🐍 SNAKES in a CHURCH!?!

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Thanks for watching the conclusion of this round of 52 Churches in 52 Weeks. What did you think? Let me know below!

[@GldnClaw]

Really value and appreciate the hard work and genuine pursuit of Truth. I am reminded that Truth is found all around, like facets on an Eternal diamond

[@michellehudson8436]

Loved it!!

[@carlose4314]

If you ever do this again, you should go to a Catholic eucharistic adoration/procession.

[@tylernewman4808]

I know some of these people from north Alabama. Some are ex family!

[@treyfinley3547]

Alabama has some churches still handling snakes I grew up in em my grandmother handled them my whole life you outta check Alabama out

[@loridavis7086]

In the movie 17 Miracles based on true experiences from pioneer journals, one scene is about 2 young girls who’ve run ahead playing games. They get quite far ahead of the group and all of a sudden find themselves surrounded by snakes … in front and behind them. They pray, and the Spirit tells them to just continue forward. They walk around and step over all these snakes (rattlers?) and no harm comes to them. It’s a touching and inspiring film.

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Sounds interesting, will need to take a look into that.

[@kaylahall1219]

Emma Hurren; my husband is descended from her

[@Luvtallhorses]

Great movie and very inspiring

[@Luvyourfam4ever]

It’s a beautiful movie. Amazing what those saints encountered.

[@ConstantCreator2000]

Wow, what nonsense. It’s amazing how easily impressed the religious are. Kids die of cancer - God works in mysterious ways. Girls aren’t bitten by snakes who don’t want to bite them anyway - it’s a miracle, praise Jesus, the Holy Ghost, the almighty sky daddy and all the other imaginary friends I’ve made

[@shireecox122]

“Snakes. Why does it have to be snakes?” 😂

[@CharliePortwood-e7i]

Because it's in the Bible people don't have the faith no more in the times we live in today .people are so far for God to day it's really sad 😢.

[@Luwanasue]

@@CharliePortwood-e7iPeople still faith and common sense, Mathew 4:7 Do not tempt the Lord thy God!!

[@terryroberts7647]

Snakes of the devil 👿

[@loridavis7086]

Thank you for sharing each church experience openly and respectfully. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this journey with you.

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Hey Lori, appreciate it! Thanks for riding along.

[@JB-xx9ml]

I recently discovered your channel and have been making my way through your videos. 52 Churches in 52 Weeks has been a GREAT series, especially for those of us who aren't able to get out and experience it for ourselves. I appreciate the respectful insights that you've given following each service, and have already learned so much from your observations. Thank you for sharing your discoveries and journeys along the way. I'm sorry to see this series end, but I'm wishing you a fabulous "stay-cation" and can't wait to see what's next for you! Thanks again for sharing ... 💕

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Thanks JB, your comment made my day! I appreciate it, it's fantastic to have viewers like you.

[@jefferyb304]

Take this advise from a resident of West Virginia. If you plan on traveling to the very rural parts, you need a tried and true GPS (Garmin, etc), not a smartphone or things that need internet.

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

Yes! If you listen to the GPS it'll have you drive right off the side of a big mountain😂 it will also take you up and down four wheeling trails😂

[@boba.6478]

I am so glad that #52 was so spiritually uplifting for you. I am so glad you, especially since I don't know if I could, made this visit to this church. I have been to every church to which I have been invited, but if you could get me in there, I would probably spend more time checking under my pew than listening to the sermon. It sounds to me like God capped off your journey here with a wonderful personal "I'm proud of you, son" moment just for you. My wife is from West Virginia. I loved, as always, your intro and videos of the scenery. David, thank you very much. You are definitely on the Lord's errand, closing gaps and sometimes chasms that worshippers dig between themselves. You are a wonderful example to me and I am sure to many others of how to respect and treat and learn from other folks whose perspective is different (not less important) from mine. Oftentimes, it takes adding a new perspective to more fully realize what is really in the scene. Although not all things can be true, I do believe that truth can be found and discerned everywhere. It has been a wonderful journey. Thank you.

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Thanks Bob, your comments have been a huge blessing during this. It's been incredible to see the positivity that has come from this, and I'm honored to have played a small part in your own viewing experience. I had a great friend call these moments, "divine signatures." Fitting way to conclude the visits. Really enjoyed making this intro. West Virginia is beautiful, though can't imagine living far out in this area. Hoping (like right now) to finally get a moment to sit down and respond to several messages (more of yours too). Feel like after this, when you see the various people right in front of you - you begin to realize its about the people who Christ died on the cross. Theology has its place, but often times we lose sight of...well, the sight of those right in front of us. Hope this series helped to bridge some gaps in a positive light.

[@boba.6478]

@@52churchesin52weeks I both think and believe you are right on. Christ explains that what qualifies His followers is how they love and how they treat others, particularly the most vulnerable. He never says that what qualifies His followers is their most perfect and flawless understanding of doctrine. Now, I do believe the pursuit of truth ( a spiritual journey) is a very important part of our sojourn, but charity, Christlike love is what qualifies us. Cheers.

[@cpujol9420]

What a wonderful adventure! So insightful and enlightened. Keep up the good work am anxiously waiting for more!

[@glynn2023]

Your experience with this church is exactly how my reaction was entering a Pentecostal church for the first time! I already believed in God but really started becoming baptized in the spirit there…we do not handle snakes because see that as temping the Lord thy God!

[@micahisanerd]

Thanks for sharing. So many unique churches and people in this country. I know you have mentioned having a few missionary discussions with the LDS church I'm not sure if you are still meeting with them but an idea for a series if it isn't too personal might be to document that journey, I know I'm curious of how that went or is going.

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Hey Micah, I appreciate you following along with the church trips. I have been speaking over the phone on a biweekly basis with my local missionaries to help understand in a respectful way. A unique opportunity was being able to attend a Restoration event this past weekend with various branches inside the same church. I wasn't planning to do a video on it, but thinking one may come down the pipe to recap that event. Stay tuned for that.

[@cjextreme]

This was the hardest one for me to watch. In the 70s this kind of church was the craze, with the hippies and drugs. My older brother got into this and took his life in my room because of their teachings. Going to miss your posts but I hope living keeps you giddy just for being alive. Thanks so much for these last 7 months, you've been a much needed addition to my world. Keep learning and praying and sharing your joy with all you meet and thanks again for all your adventures. This is my testimony to you. God lives.

[@danascully7358]

Sounds like he is going to start over with another year??

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Hey CJ, I've been grateful for your weekly comments and the genuine curiosity along with my own. It's fantastic to have viewers like you who engage with the content and contribute in such a positive way. I was a bit worried about this visit, especially interacting with your own comments with the craziness from astray movements of the past. This was a visit I had to take for my own personal history, the "heart full of snakes" I've alluded to in past videos (Week 2 especially). I hope with everything that happened, there's a Psalm 3:3 or similar passage that has been there to shield you as well. God definitely lives. I hope for anyone who's watched this, I hope the mantra "tell them about Jesus" was evident.

[@Barnabas94]

What a beautiful video.

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

I grew up in the mountains of Arkansas that are very similar to WV. Even some of the old Holiness Churches here did snake handling back in the 50's-70s. These people are some of most friendly and pure people in the Country. Sure they live very simple lives and are very poor, but they know that we come into this world with nothing and we leave this world with nothing. They give all the Glory to the Lord and they will help you with their last dollar.. I know others mock and judge these Mountain people, but they are amazing people that truly have the strongest faith, in my opinion, of all Christians.

[@roxettejet]

If they are so friendly and pure-why do they abuse animals along with their women?

[@thepitpatrol]

Did you ever attend Falling Water?

[@dannysbookauthority7280]

Hell awaits animal abusers. 😢

[@dannysbookauthority7280]

Are they keeping Hannukah? Jesus is still a Jew.

[@annehoskins5795]

From seeing the Bible verses on the walls and the painting of Jesus on the Cross with the Lamb at the bottom and theLlion at the top, I can see that this is a congregation of True Believers. What impressed me the most was that a church does not need fancy decor if you feel the Prescence of the Lord there. So many churches have a difficult time with maintenance bills that they are forced to close.

[@nmikloiche]

The curiosity about the snakes is what draws you in, but the people’s profound joy and open, unconditional love is irresistible. Call it what you want - maybe it’s God, maybe it’s the message of redemption, maybe it’s the magic of belief and shared experience. Whatever it is, you feel the power of connection.

[@jotube6147]

Hope all Christians believe coz they want to hope there's someone keeping them safe from the devil, dont worry neither exists, ur save.

[@susanvlogz9787]

You have a unique search for the truth. I love it. You make an impact to every church by bringing things to light. Thank you.

[@DJoeClark]

Your video randomly showed up on my KZbin feed. I'm glad it did. Great video with a great message.

[@margynelson7945]

How sweet! People loving other people is so wonderful. Aren’t we all children of God? That kind of a connection with other people is special. Those moment we have with people I cherish even if I don’t get to see them ever again. Those are the moments we hold dear and remember. Looked like a fun visit as well. I love getting to know good people. This is what Jesus Christ wants us to do, to love one another like he does. THANK YOU for sharing your self with us all. You have a good heart and kind soul.

[@paulblack1799]

I attended a snake handling service once, not knowing beforehand what it was. I was handed a snake 🐍 and shouted, "Lord Jesus". They thought I was filled with the Spirit.😮 Not so much.

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Yikes. I was worried about if that would happen. Fortunately didn't, but sat in the back just in case.

[@Dependencycourtsellschildren]

I literally laughed out loud, at one am.

[@StrawberryJam806]

This definitely never happened

[@RedEyedPatriot]

Everything is done in accordance. You were never wretch a Snake. Period.

[@leslie1788]

Thank you so much for every church visit , it has been fascinating and I’ve learned so much ! Enjoy your well deserved rest 😊

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Thanks Leslie, will try to rest up. I'm grateful you got something valuable from the series!

[@Nick-TechProductions]

David I'm so happy you went to one of those churches!😂👍

[@micheleh3851]

Hi David! Thank you for sharing your journey with us! I look forward to the next round of 52 in 52.

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Thanks Michele for following along! Gonna take some time away from the hectic schedule and will reevaluate if a third round would make sense (financially, living situation, work - all that jazz). I've brainstormed some ideas if it does come to fruition.

[@gabethueson2823]

Thanks for the journey. Its been fun to follow along and watch.

[@krisschulthies9554]

I'm a Utah based truck driver that occasionally have to drive through West Virginia and the Ozarks of Arkansas, Oklahoma and southern Missouri. I call it driving through a can of spaghetti. The Rocky Mountains don't have anything over the Ozarks and Appalachia for treacherous truck driving!

[@52churchesin52weeks]

You're not kidding. My Jeep was never the same after driving through there. Can't imagine driving truck.

[@RogueWave2030]

This is the first of your church visits I've watched but I've subscribed so I can watch the other 51. I appreciate the respect you've shown to Pastor Chris & his congregation and the profoundly deep meaning and coincidences in your own spiritual life. I don't go to church anymore because I just don't know what to believe but I wouldn't mind trying that moonshine Church 😉

[@melindataylor5978]

Love the music and praise in this church. Wow

[@Jace28142]

I thoroughly enjoyed my 52 Church journey with you David.

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Thanks JC, thanks for your continued support and engagement throughout the series. Thankful for you as a viewer.

[@MyTJ13]

Great job! I learned a lot about what goes on in other religions. Thank you!

[@thejewishredneckprepper4675]

One question according to the name of the church. I am curious. I know that the are Holiness and Pentecostal. Yet my one question is dealing in their theology or teaching. Are they anti trinity? Are they what is called oneness doctrine?

[@jerryrudd4723]

Speaking in tongues is real!!! I have personally experienced it.

[@Luwanasue]

1 Corinthians 14:27-28 If anyone speaks in a tongue,it should be by two or at the most three, each in turn and one must interpret.

[@holylandfan3275]

What comes to mind with me, is Do not tempt the Lord God. I feel the scriptures regarding a snake and poison, is assurance that if you are walking in faith and walking one with the Lord, you will have the same protective covering as in Psalm 91. But, as an example, if you are gardening in your yard and reach down and all of a sudden a snake appears and bites you, God will protect you. Or, (I pray before eating anything), if you are in a restaurant and someone that cooked your food didn’t wash their hands and had just sprayed bug spray and you have some in your food, God will protect you and no danger will be upon you. Those are just random examples, but I believe the verses are also examples of random occurrences, not intended to deliberately go out and seek the danger and use it in the Lord’s name. An example of that passage used wrong, is how others have died by snake bites while preaching.

[@elisemchenry6765]

I agree, that is the way I understand it too.

[@sylviamiller9047]

Thanks for the video and story just found your channel

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

They have these kind of churches in North Carolina too they used to be very common.

[@JaredUnderwood-lb9kq]

I know pastor Chris, always liked him, I know a few others that practice, I grew up in pentecostal churches in Appalachia, I don't take up serpents, but I have been playing there, and they did, but I'll say I have never felt the anointing stronger then in these services, and I been to all kinds of different ones, I've heard many say they think this is tempting the Lord, but I been in alot of services not at Chris, church but others, people I have known since I got off drugs and out of prison, they are some of the best people. Thanks for sharing your point of view on it

[@rossherstedt2971]

Very real folk, salt of tge earth, the praise and worship is anointed!✝️

[@stevenlynch7477]

Great Video. God Bless!!!

[@sheldon740]

If that’s the snake that killed his brother, that is not a Timber Rattlesnake. The large snake you were referring to, was an Eastern Diamond Back Rattlesnake. These two snakes of the eastern United States are the largest of N American Rattlesnakes, and often mistaken for one another because of their overlapping ranges. Eastern Diamond Backs are not native to the state of West Virginia, they are much farther south. The Water Moccasins he had for services are also not native to West Virginia. Where as the Eastern Copperhead, and Timber/ Canebrake Rattlers span almost the whole eastern US. Very interesting video, thanks for your hard work!

[@rkesler1036]

God sent you there my friend He sent you signs of that I want to visit that church so bad I even dream about it Thank you so much for your visit there

[@NC-vz6ui]

Thanks for your vulnerability in sharing and seeking what God was showing you in this experience. They are a Pentecostal sect that was deemed heretical that broke away from the denomination Church of God Cleveland Tn. for being seen as tempting God. George Hensley was the first one to introduce it to the Appalachian Pentecostal Church because he said he had an experience with God on a mountain who told him to pick up a snake from a nest that he came across.

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Thanks for watching! I had read about Hensley, though not about the snake on a mountain. Will need to look into that.

[@LovelyCamel-zb7iz]

Is the information about being deemed heretical by Church of God Cleveland publicly available? Did a pastor have his license revoked?

[@constancemaggard3917]

I doubt it’s the last , I know folks in Harlan County Kentucky that continue the practice . I have never criticized anyone for practicing faith as long as it’s not forced on someone .

[@barneyh5314]

Smart move going to the West Virginia countryside in May, when its mostly light. You don't want to be out there driving at night on the curvy hilly roads with no lights on anywhere.

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Sounds like the stuff of nightmares. Had a hard enough time driving in daylight.

[@alvinprettyman1802]

thanks for posting just found your channel I live in Sherrard West Virginia there are churches near me that are older than the state and have documents that say "Sherrard Virginia"

[@debluce8607]

Really interesting experience. Thanks for sharing. I am not a fan of snakes no matter where they are. But I appreciate how people express their love and faith in Jesus.

[@cherokeelaketennessee7895]

I grew up in a United Methodist Church so it was very tame but every once in a while I would visit my uncle's Southern Missionary Baptist Church. It was a totally different service. Around the age of 12 I went to southeastern KY to visit my favorite, older cousin for a month or so. One night he asked if I wanted to go to church with him so I joined him on a Sunday night. It was a Pentecostal Church in Harlan Co, KY and boy did it make my uncles SMB Church look tame. I honestly was scared to death because I had never seen people falling out in the spirit or speaking in tongues. I never went back and he didn't push me to but as an adult, I don't have a problem with it, just not my thing. When it comes to risking your life in the name of God. There's several verses in the Good Book about testing God and that's how I feel about people who handle snakes. God gave us a brain, some choose not to use it fully. That being said, I find these videos very interesting.

[@LearningCurves123]

You didn't get bit by a snake, but you definitely got bit by a snake.

[@WalksWithDogs-go9yq]

Freedom of Religion ....respectfully now...if one disagrees then maybe not go .....these kind folks don't push anyone to go stay..."now its past my bed i know and I really like to go."✌️

[@rachelvictor3380]

Interesting, the women veil their heads? Ive not seen that before in the snake handling churches. God speaks to us in any setting. Glad you were touched.

[@kathrynblack9152]

Those are not veils (a veil covers the face). They are covering their hair as some Muslim and some Jewish women do.

[@AustinD333]

Wow i didnt know that Chris still kept the Rattler that k!lled his Brother. I like that He didnt blame the Snake & it wasnt klled, but forgiven & taken care of. He also watched His own Father die from a snake bite as a child. I feel empathy for him too. His personal life story really touched me as i can relate. The way he came back to the church & continued carrying the torch really is admirable. I like that you went to hear about the Lord and not just the snake side of things. ❤❤ wonderful video.

[@Gospel_Street_Preacher]

Chris is foolish and deceived if he is doing dangerous things like playing with venomous serpents 🐍

[@lori342]

It's not against the law in Mississippi either.

[@secondchancerising3025]

Wow! That was fascinating! I was wondering as well if that was moonshine? I will have to check out the other 51 churches.

[@allenmuckleroy5040]

The big snake that was identified as a timber rattler is actually an eastern diamondback rattler (Crotalus adamanteus). Thoroughly enjoyed this 52-week journey with you. My eyes were opened to aspects of various churches that I was vague on. Thank you!

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

You are correct and it is interesting in that WV doesn’t have diamond backs allegedly.

[@LearningCurves123]

@@arthurbrumagem3844 Mostly timber Rattlers in WV. I lived there.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

@@LearningCurves123 I know, my wife’s family is from there. 👍

[@krisschulthies9554]

"Thou shalt not tempt God!"

[@hillbillybelinda]

Awesome

[@tonyrisner5123]

Some 50 years ago, I had a neighbor who was bitten by a snake at church and would not seek treatment because he believed God would heal him. Sadly, his decision killed him.

[@Free-flyBE]

Really admire your quest. I like you am disenfranchised by my childhood Church the ELCA Lutheran. I just retired & was looking forward to becoming more involved in my Church; but it is unrecognizable now with it's new liberal agenda. Sadly; I think the majority of Churches have been corrupted in the past decade or so. I have tried others & really give up:( Was leaving to Catholic; but even they have adopted a new agenda

[@Bobtowngarden]

I once got bit by an arc ark in church. How he got in there I’ll never know.

[@pointyblackhat]

What’s an arc ark?

[@Bobtowngarden]

@ an arc ark is a late mythological beast in full battle array suffering from a large bout of pimples and bad breath. Much like you as an example.

[@jerry_phillips]

I envy what you’ve done. I love to see how others worship the Savior. I’m LDS and we’re pretty reserved in our worship so its fascinating seeing how others show their devotion. God bless your efforts.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

My wife’s family is from WV ( related to both the Hatfields and McCoys). They are good people and not all ignorant hillbillies. Unfortunately the ditches are literally full of trash. In WV they have a saying in the hills - if you find a skinny West Virginian ,they have been sick way too long 😂. Their words not mine. Love her family reunions

[@marinoserafini8036]

Interesting church of snake

[@ClayHarris-g4r]

Please take note anti discrimination or harassment discrimination and eligibility

[@nbflc4073]

Ya gonna want to read it all .the ending is my utmost favorite now I love this one.gets ya ready for matthew 25 doing the 2nd commandment of god to love thy neighbor as thyself.and who is thy neighbor.brings in the story of good Samaritan .describing in more clarity who the least of these are..injured on side of road?? Cud be injured in any type of way .takes greater love than this that a man wud lay his life down for a friend(we are to follow jesus example and jesus is not dead he us alive so greater love was not death) wich wud be a stranger and its not death its your day to day life ya lay aside for another and as you do ya make sure to not throw your pearls before swine to be trampled on and also while ya use this scripture make sure ya still entertain strangers unawares cus might be an angel of god as matthew 25 says when did i see you in some type of need and wasn't there for you..jesus says what ya do for least of these ya done unto me.scriptures unify together as i done in this message ..jesus followers shud unify together and be laborers in christ so when harvest is ready the laborers wont be few but in todays society laborers are diminished cus 10 commandments are not being done.bringing in what jeremiah said this generation wont hear or see cus eyes they have that don't see ears they have that don't hear and preaching has become nothing but a lullaby story and not something ya live by..the end times is here and its sad so many in some kind of need is turned away and light of jesus is not shining its put under a bushel swept under a rug ..in jesus name what is going on with church of today ?? I cant understand how the love of many has waxed cold ..why lord why .cus bible says evil has rule of this world for a time and a time til Jesus returns and finds those who endured til the end ..with all i said .many are turning away from the truth in pain and anguish ..this town having so many mountains its easy to be like judas iscariot just to escape the pain of this world and the evil it gives out with no help around .not given the chance to see jesus in those in need cus jesus says do not look on the outward appearance . jesus doesn't

[@GldnClaw]

On your staycation, would you consider exploring the concept of Faith? For me, it's Action based off of knowledge given by the Holy Ghost, and the power to do so.

[@52churchesin52weeks]

Hey Leon, thanks for watching. Can you clarify a little more? I always associated faith with trust (without seeing), but intrigued to hear more about the faith through action + Holy Ghost.

[@johnblackbird7523]

I was born again in a snake handling church

[@maryhelencampos9964]

Moses handle the staff that turned into a snake to destroy Pharaohs Magicians snakes but Moses was obeying The LORD and not tempting The LORD/ there a difference...just dialoguing

[@tonifish3879]

Exactly!!!

[@adams1625]

Not a fan. I think the snake handling is a misinterpretation of scripture. Although I'm not certain, I'd imagine these kinds of churches are not dispensational. I respect that you are respectful of others' beliefs if they don't align with yours. That's something I need to work on

[@adams1625]

Just because the disciples could drink poison without it harming them, doesn't mean that the particular verse means we today, can do the same thing. I do not belive it does. Pretty wild. Signs and wonders type of thing. Look what I can do! If they are doing this without harm, I'd imagine it's with the power of Satan, disguised as the power of Christ. Although, I'm not sure that's the case considering the cases of pastors and the like dying from this kind of practice. I'd imagine they'd ascribe it to "well he didn't have enough faith!" Easy way to write that off...

[@adams1625]

I've observed that these kinds of church also tend to have fleshly and carnal music. Its literally rock and roll. All about THE FEELING... Sir, you aren't feeling holy ghost fire, you're being deceived by Satan

[@christophershrout5850]

@@adams1625 yea i agree. i think that's more for the disciples and apostles. when paul was on his way to rome he was bit by an asp, and the guys that were with him thought he was a goner, and john was poisoned, and it didn't kill him, he was then sent to patmos

[@jamesmoore2143]

Plumline is the word of God and not sign worship, babble, confusion

[@Gospel_Street_Preacher]

Amen I fully agree 👍

[@PaulaRoberts-q6j]

Im apostolic and i have never seen holiness women with black headcoverings.I wonder if they cover all the time like the Amish Or just during church service

[@davidbell9130]

i heard there are as many as 100 churches of this type not 2 as you state

[@Taiwankiddo2]

There are NO coincidences in Christ Jesus, on God Moments assigned divinely. Encounters in the Spirit that we are to have to bring us closer to Christ Jesus.

[@kevinswilcox]

I wonder if these people are Oneness or Trinitarian?

[@LionFireIntLFIM]

Usually Oneness

[@jameslomenzo1139]

I bet you they wouldn't handle deadly gaboon vipers, puff adders and Krats from south America, Asia, Vietnam.

[@mildredhubble938]

Especially children

[@TheonewhomJesusloves895]

Just so you know, worship isnt dancing, it isnt music, it isnt singing, it isnt screaming, it isnt preaching. Its that which you make sacrifice too

[@sharonrigs7999]

3:00 That was a mistranslation. Someone confused the word for ' venomous serpent ' with ' fluffy poodle '

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

I’m all in for the “ fluffy poodle “ version 👍😂

[@mildredhubble938]

There a safer way to praise the Lord without being a snake handler all u doing putting your self and others at risk

[@joshuapearson9950]

You are braver than me!

[@katbrown]

I can assure you that it was NOT moonshine.

[@MargieFlores-z4n]

Jesus said at the last days there will be many false prophets beware of those that say that come in my name

[@MrH4YAH]

The serpent was not innocent-- that is why it was generationally punished.

[@Fast48-1]

It was Providence, brother!

[@maryhelencampos9964]

Thou shall not tempt the LORD Thy GOD/ with snakes handling and poisonous deliberate drink 😮 Other than that their church worship service is great❤

[@TheonewhomJesusloves895]

Did that guy drink poison??????😮

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

They are venomous not poisonous but most get your point

[@shireecox122]

I’m actually surprised that snake churches still exist.

[@zachsmith8916]

As a West Virginian I can confirm that they in fact are not the last snake handling church. Also native Appalachians don’t say Appalachia as Appalaysha we say App-a-latch-a. As a West Virginia Baptist it always a bit jarring even for us when we see one of these snake handling Pentecostal services with rockabilly music. Definitely an interesting video for sure. You should check out some of the old acapella shape note singing old regular United Baptists. They preach for like 4 hours and segregate men and women in the pews and everyone sings in harmony with no instruments.

[@crooked-halo]

Snake handling Christians disobey God's word. The bible does not state that Christians are to purposefully handle venomous snakes. A literal interpretation of Mark 16:18 is incorrect. If you are a Christian and believe Mark 16:18 means to literally handle venomous snakes, you are wrong and don't know how to interpret God's word!

[@stephenaddair1337]

I grew up with my parents and grandparents and aunts and uncles going to the lord Jesus with signs following, and the others were my family even if not by blood we were all family, I have saw things that only gid could do I never went to church after i left home and I was on top for a long time but it only takes a few mistakes on your on the bottom, and I was on the bottom for a long time but the lord had his hand over me because I wouldn't be alive today if he didn't i did a lot of things im ashamed of, I did every drug there is and i thoght i liked that , i have fought and really hurt people but i didn't care because I was living for the world i have had a lot of tragedy in my life , i lost a little brother in 2001 then I lost my mother in 2013, and it hurt me more than anything ever hirt when I lost her , then i lost another brother who was brutally murdered for no reason , just because the guy said he wanted to know what it would feel like , that was a pretty hard thing to swallow, but god kept me from taking his life and at one time the devil convinced me to take his brother, you know that eye for a ete thing ,but i couldn't do that i was raised better than that , but during all that i got 3 wonderful kids that i neglected when i was out doing drugs , they never saw me when i was high or anything but their mothers knew i was addicted to pain pills and I wasn't allowed to see them and they still don't now they are grown and i would just do more drugs under the excuse that I missed my kids and i love my kids but satan knew how to convince me to make it worse instead of doing what's right, but i been off drugs for 6 years and i finally after all these years and after everything i have done i finally found what I needed and that is Jesus christ almighty God, he had to be watching over me , ive got 2 wifes in the cemetery and if it wasn't for our lord i would be too So im going do everything I can to get closer to God , i owe him everything and without him i am nothing, and if you don't think following the signs is real then come see for yourself, I watched a video other evening and then i saw some comments and i couldn't help but to reply , some people said some really crazy stuff , that we charm the serpents with music ,and why don't we pray for the sick , i don't think there is any churches that don't pray for the sick no matter what kind of church it is , i stayed uo two nights replying to people, soon as i repy to one then someone else would comment to me , then i told one guy that i didn't reply to argue with him i was telling him how to save his soul and i showed him where to find it in the bible so now when he stands for judgement he can't say he didn't know, so if anyone reads this i promise these people will welcome you in and nobody is going to hand you a serpent or put you in danger , only way you could handle a serpent is if the holy ghost falls on you and you want to handle one , i just read right before i started this long cimment that he went to the church and simebidy handed him a snake and then he acted like the goly spirt was on him but he was just faking, im here to tell you that wouldn't happen these people know when the soirt us on someone you can't fool gods people and you definitely can't fool god 🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏

[@joangalt6270]

Think THAT road is "tough"?? Ever driven from Ouray, CO to Silverton or beyond to Durango? Switchback after switchback with sheer, thousand foot drop-offs on one (or both) sides of the road? Go try THAT drive then you can TRULY say that you can "drive any road in America", lol...

[@BobbyM-q2h]

I wish the 10 commandments would have been 11 commandments with the 11th being, thou shalt use COMMON SENSE.

[@mildredhubble938]

Oh hell no I'm not handling a freaking rattlesnake screw that

[@Annie-ll2jp]

Indiana Jones won't be going to that church any time soon!!

[@tracyyurkunas9191]

😊😊😊

[@kennethdean2919]

Maybe the people can obtain some green and black mammas. That would test some faith. Plus thin out the herd.

[@steved2656]

Reverend Horton Heat? Lol

[@williamrouse3033]

Appalatcha

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

Sir I love you. God bless you. But it's appah-latchah

[@winros]

Snake handling is against the law except for West Virginia.

[@TeresaLowe-dj2ui]

They are putting the Lord to a foolish test

[@randywalker8172]

Different faiths? There is only one faith, and God