The Making of Singer Sower - 2nd Chapter of Acts

[@kimberleyfreeth8054]

Probably the best harmonies I've ever heard. The annointing of God was definitely on their music, they had an incredible gift absolutely. God opens the door for our gifts, and He certainly did with this family. Loved hearing them share. They had such a genuine joy in their countenance. I was really encouraged by this as a singer. Pretty amazing when you consider that thay wete self taught, no autotune etc, just pure talent.

[@kateweir1552]

Amen. Harmonies... Anointing... Talent... Pure!

[@AnjBrentandCompany]

Their vocals together still give me goosebumps after all these years. They have such an anointing on their music, and after hearing their hearts for the Holy Spirit's leading, it isn't any wonder why. I wish there were more bands like them right now. They just don't come packaged like this anymore.

[@kateweir1552]

A truly "chosen" three... handpicked by the Father...

[@mrchill3007]

Yes ! It's beautiful 🙏🙏

[@IsraelFirstTVProgramme]

Amazing... 2nd of Acts ministered to me many years ago, I am French and had their cassettes. Now I understand why I loved them... They loved Yeshua so much! No compromise, humbling themselves and let him shine... Blessings from Zion! I live now in Israel with my family. 💙

[@kateweir1552]

Indeed, no compromise. Simply love HIM...

[@lysdudesert5724]

Oh c'est la première fois que je vois un français ici ! 👐👐Je suis française et j'aime le 2nd Chapter of Acts !!! Benedictions sur vous !

[@deborahn1144]

What an amazing video. Singer Sower is my favourite and always has been since I heard it as a teenager. Beautiful harmonies that are unforgettable ❤

[@StillnessInTheWoods]

Angelic souls! ❤

[@sarahsaydee7814]

Thank you Jesus for this family. You gave us joy through their music.

[@DaleCrane-e7y]

Christian music has changed alot since then,some good, some not be careful what you listen to. Saw them twice in my life and they have such beautiful harmony was a blessing to me.

[@charosenz]

What an unforgettable time. Many of us became life long Christians. 2nd chapter was so incredible. Love the video. Thanks for posting this!!!

[@timstember8354]

Lovely music from lovely brother and sisters. God has used them as they yielded to Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

[@cindyjohnson6656]

They brought me to Jesus when I was in early 20 in the the 70s, and feeling so so lost. I adore how the Holy Spirit used them to reach so many and me. Thank you for this share

[@deborahthorp758]

I was saved early 70,s and second chapter of acts so annointed by God, still listen to them in my car on cds and God's presence us on these songs , thankyou for sharing, I am a worship leader song written to from a really big family, and Jesus is my absolute first love, feel like when I listen to people from the Jesus movement era,and watched that mountain top retreat with Chuck Girard ,Annie , Barry maguire and many others ,such a unity in the Spirit, like these people are my people ,like I knew them all in the Spirit kindred spirits in the lord Jesus Christ simple,humble Jesus loving people. Thankyou for sharing these u tube, Jesus revolution also the movie, thankyou Jesus for your faithfulness.Amen.

[@bryanemma4682]

Love these guys so much! I miss that time. There was nothing like that era. Just a genuineness and skill level that doesn’t exist in today’s Christian music. I saw them live when I was a young teen in Elizabeth, NJ and it stands out as one of my favorite concerts. I learned to play bass listening to this stuff. (I’m a big Lee Sklar fan too!!)

[@robbymonaco3738]

Amazing harmonies and interesting time signatures.

[@ButOneThingIsNeedful]

Enjoyed this through and through. Like so many others would also attest, their music has been more precious to me than words can tell. Just sublime. Thank you, Lord.

[@deborahkolp64]

Me too😢

[@kateweir1552]

And me makes three!

[@skyflyr1015]

No formal music lessons, no big money productions...just three saints and a gifted recording engineer husband making genius songs for us to enjoy and to honor the King of Kings for the ages.

[@andrewmccormack4295]

I love the album Singer-Sower,I have admit it's the one and only album I ever bought without hearing it first and I still have it.I went to see the 2nd Chapter of Acts when they came to N.Z and love their music so much I ended up buying just about all of their albums,they have been and still are such a blessing to me along with Mike and Stormie Omartian.

[@danagordon7150]

Thank you so much for releasing this. I have loved 2nd Chapter of Acts for years. Very few Holy Spirit led musicians around today. Makes a huge difference.

[@mootbooxle]

Love love love love!

[@brileyh]

Awesome memories. I only saw them in concert one time (SF Bay Area), so most was without video, but just a pure vinyl LP stereo that defied anything else available at the time. The amazing part if that the music has aged very well these past 40 years (2023) and just as fresh as originally sung in 1983. Thank you for publishing this rare documentary on KZbin!

[@gregkindvall933]

After all these years there’s still an anointing on this music. I still get Holy Ghost goosebumps when listening to this.

[@timbaldwin2383]

WONDERFUL BAND !! One of my very favorite bands of all. 2ndCoA could have ruled mainstream music charts and Billboard, etc. Thankfully they were not just about that, but about telling the message of the Gospel and deep worship. Such sweet and powerful worship! Thank you, 2nd Chapter of Acts ! God bless you !

[@Kimberlyalmond]

Loved seeing that. I grew up listening to them, and still their songs touch me so much. I love hearing their stories.

[@kateweir1552]

Wasn't it lovely to hear them talk about themselves...!

[@RelivitMedia]

The Holy Spirit in our lives I believe is really the power that makes the difference as Christians. I encourage each of us as believers to ask the Holy Spirit to give us guidance and clear direction. I'm thankful for the ministry of 2nd Chapter of Acts.

[@kristinstrickland1038]

What sweet spirits. I love how they joyfully and sincerely share their hearts.

[@kateweir1552]

Me too...

[@Powernana12]

Thank you for making this video. I used to listen to them as a teenage new believer; I’m 60 now, still sing each harmony part with them for my vocal warm ups! Their music will always be anointed🙏👏🔥🎶🗡️

[@kimcouasnon8349]

OMG and I mean oh my glorious God! I'm 67. My wife and I had all of their albums and saw them twice. You guys had the glory of God running so through you. Your harmonies being brother and sisters were like a freaking miracle. I was SO lifted up watching this that there are no words. Thank you for staying with it and blessing the Church in such a huge way as you did. Matthew, your solo albums that you put out after your days with cancer helped me through a pretty tough time. At one point I think I slapped on some headphones and listened to the whole album with Holy is the Lord for two straight weeks. Life has many unfortunate turns, we get old and a bit more tired, but there is no doubt that I will get the pleasure of hearing you guys in my permanent home with my creator and Savior. Hopefully I might get that chance to add a part with you all. (If there are any left) Ha! THANK YOU!

[@kateweir1552]

We have the same Mansion Builder way up there...

[@tamarakonczal6350]

I loved this album. I sold it at Logos in Portland, Maine in whatever year it was released....lo. I had no idea Leland Sklar played on it.

[@stevetournay6103]

Saw Second Chapter live in Toronto in 1985, having heard only Singer Sower. Still probably the best CCM concert I have been to. The concert opened in the pitch dark with Bread Of Life (from the previous album Rejoice) a cappella. Soul-melting even as a memory 37 years later. And they opened the second set as everyone was still milling about and talking, with Room Noise. Genius.

[@nixeco]

Wow - this is a great discovery. I promoted their first concert in San Jose Ca 1976 Amazing folks, such a blessing! Many songs from the Lord.

[@mrchill3007]

Beautiful .... The Harmony sounds like it's about 5 people 😮😮... It doesn't even sound like only 3 people.... Praise God

[@bennjmin]

Invaluable documentary. And a wonderful impression of a Christian world which was very different from what it is now - not always better, but certainly different. What I always remember about the 2nd Ch. of A. trio is their unwavering authenticity, which stood the test of time. They could always sing some faith in me when needed.

[@marcusmoore3253]

I have prayed with the Hymns for many years since first being introduced to their music. Such anointing and purity in their harmonies. Such a blessing and inspiration has helped me along my walk.

[@lindaruss3772]

As a life long Harmony singer, I love what Matt said ‘I always sang something DIFFERENT!” Exactly!

[@emerald637]

Timeless beauty. The 2nd Chapter of Acts was ahead of its time. Just like the diamond Annie spoke of, a diamond is forever. I believe that we will be singing some of their songs in heaven. Nonetheless, we were/are so blessed to have a taste of heaven on earth through the truly anointed music of The 2nd Chapter of Acts. All glory, honor, blessing, and praise be to God Almighty. 🙌

[@georgelamarca8530]

What a gift to God's people and the world. I love the the hearts of this family.

[@ducatimum]

Thank-you for putting this up. This group was & is a huge influence in my Christian walk. ❤️❤️

[@tonygville2969]

And they still are, 🤣we ain't Home yet 🙏🙏👍 What a absolute 😘 gift it was to see the 2nd Chapter of Acts at The Fox Theater in Atlanta Ga back in the early eighties. Keith Green, Larry Norman, Randy Stonehill and The Phil Keaggy. I used to go to Metro Bible study in north Atlanta and Mylon Lefebvre was just getting cleaned up from the world. Been There and Done that. He was kind enough to chat with a fellow Ragamuffin, and share tools for the Journey Home 🙏

[@lauriesyme207]

Wow! Nourishment, healing balm for my soul! Love and appreciate your willingness to share your gift of song to all of us! I’m now 60 years old, started listening to 2nd Chapter of acts, going back to when I was a young Christian! Lovely!❤🎉😊

[@gavinbinder4974]

Amazing to again be moved, many years later, now through social media

[@richardedwards2463]

I agree, the best harmonies I have ever heard!

[@martinmccary5131]

Phenomenal vocals. Angels sing like this. No wonder there are so many of us fans.

[@jkelly1a]

They shine with Jesus.

[@joeymcfloey2467]

I saw them in London,UK and their performance was sublime. Thank you LORD for this group.

[@IsraelFirstTVProgramme]

I did too!!! amazing i was on the first row!!! and spoke with Matthew after, thanking them to come to us, I was an au pair in Islington Highbury

[@IsraelFirstTVProgramme]

it was in 1986, I think!

[@vickielawson9138]

❤❤❤loooove them so much and what they have meant to the Body of Christ❤❤❤ Thank You Father😍🙏🏼

[@alb5945]

Thank you so much for uploading & sharing this rare video of the wonderful ministry of the 2nd Chapter Of Acts. I also have it on VHS format but don't know how to convert it to digital. Grateful to be able to watch it again! Singer Sower is an awesome album.

[@JustAThought155]

Ohhhh Lord! The opening sequence is soooo familiar! That’s Lindale/Garden Valley, Texas. I have biked those roads! Just seeing the trees, I am taken back.

[@Van_Liberty]

One of the foundational examples of Christian service and worship to the Lord.....I get such inspiration from their testimonies and lives...

[@edwardanderson3506]

Pure talent and no auto tune

[@bingo7799]

It it truely a rare special gift of God to create a family who can harmonize so beautifully. And that doesnt take into account of the miracle of putting that together with creative and instrumental skill all into one package. If I was them I think I might say after listening to a recording "did that come from us?!!". Of course I think after thinking about it, no it came from more than us.

[@MrKitchenknives]

My parents would get christian records consisting of all sorts of christian bands and artist's in the mail. I remember as a toddler hearing my older siblings playing the album foot notes on vinyl along with other artist such as Barry McGuire's album seeds which had these guys singing the backings. My brother purchased love song and Andre Crouch etc. Later on my brother got how the west was one and Michael and Stromie Omartian with the 2nd chapter of acts, later on we got their hymns tapes. I was 14 when this video was put together now in my 50s and Iv just only seen them being actually being interviewed. From NZ

[@hazzachannel1]

THEIR VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND WITH BARRY AND A BAND CALLED DAVID, JUST TURNED CONCERTS INTO WORSHIP TIMES. I ‘BOTLEGGED’ THE VYNIL TO CASSETTE, AFTER CASSETTE. ALL THEIR WORKS ARE STILL IN PLAY IN MY HEART N MIND. TO THIS DAY, EASTER SONG STILL RINGS.

[@MidsierramusingBlogspot]

Thanks for this. Saw Annie perform in Lake Geneva WI about 30 years ago. What harmony they had.

[@bryanhamilton6099]

What a great video! It is so good to hear some personal insights of their lives. In their live albums, I always enjoyed their sharing of themselves, but this is such a great glimpse of their lives in the era I was starting to listen to their music extensively.

[@danielrussell7010]

What a Blessing 🎉for the planet!!!❤

[@SLOtsuji]

I love these people

[@dvrobi1]

Wonderful!! Truly a blessing from the Lord. He works all things out, doesn't He? Thanks for sharing this vid. ❤

[@jefflewis5546]

Vocals O plent !! To the glory of God !!

[@kuhlgi]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! I LOOOOOOOOVE THIS!!!!!

[@LivingWatersUtube]

They just had to line it up and sing and it was beautiful. Being able to blend, hold notes long and soft and strong, showing virtuosity and dexterity AND stay true to the message at the same time. A great gift for us.

[@peacebyjesus2388]

Harmony for Heaven, the living and true God of it that is.

[@lukechristwalker]

Thanks for the trip down memory lane; never saw this video.

[@CheezNrice4u]

Greatest video I’ve seen in years! Thank you for posting!❤

[@erestube]

Saw these guys with Phil Keaggy, maybe How the West Was One tour? It was first come first serve so my friends and I got to the auditorium early and ran down to the first row when the doors were opened. A lot of talent and fun up on that stage.

[@sandiemccammon6343]

Love their singing!!

[@radioyankee]

Excellent program .. thanks

[@tomklock568]

I saw this somewhere long time back. Thanks!

[@ccmcollection6930]

Wow!

[@PhilosophiaTheos]

Leland Sklar played on this album?!? What?!?! That's so cool!

[@SeanChapman821]

If you liked that bit of news - you'll love to watch him talk about it live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYqsqIGhaMmqhrs They had some amazing studio musicians. VERY forward thinking with excellence. Enjoy, fellow Sklar appreciator!

[@PhilosophiaTheos]

@@SeanChapman821 _ Awesome! Thanks Sean

[@alexduncan2375]

Leland also played on a few of their other albums.

[@cnilecnile6748]

Yeah, I saw his video about this, and just found this. He talks about what a great time he had doing this.

[@hazzachannel1]

LELAND IS JUST A AWESOME MUSICIAN AND A DOZEN OTHER THINGS IN MUSIC.

[@josephhewes3923]

40 years ago...

[@Retroboxmedia]

Hey Sean - Never seen this. Pretty incredible. Not sure if you'd be open to be doing a higher quality tape transfer for you. If so, let me know. Looks like the dub had some tracking issues. If you still have the original tape, I could probably get an even nicer dub!

[@shadnunemaker5869]

Finally a video that shows Nelly Greisen interviewing. I haven't figured out why the camera crew have always focused on the other two almost the entire time, as though Nelly wasn't part of the band. It's so bad that I'm actually getting sick of seeing them because it looks like they were glory seekers who wanted the limelight while Nelly was always the sincere one. Losing her parents must have been a real setback, but in the long run she is stronger because of her trials. I have always admired the other two, but not as much as Nelly, so sometimes I wish I could find a video of them where the other just buttt out and let Nelly have some air time.

[@JimAndBess1]

You couldn't be more wrong about Matthew and Annie. I've met them, and they are all amazing, and all very humble. They just love Jesus.

[@HansS11160]

We all need to be saved from having to spend our eternity in God's lake of fire, because that's a fate we ALL deserve. So be SAVED and believe that God LOVES us so MUCH that He manifested Himself on earth as the Lord JESUS Christ who shed His sinless blood for the forgiveness of our sins, who was buried and rose from the dead, three days later, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. If you believe this you're not only saved but sealed with the Holy Spirit and rapture-ready. Read your Bible everyday and talk to our creator about everything and make Him your best Friend and share this GOOD NEWS = GOSPEL with others.

[@rubberman7665]

I’m trying to read his t-shirt. “Ski ?”

[@IsaacDDuke]

Ski Texas. Skiing behind a bull…

[@horizonhch1]

❤They are so talented i have loved their music for decades

[@JimScaparotti]

@lelandsklar6363 in case you haven’t seen your nice mention in this video…