BECAUSE HE LIVES (COVER) // STEPHEN MCWHIRTER

HAPPY EASTER! Growing up in church camp I must have heard this song a million times. It never really meant anything to me until years later, in my early twenties, when I gave my life to Jesus.

Today when I sing this song, the full revelation of the resurrection hits me like a ton of bricks and suddenly I understand it’s the foundation for my faith. It is why I encountered Him two thousand years later in a room with drugs. I fell to my knees and was changed forever!
HE IS REAL AND HE IS ALIVE!

From addiction to redemption, from meth addict to worship leader, Stephen McWhirter’s powerful testimony is one of radical restoration found after encountering the reality of Jesus as Savior. He is the One who calls the dead from the tomb, removes their Grave Clothes, leaving behind what is dead, and puts on them resurrection, the fullness of life.

Today Stephen is a touring worship leader, songwriter, recording artist and speaker, seeing thousands come to Christ through God’s calling on his life. A former songwriter and voice for Iron Bell Music, God has led Stephen into a new season with the release of his debut single and Ep titled, “Grave Clothes.”

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[galewilliams]

I am weak from worship that your version of that song gave me. I'm 75 and have never in my life heard it sung more beautifully and soulfully that you two just did. Thank you and may Yehovah bless and keep you.

[wendykennedy]

Complete 🔥. Thanks for sharing.
I grew up in church, played piano for vacation Bible school, youth group, Bible drills, training union camps, my granny would take me to lil country sang'ns (as she called it) as a young girl, my life was surrounded by believers and I was saved at the age of 7.
I battled alcoholism for approximately 20 years of my life. From rehab to rehab, 12 step programs and detox centers. Until..
Jesus met me in the passengers side of a car. I was in a internal battle, a tug of war. Deciding to live out of my car and drink OR enter rehab again for the 10th time. Well, I heard God that day, right there in the seat of that car, right there in the middle of that tug of war, what seemed like hours of debating took only a few seconds, HE said, "sweet child, Just Go.
I entered a 9-12 month Christ-Centered Faith based program that very day, at the age of 41. It wasn't until during this time, I met Jesus Face to Face and found my personal relationship with The Lamb of God-JESUS. I was healed, redeemed and delivered.
I now work for that Faith Based program and have the most Amazing Blessed Life. I am 4 years NEW as of February 21, 2020.
There is only 1 step, 1 way, 1 truth and 1 true love,

[toralfbakke]

Beautiful performance of this song.
Jesus set me free after 18 years as a drug addict.
Amen, He lives, therefore I live.
23 years as free now, and life in Jesus is only getting better and better.

[randyjohnson]

I sure love you guys. I grew up as a PK and some Sunday afternoons when I was a kid (52 now), after a full morning in church, I would go with my mom & dad to the Soldiers & Sailors home where we would sing some old hymns for a lot of these old veterans, many who really didn’t seem to know exactly where they were. When some of these would be sung, with my mom plunking them out on the piano, and my dad and me singing away basically by ourselves, you could see some of their faces change, their countenance would literally change. Such great memories and such a great rendition. Thanks for all you do. Keep your eyes on Eternity.

[allensprinkle]

I just stumbled across your amazing talent and gift. Please never stop for the world needs you to sing His story. 3:07

[nicolerogers]

My dad fought life's final war with pain. Our family was praying along with him when he passed away. He remained faithful until the end. With that being said it's still very painful. We miss him so much.

[gailbrown]

This is the song that God put in my heart when my husband died. Thankyou Jesus for helping me live when I lost Jim.

[anitaashley]

You made me cry. One of my favorite old-time southern gospel songs ever. I loved it so much and you sing it even better than most. Thank you. I needed a good cry about what Jesus did for us all. Because He LIVES I CAN face tomorrow. EVERY single day we have left on this side of GLORY! ♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻 Thank You, Jesus. You make my life complete.

[willeystaggs]

I truly love this version of this song my bro was in the hospital and unconscious we worshipped to this song and it will be played at his funeral as well love you all

[Fairygodmother-A]

Anointed voices. Best version of it I have ever heard in my life

[macanddrew]

So thankful for other channels promoting Christian songs and how to play them!!! Be blessed! Love this version …wow!

[maryellenlouque]

That was beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful song of Our LORD

[AdrianaLessing]

He lives. I'm alive because of him. Amen

[marjoriecannon]

10-18-23. Your songs Come Jesus Come and He Lives are sung so beautifully. I have played them over and over again. I am 77 yoa.

[charlesplott]

Can you imagine the worship around the Throne of God!! Everyone in glorified bodies and never getting tired or hurting! Even So, Come, Lord Jesus!!!

[marilynbrown]

WOW!! Just wow!!!! Such an anointing!!!! My spirit just leapt w/i me!! I’ve grown up singing this song… but your anointed version is the best ever!!! And thank God He

[Bubleone]

I too am 75 ( and a half) 🤭🤫 Don't feel like it though... that's what most oldies say, anyway, just want to say how your songs uplift a weary and lonely soul... thank you so very much! May Almighty God bless you!!❤🤍💙🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 greetings from the Netherlands

[cindykane]

Wow, that is beautiful! Girl who is harmonizing is amazing, !!

[LeeAnnLindsey-yjoq]

I been sober for 9 years in November. I lost everything in the last 2 years my sweet husband of 23 years, my babie daughter got married and my job i loved doing that gave me a reason to get up wveryday, because i could help ppl 4:03 . Now i work 2 jobs and i need double knee replacement. . Thats when i started listenimg to worship music. I heard come Jesus come sang by you ever since then i listen to every song you sing and it gives me joy because i feel the Lord when i hear your beautiful voice. Havent been to a concert in 20 plus years but i came up with money for me and my friend to come see you in concert in Birmingham with Maverick city but you are the one im coming to see i hope you sing this song and many more. I get such a blessing everytime i hear your voice my heart rejoices. God bless and keep you.

[lgthivhafunitv]

I feel God when you guys are worshipping. How I wish to listen to you life