Just out of high school, Ries got into a fight that would mark a significant choice in his life. Lord Jesus, in Mark 10:46-52 we are told of the story of blind Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, sitting by the side of the road, and upon hearing of Your approach, he began to call out to You without giving up and in spite of others telling him to be quiet, however, his persistence in being healed gave him the courage and faith trust in You for his healing, for You are the great physician. Ask God to reveal that to you and put your trust in Him. And the Lord told me, I want you to go back to your old high school.And I said, Okay. So, I waited, and I prayed, and then I went to Baldwin Park High School. NASHVILLE California Pastor Raul Ries of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs shared Saturday evening his powerful testimony of inviting Jesus into his heart after watching Pastor Chuck Smith on TV at a time when he was contemplating violence against his family. Even though I was only 21 years old at that time, uh, its, its amazing how the war had matured me tremendously. Then another thing that could have caused the problemI did samurai fighting for six years, Kendo, where you have the swords and you put on the whole armor, and you fight one anotheryou often get hit on the head. Heaven will be diverse. I- in fact, over the last year, over 170,000 people said they made a decision for Christ because of Focus on the Family. His films include Fury to Freedom, A Quiet Hope (Vietnam War documentary) and Venture in Faith (documentary). Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. And then, Gladstone High School opened up, Azusa high school opened up, uh, Charter Oak High School opened up, Glendora High School opened up, and I was doing seven high school a week, just going on the streets. When you get to 8,youre a master in Kung Fu. He proves that through science, communication, and even war, Gods sovereign hand is on us at all times, and His grace abounds. (laughs) And so, what happened is that, on my senior year, when I was down in West Covina, I got in a, in a brawl with, um, this guy that, uh, was doing something, you know, with one of my girlfriends, and I went and got all my friends, and we came to the party, and I mean, we ripped the party. In 1974 he began a home Bible study with seven other committed individuals. To his high-school friends he was a violent, dangerous combatant. It may be the worst 20 minutes of TV I've ever seen. Raul Ries is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, CA, and President of Somebody Loves You Ministries, Topics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, faith, family September 24, 2018 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura, Your email address will not be published. That was my whole goal of my life. Now, can you imagine a big Bible, big fish, walking around, you know? Posting Guidelines I didnt see lightening. May 20, 2022 Raul Ries grew up with an alcoholic father who physically abused him and his mother. Join Pastor Raul Ries as he expounds upon these truths. Don: Sometimes I see people that I think do really well in ministry, and often times theyre people that have also learned discipline in their life, whether its Kung Fu or something else. Weve all blown it, but God is a God of second, and third, and fourth, and fifth, and a hundred and thousand chances if were sincere in our commitment to Him. Uh, what an amazing testimony of how the Lord can change a person. Lets get right to the message, John. Raul himself became a very angry and violent young man. thank you for your teachings and your amazing example of Gods restoration and love and mercy and Grace. Join us for another episode of Straight Talk with Pastor Raul Ries (10AM)!-----Online Services Schedule: https://youtu.be/iRClm0PQ9RkTo give online, go to th. NASHVILLE - California Pastor Raul Ries of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs shared Saturday evening his powerful testimony of inviting Jesus into his heart after watching Pastor Chuck Smith on TV at a time when he was contemplating violence against his family. John: Youre listening today to Raul Ries on Focus on the Family. "He had started drinking when he was nine years old. Both he and his wife, Sharon, thought their time in ministry was coming to an end, as the flashbacks grew more intense and more frequent. Jim: And right there, on that television set was Pastor Chuck Smith, the founder of, uh, Calvary Chapel, talking about the love of God. Raul received two Purple Heart awards in Vietnam. And that these are people on their journey, being stretched and struggling, following and seeking the Lord still, just like Chuck did up to the end. He is the evangelist of the EXIT Concerts, Somebody Loves You Concerts and the Bible teacher of the radio program Somebody Loves You, heard daily throughout the USA and New Zealand. This case was filed in Orange County Superior Courts, Lamoreaux Justice Center located in Orange, California. Receive a CD of today's broadcast for your donation of any amount! Well, I did. I got to the church where she was, and they were actually At, at that time, they were having the altar call, so I just went up to the altar call, and once they counseled me in the whole thing, I went home, and when I got home, I knocked on the door, and the light was on already, my wife was at home, and I heard her weeping and crying inside. (Pastor Raul Ries) This church was the 1st place I called my home church and I got saved here. But most under drugs and being in, in, in a jacket because I was so violent. Get a vision in your life, and ask God, God, what do you want me to do for you? And I guarantee you that He will tell you. Ive started praying for Pastor Ries. Lord we are in essence the blind Bartimaeuss crying out to You on behalf of Your son Raul, saying; Jesus, Son of David have pity on Raul your servant and on us all also, wanting to hear Your voice and sense Your presence saying back to us Raul, you are healed, be on your way, your faith made you well Coming home one night and fearing that his wife had taken his children and left him, in a moment of fury, he decided to end it all by destroying his family and shooting it out with the police. Pastor Raul Ries, the enormously impactful Calvary Chapel pastor who overcame a violent and abusive background to lead a thriving church in Southern California, released a Facebook video requesting prayer for a serious long-term illness. Don't miss his exciting true story on UNSHACKLED! And so, she actually worked out his papers, and, and, and got it all set up. The Good News for you is that Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, to forgive your sins and give you a new life and relationship with Him. Don: Yeah, but boy, those years of where you found yourself thinking, Where, Lord, am I going to get the money for the next month? The radio program, airing Monday through Friday, is designed to equip listeners with the necessary tools to live out their faith. His Tour of Duty in Vietnam was from December 8, 1966 to September 15, 1967. Go back to Baldwin Park High School. I go, Oh, Lord. Ryan Ries. Why so much outrage over the burning of an LGBT Pride flag? Ive earned my retirement or something, but youre not that way. However, many Christians today are not living the life of power and victory that God has called us to. And I remember walking up, and I had the fish, the tuna-. And, and, and one thing that I never wanted to do, I never wanted to be like my dad where I would become a physical abuser. His words drove Raul to his knees, and he prayed the sinners prayer. To his high-school friends he was a violent, dangerous combatant. Raul Ries is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, Calif., and President of Somebody Loves You Ministries. A previous student of Al Rubin, your workout partner. And so, I, I knocked again, and I, and I said, uh, ah, Sharon, honest. And I just keep thinking about how Pastor Ries described that Easter morning, going through his own house, smashing things with a loaded rifle until he hit the TV and it came on. Why are our families dying? When you believe in Jesus, you become a son/daughter of God with authority and rights in His kingdom. The Woman's Study Bible poignantly reveals the Word of God to women, inviting them to receive God's truth for balance, hope, and transformation. I went the next day to a Christian bookstore and I bought me a Bible. Here, he spends time with several young boys. Your identity is not given by man but God. Believers today are not experiencing this life-changing power because they are not walking in righteousness. And I kept saying, Man, why dont you shut up. That were like that. 'Somebody Loves You' features. Jesus came to give you an abundant and eternal life.. There's no place like home, right? The grave site of Raul C Ries. Let's not forget that, Why revival must be tethered to Scripture, Revelation 9: The pit, the smoke and hideous demon creatures, Chuck Smith to Undergo Tests for Lung Cancer Surgery, Calvary Chapel's Chuck Smith Faces Loss of Sister, More Cancer Treatment, Jesus Movement Concert Series Honors Chuck Smith, Chuck Smith Reports 'Major Victory' in Cancer Battle, Calvary Chapel Fellowship Gains Ground in Calif. 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And so, they gave my mother an invitation to come up and leave my father. Visit Calvary Chapel Golden Springs; and, Calvary Chapel Association. He was also drawn to the forbidden. After all, there is no power in the Christians life apart from purity and purity is not possible apart from surrender. The former media director of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa has spoken out on accusations against him by some CCA supporters and how Don McClure does business. Forgive those that hurt you and put them in the hands of God. I, I, Ive accepted the Lord. Special features So, I came home, and I saw her bags were packed on the side, and I walked into the house, and went to the closet and got my gun and loaded up my gun with 18 rounds. Coming Home: An Invitation to Join Gods Family. And then, he gave me this piece of paper, and he says, I want you to go to the captain, and give them to, uh, to your platoon leader. Don McClure: Raul, first of all, tell me a little about you coming to Christ. Get a hunger. Adelanto Family Physicians . Home Episodes Focus on the Family Broadcast From Prodigal to Pastor. I cant retire, he exclaimed. Pastor Raul Ries: I Was Going to Kill My Family When God Saved Me, Pastor Raul Ries address the National Association of Religious Broadcasters in Nashville, TN. Plot #82432552. See Photos. Add to Playlist. Begin enjoying communion with Christ and experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit today. Revered by Christians as God's holy Word, the Bible spans centuries of history, contains a variety of literary styles and culminates in the person of Jesus Christ. . Of course, there are costs involved in getting our broadcast on the air every day and in getting our resources into peoples hands. You know? Raul: the Bible, and I walked in, and the f- next thing I know is the police are escorting me off the campus because they think Im nuts. After his miraculous conversion in 1971, Raul began to read and study the Bible extensively even though he had a limited education. And so, they gave me, uh, time to get married, and uh, I was still in the Marines, and um, my discharge hadnt come back yet. So fast. Raul: a, a Christian. As he witnessed the deaths of his fellow Marines, Ries anger towards the world grew into fury. Church Discipline. The true story of Raul Ries. Fa. During a CCA conference, pastors take time to ask God to heal Raul of his combat-inflicted episodes. Box 4440Diamond Bar, CA 91765, 'Somebody Loves You' program is designed to equip listeners with the necessary tools to live out their faith. Rauls amazing transformation began right there on his living room floor. Having an aggressive nature, he sought to become a fierce street fighter and this desire lead him to the Kung Fu studio of Grandmaster Jimmy H. Woo, where he became a first generation Master of the art. In the heart of Los Angeles, Raul grew up in a family that suffered much turmoil due to alcoholism, which resulted in verbal and physical abuse. I never thought, I never expected, that God would do such a tremendous work that He has done over the last 25 years. The first article is here. Raul had grown up with an abusive, alcoholic father who taught him to handle problems with violence. We know Lord that You allow this particular time for this sickness to manifest in his life for a reason, for his good,to further humble and prove him; O Lord, create in Him a true sorrow for all of his past sins with a revived true faith in You, and a sincere resolution of amendments that are yet to be revealed. His syndicated radio program, Somebody Loves You, is heard on 350 stations nationwide. In the heart of Los Angeles, Raul grew up in a family that suffered much turmoil due to alcoholism, which resulted in verbal and physical abuse. In Vietnam, he was a top-notch fighting Marine, yet a danger to his own commanding officer. You just keep going and keep doing it. His dad pastored a megachurch in Los Angeles with over 12,000 members. Raul Ries Family He is a native of Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Don: Is it true that the medical people think that this probably goes back to issues all the way back in Vietnam? On the air was a well-known preacher who was talking about Jesus. (Part 2 of 2), Dr. Tim Muehlhoff returns to Focus on the Family to share how God provides us with miracles in our everyday lives. Learn more about Raul at his website, raulries.com. And I remember, at the age of eight or nine years old, thinking, you know, one of these days, I wanna kill my dad. Raul:Every month we met the payment. While there are several Christian approaches to the finer details of exactly how the Atonement restores our broken relationship with God, all agree that the Atonement involves God providing us with an opportunity to restore our broken relationship with Him through Christ. Ill die doing ministry. Photo by Steve Shambeck. Raul Ries Pt 1. 800-232-6459, or donate and request it at our website, focusonthefamily.com/broadcast. So, one night, when my father came home totally passed out drunk. So, I said, Well, whatever happens, happens. I said, You know, I just wanna get out of here.And um, they sent me out to Camp Pendleton to the 5th Marine Division, and they would recommend a dishonorable discharge for my life. And so, he wrote pretty fast. You know, you taught me a lot, Don. Started drinking when he was about nine years old. However, many Christians today are not living the life of power and victory that God has called us to. John: Mm. Today, Raul pursues the world through the EXIT Concerts, with a new perspective on life, The world has nothing to offer but ongoing emptiness and eternal damnation. On 09/22/2015 RIES filed a Family - Marriage Dissolution/Divorce lawsuit against RIES JR. https://www.facebook.com/raulries/videos/1607028755976855/, Related: Pastor Raul Ries Christian testimony, Praying, He has encouraged me so many times. I couldnt find her. I happened across this on TV and saw the last 20 minutes. We were called The Bounty Hunters, and we would go down to the riverbeds, and we would set up camp, and uh, we would watch, and we would click to see how many VC were coming down through the trails, and then we would report back. or. As he hit the television with his rifle, the program came on and he saw Pastor Chuck Smith talking about the love of Jesus Christ. "The church needs to return to its first love," meaning the saving grace of Jesus Christ. In the heart of Los Angeles, Raul grew up in a family that suffered much turmoil due to alcoholism, which resulted in verbal and physical abuse. I mean, youve been out on your own, and you know this, toofaith is the key to the ministry. Then the master in Kendo took me in and I was there for six years training. He proves that through science, communication, and even war, Gods sovereign hand is on us at all times, and His grace abounds. About Well, every time it would come to my problems, I would become so violent and start beating up on everybody, theyd take me away and you know put me away, and I, and they, just couldnt talk. Heavenly Father, who in Your wisdom know what is best for us, glory be to You Lord. 1,650 following. Love hearing his sweet voice on the radio. See Photos. The promise of Raul Ries grew up with an alcoholic father who physically abused him and his mother. And all of a sudden, man, incoming missiles Cake Milk. The radio program, airing Monday through Friday, is designed to equip listeners with the necessary tools to live out their faith. Psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Kevin Leman explains how you can avoid common parenting mistakes and implement reality discipline, in which real-life consequences teach children rather than you lecturing, reminding or rescuing them. His name stood for fear, for fighting, and for fury. It is Gods desire for His children to live Spirit-led lives of impact. But what blew her away is that, immediately I mean, I got saved, man. To his high-school friends he was a violent, dangerous combatant. Raul returned home on Easter morning, 1972, filled with rage, believing his marriage was over. So please, support us if you can. 2021 Calvary Chapel Magazine (CCM). Consider placing a link on this page to allow visitors to this site to enter the name, address of a pastor they know along with a $5 donation to have you send the booklet and cover letter to that pastor or pastors (if you can afford to send it to multiple pastors for a $5 donation). If you're not legit with your relationship in Christ, you are leaving yourself exposed for satan to destroy you. I just came across your list of 100 Christian leaders that you notified about the dangers of Jesus Calling. Raul: And so, when I got home, uh, she already had gone to church. He has been invited by government officials in South America and South Africa to address their military and police force. And it became sort of a sort of like a n- I, I, I cant say a game. Raul warmly greets a man in a wheelchair at a CCA pastors conference. Movies to devastating tragedy, Keith saw God's power turn his family's story into a powerful ministry. 1972, I remember. Now more than three decades later, Ries pastors a congregation of more than 14,000 people and can be heard internationally on more than 350 radio stations. You know? He has the answers that you are seeking, and He is waiting for you to turn to Him. Raul Ries He was raised in Mexico City by an abusive, alcoholic father and a mother originally from New York. In fact, in the past year, over 170,000 people said they made decisions for Christ because of Focus on the Family. Uh, pray for him, his church, and his family, please. Raul himself became a very angry and violent young man. John: All right. Raul Ries is the Pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs and President of @slyworldwide. Raul Ries. Don: Well, what are some parting thoughts to some young person? The Christian Ministry PT. Pastor Raul leads Calvary Chapel Golden Springs, which has over 12,000 regular attenders meeting on a 25-acre site in Diamond Bar. 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