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A church should not be a museum for the Saint it should be a hospital for the sinner

i am proud to say that i am a teenager who is following my lord a savior Jesus Christ

I was a gay atheist with bipolar disorder, tried weird diets, started focusing on other religions than my childhood Christianity. I found it strange that I didn't believe in god, yet studied about it. Everyone told me god was an invisible man on a cloud and was fake. That didn't disprove him for me though, just proved me how much people disrespect it. I thought about converting to Islam because all you do in that is worship one god with no face, no name. I asked Allah to come into my life, but then I thought of Jesus. I then thought of honouring my parents. If I became a Muslim, they would not be happy. So I decided to study Christianity. My father is religious, but also a very intelligent man. I asked him for his knowledge and he explained that Jesus is part of a triune God. That we as Christians believe in a Living God. So like us who are dimensional and breathing, so is and was and will always be God. This made sense to me. I felt called to humility and to just believe. People try to tell me Christianity causes wars. I tell them I follow Jesus. That he caused no war, and that I myself have not either. War is of this world, and God seeks to work in all dimensions. I asked Jesus into my heart before I ever believed in God, and now I love and believe in God. I now honour my parents and have calmness in my life. I don't need to walk by sight, but faith. This is my story. God bless, Jesus does love all.

“If only the strong survive then how come his power is perfect when we’re weak” TRUTH

I hate when people say that there aren't any real Christians out there anymore. I'm as far from perfect as you can get. But I still strive to be a good Christian everyday.

So true!!! We as Christians have to love like Jesus loves.....love the sinners, God will deal with the sin.

This made me cry.Not because I felt sad but because every word you said was right.Jesus is right.

“You can never underestimate the power of someone who truly cares and who dares to be the one person who will listen when no one else will”

Hey everybody. I was doing some reading this morning and 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 is a great Biblical reference for the themes I discuss in the video..."For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory." Paul's description of how he ministered to the Thessalonians stands as a powerful example to us. We should look to encourage and comfort before we look to correct behavior. Paul's getting down with some authentic love! Thanks for watching! Let's keep discussing!

This deserves more views.

God has become real to me not in just words or in the mind. I have experience his love. Once you have experience his love you will never turn back.

WOW. I am an atheist, but this video almost flipped me. It's so sad, churches that are like that. Churches that are hateful, with priests that don't really care. I've seen churches that I liked. Like, I saw a church when I went into the city yesterday that had a garage band inside, and people's stories of struggle outside. A garage band. Not a garage band trying to make God 'cool', though. They sounded like they were singing from the heart. it was nice.

unfortunately this true and I'm pursuing life with Christ and I feel all alone like an outcast and sometimes I call my self that cause I'm tired of being ashamed of it so if being a Christian is being outcast or a big got I'm proud and I love this man its true I'm so tired of propaganda and I wish more people could find God this broke my heart cause I wonder if its the end soon I really do and I pray it isn't and that God works on the lost not us I pray he does it through us

Im a 14 year old Christain and this video made me notice im not as close to God as I should be.I dont pray daily or read my bible but its something im going to start. Im going to try to spread Gods word to others the best I can and bring others to Christ

I think most teenagers who are Christians should watch this. Thank you for this amazing video and information. God bless. Amen. #JesusisLifeJesusisLove.

Types of Christians: Sunday Only: Those who practice the beliefs and precepts of Christianity on Sunday and act differently the 6 other days of the week. Motions Only: Those who attend church but are disconnected and not paying attention. They sit in church just so they appear normal. Appearing normal is the same as conformity to societies ways. Pick and Choose: The practitioners that choose only to believe in some of the ideals as laid out according to the Bible, while dismissing other ideals as wrong or untruthful. Greed Only: People who claim to be Christian yet their actions demonstrate only greed. Greed not only to monetary resources but greed to all resources. The ones who take more than their fair share of gifts we all need to survive. My Way or Highway: These are the Christians that truthfully believe that their ideals and values are the only ones worthy to God. This group isn't inherently evil but when taken to the extreme results in bigotry. Everyday: Those Christians who in general follow the path that Jesus wanted them to follow. They try their best to be righteous with sincerity yet they also realize that as humans they make mistakes and break the laws of God. While they may sin they actively seek to be forgiven and try better in the future. Altruistic: These are the followers that respect others yet follow the path Jesus wanted to follow. They follow this path everyday and rarely sin.. They are inherently givers and not takers. As a giver they respect everyone no matter their belief system.

I'm sure it wasn't intentional, but I like the idea of there not being anyone in the seats facing Jon. It adds more of a feel to what he is saying.

How many teenagers do I know that are actively pursuing a life with God? I have to say as a teenager, sometimes I feel as if I'm with only one. I read my Bible every day, walk with God, and love him dearly. But standing out in actions to touch some ones heart is difficult when you don't know if it is working in the first place.

Even though this is a nine year old video, I think we need it now more than ever, As a US citizen, it's not even just falling away from God and the church, it's a legitimate fear for my life that the church has placed upon me through the legislation they are trying to pass. I'm scared that if I don't leave, then one day I will be dead because of the law. And I agree because for some reason, even today, all I see is the hatred and the hurting, but not many are trying to fix this. And it hurts to know that a country and a home that I once cared for so much is turning its back on the youth.

Thank you for this. I'm 16 and these past months I must say that I have been closer to God more than I've ever been. I have treated him badly before. Never actually listened and paid attention to how he has always been there to listen. I experienced depression on the first months of 2015 and still fighting it now. I believed that He saved me from myself. Whenever I am sad, confused and troubled, I pray. I talk to him like a daughter talks to her Father, like a friend talks to a friend. He has been my friend, my brother and my Father. I hope that this generation of ours could feel His love and be touched by Him. He will never give up on you and will never forsake you. He's always there, ready to listen and cry with you. He saved me. Us. I just wish that other teens do not cringe at hearing His name on a conversation or even hearing us talk about God.

Thank you for this. I turned my back on religion because it felt like it turned it's back on us. I know that my generation is far from perfect and that we deserve the blame, but it honestly doesn't get any easier when the ones who are trying to raise us are also the ones who doubt us.

I'm very happy about found this channel. Thank you

im going to share my testimony i first got the idea of jesus when i was in middle school but i really didnt even believe in jesus i didnt want him i thought i could live in ky own way i literally did everything i could to avoid the realization of how much I needed jesus i didnt want him i pushed him away so i could choose drugs i was addicted to methamphetamines and my daughter spent two years of her life without a father cause i choose drugs over her and then about a year ago i began actively seeking jesus and trying to fix things for my daughter i honestly can say i am humbled by the amount of grace god has shown me im still here after all these drugs and thats the biggest blessing of all

Most of the people who need to hear this say "I don't do that."

Amen & Bravo brother! I totally agree. Your message reminds me of a time I went to an art show that was held at a church. The denomination is not the problem the problem I had was when a lady ask my friend what church and denomination she was with. When my friend told her the lady was so condescending and rude she said "Oh I see"and turned her back to her because it wasn't her denomination. There happened to be a beautiful cross hanging up behind the lady and I told my friend it doesn't matter if your this denomination or that because Jesus is a relationship not a religion. Jesus died for you for all of us because he LOVES US. He paid the price for our sins. Not for a particular denomination. My friend smiled and said yes he did thank you Jesus. The lady just stood there. I believe we as the Church need to be more loving and compassionate towards others. Not judgemental but loving. The way Jesus was.

You made good points! I am going to be a youth pastor and I hope I can be someone who lives faith authentically and invite young people to join along.

Thank you for speaking this up. This is needed to be heard. The generation of today must be led into the right track before it's too late.

As someone who grew up with Christianity and has taken some distance from the church. I never really felt like i belonged there and i always admired the queer community for their love and their way of lifting others up to be proud. That confident comfort is something i think church is missing. I was taught about God's love, and i recognized it around those people. I think sharing instead of teaching is a good way to go, but also listing. The church has meet a number of people with shame, ignorance and entitlement, effectively driving people away. Listing, taking the steps to heal and improving is what i want to see in church. Also about how to treat others and laying to rest stereotypes and prejudice. If priests and leaders could lift these conversations up, it could make a big difference.

I'm in my twenties and live for God every day of my life

Remarkable. I'm 31 and I've been a Christian for some time now. My father is a religious man and I've seen his devotion to God, but as a father, I've never been able to connect to him. Jesus found and called me, according to his word, no one comes to the Father but through me. I also had to fine Christ myself, not because of whom my earthly father is but in spite of that. I still struggle with some things in my life, but every day, i try to be Jesus's gal. Jesus is LORD

It's so peaceful to know there are videos like this on youtube, God is great

I honestly have watched this 300 times but I'm a mess and I love God. Maybe the way I think is different from others but this is he first video I've seen like this that I agree with

I dont care if you're a christian or not, if you're awesome to be around you'll have friends left and right no matter what race or ethnicity you are. Some may be more judgmental than others, but there are a lot of people out there that don't judge and like you as who you are! Don't be afraid to be who you are because this is what makes you different from everyone else.

This is something every church needs to hear not just church but every person

I used to be a catholic. I spent every night crying about how I was going to hell. Religion is such a beautiful thing but it's taken so out of context and used to start wars and scare people. I refused to live my life in fear and realised I wasn't sure what I believed in. I can't say I'm an atheist because I don't have the proof of God not existing but nor do I have all the evidence to prove that there's a God. I'm agnostic. I will carry on studying religion but I won't follow something that causes so much conflict.

As a Christian and a spoken word artist, I have always wanted to do Christian poetry. Your poem is really inspirational and beautiful. The message is powerful ❤️

Jon I have been watching your videos..I first watched "the wall", somehow I felt that video was made for me.i cried with evry words you spoke about hopelessness but I cried more when you talked about God's glory unfolding at that depths of hopelessness. You are touching not only hearts but lives too..you are a blessing for many like me.! May you continually be used as God's instrument in bringing about hope to our hopeless lives but only for God's glory!!

Y'all I'm 13 and I have a life with the Lord, I attended Cobb's Creek Baptist Church in Butler Tennessee. This video spoke to me on a personal level. Thank you John Jorgenson

Thank you!! Thank you so very much for saying what needs to be said. The church needs to remember that LOVE is God's greatest command

DANG......that awkward moment when you feel that your alone watching youtube and you feel God lauphing in heaven saying "you need some aloe for that burn?"

Jon everything you just said is true... Thank youuu so much...

I think every church needs to see this.

This really hit home for me... I grew up in the church and for a while I left and was caught up in the things of the world and became part of the godless generation. When I would go to church I felt condemned and that just pushed me further away. The reason I came back wasn’t because I was scared of hell or because I was taught doctrine, but because of one sister who cared for me and loved me. Through her love I experienced the love of Jesus which is without judgement and full of patience, humility, and genuine care. When I realized how much Jesus loved me, I had no choice but to bow down and surrender all to the One who saved me. A lot of times we think the way we save sinners is through preaching and teaching, and that is what Jesus did. But He also had another way which He used even more, which was love. He dined with tax collectors, He welcomed the poor, He cared for sinners. That is what we as Christians need to do, so that people don’t think of the church as a place of judgement and hypocrisy, but of acceptance and all the traits of Jesus Christ.

Thank you Jesus for this precious word

Some of these comments are so disheartening. Love this though. God has blessed you with an awesome talent. Keep doing what you're doing :)

Wow, after reading the comments here I am so happy that the God I believe in doesn't hate anyone for beeing who they are. God is pure LOVE, LIGHT AND FORGIVENESS.

These videos are beautiful. And just such good Truth. I prayed last night, for the first time in a while, and I asked God to forgive me for how much I'd been trying to just rely on myself. I asked him to help me talk to him more. This morning I came across one of The Anima Series videos... And I cried and I smiled and I laughed and I watched two more. I needed this so much. I needed Truth in my day. And God lead me here this morning. It's so easy to get caught up in worldly nothings and forget. I'm saving the rest. I'll need them fresh for later. Thank you.

When I walk up to someone I want them to see only christ in me

Never ever stop doing what you do!! It's a blessing and keep believing that God wil lead you, tank you for spreading tje word of God

Thank you so much Jon

I am balling my eyes out. you just gave me hope, which is something I haven't had for a while. Thank you

im glad of been part of this movement!!! keep it up guys

I really want to thank you for every time you bring faith back to my life throughout these awesome movie clips!! May the Lord gives you strength and Love for what you are doing! Keep it up!

Amen! Thanks for this Jon! We need to be reminded of this every single day.

This is SO good. Churches will rise and start off doing good and then the enemy will start working through the church and you will see greed, lust, etc. and it becomes less about Jesus and more about THEM, and more about their CHURCH and less about accepting everyone and loving everyone in the way that Jesus did.

couldn't said it any better!... Really love The Anima Series and my far, i've been touched by your message. Jon, keep up the good work. I support this project! God bless you and make you wiser for next videos. Hugs from Puerto Rico.

this touch my heart, I love this clip soooo much. Thank You Jon

Jon I love this. This ways 4 years ago but still has so much power and still very relevant in today's society. A positive outlook is what we need and u bring ot everytime.

Speaking from experience (I'm 17 who fell out of religion about 2 years ago) I didn't lose my faith because I thought it was 'uncool' or 'embarrassing' or because none of my friends were religious or because I felt excluded by the Church... I lost my faith simply because it didn't make sense to me, nothing added up and although I would have loved to be religious and would still love to be religious because it made me feel like I really belonged to something when I had gone through my whole life feeling helplessly alone, I just couldn't believe. It was never a choice to become an atheist, it just happened. The Church didn't need to change, it never did need to change, and contrary to what a lot of people think, teenagers don't lose faith because they are angry at God, or feel left out by the Church, we lose faith because it doesn't make sense. I could never tell how we 'knew' it all to be true, how we could take the Bible as fact and how we 'knew' which religion was the right one when they all seemed to similar yet so different. Being told to 'just believe' was never enough, how did I know what I should just believe?

guy i love that we fight for what we believe but our god is greater then all and dosen't need us to prove him when he already has a plan for everyone.

This is so good, something that has been on my mind for such a long time and it has been hard to share this amongst elders in the church, who don't understand how we're meant to rise up but give us this invisible barrier out of fear of change

I have been feeling this way about the Church (where we are at least) for so long. We aren't supposed to bash people because of their sin. We ALL ARE SINNING!!! I am no better than anyone! How can I pretend to be so and bash someone down cause of their actions. This video sums up so much. It is a shame too cause I know a lot of Christians that won't listen to this even though there is such truth to it! We are told to LOVE not hate.

If you read through the comments, it's really sad the way some think or ended up! I really think that we (Christians) place tooo much emphasis on "religion" It's not about religion, that's what separates most people from God! It's about having a relationship with Jesus & believing in him, it's a spiritual experience a lot of people never experience because we let "religion" dictate things! Don't believe in religion, believe in God and the son of God Jesus! He wants a relationship with you, but sadly there is like this barrier people place and its religion. Truly sad!

I'm a little torn about what I think of this. The overall message is good, and as an older teen myself I can identify with the whole instructing-before-loving problem you SOMEtimes find in the church. Sometimes we need this reminder, but I also think it's important to keep in mind that ultimately teens are "falling away" because they never knew the Lord at all, NOT because the church failed them. The Holy Spirit is really what's life changing. In the end, maybe our problem is that we send our kids on fun trips in the name of God more often than we actually preach to them. :)

This is so beautiful. Thank you. Please never stop doing what you love

I'm a teenager too. Yea we do struggle sometimes, but Greater is HE that is in me than the one that is in this world. I Praise GOD for changing my life and I am a brand new creation in CHRIST JESUS .

while people are posting their encouraging or degrading comments I'm just gonna say. Beautiful poetry man.

This is amazing, and everything said is really true.. made me think!

Jon you just helped change my life. i was in a period of my life when i was doubting my spirituality. i was doubting my commitment and dedication to my saviour and my King. You put me back on the train......God bless you

This is the reason.... This channel is one of my favourites. Thank you Jon. Thank you Jesus!

iLoveJESUS! Gods' Not dead HE's TRULY ALIVE!

Jesus is the proof of God's existence

WOW! I am speechless! Thank you for blessing us with this video!!

This is the first of Jon's videos I ever watched. It changed my life and I still love it!

Not only is this powerful but it's so true, I'm not a teenager (I'm 33 ) but it's so true because people in the church want to be so self righteous but they always want you to do what they want (they teach individuality but not at the risk of "conforming to the world " . They try to desegregate us by gender ( separate bible studies based on gender) plus the fact that people like myself (who are tomboys , girls who like sports ) have to be told that we MUST be feminine (wear dresses instead of jeans like I do ) in order to be "perfect " in God's will when it's not my style & it's frustrating & I just want the church to STOP being so hypocritical & just love ya for who we are : here's a original poem I wrote to explain the aforementioned I am the raging fire that shuts up bones..,I am the raging storm with no end in sight Im he sparking lingering tyrant...That is smashing bones to dust So help me for being me The cavernous hovering downfall of society...An amalgamation of all things wrong with this society...The girl who would rather break bones the way others break hearts ...The one that would rage blazes because she's anarchy So Help me for being me...The one who is not bound by indignity...The one who's forged by her own destiny The one who's trials had made her who she's bound to be...The one who's not bound by anyone else INDIGNITY SO HELP ME FOR BEING ME

I'm not a teen, but this touched my spirit. I am a 39 year old woman who has grown up agnostic. I believe in God, but have had a very hard time understanding the rules that every church I have been to has. To me they all come from a book that some men wrote a long time ago, translated in so many different ways, changed into so many different religions. Good and evil, I understand. Complete love, I am a mother of two of the most amazing teenage girls, so that I feel I do understand. I do not like going into the churches anymore. I have tried all kinds of religions and feel the ceiling is going to fall down on me and I feel sorry that the whole congregation is going to have to go with me. Anyway, I digress. I have been feeling really torn about religion and I am very happy that I actually clicked on this particular video. Now, Off to watch more.

I say bless your heart Jon. you finally spoke what needs to be spoken

You are so right. Thank you for bringing it up.

i am a teenager muslim, i spent alot of time questioning religion and what was life for this past year, and that lead me to islam. ofcause being in a muslim open minded family really helped everyone was so suportive and helpful . i really respect and love jesus peace be upon him.

Why are you torn this was amazing. God is love. He is not a guy in the clouds. He, She, It, is just love, light, and compassion. That is why i am not religious, but spiritual. He is exactly right.

This was incredibly moving to hear... thank you for your words. God has truly given you a gift.

We don't have a great high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses; but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.

authentic Christianity is Jesus. Jesus is the Word - 5 minutes of sharing the word teaching vs preaching can change the world. Jesus did. HE has built an app to help, who among you can put His truth teach just His word in 5 minutes? Arise and call us.

There seems to be this thing that puts people off because they take everything so so literally and are missing the message in the bible.

Amazing! Thanks for your influence!

True.Thankyou.I'm Kenyan and 17.Clearly ,His kingdom is not based on age.God bless you and increase you.Amen.

Me being a teenager I know lots of teens who is active in youthgroup teens who wants to be missionary and pastors teens who loves the Lord and will do anything for him. No there is not enough I agree and yes i is not all the teens fault but there are teens.

I'm actually not sure what I believe in... It's kind of hard to for me.

My favorite thing that happened to me today: finding your channel. Thank you!!!! 💖💖💖

My youth pastor is always teaching us to love no matter what. no matter the person. to invite them to church and to love them just like God loves us. to show the world that we are like them but we have a God in the heavens who is watching over us to teach us, to lead us, to show us right from wrong, and to love us. My youth pastor says to pray whenever you can and to pray for those who don't know God, and to pray that one day they will. He says because God wants us to make disciples of all nations. so we must love. our youth ministry motto goes along the lines: watch as we change lives that go out and change more lives. I'm 16, and I agree with this and what Mr.Jorgenson said wholeheartedly

Satan told eve that she wouldn't die, but become like God when she ate the fruit. Adam and her were already created in the image of God, so what died and what God did they become like? Satan is god of this earth... Little g. We took on his nature. Became selfish and self serving. Jesus came to restore our identity back to what we were created to be in the first place. condemning those that do not know their true identity, and Yea there are those who grew up in the church, heard scripture their entire lives and don't understand what they were created to be. They base their identity on those around them, spouse, kids, parents, friends, church... Some pay thousands to be told they suffer from the human condition. It's not about the world, it's not even about that building full of people you call the church, it's about sacrifice and what he did so we could be free of shame, guilt, condemnation, worry, lust, anger. Your past, your human nature and human experiences don't define you. Jesus does. He wasn't kidding when he asked us to pick up his yoke and go where he leads. All he asks for its your surrender, not your weekly church attendance.

Or maybe other people believing in other things, opening there minds to pursue what they want to believe. I'm gonna get hat for this but, honestly, I'm tired in believong in a fairy tale that has helped no-one outside of a psychological way. Believe what you want to believe but I'm gonna go where I know that there is something.

this is one of my favorite spoken words! this is an eye opener and a great reminder for everyone!

This blessed me immensely. May God continue to use you and bless you.❤

Wow, the reason why teenagers dont come to Christ anymore is bc the world is so messed up and people just dont want to leave their sin behind, they want to live for their pleasures.... Im a teenager & i seek God & God has changed me , & now i live for God & i love God & the His word says if you love Him you will keep His commands. It's not the church, it's their desire to sin that takes over some of their hearts. We dont have to change the truth in order for it to seem more appealing to young teenagers, you preach the truth and if they are indeed seeking God, then they will be wise and choose to live for God no matter what

it can be the church not us...

I need there to be churches like this. Jon is right. Every is worthy of authentic love.

hey dude! this is super opening to me and so many others. i completely agree with everything you say

Christianity is not a religion, it's also not a way of life. It's Divinity leaving in you. When you give your heart to Christ and confess Jesus as the Lord of your life. He becomes your Shepherd, Provider and Friend, Your giving him authority over your life. God gave 10 commandments, Religion created hundreds of laws. Restricting your life and leaving you feeling nothing but guilt. But Jesus came and gave us 2 simple laws. 1.Love the Lord your God With all your heart and with all your soul 2.Love your neighbor as you love yourself. Some of today's Church have forgotten the essence of Christianity. And without it all we have is religion