 95% of our time. God Bless my younger brother. Well said , well doneJon! I can’t say enough of your message. By the way brethren when was the last time any of us ever heard a message/sermon like this or about our spiritual gifts or talents in and or outside the church walls!!! Looking so forward to your next video…

[@Scruffers2011]

You aren't the church, or even a genuine Christian. Genuine Christians were first century Jews and non-Jewish descendants of the tribes of the northern kingdom of Israel who were dispersed among the nations, people who were dead under the law and its curse, had transitioned out of the old covenant and were restored to eternal life (a restored covenant relationship with their god) via Christ’s new covenant. They were descendants of the twelve tribes of Israel who were being gathered into Christ before the end of the age of the old covenant religious system and temple community. That in a nutshell is what the entire New Testament is about. They were people from the houses of Judah and Israel who believed in Jesus. They had once been under the law and its curse, were the recipients of the covenants (Rom 9:3-4) and of Christ’s new covenant (Rom 11:26-27, Heb 8:8) before the end of the age, which was in AD70. They were both uncircumcised and circumcised Israelites who had been called in the generation read about in the New Testament. Whether they were circumcised Jews or uncircumcised Israelites (referred to as Gentiles in numerous scriptures), they were told to remain in the same condition they were called (1 Corinthians 7:18-20) because the time of the end of the age of the old covenant religious system and temple community was near. There was no such thing as a non-Israelite Christian. There were only circumcised and uncircumcised Israelite Christians in the New Testament period, some of them referred to as ‘gentiles’ because they had stopped being Torah observant and had stopped practicing circumcision. After the need for the gospel ended in AD70, Greek so-called ‘church fathers’ hijacked bits and pieces of ancient Israel’s redemptive narrative and adapted it to their Greek culture. Theirs was just one of many competing faux versions of what would later become an institutionalized, non-Israelite faux Christian cult that excluded Jews from its version of salvation. The ‘church fathers’ were the preeminent fake Christians and racists. It’s been a circus of error ever since. People today who believe they’re Christians are sincere but highly indoctrinated to believe they are someone they are not, that they’re heading for a judgement that is purely imaginary and need a salvation and redemption that only old covenant Israelites needed.

[@chriseliopoulos4185]

@@Scruffers2011 what is your point? I don’t believe your the Holy Spirit as well. All who believe in their heart and confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord shall be saved. All who follow Christ are known as Christians. And what the good brother Jon was highlighting was the fact that All believers should be living out their faith and should be their true authentic Christ centered self outside the church walls. All ministry is full time. Each member of the body is to function as the HS has gifted them. I don’t understand the relevance of the distinctions you make!?

[@Scruffers2011]

@@chriseliopoulos4185 nobody today is or needs to be saved. Salvation for the disciples meant [Jews] being rescued from sin (violation of the law), the curse of the law (which only Israelites had and were under), their enemies, their perverse generation and the wrath of God. Nobody today is under ancient Israel’s law so nobody today sins. The god of the bible hasn’t saved any modern day so-called ‘Christian’ from their enemies and the ‘wrath of God’ was the end of the age judgment on the twelve tribes of Israel in AD70. There is nothing left for anyone to be saved from today. Matt 1:21 says Jesus came to save his people, which according to Mat 2:6, was Israel. Mat 15:24 says Jesus was sent ONLY for the lost sheep of the house of Israel. That’s not us. 1 Chron 17:21 says that God sought to redeem one nation (Israel), not everyone. Heb 9:15 says that redemption was for sin done under the first covenant. That means Jesus died for Israel, not us. Galatians 4:5 says Jesus came to redeem those under the law. That’s first century Jews and Israelites still under the law’s curse…not us. Paul’s mission was to the ethnos (nations) to call out the descendants of the tribes of Israel who had been dispersed among the nations, called gentiles because they had stopped being Torah observant and had stopped practicing circumcision. That’s not us. Jesus only warned Israelites of the judgement and hell (Gehenna), and only Israelites are seen in the Revelation as being saved, sealed and redeemed. From beginning to end, the bible is Israel’s redemptive narrative, not ours. People have simply tried to make it their redemptive narrative by reading themselves into the story. The entire bible’s redemptive narrative pertains only to those who were under the law or its curse, which was all old covenant Israel, not all humanity. Their story ended in AD70. We are not broken, not guilty and not sinners. We don’t need Jesus to forgive us of anything. There is no hell for anyone today. There is no judgement for anyone today. There is no need for salvation today. We were never part of the bible story. Post- AD70 so-called Christians have been duped by a misappropriated redemptive narrative that appeared soon after AD70. Its been a circus of error ever since.

[@dman7668]

@@Scruffers2011 No, that is absolutely ludicrous. The early Church Fathers were handed down the gospel from the Apostles, there was no racism or "cutting out" or exclusion of anyone from the message of Christ's redemptive work on the cross. This is a lie you are peddling and the idea that the early Christian Church of the 1st century comprised ONLY of Jews is not consistent with the bible, or the apostolic teachings of the early Church.

[@Scruffers2011]

@@dman7668 If you read the letters from Clement, Irenaeus, Ignatius and Polycarp, you may notice that they sound like ancient versions of fundamentalists. They literally blather on without comprehending what they’re talking about....pulling scriptures out of their proper context....oblivious to the events or significance of the events leading up to and including AD70. They’re a mess. Many Christians today actually believe those fellows are the go-to guys for figuring out what we should believe today. Polycarp and others who followed him were not the elect. They had no link to Old Covenant Israel, and by the time they penned their epistles, the emphasis on Israel’s salvation and redemption had already been misappropriated by people [like them] who were far from a Hebrew interpretive paradigm. In fact, they were hostile to Jews and sought to exclude them from their post-AD70 so-called gospel. They were responsible for the resurrection of bits and pieces of Israel’s redemptive narrative, the misappropriation of scriptures that had already been fulfilled, a totally different gospel than the pre-AD70 gospel, a widened scope of salvation meant for people not under the law...people who didn’t really need salvation. They introduced the Greek concept of hell being an otherworldly place of eternal torment for all who don’t believe as they did...when before it was understood to be a metaphor for judgement only for Israelites. They also introduced yet another return of Jesus in judgement. They were the preeminent faux Christians creating a new version of Christianity that had no power, no relevance and in reality, no god. They were master pretenders, the first Christian fundamentalist fanatics, and responsible for what led to today’s faux Christianity.

[@lampsaltlight]

That’s exactly what I felt seven years ago. Too much noise, too much music, too much activities, too much marketing, too much church strategies, too much busyness… I suffocated. I couldn’t bear it anymore. I decided to step out, just like you said. I prayed to God and I’m still praying for Him to make me holy. I prayed for true holiness and humility, quietness of spirit and true trust in Him. I feel so delivered and free now. True worship is in spirit. A spirit of submission and surrender. God bless you brother. You chose the right path.

[@by_grace_through_faith]

____________________ SALVATION IS SO SIMPLE! 🙏🏼 “In whom 👉🏼ye also trusted👈🏼, after that 👉🏼ye heard👈🏼 the word of truth, 👉🏼the gospel of your salvation👈🏼: in whom also after that 👉🏼ye believed👈🏼, ye were 👉🏼sealed with that Holy Spirit👈🏼 of promise,” - Eph 1:13 KJB “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach 👉🏼any other gospel👈🏼 unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” - Gal 1:8 KJB The GOSPEL 👉🏼 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4 KJB: 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you 👉🏼the gospel👈🏼 which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 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: You can be 100% sure you’re saved & going to heaven! 👇🏼 1 John 5:13 KJB 13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God; that YE MAY KNOW THAT YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. What must you believe? 👇🏼 ***Salvation is a FREE GIFT! Be saved the very moment you BELIEVE the GOSPEL OF CHRIST! (1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJB): 👉🏼 Believe that Jesus Christ, who is God, died for all YOUR sins (past, present & future), He was buried & He rose again the third day, Putting all your faith (trust) in His finished work on the cross and the blood He shed to save you, Not trusting in your own works (self righteousness). The very moment you believe, you are saved and “sealed unto the day of redemption” (Eph **4:30**)! Eph **1:13** KJB* Eph 2:8-9* Rom 3:25* Rom 1:16* KJB >>> Clear cut salvation lesson 👇🏼 (Believing Is Receiving): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaOwe6qwa86Vmtk The Surety of Salvation 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3qupaV-pMiMkKc Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth (99% of Christians Hide This…) 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ-3m2Bjrrysmrs Pre-trib Rapture of the Body of Christ 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJPSqYqepraXY5o The King James Bible is Supernatural 👇🏼: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6CyqqiHbqepnrc God bless 🙏🏼🏰

[@dollyschwall8537]

Amen from Germany ..

[@AnnaLifts11]

Amen

[@charleneerasmus6455]

So true…suffocating is the right word there. We relocated to a country where there are no big churches and for the first time my conviction was not about how many services and events I attended, but whether or not I showed Kingdom Love to those at work who does not know Him, nor know about Him, and couldn’t even speak my language. Do they know that there must be something or someone out there that wants to include them and accept them in Love? Now that has become my conviction. All praise to Him.

[@lampsaltlight]

@@charleneerasmus6455 Good for you my sister! All praise to our God, indeed.

[@percyangilley3291]

Well said Jon, I'm from Australia and have been in and seen first hand at ministry level over many years how 'church' has now become a business. And sadly not a business for God but of profit and self deification. Looking forward to hearing what God has for you and all his faithful disciples.

[@CryptoMentor99]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHrKqXpjl9Ocp8k

[@andyt8662]

Acts 4:31

[@simplyasha4318]

Thank you very much for this video. Thank you for taking this step. I pray that many people will come to realize that we ourselves are the church. God bless you abundantly.

[@j.towles5376]

Wow this was right on time. Judging from the comments, a lot of folks are feeling the same way. I left church right before covid and tried to start a small house ministry. It worked for awhile but fell apart after a year or so; it’s hard to get that church mentality out of people. “Be the church” sounds so tired and cliche, but it’s the absolute truth! I’m devoting myself to really trying to do just that. It’s pretty lonely because the sad fact is a lot of Christians just don’t want to do that. They’re ok with just “doing church”. I’m sure the current way we do church still has a purpose for some, but I truly believe God is calling some people out of the four walls and preparing them for something new.

[@nhislove1]

I have also been called out, and this message is what I received from God as I went to Malawi, Africa, to share the good news of the kingdom of God. So many there are living only a religious Christianity, but not living as Christ's disciples. I saw god do many mighty miracles and healings through us as we went in obedience to his word,, "laying hands upon the sick that they will be healed, casting out demons, and seeing very little food we Hardee's many with leftover's. It is great to get outside the four walls. God bless.

[@saiyongdawn7756]

Every believer will be held accountable to God. So make sure you stay in constant contact with other believers and worship God together so you're not prone to fall into the pitfalls and temptations of Satan. Because he's waiting and plotting. 🙏

[@Every_Joint_Supplies]

Yes and Amen! Been in the institution for a few decades and God woke me up 2 years ago, started a house church, which gave me a revelation for the church. We started a ministry www.everyjointsupplies.org which the Lord put on our heart to equip, grow and build the church like Ephesians teaches us. Thankful God has given you a vision as well!

[@lulub9723]

So well said - I’m right there with you. You are not alone!

[@liljoydagdag4953]

christianity is a way of life not just a routinary going to buildings. We can see it in the bible as Jesus showed us. May God continue to change our hearts and use us to model this also to others

[@noismill]

This was forwarded to me by a friend. I fully understand your stance .. likewise we’ve left few churches that invested more in their programs than equipping the congregation for a closer walk with their saviour. To understand what worship truely is .. it’s more than emotional singing.. salvation and Regeneration is more than just saying a prayer.

[@fk-on7pw]

Wise words

[@tjtiatia875]

Good morning brother. I am currently at work and stumbled across this video and I have just finished watching the whole thing. Man... powerful 🙏🏽 God is so good. Thank you Lord for speaking through this man. We are the church let us all live for Christ for the king will return soon and very soon ✝️

[@kimenfield195]

Hi Jon, I think what you have shared is truly anointed. My husband and I attend a very small church and there have been times when it's been discouraging when we don't see it grow. However, for some reason God has used us despite our size. I think our Pastor has very similar thoughts as you do and he encourages all in the church to go out and be the church! Not just expect others to come to us. The Lord has given you a very powerful message and I hope that it will encourage and equip those that view it.

[@alicedeen720]

Why do you believe Kim? Who convinced you and do you remember when as in how old were you?

[@CanaanEne]

Algorithm brought me here bro. You're absolutely correct. The body has needed to re-think our approach on the great commission for some time now.

[@zelalemeshete7440]

This is really up lifting!! I thank the Lord for your conviction & saying yes to Him! I can’t wait to see what he has in store for you! I know the Lord is going to use you in a mighty way for obeying Him!!

[@sibahlezulu6109]

Thank you so much much for this video, this is exactly what has happened to me. I think this is the confirmation of what God has laid in my heart from the beginning of this year, but it wasn't easy for me to fully embrace it because I haven't heard it from anyone, so it wasn't easy to take that leap of faith. God bless you and thank you again

[@lindiswaphili]

Praise be to God!

[@VideoforBosses]

I heard about your video through Think Media and thoroughly enjoyed what you have shared. I have been thinking and praying about discipleship and reaching those who don’t yet know the gospel. This is thought provoking and exciting. I support your message and have shared it on. Thank you for stepping out of the boat. It’s encouraged me today🙏🏽

[@GodinGothamNYC]

As a pastor myself, I went through a very similar journey. God called me to lead a church and began showing me that the way were set up, we were not effective in making disciples. A lot of the same things you shared are what God showed me, and since then, we have focused solely on how do we make disciples and empower the priesthood of all believers. COVID helped to change my mindset also. Thanks for sharing your story because sometimes I feel like I’m crazy because not many others have the courage to make the shift they can clearly articulate needs to happen. Thanks for your courage!

[@xeniapasin2708]

Thank you for being vulnerable and genuine. I’m looking forward to hearing more on how I can walk by faith in a practical way, specifically at home and work. Your testimony spoke to my heart. Please keep sharing.

[@marygrace954]

My friend shared your video to me last month. However, I just watched it now. God is really good. I now understood why I watched your video now, because everything makes sense. I am also in a transition phase. Everything seems so fast. But I trust God, and I will continue to turst Him. Thank you for your message. God bless you and your work place. 😊❤🙏

[@chloesong3064]

So encouraging to hear that the truth, God's truth has convicted and led you to where you are at now! Praying for you and your family. May the Lord blesses you abundantly and use you mightily to bring the good news to His creation. Thanks for sharing!

[@mundane900]

Thanks for the boldness to share despite the thought that this isn't the "usuals". I'm excited to know your stories in the workplace that you'll be in. Excited know how God will be moving this time for you and the people around you. will be praying for you! 🙏

[@israel_mega]

Thanks for the encouragement! Your brave decision is inspirational. I like how you said you are bringing God to people at work place. I pray you'll have a smooth transition in your new job and continue to join this journey with God! Hope to see more videos from you!

[@cetina6346]

Wow! Exactly what I needed to hear. That's the word RESET. Lord, help us. Thank you Jon. Godbless your next journey, you are blessed! 🙏

[@digitalarch1969]

I can totally relate to this. Sometimes in church, we become performers and I don't wanna invalidate people who come for pure worship but being inside the 4 corners of the church building traps you in the knick-knacks of the ministry. We often forget who we are first which is sons and daughters of God.

[@myraragoonanan4398]

It was really good listening to you.I thank God for what u are doing for the people and also yourself.Praise God for everything in Jesus Name Amen 🙏

[@markmata2671]

I relate to this and your comment. I was in the worship team at my old church and stepped down because, I felt like I was performing every time I sang and played an instrument. I’m not saying that everyone on the team was doing the same, but I longed for true worship. I ended up leaving that congregation, nothing against them at all, I still love them and talk to them from time to time. However, God called me out of there to yearn more of him and to learn more about his word. I prayed for a new congregation to join and this church I was following closely planted a church closer to where I live. Literally an answered prayer! Long story short, I am now in this new congregation and my faith is stronger than ever!

[@pouglwaw5932]

@@markmata2671 God Bless You on your journey toward a closer relationship with your Savior. I, too, left church music ministry because of the emphasis on "professionalism", manipulation of the congregation, and "showmanship". God's power alone is enough to draw souls to Him- God doesn't need stage tricks, "Christian rock", or theatrics to bring people to the truth.

[@jacobfroese5951]

Yes indeed.

[@allydidier791]

Thank you for sharing this! I loved hearing your story and I agree that our “callings” can always change. God has placed us where He wants us for this period of time and it might not be for the rest of our lives, but that’s ok! How wonderful is it that God allows us to serve Him and love others in more than one primary way.

[@RevEricEvans]

I appreciate you sharing this. I've been preaching for 22 years and I pastored a church for 10. I felt lead to step down in early 2020. It was a difficult step of faith, and most people around me don't understand. But God has been faithful. I still preach and God has been expanding my territory through social media. God bless.

[@Jeremiah17910]

You should be honest with yourself and speak truth, you were not led by God to be a pastor to begin with, you were just a hireling. Many churches do not have true shepherd's who are called by God to feed His sheep. Majority of the churches in today's world have hirelings for shepherd's. God doesn't make mistakes. Any so called pastor who claimed God called him to be a pastor and after whatever years later he claims that God is leading him to stop being a pastor is a liar. They should speak the truth, confess that they were really never called to be pastors, and for that reason are stepping down, not speaking lies by saying, God is leading me in the different direction bluh, bluh, bluh, lies. Repent.

[@RevEricEvans]

@@Jeremiah17910 Wow! And by what biblical basis, authority or experience do you speak?

[@midlifemama8420]

By what evidence do you say your “territory” is expanding through social media? We’ve become a society of navel gazers. Of whores for personal attention. One on one accountability and relationship is how the church will grow.

[@Jeremiah17910]

@@RevEricEvans friend, I will say it again, any pastor who says God has called him to be a pastor and whatever years later he says God is leading him out from being a pastor, was never called by God to be a pastor to begin with. God doesn't make mistakes. When God calls a a man to be a shepherd of His sheep, that man will continue to be a pastor until he is no longer able to do it, because of His old age, health, or death. If God had called you to be pastors, you would still be pastors. So stop sinning against God by making Him look like He doesn't know what He is doing. Don't be proud, be humble, repent, don't blame God. Anyone who says God called them to be a pastor, and later God led them out from being a pastor are liars. God is a God of truth. He is the one who calls you hirelings and not His true Shepherds. Repent.

[@Sam-fp8zm]

@@Jeremiah17910 Amen lool. The bible lays out what is needed to be a minister of the word / elder ( i think that's the right term). The primary purpose was teaching the bible. Women cant speak in church. Dont ask people for 10% of their money. This disqualifies almost 100% of churches today. Anyway. If someone believes Jesus died and rose again God forgives their sins. Thats the gospel. Because bibles are everywhere today a church like in the NT might not be needed anymore. Bibles back then had to be hand copied so only churches could afford one so someone had to travel to a place where there wasa bible just to hear it. So yeh there are a lot of wolves in sheeps clothing.

[@jeyburkhardt7766]

Great message! We can totally relate to it, after being in full time ministry for 19 years as full time workers, God called us to the market place. And now to operate with church without borders. We are all called to make disciples and to be Kingdom builders, not merely church builders. Well diggers not fence makers.

[@andyt8662]

Acts 4:31

[@leslieparch]

Well spoken brother and thanks for catching the vision!! I am 70 and am blessed to hear what i have been thinking for a long time. I had to leave my church in order to be led into where I beiieve I am suppose to be today. Keep on keeping on!! As you said....are we bringing people to church or are we taking God to the people. I am blessed to hear what I have felt for a long time. I am a first time viewer of who you are.

[@FinneySamuel]

Dear Brother, we thank God for people like you whom God has brought to a realization as to how serious our call is and not get carried away with the modern day successful church business. Covid is God’s way to talking to church leaders to stop their business and be serious about building the life’s of people, to be like Christ, Wherever we have been placed. May God bless you. Faithful is He who has called. Let us not look at modern day ministries and be deceived but let us look at Christ and do as He did. It is not quantity that matters but quality that is important. If God entrusts us with one soul let us toil to build that person to the perfection of Christ. Maranatha

[@godspotpsalm294]

Wow!!!!!! This is a testament to what God wants for His people and His church!! He is doing a new thing. No more being confined within the walls. Our church is doing the same thing!!! No big productions, no over the top special events. Just preparing the people to be like Jesus! Amen Brother. I will be on this journey with you.

[@sheri6568]

I loved this! I can’t wait to hear more stories from you. I am so encouraged by what you have said. You speak the truth about God and his word. God Bless You!

[@natanaelhalim9952]

Thank you for sharing this Jon. and same as you i just stepped out of the church that i have served for 18 years for the calling that God had put in my heart. take courage, pray for each other, and let's embrace this journey of faith with God. and let us tell others how great is our God, lets tell the story about how God changes us, uses us, and give us hope.

[@aliciaglauser2184]

What a difference to be “on mission” in our families and work places or neighborhoods rather than spending hours and hours at church in programs! Bless you as you seek His will for your ministry as He sees it!

[@by_grace_through_faith]

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[@leonitastaite6572]

This just showed up in my feed today and I clicked on it even though I did not have the time to listen at first. At the end of my day I was able to listen and I am so blessed! This is such a great message. I hope many more in church leadership will hear this message. I will be praying for you and your 'new ministry' living the gospel daily in our fallen world. May the Lord bless your path with many who need to hear His good news and may the power of the Holy Spirit be upon you as you witness to them. In Jesus' name I submit this request to You, Father. Amen.

[@phlegmbuoyant]

Amen

[@sophiafrank6379]

Listening to u has truly made a difference. U spoke what has been in my heart for many years which I keep trying to suppress...but I always come to that same point ...over and over again. I truly thank God for u. may He continue to enrich your life and ministry...much much much appreciated

[@pipanacious]

God bless you in your new job! You are now on the right track. I was nearly ordained in the Anglican Church and am so thankful that He led me along a similar path as you.

[@CryptoMentor99]

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[@chingneetan6816]

All glory to God. Thank you brother / Pastor Jon for sharing. Thank you for preaching others to have a beautiful heart like yours “a man after God’s own heart”. Amen 🙏

[@valerievaleri]

You got me crying. Thank you for sharing. I am "newbie" follower of Jesus, and I had been to a handful of churches during my first year as a Christian, and they just did not feel right for me. I felt like I was back in highschool trying so hard to fit in with each church's individual culture, to be accepted and liked. It distracted me from God. I was craving a genuine connection with God and His people. I hear Christians say " it is not about your feelings," and I get that point, however, with ALOT of time alone with God for these past few months due to a rare illness that has made me unable to be around others or really leave my apartment, I have had the opportunity to really study God's word and know God. At first I thought I would loose my faith by not being able to attend church and by being all alone. And yes, I definitely battled some severe depression from isolation. God has also taught me how being His disciple is every day, every hour, every second. God has totally emptied me out. I even lost all my possesions, even my child (long story). I plan on getting my child back when the time is right. God has rebuilt me layer-by-layer. I am a completely changed person. I have had to trust God completely as I have no income due to the illness, and I don't have family helping me. Somehow I am still fed, clothed, sheltered. I have suffered tremenously, but God is really using this illness for good. I am slowly learning how to share my story without complaining and victimization. Every day is a new lesson from God. When God heals me fom this illness, in His perfect timing, I am excited to share what I have learned with my son and with other people I encounter in my daily life.

[@by_grace_through_faith]

____________________ SALVATION IS SO SIMPLE! 🙏🏼 “In whom 👉🏼ye also trusted👈🏼, after that 👉🏼ye heard👈🏼 the word of truth, 👉🏼the gospel of your salvation👈🏼: in whom also after that 👉🏼ye believed👈🏼, ye were 👉🏼sealed with that Holy Spirit👈🏼 of promise,” - Eph 1:13 KJB “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach 👉🏼any other gospel👈🏼 unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” - Gal 1:8 KJB The GOSPEL 👉🏼 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4 KJB: 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you 👉🏼the gospel👈🏼 which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 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: You can be 100% sure you’re saved & going to heaven! 👇🏼 1 John 5:13 KJB 13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God; that YE MAY KNOW THAT YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. What must you believe? 👇🏼 ***Salvation is a FREE GIFT! Be saved the very moment you BELIEVE the GOSPEL OF CHRIST! (1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJB): 👉🏼 Believe that Jesus Christ, who is God, died for all YOUR sins (past, present & future), He was buried & He rose again the third day, Putting all your faith (trust) in His finished work on the cross and the blood He shed to save you, Not trusting in your own works (self righteousness). The very moment you believe, you are saved and “sealed unto the day of redemption” (Eph **4:30**)! Eph **1:13** KJB* Eph 2:8-9* Rom 3:25* Rom 1:16* KJB >>> Clear cut salvation lesson 👇🏼 (Believing Is Receiving): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaOwe6qwa86Vmtk The Surety of Salvation 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3qupaV-pMiMkKc Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth (99% of Christians Hide This…) 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ-3m2Bjrrysmrs Pre-trib Rapture of the Body of Christ 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJPSqYqepraXY5o The King James Bible is Supernatural 👇🏼: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6CyqqiHbqepnrc God bless 🙏🏼🏰

[@beatrizrosado898]

THE LORD BLESS YOU 🙏

[@LukeJ2023]

If you want to grow spiritually start listening to prophet tb joshua mesages on youtube and be patient.

[@erinwilliams9086]

Amazing testimony! Thank you for sharing

[@angierobshaw1741]

Lifting you up to the Healer Valerie. May God bless you abundantly like Job.

[@iamsophiapeart]

This has to be one of the most encouraging testimonials from someone stepping out of full-time ministry. I too am planning yo take the step. I'm scared but realised that God actually is leading me. I believe this deep in my heart and I'm excited to see how He will lead. Thank you for sharing. I'm praying for you. Please give us an update!

[@Sg-gs]

This is very good to hear. Praying that you will stay strong in the journey and that we all endure til the end. Bless you.

[@becuzmamasaid]

I’ve been doing this as a single mom for the last 30 years. I raised my kids up in athletics and in 2006 all three sons received football scholarships. But it was on the football fields, in high-school classrooms, in team dinner settings, and of course on the foot-ball field, I was and still am a Minister In The Marketplace. This is the new testament church in the book of Acts. Yes. “This little light of mine… I’m gonna let it shine.” God is good!

[@thisisjonngan]

Bless you. I honour you for your sacrifice, blood, sweat and tears labouring as a single mom for 30 years. The Lord knows, the Lord hears, and the Lord remembers. I will remember you in my prayers tonight.

[@JbmJlm]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIiahaqIg9OKiJo ✝️🙏 Sir Jhon, if you have time to meet the mother in this video and her husband, ask for prayer, right, because you also need to be served in God & prayed for. Jesus Christ love you sir & bless you🙏

[@ibyiparris6565]

I left from Pastoring for 13 years in December 2021, after hearing the Holy Spirit tell me it was time for me to leave. I too was overwhelmed by the programs, numbers, and events, but I loved Pastoring. However,I love Jesus and I want to walk in obedience. I’m unemployed but I’m trusting the Lord has something next for me. Your video spoke an assurance that I needed. Thank you.

[@samueljanssen62]

God bless sometimes life’s hard seems big but God us bigger

[@ednaidatipote5602]

I found your video today. This totally hit my heart too as a Christian. I feel God pushing me in similar direction, Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@siewteoh1727]

One day, God said to me "My Church is out there", and this morning I asked Him, what He meant by that and so Jonathan, thank you for being transparent in your video. I actually thank God for the lock downs for it had given me quality time thirsting and hungering for more of Him.

[@universalmentality251]

This video just saved me and strongly inspired me to continue my relationship with God. Thank you. Will pray for you. ❤️

[@Radwajohar]

God bless you brother!! I’m so glad God led me here. This testimony will set so many free. Sometimes we limit ourselves being used by God only for pulpit/church building purposes. There’s so much more! I’m so proud of you for taking that leap of faith. I too am getting into the fields and can’t wait to see how God works through me in the workforce. May uncommon favor follow you!! Subscribing!

[@theologytherapist]

Thank you for sharing - this is very inspiring and I can see a lot of people connect with you in the comments on this. I too went through a deconstruction of my faith so I get it!

[@darkchocolategirl51]

This is such a testimony that really touched my heart. I have been to many churches and was feeling like you. I really thank you for this video, our Father will enlarge your territory and He will continue to shine his light through you. Be blessed and enjoy this journey our Father has blessed you with.

[@hayah4526]

Wow... the tears flowing on my cheek. I thought I was alone having the same conviction. It feels great. Ps. Jon I attended your church before the covid then I stopped because I move to another state before coming back home to Sabah. Thank you for sharing. God will always be with us all

[@jesswsk125]

I heard a few of your sermons on KZbin in the past…you are definitely gifted to preach and share God’s words. Thank you for sharing this. God bless and I pray that God will lead you and provide all that you need for his kingdom 🙏🏻

[@prislee1960]

"Not just preach it, but live it". Very true indeed. So many of us have head knowledge but the slightest difficulty sets us doubting God. Jia you pastor Jon! God bless you and thanks for sharing so that we know we are not alone!

[@jonahdavison]

My goodness! You encouraged me so much! You are a living message! I have great expectancy for you!!

[@foxfire9856]

I watched this video yesterday, then in the morning my wife asked if I'm going to church, and I said yes! I've been involved in church since 10 years old in 1982. My mom moved alot, so I experienced going to small churches in the village and large ones in the city. Church for me is where God's people are at. God's people who could easily be caught up somewhere else like the prodigal. Church kept me busy with kingdom assignments and and ofcos, duties and systems that keep the "organization" active. The church is the bride of Christ, the vehicle in this journey is the local congregation - Leaders and leadership may focus much on doctrines that seek to keep us attending and in line, but God is faithful to speak to each and every one of us individually despite the pastor not leading according to hearing from God, and burning out from being busy. It is God who builds His church. No one comes to the Father unless drawn by the Spirit of God. I took 3 months off from the worship team, and did a prophetic course. In that time I attended church twice. I really needed the break. Today, 4th July, I felt at home in church. So good to see everyone again, and be part of a bigger family. Yes ministry is everywhere we go, and this is what you leaders should be teaching without assuming that the mega church must be shut down or is irrelevant. God knows every flock member and He uses them wherever they go. The pastor just doesn't know it because he's too busy using his gifts and talents in the church and DOESN'T TAKE A BREAK OR CONNECT WITH THE PEOPLE HE'S TRYING TO KEEP. So don't run away when a light bulb moment arrives, and bash yourself for working hard. Moses focused on God and led the people. He cared that they reach the promised land, and knew that only God could get them there. Despite Moses's best efforts, or short comings, God took His people across the Jordan. Let every church, small, large to mega, be filled with saints and sinners trying to make their way home. Trevor from South Africa.

[@moriah9132]

Wow, you are speaking to everything I’ve been feeling over the past 6 months. God bless you!

[@chimagination]

Hey Jon, long time! Watching this made me feel so many things. Nostalgic. Proud. Inspired. Humbled. God spoke to me through your words to not be able people at work for granted. Everyone one of them is someone I can touch through my life and ministry. Thank you for the timely words bro. Holler if u’re ever in sg :)

[@Wilm349]

Hi Jon,the important is it doesn’t matter if we are serving God in a big church or small church, most important is our heart is in to serve God, thanks for your sharing..God bless you what ever decisions you made and make..

[@rachaeldeleon_]

I really feel that God is the one who led me into seeing this video today. Bro Jon, thank you for sharing your story and for being eager to obey the leading of the Holy Spirit in your life. I'm looking forward to more of the videos that you will produce here, but most of all I'm praying for God to be able to use you according to His own purpose and glory alone. May God's grace and peace be upon all of us.

[@fbpyeng]

encouraged to hear of your transition. God is doing a deeper work in your walk. It will not be easy. In fact, it will be very hard. But take heart. He will use you in ways you will never imagine. Keep at it. Abandon all to Him.

[@alfredearlydmin4395]

Bro, we're not alone, you calling now is much more significant than you can imagine. Many blessings!

[@KairosInterMinis3]

actually… you are amazing.. that’s the work of Holy Spirit within you.. and God still use you… you got the most important point.. PLEASED GOD.. that’s our calling..😇 God Bless you

[@luluforrest7179]

Wow. So well articulated. This is exactly the transition I have been going through in the 2020. God was giving most of us time to reflect on what's REALLY important to God. Thank you for sharing.

[@by_grace_through_faith]

____________________ SALVATION IS SO SIMPLE! 🙏🏼 “In whom 👉🏼ye also trusted👈🏼, after that 👉🏼ye heard👈🏼 the word of truth, 👉🏼the gospel of your salvation👈🏼: in whom also after that 👉🏼ye believed👈🏼, ye were 👉🏼sealed with that Holy Spirit👈🏼 of promise,” - Eph 1:13 KJB “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach 👉🏼any other gospel👈🏼 unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” - Gal 1:8 KJB The GOSPEL 👉🏼 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4 KJB: 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you 👉🏼the gospel👈🏼 which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 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: You can be 100% sure you’re saved & going to heaven! 👇🏼 1 John 5:13 KJB 13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God; that YE MAY KNOW THAT YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. What must you believe? 👇🏼 ***Salvation is a FREE GIFT! Be saved the very moment you BELIEVE the GOSPEL OF CHRIST! (1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJB): 👉🏼 Believe that Jesus Christ, who is God, died for all YOUR sins (past, present & future), He was buried & He rose again the third day, Putting all your faith (trust) in His finished work on the cross and the blood He shed to save you, Not trusting in your own works (self righteousness). The very moment you believe, you are saved and “sealed unto the day of redemption” (Eph **4:30**)! Eph **1:13** KJB* Eph 2:8-9* Rom 3:25* Rom 1:16* KJB >>> Clear cut salvation lesson 👇🏼 (Believing Is Receiving): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaOwe6qwa86Vmtk The Surety of Salvation 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3qupaV-pMiMkKc Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth (99% of Christians Hide This…) 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ-3m2Bjrrysmrs Pre-trib Rapture of the Body of Christ 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJPSqYqepraXY5o The King James Bible is Supernatural 👇🏼: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6CyqqiHbqepnrc God bless 🙏🏼☁️

[@thetreasuregarden.creates]

so refreshing to hear this! many of us are in this position and it's hard to explain to other christians! powerful testimony. thank you for sharing!!

[@yintarri10]

Ive been struggling for the past 3 years with church life and where do i actually belong or fit in. I was just about to log on to my church service and listen to it when your video caught my eye. I am where you are right now and that has been my struggle. The Lord came to me when i was 10 years old and gave me a new heart and will to live for Him. He sent me to a church to be a blessing and thats all i have ever wanted to be, to show Gods love to those who don’t know Him and to be a blessing to anyone that surrounds me. I totally agree with you about us being the church!!! God can use us anywhere, any place. When the time was right, I left the church i had been in and God took me on an adventure. I had to trust God completely and He took me to places where i could only dream of going. But God used me for His purposes and i continue to trust in this amazing and awesome God. Your video is inspiring me to pray and ask God…….where next? We are all walking with the Lord…….Let Him lead us to where He can use us to be a blessing in the world, with people who are struggling everyday to find hope and peace in a world gone a bit crazy. Only God can give lead us and give us the strength and purpose and motivation to serve Him where He pleases and to be a blessing of hope for those who are still lost. Praise and honour to our wonderful Lord. He is so good!!!

[@andyt8662]

Acts 4:31

[@valerieothenin-girard9226]

I pray that your heartfelt sharing continues to convict/confirm/affirm others. You didn’t say that you dealt with negative reactions and if you did not, that’s by the grace of God. Blessings 🙏🌺💕 BTW, your communication in English is excellent.

[@eugenaionesca]

I really needed to hear this. I was just praying in the car about just this issue. I’m going for a job and wanted to bring Christ in the workplace and on campus, every where, every day.

[@janemwangi6932]

Me too. Many will say that in christ name they cast out demons and performed many miracles bt they won't say they taught the word otherwise they don't teach Christ anyway.

[@DanKhooProductions]

hey bro, i don't know how this got recommended to me but this was exactly what i felt when i visited your church a long time ago. thank you for the message and i wish u all the best!

[@stavros333]

"We Are Stronger" A Poem by Steven F Gooden We're never as strong, as we are until we have to be. Never Do as much, unless the need we see. Only give our best, when we fail at mediocrity. We Love rather than hate when we admit we're one humanity. We always give more, when compassion moves our heart with unbridled generosity. We Become more of our potential when we are made to see, that clearly our minds can believe in unfathomable possibilities, while seizing every opportunity, here in lies one's destiny. More than our scars, higher than our stars, for in our flaws are what defines our features, they're uniquely ours, as human creatures. We can run faster than on our slowest day. Reason better, and thinking it through all the way, regardless which direction our emotions may sway. We can find our voice when speechless, our strong words with meekness and our Courage in weakness. Always patience not quickness. Silence for peace than loudness, quietness of fear, not hopeless, for time and effort are equally unbiased. We are more than the stories we're told, we're the one's we write, each page unfold. We are the sum of our Lies and truth, fantasy, fiction, faith, and myths, no matter how uncouth. These are what shape us, our lives lived is the proof. We can be more right than wrong. More just than judge. More godlike than unlike. Reflecting Sunlight in our darkest night. Providing refuge. Never more alive until we die within and begin again. A Human Ark Divine in our human spark. by Steven Gooden

[@ryandionisio4137]

Looks like a Hillsong church.

[@loulouraharjo9799]

What is this church? He is Malaysian & I guess but could be wrong, this resigned pastor started his ministry in Malaysia? Charismatic is not the way, Jesus is the way. Follow exactly what Jesus did & you're on the right track. 👍🏽 Thank You Lord for saving this disciple. Through this man, he will call out all of the different gospels & different Jesus churches. Thank You that You use Covid to stop this man from his nonstop compulsion to make church & do church. You truly are an ever-present God Who loves us like no one can. Allowing mistakes so through our experience, we can share our testimonies to help others. Praise be Your holy name!

[@by_grace_through_faith]

____________________ SALVATION IS SO SIMPLE! 🙏🏼 “In whom 👉🏼ye also trusted👈🏼, after that 👉🏼ye heard👈🏼 the word of truth, 👉🏼the gospel of your salvation👈🏼: in whom also after that 👉🏼ye believed👈🏼, ye were 👉🏼sealed with that Holy Spirit👈🏼 of promise,” - Eph 1:13 KJB “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach 👉🏼any other gospel👈🏼 unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” - Gal 1:8 KJB The GOSPEL 👉🏼 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4 KJB: 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you 👉🏼the gospel👈🏼 which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 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: You can be 100% sure you’re saved & going to heaven! 👇🏼 1 John 5:13 KJB 13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God; that YE MAY KNOW THAT YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. What must you believe? 👇🏼 ***Salvation is a FREE GIFT! Be saved the very moment you BELIEVE the GOSPEL OF CHRIST! (1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJB): 👉🏼 Believe that Jesus Christ, who is God, died for all YOUR sins (past, present & future), He was buried & He rose again the third day, Putting all your faith (trust) in His finished work on the cross and the blood He shed to save you, Not trusting in your own works (self righteousness). The very moment you believe, you are saved and “sealed unto the day of redemption” (Eph **4:30**)! Eph **1:13** KJB* Eph 2:8-9* Rom 3:25* Rom 1:16* KJB >>> Clear cut salvation lesson 👇🏼 (Believing Is Receiving): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaOwe6qwa86Vmtk The Surety of Salvation 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3qupaV-pMiMkKc Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth (99% of Christians Hide This…) 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ-3m2Bjrrysmrs Pre-trib Rapture of the Body of Christ 👇🏼: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJPSqYqepraXY5o The King James Bible is Supernatural 👇🏼: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6CyqqiHbqepnrc God bless 🙏🏼🏰

[@markgerhart2134]

Fantastic, this just CHANGED MY LIFE.

[@GloriaVlogs]

I feel like God is speaking to many of us about this, I feel the exact same way. I’ve actually Ben feeling like this for many many years even before covid. My prayers is that we the church are lead by the spirit. Blessings brother and may God use you in a great way.

[@yuric.2486]

Your video is really impressive, I'm living the same dilemma and you somehow were bringing some light to my thoughts. The church today is like a company mainly, pursuing numbers, people, conferences, and growth as the main objective, sometimes I felt extremely tired of this system. God bless you!

[@learninghowtobreathe]

Wow! What a testimony! This was in my recommended videos & I am so glad I chose to watch & listen. I’ve been wanting to be in full time ministry, but not just any ministry. I truly am moved to go out to where people, children and teenagers and their families are to share God & Jesus with them. This last part of what you said about revival & where you believe it will be just makes sense. As you said it, I ‘felt’ in me that this is how it will be. Revival is not going to be within the walls of churches. It will be out in the workplace, in the community. Thank you so much for sharing this here. I am subscribing to follow along & see where your journey or ministry leads. I look forward to seeing or hearing of how it’s going.

[@glorytothealmightycreator]

Yes!!!! The Books of Acts revived!

[@laurenalmeyda6916]

He's getting it...the Holy Spirit is working in this man's life.

[@towellaolubanjo2438]

"I wanna bring God to the world" now that's deep. I'm in that place where I'm also transitioning and getting to the next phase of my life where I can reach out to people for Christ in simple ways.

[@gloriaavila6401]

Wow! Thank you for sharing, I was so blessed with your testimony, I strongly feel that true ministry starts at home and in the work place with your work family.

[@gerardbenjamin8272]

Amen. Well said .