2nd Chapter of Acts & Michael and Stormie Omartian : Together - Live

[@pamelagonzalez7684]

I can't get enough of hearing this group. Their music got me through H.S. Now at 60, I still get filled with joy listening to them. Praise God!!

[@musicbearun]

This is true music! Thank You Second Chapter of Acts, Omartians, and all of the 70s Christian music pioneers! I'm glad to have grown up in such a time. I'm nearly 67 years old and still rockin' and worshipping to this music!!❤

[@robertvillarreal7055]

@musicbearun …….all us “young-uns:young guns” (60+)……. Man, Michael Omartian--“White Horse” & “Here HE Comes” Pure genuine 70’s Christian Rock! “HE’S The ROCK! That doesn’t Roll!”

[@musicbearun]

@@robertvillarreal7055 a lot of great music back then!

[@gloriagarrison8055]

78 years on this earh and still cherish seeing 2nd Chapter in Cincinnati circa 1990s. I have almost all the tapes and CDs. Always revival when tough stuff has happened along the way and assurance of His love whatever is to come. Blessings to you fellow travelers from Ohio.🙏🎶

[@lorenzrudkin5342]

Same age, and could not have said it better! AMEN! Thanks to this platform, we can continue rockin' and worshiping :-)

[@jamopod]

My wife and I were there that night at Church on the Way. On guitar my old guitar teacher, Rick Azim. ❤

[@kctechie]

2nd Chapter of Acts, Keith Green, Barry McGuire, etc. that brings back memories. Contemporary Christian music when it was still scriptural and Christ focused.

[@rodneypayton1699]

Amen!

[@ricksteves07]

Absolutely! Amen!

[@benkennington8941]

I commend Stuart Townend songs to you. For example the albums Monument to Mercy and Lord of Every Heart. Some absolute gems on there such as My Delight. Do listen and comment back and say what you think.

[@annettefluit3496]

I'm coming back to the music I listened to in my youth. Amazing band, The 2nd Chapter of Acts! I didn't know their parents passed away. Great music grows out of trial I find.

[@kctechie]

@@annettefluit3496 They were great. I don't recall having heard that about their parents either. I'm also happy i follow Alisa Childers on KZbin and Instagram and she not only has been in Zoegirl, also Chuck Girard's daughter, and a rock solid Christian.

[@ottokriete1153]

I'm not a Christian, but if God gave Michael Omartian his talent, I thank him for that. Omartian is a genius, and almost nobody outside the music business knows that.

[@johnmendoza7475]

watching Omarrian pull off those 32nd note runs with such ferocity and precision blows me away. not really in love with any of this music, but The Calling and Mainstream are a quality you would expect from a monster like Omarrian, but rarely found in most Chrisrtian music. If you dont know Jesus, the Omartians' testimony should encourage you to open your heart to Him.

[@yellowclouds3722]

Watching this in crazy 2024 you can see here sharp but fitting words, right into the center of our existence. Not much blabla but live encouraging & honest.

[@TimMclendon-xi2eq]

I was at this performance and none of us knew they were filming/recording it for a live concert but it was awesome!

[@nelsoncruz8191]

The unmistakable voice of Matthew Ward. "Which Way the Wind Blows" is a gem of a song. I'm glad they performed it here.

[@PeteMidg]

wasn't he amazing in 'Rejoice' though!?

[@lovegod9045]

One of my favorites also. Makes me cry each time.

[@lindabonar9757]

My sister, Karen, and I have often wished for a reunion 2nd Chapter of Acts concert. We would pay any price to be there. 💙

[@mootbooxle]

Matthew Ward is the greatest male vocalist of all time, as far as I’m concerned!

[@JustAThought155]

I watched this with such joy. And as I watched Annie transition to Easter Song, I instantly thought of their parents who never lived to see their children being used to sing AND play instruments around the WORLD! Oh how delighted they would be to know God used their untimely absence to gift their kids and use them to impact the lives of many! Thank you Lord for your ability to use death as a means of resurrecting and breathing life, the Life, into lives!

[@jlslvan1]

Unless a grain of wheat fall into the ground and dies, it cannot produce a harvest.

[@JustAThought155]

@@jlslvan1, I am familiar with the scripture. However, in reference to nine children being orphaned, I prefer to simply thank the Lord for making beauty out of ashes and in a beautiful way removing a portion of the sting of death from a very sad situation.

[@joyjeffcoat8711]

I saw them when they traveled with RW Shambauch in the early 80's. The Holy Spirit shows up when they sing so anointed

[@billmccammon6509]

This is a very blessed group of musicians!!! They truly bless me so much!!! The Lord is worthy to be praised…FOREVER!!!!!!! 7/23/2023

[@justjeph6927]

Quick story: Mansion Builder was the first I heard of 2nd chapter. Listening to it on cassette on the way to my first Jesus concert- the Resurrection Band. 1979, shortly after I was born again 😎

[@georgeroberts2953]

This was my 1st 2nd Chapter of Acts Album of my own (My sister had the Roar of Love before I got this album). I remember seeing this video, gosh, like 35 years ago on VHS! We had rented it from a local Christian bookstore. I loved the harmonies, the keyboards, and the guitar work, but also the drumming! First heard this when I was about 13 years old, and it inspired me to learn how to play the drums! What a gift these folks had for music and ministry!

[@DavidAdrian96]

Matthew Ward first song is very hard rock style from 80s

[@hazzachannel1]

@georgeroberts TO ME, THIS IS ONE OF THE 5 GREATEST LIVE ALBUMS OF ALL TIME, FROM ANYBODY. THE OTHER 4 ARE: ANDRAE CROUCH N DESCIPLES AT CARNAGIE HALL, TO THE BRIDE,WITH BARRY McGUIRE THESE GUYS AND DAVID BAND. OUR OWN NZ WORSHIP ALBUM. PRAISE THE NAME OF JESUS/SCRIPTURE IN SONG, AND A BOW TO THE SECULAR HOT AUGUST NIGHT 1972 ORIGINAL NEIL DIAMOND. BUT THIS? BROTHER IT ROCKS MY SOUL.

[@wgvent]

I had their albums. Loved them ❤️ Brings back great memories as I was 18 in 1971

[@God_is_in_the_details]

Matthew Ward: the greatest rock singer and rock voice of all time.

[@srvntlilly]

I used to be able to hit that high note in the Easter Song once upon a time. Now nothing comes out. Not even a squawk, lol. I love hearing these old songs. It's so refreshing, almost like they're new again. 2nd C.A.'s "Mansion Builder" and Michael and Stormie's whole "Mainstream" album had huge impacts on my spiritual life. Christian Contemporary Radio play music doesn't seem to have that element of worship that their songs back then did. Actual Praise and Worship music does of course, but not the regular CCM that they play on the stations. 2nd Chapter of Acts, Michael and Stormie Omartian, Barry McGuire, and Keith Green were my worship music back then.

[@dysfunctional_vet]

my early days of walking with Christ, with street evangelism in Spain was listening to these amazing people. i met Matthew in i think 1984, and he was talking about his struggles with walking in the faith. i never forgot it, i was in hard time, his words let me know as the scripture states, God is faithful

[@ritatherese3489]

I first came across Stormie Omartian 10 years ago when reading her books on prayer. They have been a wonderful blessing to me. To see her here singing and giving her testimony as well as Michael, is a gift.. Beautiful then and beautiful now.

[@ogredad55]

The 2nd Chapter Of Acts is a Super Group! I'm so blessed by their beautiful musical harmonies. I'm especially impressed by the powerful, melodic voice of Matthew Ward. I'm also very thankful that someone bothered to record this. Lots of talent here! God bless you all!

[@Cre8tvMG]

Killing thousands is still haunting, powerful, tragic. It helped steel my commitment to the unborn.

[@brianallgier4435]

Have loved 2nd Chapter of Acts since I was about 10 years old the 70s and Love and Respect them to this day.

[@audreybrake5860]

This was my very first Christian album when I became a true believer. The anointing breaks the yolk!

[@Cre8tvMG]

40:26. That's what a prophetic anointing sounds like when put to music. So powerful, grabs the heart beyond the mind, deeper than understanding. Here I am just shy of 40 years later listening to this in the year that Roe v Wade was overturned. Still so much to do now, state by state, as the left is so passionate about killing our offspring. But the prophets hear God's heart, and he is helping us bring redemption to save the nation from the destruction it deserves. Keep praying, keep testifying. So much guilt, such evil in the world, but God's way is good, and will overcome all.

[@mrchill3007]

Man this is awesome ! I'm a black kid ( well now Black adult over 35 hahaha) that grew up on The Winans ..... Had no idea all of this beautiful Jesus Music ....CCM music existed ....other than I knew a little about Amy Grant and MWS...cause my older brother introduced me to Amy Grant music.... This is great I became a big 2nd Chapter of Acts, and Keith Green fan watching the Jesus Music Documentary 🙏🙏👍👍👍

[@kittymcdonald9059]

Jesus Revolution movie brought all these true Cchristian singers. I remember Marantha bookstore in Glen, CA n getting so many cassettes. They sang God's Word. They all sang because of their love of Jesus. Unlike today n the $$

[@jammer777]

Christian music is not the same today! Thanks for this!

[@donnagray6215]

Amen

[@mpmattson]

It's been about 35 years since I've heard that album (Together Live) and I never have gotten to see the video of it being performed - I didn't even know it existed. I LOVED finding this!

[@jesusmovement7225]

I saw them in Aug 73 and have been in love with them since!!!

[@haveahappyday4172]

So wonderful! I love that they are all so well-spoken and absolutely sincere in their appreciation of what Jesus has done for them.

[@sylvesterbestertester1013]

Wow, never knew they did this, they all sound so amazing.

[@andrewmccormack4295]

I went to see them when they came to N.Z and played in the Auckland Town Hall,it was more of a worship service than a concert,so awesome,I was so blessed and am a huge fan of their music and ended up buying most of their albums over the years,my favorite one being "Singer Sower".

[@hazzachannel1]

THAT TOUR THROUGH WUD HAVE TO BEEN 75 or 76. IN PALMERSTON NORTH OPERA HOUSE, THEY TOTALLY BLEW THE ROOF OFF THE WALLS DOWN, AND CHURCH FOLKS NEVER LIFTED HANDS IN WORSHIP BEFORE, THREW UP THEIR HANDS IN THE AIR, LOST IN WORSHIP! YOU GOTTA HAVE BEEN THERE TO APPRECIATE THAT.

[@timstember8354]

Man, I need to revisit this band. Didn't realize how good they were. Mathew Ward has quite a voice and the lead guitarist is really good. The whole band rocks! Praise God for their testimonials too.

[@timstember8354]

The Omartians are tremendous musicians too with powerful testimonials. What a blessing they are to the world, bearing much fruit.

[@hunterhunter9254]

I was attending a missionary college in Minnesota when all these albums came out and they became such a strong part of my Christian growth; Barry McGuire, the Gaithers, Phil Keaggy and many other lesser known who sang at the coffee house downtown Mpls. It was a wonderous time! And then I was able to share it all with my kids - today they are in their 40's and they still love this music!

[@randallpickens5690]

Thank you for sharing. I hadn't listened to 2nd Chapter of Acts or Michael and Stormie Omartian for years. They were ones I listened to often in my early Christian life back in the '80's.

[@annwhale4418]

Same here

[@friguy4444]

WOW!! I have looked on the net for any trace of Both Michael and Stormie Omartian and the 2nd Chapter of Acts. I especially wanted to hear Mathew Ward sing some of or even one of the songs from his first solo album from this time period. It seemed like nothing had been recorded or saved or it was just non existent. BUT HERE IT IS!! Thank you Jesus for these amazing artists and that we were and still are blessed by their giftings! This world is running at speed toward the end and these songs and Artists sing of the wonders of Christs Saving Grace and the struggles of being one of those that has chosen the narrow road. So often we forget that we've chosen the narrow road and think there's something wrong when it's difficult yet Jesus told us it will be very difficult even with the Holy Spirits comfort and Joy. "I want to thank you Jesus the Rock where I fell to pieces then you put me back together again"! Thank you for posting this incredible moment in time with these incredible concerts. It's life giving even though many don't hear or know.

[@freddyreyes5335]

Thank you brother for your thoughts and testimony!! I feel the same, got saved in 73 and man do we need these type of ministry nowadays! Blessings!!

[@chinitamadrina2150]

Thank you for your words, I got saved in 2011 and I was perhaps starting primary school when this songs were sang but I discovered them later, and I havent stop listening every day all day. There is something about this music that is so different to all the modern music ppl like, personally I cant stand to listen nowadays songs, they are beautiful but this ones the Holy Spirit moves, so I keep on listening to the old. Lyrics so profound, testimonies so life changing. BTW I am listening from Chile, so thankful God taught me english cause here we all speak only spanish :)

[@sherylpyers326]

Matthew Ward has a KZbin channel.

[@djorlando57]

Amen 🙏 first Michael and stormie I’ve ever seen. Our mentors our hero’s. Amen

[@MrZORROish]

I had Matthew's Toward Eternity album - phenomenal!!! His voice is absolutely amazing - as are the harmonies of the three together.

[@jeffcharles808]

Wow didn’t expect to stumble on this at 1am. Thanks Sean for taking the time to transfer this to digital it is truly a rare find. I just watched an interview taped recently with Michael. It’s amazing how his talents have been blessed. Good to see some of these founding fathers still shining The Light.

[@PeteMidg]

wow, 40 years on and I can still sing along with dr Jesus fast bit ! there's a reality to this. thanks for posting.

[@srvntlilly]

I'd heard all the other songs they did cuz I had the album. (I mean the album with just Michael and Stormie, not this one. ) But I don't remember ever hearing that one. What are they saying in that fast part?

[@PeteMidg]

@@srvntlilly Praise no other, love your brother, read the word, believe you're cured, remember I'm the Doctor, cast your cares upon me !

[@srvntlilly]

@@PeteMidg TY! 😊

[@charosenz]

Thanks for sharing this which was a walk down memory lane for me.

[@christophersedlak1147]

thanks

[@sandycaudill7325]

Takes me back to my youth and early walk with Christ!

[@erajad]

Performance credits from Discogs: Backing Vocals - 2nd Chapter Of Acts Bass - Herb Melton Drums - Jack Kelly Guitar - Peter York Piano - Michael Omartian Piano, Vocals - Annie Herring Producer - Buck Herring Synthesizer - Greg Springer Vocals - Matthew Ward, Nelly Greisen Vocals - Michael And Stormie Omartian

[@shalacarter6658]

2nd Chapter of Acts was the first concert I went to! It was in Omaha NE

[@marklam8548]

About ' 77 the were in Des Moines ,Hort Sherman auditorium ,hosted by the New Life center.. my 1st Christian concerto perhaps... and totally Lovely.. in Soirit and Truth!

[@elisabethkolling6697]

Awesome! Big Michael Omartian fan, but never seen a live performance of his. Thanks for posting this!

[@srvntlilly]

I was hoping he'd do Mr Bigtime, lol.

[@ColConnie]

😂 Takes me back to my college and young adult years in the 1970s, loving the Lord and finding these Christian artists with fresh lyrics singing praises to God’s name and love. Saw 2nd Chapter of Acts several times. This recording was so true to how they sang and ministered through scripture and song. “God ain’t through with us yet!” -Mansion Builder ❤

[@srvntlilly]

My God, they're killing millions, 60 million, without blinking an eye. 🥺💔

[@gazzamacca9813]

One of my favourite tapes in the 80s

[@shirleyjakubec9101]

Thanks🙌❤️🙏

[@Retroboxmedia]

Sean - Left a message on another video. Could help you get a better dub of this if interested! Love to see this preserved in the best possible quality!

[@sherylpyers326]

Such a pity no one has taken you up on that.

[@hamiltonftz]

Man, how good those songs made to me back then in my teen years!... Thanks for posting, God bless you, God eternally bless Michael and Stormie, Annie, Nellie and Matthew...

[@Candaluk]

Love these guys lol matthew I think was still learning to control That power voice

[@srvntlilly]

Yes, I noticed that, too.

[@uploadingjoy9120]

I had the cassette tape to this concert. Such great memories!

[@caryverhalen]

Just found this.....what a HUGE 🙌 blessing thanks for posting

[@iainmclaughlan1557]

Killing Thousands is such a sad song.

[@sandycaudill7325]

Simply no groups today like the Jesus People!

[@Jameswilliamson405]

Gospel. Gold. The best met missed

[@brianallgier4435]

Matthew Ward has a voice that is unearthly....

[@christophersedlak1147]

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@christophersedlak1147]

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juddhamilton3053]

thank you for sharing. a masterpiece.

[@judithlangenburg6484]

Wow love this...I have this album for many years but never knew there was a video. Thank you for sharing. Blessings from The Netherland..Europe

[@Cre8tvMG]

8:20 had me laughing out loud! Is there anything more 80s than that effect? 🤣

[@srvntlilly]

Oh yeah, me too, lol. Computer special effects were so basic then.

[@alb5945]

Thank you so much for uploading this concert video. I hv it on VHS & was unable to transfer it to any other format. So glad I found it here. Just rewatched the entire show.. Truly an anointed live performance. Love the 2nd Chapter of Acts and Mike & Stormie. God bless these great musicians.

[@Janenel]

What a surprise to see this live! The start of 'mainstream' always leaves me floored. And to have the 2nd chapter is backing group... awesome!

[@shalacarter6658]

Thank you, Sean for sharing this with us! This was my youth! Happy Easter, friend!

[@mpmattson]

18:00 Michael & Stormie Introduction / 18:18 Mainstream 23:02 Stormie's Story / 25:40 Believing for the Best in You 29:19 Michael's Story / 32:10 Doctor Jesus 35:24 Stormie Song Intro / 36:48 Praise His Name and See It Happen

[@srvntlilly]

Thank you. Wish there could have been more of them.

[@lucienevalim7719]

Li pela segunda vez o livro:uma história de perdão e cura... muito bom aí decidi procurar a autora 😊

[@j40bob1]

My favorite song from the live album is "See This House." I wish it would have been included here.

[@JeffEstep]

I loved the live version of Rejoice by Matthew Nellie and Annie..on the album it was the first song on side one and is absent here as well

[@simonjager9259]

SCOA is the Christian ABBA 😇

[@timstromer6513]

So love this, how did you get the video? Didn't even know there was a video of this!? Man this is cool listening to this all these years later!

[@mpmattson]

The Michael/Stormie Omartian section is so accurate to the album(s). I wonder how many of the musicians here were involved on the original (Mainstream) record.

[@srvntlilly]

Never thought of that. I wonder if Annie, and Nellie and Matthew were doing background vocals. Wish I still had my album.

[@mpmattson]

@@srvntlilly Yeah, me too.

[@zappa49]

OMG !!!!!

[@shadnunemaker5869]

6:02 Is that Linda Blair, the actress in The Excorcist, or just a beautiful girl who happens to look like her identical twin sister? Hmm. I will never know for sure but I'm pretty sure it is. That's really great!

[@simonjager9259]

Please put in description a link to the first part of the VHS program 🙏🍀

[@kittymcdonald9059]

Remember when their concerts were paid by " love offerings" and you saw them at churches, not been halls n all!!

[@snazzyjazzyshar]

❤ 35:41

[@tscan54]

Was this in Sacramento, California? If so I was in the audience!

[@JeffEstep]

IIRC this was recorded at Church on the Way in Van Nuys California

[@marklam8548]

The Harvest.. folks.. Let's keep working laborers ... our ' penny's awaits us. Worthy is the Lamb... Jesus Christ slain si we can Live!

[@macgal8247]

I was there in Sac too.

[@annagaiser5186]

Ouch! Why did you edit out the story behind "Believing for the Best in You"?

[@herrbonk3635]

Very musically competent, which only makes it even more bizarre, creepy, and scary.

[@jerrygarcia4390]

Is Buck still alive?😊

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

KINKY !

[@piarco]

Matthew Ward is one of the best voices in pop music in the last half century. I wonder what would have happened if he hadn't been caught in the cult of religion,

[@guzwa2334]

Matthew may have went the way of most of the rock n roll crowd, drugs, alcohol and early death ☠ Pietermartizburg KZN South Africa 🌍

[@donmcc6573]

Matthew Ward does not regret his choice to sing for a very real God.

[@stiggywiggyable]

Go way, piarco

[@ebnphlo]

He would have been a success until the fad he represented faded away. There’s always a “new kid in town.” I agree with Guzwa23. I’m guessing Matthew’s personality would have led him down a dark path. Ironically, Matthew, now in his 60’s, says he’s never liked listening to “Christian music,”except for a few exceptions. It doesn’t do anything for him like the old Motown and Soul singers like Stevie Wonder, Sam Cook, etc. Yet, he is deeply spiritual in his relationship with Christ as he is “worldly.” And hilariously funny.

[@scottmcgregor4829]

By today's musical standards, their songs had some very prog tendencies. They certainly would not be part of the CCM radio play list.

[@bestcellphonedeal]

What a refresh Got such a timeless blessing. Listen back in 83. My birth year. Brings back amazing realism

[@christophersedlak1147]

thanks

[@snazzyjazzyshar]

❤ 50:34

[@christophersedlak1147]

thanks