Pastor Raul Ries' Autobiography

[@calvarychapel3232]

I have heard Raul's testimony hundreds of times. He was my pastor from 1975-80. He ordained me and sent me to Kansas to start a church. At a recent reunion, people that had been at my church in the 80's & 90's came and told me their lives had been impacted. I saw this today and say thank you Raul & Sharon for building a good foundation in Sue and I, it has kept us in Christ!

[@FrancineRyan]

Awesome

[@butterflyneedstofly]

Beautiful testimony! I am saved, but I said the prayer with Pastor Raul again, and with tears for the love I felt in my heart. Thank you Pastor Raul for sharing your testimony. I listened to you for years on my way to work. You impacted my life immensely❤

[@deborahblanco19]

Yes I listened to pastor Raul testimony I began to cry it was very powerful, I had heard him on radio years back but I recently looked up pastor and got the app and I listen intently everyday everytime I need reassuring I look at church every Sunday online..I read his teachings🙏all the time

[@indriadrayton1132]

Listened for years. I want your testimony to reach my dear ❤gentleman friend. I know it will touch him.

[@TheForeverfree1]

Jesus used Pastor Ries while he was a guest pastor at Harvest to bless me with the Holy Spirit!! It was a wonderful time for me. thank you Pastor Ries!!!

[@reneedalton2753]

I was saved at Raul's Kung Fu studio, West Covina CA 1978! Sat under Raul & Chuck Smith ( Costa Mesa) teaching! Still going strong with/for God✝️💜💜💜

[@msc9374]

Pastor Raul I may never meet you in this life but...when God began His good work of salvation in me, I didn’t have a church to go to but I found you, Pastor Chuck Smith and Pastor. David Rosales on the radio. You guys were my Bible teachers for the first year. Praise our God for His grace, mercy and peace

[@quads4life1]

same for me

[@deeort7361]

What a testimony. My brother listens daily 6am on his way to work. Station 103.1 FM NJ/NY Area. Stay blessed.

[@rlast1523]

What a powerful testimony, praise God for using this great man to spread the Word. 🙏

[@lauraswan8647]

I used to listen to Pastor Raul Ries on the radio back in the day when I was a teenager. I also listened to Pasto Chuck Smith , Pastor Greg Laurie, Charles Swindoll, The Two Nice Jewish Boys..I just had such a blast learning and listening to these radio shows. I will never forget...

[@romans1229]

Was that on the station WMCA in New York? I listened to those Preachers too

[@lauraswan8647]

@@romans1229 yes , lol😁

[@charliesmith643]

I listened to many of them as well.

[@danmax7456]

I've lived the majority of my life as a selfish sinner, knowing that deep inside of me I was ashamed of who, & what I become, & felt the guilt for the things I've done in my life. Thinking I was a lost cause who just couldn't find the right path to walk, & when a childhood friend called me, & asked me to please listen to this man, & everything he's been through in his life, & Jesus changed his life. All it took was hearing one sermon from pastor Raul Ries, & my life hasn't been the same. He put the Bible, & jesus in perspective for me to understand, I've become a changed man because of hearing what this pastor said, & how he said it, & his words touched my heart so much. I began to cry so hard, that my life hast been the same since. I now put Jesus first over everything in my life. I want to thank this man, for for helping me to see the light, & how all things are possible through my God, Christ Jesus. THANK YOU PASTOR RIES !

[@SomebodyLovesYouWorldwide]

Praise the Lord, He is so so awesome!

[@terrydelorenzo3486]

For the past 5 years I'd been praying for the Lord to give me a church (a home) to worship and to have fellowship, a place to be baptized in water in The Holy Spirit. During this time in waiting my church had consist of ( two or more gathered) with my bother's and sister's and In Touch Ministries on Sunday mornings. On June 22, 2019. I received my answer. Pastor Raul Ries was hosting his second annual "made new" baptism at Calvary Chapel Golden Springs the very next day. I signed up and by the grace and mercy of our Lord my oldest son registered an hour before this lovely event. It was amazing! Pastor Raul and his brother's in Christ baptized All some were baptized fully cloth. AMAZING! The church Jesus blessed me with will be blessed in GOLD. Thank you Pastor Raul Ries and Sharron, for your testimony this is the first time I saw it. Tears flowed and love surged while watching. Obedience to GOD, He will always choose what is the very best for you and me.

[@horaceo1574]

sir i heard you on the radio here in las vegas, i never heard any one like you, you convicted me, i want to hear more, no othere preacher has given me so much meat i want more please.

[@theoneandonlypinkypinky8245]

I live in NYC and Used to get 3 tapes a week when I got saved back in 1985. I used his tapes and led my dad and some friends to the Lord! Then I eventually went into full time ministry but I learned everything from him to prepare me! Now with everything going on in the world 2022 I am glad to find him on youtube!

[@stephanieallangarman5598]

Yes 👍🏽♥️🙏🏽

[@rosalindavillarreal2564]

I went to your church in West Covina I loved it then I moved to Ontario after that I'm here in the high desert but I still hear you in the radio I enjoy hearing you. Thank you for being a part of my life

[@YeshuaLove0722]

Love this pastor he preaches truth always

[@esetaMotuga1971]

Raul Ries, was my Pastor since December 2001, after my Anger management in 2001. N left in 2009. To find out what God wanted me to do to save my deceased sister KiesiSince I missed her in 2009. Love you Kiesi.

[@angyr2902]

What amazing testimony you have I can’t hold my tears, I’m watching over and over. Thank you and God may continue blessing you and your family❤️❤️

[@ElreyRayo]

Thank You Sir, I met you on the radio, and good to put a face to your voice, may God keep Blessing your Ministry.

[@USMCWarrior7]

Semper Fi! I can relate to a lot of your story and testimony. Born into a broken home, my dad was a violent, alcoholic, womanizer, and bar room brawler. He used to take me to the bars also as a child and I would play video games while he drank, gambled, and had sex with the women there in the bathrooms...Nothing a child should see. I vowed to NEVER become like him but many years later, I was just like him...Ran with the gangs, got saved, starting taking martial arts (Tang Soo Do, Shotokan, and Kempo) joined the Marines by a miracle (drug, gang, criminal waivers) and then continued the cycle of my father...By the grace of God, I'm going to be graduating with my Bachelor's in Ministry next week and applying for my Masters in Divinity at APU or Life Pacific... God gets ALL the glory... OOHRAH! (I even did a short film with the Veteran's Make Movies program at LACMA: vimeo.com/194563966

[@titasilva6161]

Yes to GOD be the glory!!! ..Great testimony brother 🙌 ✝️

[@JesusSaves642]

Hi Raul, Thank you for sharing this short story. It is awesome. I listened to Pastor Chuck every day for 25 years. At the same time I loved listening to your love for Jesus. May God Bless you even more than you can dream. With His Love, Larry

[@Iva132yes]

Ps Raul, i havent cried for many years, i am sobbing after watching this. I have been in and out of Christianity for 40 years, my wilderness years. It was Exactly 40 years when God lead me on a path that would change me from atheist to a follower of God. This has been just over a year ago. At 56 i am a child of God, yet i drift, i find myself on the fence but i go back to God. You are my paster, my church. I pray my daughter will meet Jesus and give her life to him. I repect you and thank you. Be blessed always. Johannesburg, south africa 🇿🇦 ♥️

[@gabrielaeastwood6034]

I came to o know the Lord, at Raul's Church, and when I heard his testimony that's when I realized that God wanted to save me because He loved me with an everlasting love. Thank you Raul your testimony is powerful and help me to bend my knees and I repent of my old life.

[@lydiaanello6208]

Prayer for my son Marine veteran who served 2 tours in Afghanistan I prayed for him to not be injured or killed and God blessed him with safety. But we lost him, he is suffering, he was raised in the church and now is angry with his mother, siblings and God. This was a little boy who loved JESUS CHRIST so much please pray for him to return to his first love.

[@sarahgonzalez9776]

I am praying! I was also raised in the church and loved Jesus SO MUCH as a little child, but walked away for 20 years. THE LORD IS ABLE! The thief comes to steal, kill and destroy, so PRESS FORWARD IN YOUR PRAYERS! Do not back down! I am praying for him!

[@maem7636]

Lydia Anello, 💜👉 " Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. " ROMANS 15:13 👈💜

[@endtimeswriter]

God has plenty of patience and mercy to wait for a prodigal to come home to Him

[@usa2342]

“Sin have no authority over your son; because He is not under legalism but under grace. For He will taste that Lord is good. Jesus Himself bore your sons sins in His body on the stake, so that Your son might die to sins and live for righteousness - by Jesus wounds your son healed.” Pray and be heard Thank God for taking care of your son, and God will take care of him!

[@MC_LVR]

🙏🙏❤️

[@regie957]

I am blessed to see these videos. I was saved in 1980 at Raul's church in Covina. I remember his book, Fury to Freedom. Praying for Pastor Raul and his family. My sincere condolences 🙏🏾

[@hayleylangarica1083]

I remember you at Baldwin Park High School in 1973-4 preaching on the campus. I also remember the Karate demos which were impressive. I can't believe where time has gone...

[@lanaehoffman4827]

Raul I Love your testimony... God is Good isnt he? God Bless you and your ministry

[@AZANON44]

I thank our Lord Jesus Christ for allowing me, leading me to hear this testimony. I thank God to bring me an opportunity to listen to Pastor Raul Reis radio broadcast on a daily basis.

[@AVDiDomenico]

I Have been being blessed by your Ministry for YEARS. Thank you!

[@MrPvdb]

Dear pastor Raul, Thank very much for what you shared! Blessings to you all.

[@eharris6347]

i went so long listening to this guy he help me so much thank you its somthing i just now put a face to the voice id been hearing for so long lol lol

[@fernandogamboa2623]

I had a similar conversion one night in 1995, when my life came crushing down, when I threw my wife's bible on the floor, I was compelled to pick up the torn pages from the floor, one was from Malachi ,as I read it caused me to weep because it fully applied to us .Weeks later a real estate agent whom I just met invited me to CCGS business man's fellowship, that's where I met Pst. Dale and Raul Ries who became my first pastors and teachers. I served there for 20 yrs. In the somebody loves you crusades. "The gospel is the power of God unto salvation" 🙏

[@salveloz5824]

What a beautiful testimony Pastor Raul Ries

[@jzswagga0]

This is a beautiful testimony

[@davidbermudez7704]

Pastor thank you so much my brother in Christ for sharing your testimony. God bless you, family and ministry.

[@julianna4373]

Heard your testimony for the first time on the radio today (Praise FM) through Focus on the Family. I know the lord meant me to hear it as I was delayed at church, and if it wasn't for that, I may have never heard your testimony. Thank you brother Raul! Praise be to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ!

[@slopez4505]

Powerful story! I have heard Pastors story many times but today brought chills down my spine… Thank you pastor for your service, sharing your testimony and your love for the lost ❤️🙏❤️

[@alvarogarcia1006]

God bless you, pastor Raul!!

[@dmurk888]

Thank you, Pastor Ries. I have listened to you for awhile and God has reached me through your ministry.

[@SomebodyLovesYouWorldwide]

Praise the Lord, He is so good!

[@Sojourning_]

we want to look forward in Christ Jesus, The LORD is my shepherd amen, . I was there, did that whole song and dance with a whole lot of other guys; until it removed me. God was merciful to me, a sinner sinning while serving, anyone joining to the service, don't sin, GOD will deal with that while your in service. Fear GOD.. when one is active, combat or other wise, learning to walk on water is most challenging... one second you think you have it covered and the next second bam.. it's how it goes down. We never really own the day, But for the grace of GOD go I. I'm still learning the word of GOD, more over the many many ways The Spirit of the LORD uses building blocks to create in us the a way to learn and understand HIS word / truths. It really came together for me this morning listing to the Pastor Ries morning service.. I haven't listen to the Pastor maybe over twenty years, I was pondering what to study up in, I picked so I thought, Colossians, blue letter bible Raul Ries, over the others I been follow with, Low band behold The Pastor was doing Colossians, It was amazing to hear the maturity of the same book done again so many years later by the same preacher of the word, Love. Mercy, Grace, Peace, one can hear in the spoken word by the Pastor, amen. Rock on Pastor.......... standing the rock amen. and yes, I have no idea what tomorrow is to be, GOD said today is enough to deal with, amen. GOD is Good...

[@wildtimes7322]

Raul, I just watched this testimony of your life - it brought me to tears! Thank you soooooo much for sharing - God Bless you my Brother!

[@SomebodyLovesYouWorldwide]

Praise the Lord, God bless you!

[@raffello1]

Thanks Raul for all that you do!!!!

[@brianlacombe6239]

You are not trash Raul...I went thru what you did Raul but I turned inward and lost my confidence......Unresolved PAIN, turns to ANGER......I have your video on my Facebook page and a little of my own testimony.....You are a "HUMBLE LION" Raul.....my favorite kind of people...Jesus is the "ALPHA" Humble Lion.....best pride to be in !! Raul , please know that your testimony is greater than you think.....you have no idea how many men like me that you have helped by being completely open...ARRIBA !

[@johnnysy7336]

Hi, Ptr. Raul, i am johnny Sy from the Philippines. I hope you still can remember me. I am blessed listening and watching your life testimony. I believed you have shared your testimony to me when you were here in the 80’s. I thank God for knowing you and for your ministry.

[@snickerstorino]

thank you for sharing raul, you have always been my go to for sermons and teachings when i was going through all my depression. God really used you in many dark times in my life. i attend a calvary we started in my town. i served as an elder for a while even, God is amazing.

[@esetaMotuga1971]

I love this Testimony I really appreciate there truthfulness

[@garyhanis4104]

Thanx for posting this. I had this on DVD, but I lost it.

[@endtimeswriter]

God continue to bless you brother Raul. You have impacted so many people you do not know how many. When I lived in Southern California I would sometimes hear you on the radio and your messages would be fresh with conviction and stood out from other similar broadcasts. May the Lord use you more than ever and bless your family as well.

[@martinsloan9785]

Saved on the radio many years ago. Your unique tv voice got my attention. Attended West Covina than Diamond Bar, " blows me away"praise Jesus!

[@kowanmcgarry]

An amazing story, thank you Raul.

[@nouseforaname5378]

Maybe I should throw myself upon the mercy of the church. I’ve got stories that would make your toes curl. I took me 20 years to claw my way outta hell.

[@kowanmcgarry]

NoUse ForAName Tell me, do you have Facebook. Share your testimony with me. How you went from hell to Heaven. Please share.

[@bonnies8567]

I just want to say thank you for your service and sacrifice Hallelujah God is good Through all of your trials God has kept you and I just want to say salute glory be to the one true Risen King

[@beachlvrhyna]

I love his testimony!

[@RJ-eg7bh]

Pastor Ries, you have a beautiful testimony: there are many hurting young people that turn to violence as a way of acting out, in Southern California my daughter works at the juvenile detention facilities, they allow churches to come in and hold church services for the kids

[@thefrontporchpulpit6197]

Hearing your testimony, let's me know it's all worth it. Brother we were cut from the same cloth. I love you, Thank you Aaron

[@TrueBagPipeRock]

miracle that he's alive.

[@lavertjackson8902]

Love listening to you on the radio every day at 5 pm after work I try to tune in to hear your sermon .

[@mrs.janeenalvarez2267]

Amazing! Thank you Lord for your Grace and Mercy.

[@tomlawlor9410]

Every time I hear you the message you are preaching convicts me and makes me uncomfortable because I know in my heart it is true and that it shows me how much more I should be doing with the gift God has given me. Thank you for your ministry and reminding me how much I still need to grow in my faith.

[@michaela9579]

Hi Pastor and Brother Ries. Thank you for sharing your life and testimony and thank you for Serving our Country in the Nam also. I use to listen to you on the road as an Interstate Tractor Trailer driver hauling Air Freight all over our Country to Airports. I was also into Martial Arts and Drafted in 1970. My thing was back~Then, refa and stuff. But once I excepted and received Forgiveness,Salvation, and a New~Life from Yeshua Jesus, God''s Son and Only Savior...my life has Never been the same ever~again, Praise His Holy and Mighty name Forever my brother,amen! Lov' ya' brother and continue the Great Work that you are doing in Ministry and with the Police also Buddy, yes, I Know...All~through Jesus the Christ of God Amen.Bye,Michael.

[@esetaMotuga1971]

I love to watch this video every time I need to be refreshed

[@juanbarco1887]

Thank You for your testimony

[@dfcp898]

amazing testimony Glory to God! It was what my heart and my mind needed to hear....

[@femfish1]

So delighted that I finally added your you tube channel & enjoyed the full passion week! I have for the past 3 years loved spending my lunch break listening to you in the radio. You captivate and awaken my spiritual being. Your testimony had me in tears, God is so good, thank you for sharing.❤️ Bless you and Sharon in your ministry.

[@lorenaayala1553]

Thank You For Sharing Pastor,,❣️

[@soniamartinez1431]

Amen!!! Such a good testimony!!!!! God is good!!!!!!

[@florencemacauley7774]

Dear Pastor Raul, the testimony of the absolute transformation of your life is an inspiration to many. I thank God for your life, Sir! Thank you for sharing your testimony with the world so that the lost might be saved by the Grace of God, through faith in Jesus Christ our Lord and savior! God bless you, Pastor Raul Ries!

[@amor0000]

What a beautiful story. It’s shows us there is hope when we think we are in a hopeless situation. ♥️✝️

[@alexgonzalez4217]

Thank U 4 SHARING my Hermano. B BLESSED my FAMILIA. Gen.1,Ps1,Rev.22

[@Justme-tr3mo]

Thank you I used to listen to your Bible studies in the 90's nice to meet you

[@SomebodyLovesYouWorldwide]

Thanks for listening

[@joejortega1959]

Thank you I just rededicated my life to the Lord amen

[@BHallBrowser]

This is so great! I read Pastor Raul’s book years ago, then donated it to my library. I would love to read it again. I remember the incredible transformation, where he went from planning to kill his wife to an instant conversion to Jesus Christ. 40 years and still going strong!

[@andrewchristensen3026]

Thank you so very much for sharing this

[@lourdeslandazuri9458]

Love your story. I first heard you on the radio. You said when you used to go to the schools ( Gladstone High ). I started l listening to you.

[@romans1229]

This week Unshackled is featuring your life story. I listened to Part 1 and waiting for Part 2 to be released.

[@brendad.1017]

Wow what a beautiful testimony thank you Jesus and Praising God for saving you Raul! Thank you so much for sharing and being a light for Jesus God bless you 🙌✝️🙌my brother in the Lord!

[@pjg9256]

Blessings. Awesome testimony.

[@thartwig26]

Yay!!! Found your KZbin channel. I usually listen on the radio.

[@tenochmontano9061]

Pastor reis I. Heard about you in the 1990s your testimony ive alwayed remembered you I thank jesus that you are a pastor I listen to you I'm struggling in from chicago my name is stevie I was saved at new harvest church when they moved to chicago pastor I ask for prayer I pray to you you father god in rhe name of jesus my lord and saviour

[@darinvaughan9554]

I watched your VHS ," From Fiery to freedom. " I want to watch it again.I don't know how.

[@SomebodyLovesYouWorldwide]

HI Darin, if you download our Somebody Loves You APP. You are able to watch the movie on there. Here is a link to the APP: subsplash.com/calvarygs/app If you have any questions, let us know. :) You can also order a copy of the DVD by contacting us or visiting our online store: www.somebodylovesyou.com/store/product/fury-to-freedom-2/

[@graciasm5679]

es una tremenda pena qué no se preocupen en subtitular en español esta tremenda y gran historia!!!!! Ojalá alguien lo haga

[@sylviapinalhuerta7868]

Si usted tiene un teléfono inteligente puede ir a settings al estar mirando este video y oprimir las dos letras cc y le va a dar opciones de escoger diferentes lenguajes allí seleccione español y le dará subtítulos en español

[@lorenaayala1553]

Wow you look so much like you when you little. We love you Pastor Raul.

[@cindyperfect3652]

Beautiful man. God is merciful.

[@Albert-777]

That was awesome 🙏🏼✌🏼

[@poliannaa9349]

Amazing.. Thank you..

[@berg6964]

Wow. God Bless you Sir

[@maryjogreen1706]

God bless you Your speaking Gods truth , and your humility lead me so close to Jesus!

[@Henry9459]

Bless you Nick, God sees your heart and desire.

[@mrzrabbit9294]

Awesome testimony praise the lord...I need help

[@benny123259]

Hey Mr rabbit, God loves and forgives. Talk to him don't be shy to look above the sky's and ask deeply with your true heart to him. Patience and true deep faith are the answers you'll notice around you

[@benny123259]

Mrz Rabbit don't give up. God loves you and so many that he gave his only son to the world and they tortured him. Well gives you an idea that no matter what the situation is in your life, Jesus Christ is by your side with our heavily father God above protecting you in a way u ou can't imagine

[@mrzrabbit9294]

thank you I wont

[@petepolina8662]

would like to share this video with other family members

[@porclave9044]

The lord is good thank you pastor I just give my life to the lord thank you 🙏🏻

[@charliesmith643]

I would listen to him on the radio as a young believer. I saw where his wife passed away earlier this month. Condolences.

[@nicolasibarra3705]

When exactly did his wife passed away? I didn't know. 😢

[@charliesmith643]

@@nicolasibarra3705 Early May 2024

[@robertchavez8232]

God bless you pastor ..

[@nemoliberestquicorpo]

What a testimony of God's grace in this man's life! I love this guy. Grieved by the way the sinner's prayer at the end was handled though.

[@gregwilkin6565]

Thank you for sharing. :)

[@TriRabbi]

I was saved in the summer of 1985. I read "Mere Christianity", and it literally scared the hell out of me.

[@sharonbell5282]

I am so overjoyed that his wife is with Jesus and someday Raul will see her again. It wouldn't be possible if the Holy Spirit didn't knock on the door of his heart. Praise God !

[@CodeSe77en]

God bless you! JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!

[@jacquelinelopez5667]

I just saw his movie on tv man that was beautiful.

[@wbl5649]

I got saved watching Raul on TV in the early 90's on his Manna for Today show.. Then a few weeks later a guy at work, out of the blue, gave me a Greg Laurie "new believer" trac. LOL, I had never even heard of Calvary Chapel at the time..

[@HonesE57]

This man led me to Jesus in 1977! I have never been the same!!! God is so awesome, He gives new life to anyone who would call out to Him for salvation. My years have had alot of trials, and i do not live any longer in the town he pastors. But i learned the power of prayer, and Bible study from Raul and Sharon Ries, and I have had that foundation keep me focused even during the trials. I will forever be grateful for Pastor Raul and Sharons dedication and complete abandonment to live for Jesus, and even today with KZbin available anyone can learn the Word of God through his teachings. Calvary Chapel Golden Springs is easily found online with a huge and complete library of the teachings in the Word from Genesis to Revelation! Check it out! Study Gods Word! Ask Jesus to save you...He is waiting for you! I am praying for you!

[@Bikepacker]

Praise and glory to God!