Jesus knew this, of course: "Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, 'Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.'" Jesus knew that no sermon, no speech, no apologetics course or presentation could ever trump just telling the people you know what Jesus did for you.
I actually had great success at getting an atheist friend to ready the Bible by starting with Ecclesiastes back in the mid 2010's. Thank you for reminding me of that. My generation needs to start with this book of the Bible, especially my fellow men.
As another friend of Bill W. I had no idea Jeff is a sober alcoholic. Theres NOTHING he said that doesnt hit home. This man, who is absolutely hilarious, has such a strong, movie story. Only an alcoholic can understand every part of what he has to say. I have a legit 27 years myself and Im in awe of how much he conveys.
@@shellyannhan8279 it never ceases to amaze me that somebody with months sober, wants to chime in when sobriety speaks up. You obviously left out some of the problems a newcomer wrestles with. Instead of being defensive, go back to your sponsor and get whatever you missed taken care of and when you've gotten done, maybe you wont chime in on something that has NOTHING to do with you. I cant sit here and explain what your idea of it is. The first thing any new person should learn is youre NOT that important.
Jeff I fell your pain. Been there done that. I am now clean and sober for forty years. My wife and I celebrated our 50th anniversary. Life beyond my wildest dreams.
I've heard you as a comedian who makes me laugh so I clicked on this and expected jokes. Instead you spoke my language and I've been in and out of sobriety for 6 years. You are still my choice to listen to. Thank you. You are amazing ❣️
Wow! And I thought that I was a Christian. You just summed it all up. If you had started this process 20 years ago, you'd still be learning more. Each phase of life gives you a different perspective on the same words that are written in the bible. Keep working the program. Love it!
Jeff I have been sober in AA for over 43 years and you touched me more than many other speakers I have ever heard before. I could relate so much to all your feelings.
I love this. Don't know how many times I've seen it but I get emotional every time I do. I love the honesty. I wish I could say I'm done watching it but I can't say that. Something hits home with me every time and it fills some kind if need I can't explain. Thank you, Jeff.
I just finished reading Jeff Allen's book, "Are We There Yet?" and it's great! Everyone needs to read it. I have always enjoyed his humor, but his book is even better! Tami, please make him write another one! 😊
You're awesome I was looking for some kind of sign this morning when I woke up and I asked my husband that what was his passion and you know he's sitting there just sitting there and thinking and so I was playing the RUclips videos and I happen to come across your video which I've never seen you before and it was a sigh
Absolutely beautiful Jeff. I’ve been watching you for a couple years in some hard times in my life. Thank you for the laugh. Thank you for sharing your testimony. Jesus, thank you for Jeff ❤
The video titled "why you cant deal with your life" on this channel itself is the one i would recommend, where jeff has perfectly told the whole story he was telling in this one. Both are so great! Jeff Allen is really a great man!!!
This was a very intriguing testimony, and you don't see people be completely honest and vulnerable like this...at least very often. Your testimony is very timely in my life right now and I'm taking that as a sign for my own walk. Thank you for sharing, Jeff. 🙏
Saved this and have played it twice in the same day. Thank you so much for the testimony and another thing to love you and your comedy over. So powerful. My heart sank, eyes watered several times and heart leaped with joy all in the same segment.
This made me cry. My husband and I are going through rough times with his anger and addiction and him being unkind to me. My husband is in prison on top of all that. I can't pull him out of the darkness.
Hand him over to the one who can- Jesus. We can not help anyone- not even ourselfs. They need to hit rock bottom(I did) I'm wishing you all the Best and many blessings.xo
Wow-this was powerful. I didn't realize this is the message I was clicking on- I thought I was in for just another comedic segment. Thank you for sharing.
This guy is describing me.😢 The booze, the rage, the shame. It's hard to heal from this without help. Does this message touch you? Get help. Get therapy. Go to a meeting. Work the steps.
Is Yours. The rest. He. Leads because. He. Wants you to finish with victory. Godbless@@clayharryman when you. Say. Take. The. Steps. Remember the first step
Great testimony. Thank you for the joy spread to others thru your comedy. You truly r a great comedian. But that was one of the best testimonies I've ever heard!
Such a POWERFUL PRESENTATION - I knew about your struggles with alcoholism from different shows i have watched. I am so glad you were about to turn your life around & Tami was able to stand by you every step of the way. The smile those grandkids bring to your face says it all. CONGRATULATIONS!
That was AWESOME ! I Always Tell the new- Born-Again- believers: Don't apologize over your Own Testimony! How You Got to the Cross, is your Story ( YOUR STORY!) AS Long as it is Real, and it fills the check- marks of: BELIEVE, REPENT, CALL/ INVITE, + DEVOTE.... You will be able too reach people For Jeaus, that I Never Could....! Keep it up !
In tears for the majority of this video… I am a fan of Jeff who delivers the love and gospel better than most preachers I have heard. He is gifted. I would say talented and smart, but obviously it’s a gift. I will see you in Calhoun Georgia! Anytime you come to Georgia I will be buying tickets. Amazing.
That was an awesome testimony. Even as a woman and not an addict, I could relate to some of what you said from my own past. A little still lingers in the present. And I can relate to wanting answers. I'm happy for you that you found your answers in Christianity. I didn't. I was raised in Christianity. I spent around 50 years going to church, for quite a few years I was there regularly every week, at bible studies, prayer meetings, evangelistic meetings, seminars. I visited churches of other denominations. I never found the answers I really needed. Turned out for me, Judaism had them. And I'm going to do for you what people don't do for me. I'm going to trust that you found the right path for you and I'm not going to treat you like you're an idiot because you have a different set of beliefs. And I'll end with saying my husband and I watched a long video of your comedy and we loved it! It was hilarious. So relatable.
This segment is better and more powerful than 99% of modern sermons. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I can not agree more, story telling is such a lost art. Sermons nowadays feel so generic.
Depends on what you expecting from sermons
Depends on who's preaching
Jesus knew this, of course: "Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, 'Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.'"
Jesus knew that no sermon, no speech, no apologetics course or presentation could ever trump just telling the people you know what Jesus did for you.
Absolutely agree
I have been to churches that never taught like that. I wasn't even looking for this, but I found it. and I am glad I did.
They did before 1980. M arr
Sounds like a riddle. The. Point. Is. Some times we need. To. Self. Exam our. Selves. And. Discover.
Tks. Jeff
All I gotta say is "WOW!" I love his comedy shows. This speech was so impactful. So relatable!
I wasn’t looking either but so happy I found it too
Thank you for the help I'm 40 years sober and am not sorry for being this way
32 years in recovery and I really appreciate your
testimony.
You cannot have testimony without first experiencing tests. Thank you Jeff, beautiful testimony. Too many of us can relate.
31 years here and thank you for reminding me on the need for service.
I actually had great success at getting an atheist friend to ready the Bible by starting with Ecclesiastes back in the mid 2010's. Thank you for reminding me of that.
My generation needs to start with this book of the Bible, especially my fellow men.
As another friend of Bill W. I had no idea Jeff is a sober alcoholic. Theres NOTHING he said that doesnt hit home. This man, who is absolutely hilarious, has such a strong, movie story. Only an alcoholic can understand every part of what he has to say. I have a legit 27 years myself and Im in awe of how much he conveys.
Nope. Addicts of all substances can relate to Jeff.
@@shellyannhan8279 it never ceases to amaze me that somebody with months sober, wants to chime in when sobriety speaks up. You obviously left out some of the problems a newcomer wrestles with. Instead of being defensive, go back to your sponsor and get whatever you missed taken care of and when you've gotten done, maybe you wont chime in on something that has NOTHING to do with you. I cant sit here and explain what your idea of it is. The first thing any new person should learn is youre NOT that important.
If you want to enjoy the creation, you must know the Creator. Love that! You are a treasure Jeff!
Jeff I fell your pain. Been there done that. I am now clean and sober for forty years. My wife and I celebrated our 50th anniversary. Life beyond my wildest dreams.
That testimonial almost made me cry, it was so heartfelt and real better than any preacher I've ever heard because it was real. Than you.
Thakyou.
I've heard you as a comedian who makes me laugh so I clicked on this and expected jokes. Instead you spoke my language and I've been in and out of sobriety for 6 years. You are still my choice to listen to. Thank you. You are amazing ❣️
Praying for you 4:34
It takes a brave person to stand up in front of a crowd and give this Testimony.
WHAT A STAND UP GUY 🙌 🎉 Congrats, on the Soberity...👍🏽
Never redundant no matter how often I hear this. Amen and Amen!
@@sylviahawton5411 Truth!!! 🙌🙏🙌🙏🙌🙏
Shared to my chuch family whatsapp group. I laughed i cried i gasped. What a beautiful testimony. From South Africa
Thank you for sharing, being real, and being His.
Well said!
I have enjoyed him and his humor for many years but it’s his testimony that I always cherish
Wow! And I thought that I was a Christian. You just summed it all up. If you had started this process 20 years ago, you'd still be learning more. Each phase of life gives you a different perspective on the same words that are written in the bible. Keep working the program. Love it!
Jeff I have been sober in AA for over 43 years and you touched me more than many other speakers I have ever heard before. I could relate so much to all your feelings.
No Sermon. No Comedy. Well, maybe a little bit of comedy. But a great message and a bit of insight into the life of Jeff Allen. Thank You Sir.
Every now and then, you come across someone you admire and deeply respect. Thank you Mr. Allen.
I love this. Don't know how many times I've seen it but I get emotional every time I do. I love the honesty. I wish I could say I'm done watching it but I can't say that. Something hits home with me every time and it fills some kind if need I can't explain. Thank you, Jeff.
Hard to believe he’s a comedian. Thank you, Jeff.
Thank you ❤❤❤
Perfectly put to words the self torture an alcoholic struggles with everyday.
I just finished reading Jeff Allen's book, "Are We There Yet?" and it's great! Everyone needs to read it. I have always enjoyed his humor, but his book is even better! Tami, please make him write another one! 😊
Thank you so much!
Thank you for your testimony. Everyone has a story and this one hit close to home.
This is so powerful. It can make someone cry, laugh, ponder, give hope... everything.
Powerful testimony. Thank you
This helped me so deeply. Thank you. I found myself angry and drinking a lot.
Your testimony gave me hope.
LOVE Mr. Allen..Re watch his material often BUT this on - once a week or so..POWERFUL..
Excellent truly fantastic. 🙏
Thank you 🙏
Glad you made it through. Thanks for the honesty.
Amazing honesty! So many people out there need to hear your message.
You're awesome I was looking for some kind of sign this morning when I woke up and I asked my husband that what was his passion and you know he's sitting there just sitting there and thinking and so I was playing the RUclips videos and I happen to come across your video which I've never seen you before and it was a sigh
Awesome testimony brought me to tears you're a great comedian
Thanks Jeff, bless your brother !…..
Thanks for sharing the tough stuff. Praise the Lord for His pursuit of you.
Wow!!! Incredible, Jeff! So glad you shared this. Love your comedy!
So many pearls of wisdom 🔥
❤wow❤. I was expecting one of your comedy routines. This was much much better!
Thank you for sharing your testimony. It's beautiful. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing your life with us! ❤
Thank you for uploading this video, its better than any homily I have heard so far. Thankful too that Jeff found Jesus Christ 👍🏻🙏
Powerful testimony!
Absolutely beautiful Jeff. I’ve been watching you for a couple years in some hard times in my life. Thank you for the laugh. Thank you for sharing your testimony. Jesus, thank you for Jeff ❤
Thanks for posting!
Brilliant, lucid and deeply honest.
The video titled "why you cant deal with your life" on this channel itself is the one i would recommend, where jeff has perfectly told the whole story he was telling in this one. Both are so great! Jeff Allen is really a great man!!!
Your message speaks straight to my heart
Thank you Jeff Allen for your open honest heartmoving testimony..it has helped me to re-evaluate many things in my life...
This was a very intriguing testimony, and you don't see people be completely honest and vulnerable like this...at least very often. Your testimony is very timely in my life right now and I'm taking that as a sign for my own walk. Thank you for sharing, Jeff. 🙏
That was amazing testimony
Saved this and have played it twice in the same day. Thank you so much for the testimony and another thing to love you and your comedy over. So powerful. My heart sank, eyes watered several times and heart leaped with joy all in the same segment.
Excellent speaker!!!
Excellent testimony ! Thank you !
Very very brave of him, I think he should have been allowed 3x the time
Thank you for your story
Wow! What a blessing
❤pure transparency how this "Thing"is lived❤
Lot of truth in that testimony…
This made me cry. My husband and I are going through rough times with his anger and addiction and him being unkind to me. My husband is in prison on top of all that. I can't pull him out of the darkness.
Hand him over to the one who can- Jesus. We can not help anyone- not even ourselfs. They need to hit rock bottom(I did) I'm wishing you all the Best and many blessings.xo
praying!
Wow-this was powerful. I didn't realize this is the message I was clicking on- I thought I was in for just another comedic segment. Thank you for sharing.
This guy is describing me.😢 The booze, the rage, the shame.
It's hard to heal from this without help.
Does this message touch you? Get help. Get therapy. Go to a meeting. Work the steps.
A meeting can't change a person, only Jesus ✝️🕊️📖🇮🇱🇺🇸🤷
SPEECH !!! 🙌👋🙏
Amen to that!!
Is Yours. The rest. He. Leads because. He. Wants you to finish with victory. Godbless@@clayharryman when you. Say. Take. The. Steps. Remember the first step
Great testimony. Thank you for the joy spread to others thru your comedy. You truly r a great comedian. But that was one of the best testimonies I've ever heard!
Wow this is powerful, brings me to tears.
I hope to see you in paradise. Peace and Grace
Such a POWERFUL PRESENTATION - I knew about your struggles with alcoholism from different shows i have watched.
I am so glad you were about to turn your life around & Tami was able to stand by you every step of the way. The smile those grandkids bring to your face says it all. CONGRATULATIONS!
I so needed to see this just now.....thank you!
💯💯💯!!! I started with Ecclesiastes too!
This made me laugh….and cry.
Great message!!! Thank you for sharing!!
So much wisdom in this, thank you
😮 amazing. Behind every great Man is a greater Woman
That was AWESOME !
I Always Tell the new- Born-Again- believers: Don't apologize over your Own Testimony! How You Got to the Cross, is your Story ( YOUR STORY!) AS Long as it is Real, and it fills the check- marks of: BELIEVE, REPENT, CALL/ INVITE, + DEVOTE.... You will be able too reach people For Jeaus, that I Never Could....! Keep it up !
Best YT video I have ever watched! Ever!
In tears bro.
I love hearing his testimony.
Thank you for your testimony.
Well said! 👍
Well, that was just amazing. Thank you.
I needed to watch this. Thank you.
I've seen this at least 3 or 4 times and still have to rewatch it every time I see it. Great testimony
love your honesty
Thank you sir
From the Philippines
People Can Always Tell, When you're not being " Genuine" with Them !
In tears for the majority of this video… I am a fan of Jeff who delivers the love and gospel better than most preachers I have heard.
He is gifted. I would say talented and smart, but obviously it’s a gift. I will see you in Calhoun Georgia! Anytime you come to Georgia I will be buying tickets. Amazing.
Wow, an amazing testimony, and a great clean comedian.
Fabulous absolutely fabulous thank you for that brother
I love this man, his comedy, and his message.
This is open and raw!!!
What a wonderful testimony. Thank you, Jeff. ❤
Such truth. Thank u for this light. As a dormant entertainer, hearing this brought reality to my perspective.
Thank you for your powerful testimony. Im watching from singapore. Your testimony touched me.
I'm having a bit of a personal renaissance, and this was very helpful. Thank you, Jesus.
This is awesome! 👏 thank you for your testimony!
Wow! What a powerful testimony ❤
That was an awesome testimony. Even as a woman and not an addict, I could relate to some of what you said from my own past. A little still lingers in the present. And I can relate to wanting answers. I'm happy for you that you found your answers in Christianity. I didn't. I was raised in Christianity. I spent around 50 years going to church, for quite a few years I was there regularly every week, at bible studies, prayer meetings, evangelistic meetings, seminars. I visited churches of other denominations. I never found the answers I really needed. Turned out for me, Judaism had them. And I'm going to do for you what people don't do for me. I'm going to trust that you found the right path for you and I'm not going to treat you like you're an idiot because you have a different set of beliefs. And I'll end with saying my husband and I watched a long video of your comedy and we loved it! It was hilarious. So relatable.
Always nice to hear you share!! Love ya cuz
So powerful! Thank you for honesty. You are a great human being!
Thank you for this awesome personal testimony.