To Those Who Stole Our Stuff

[blueeyedbookworm]

What a beautiful demonstration of God's forgiveness! So inspiring. God bless you!

[bytraper]

I'm not religious, but even I want to go to the church

[Darkrix]

Oh, please let us know if that person that you've forgiven comes and talks to you. That's so amazing!

[likenojoke]

This is really, absolutely amazing. The forgiveness shown by you and your church is so tremendous and I applaud the actions you took to make this well know. I hope that this helped show others the amount of love and kindness that is still striving to remain on this earth. Thank you for sharing your patience and forgiveness with us.

[runningswimqueen]

this is true forgiveness.

[mowogoman]

Amazing. A Truly Good Church of Christians

[TheShadowBrigade]

Who's he kidding? He wants to meet them so he can beat the shit out of them, or poison that meal that he is claiming he is paying for. Revenge is a vulture after all.

[ActinForever]

This is beautiful.

[Buddybud69]

was amazed when I found this video on youtube, because when I took the picture of this sign today I was going to use it as an example of the hatred and animosity of Christianity. Boy did I feel judgemental when I saw this. I hope you get your stuff back man. Your message is beautiful and I respect your dignity during a difficult time.

Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule

[heatherjoycollins]

Seriously, some of these comments are making me upset. The judgmental stuff HAS GOT to stop! It's all this judgmental craziness that makes non-christians want to run the other way! I am not saying do not have convictions or be flaky, but seriously Jesus did all sorts of things in His time that were "unpopular" or "snubbed" upon by the religious people of the day what example are we showing by fighting among ourselves?? We are the body of Christ and we need to start working together.

[goodbetterpetra]

How is the music called in the background? Can somebody tell me where I can get it?

[wtrigot]

The title of the song is Window by the artist Album Leaf. It comes from the album In a Safe Place.

[josephpetepickle]

i am sure you all know this by now, but if you are a pastor working in a church... you make it a point to see what other pastors and churches are doing so that you can "steal" their ideas. It is this massively crazy Idea that the church now matter where we are is One Body and can share! So if he ripped off Rob Bell's idea - sweet!

"there is nothing new under the sun!"

The point of this all is Forgiveness...

This video makes me happy - elated even - to be a Christian!

Ballsy!

[nlongbrook]

rob bell. HA.

let's see.... thick rimmed glasses - rob must be the only one that wears those, right?

the Album Leaf background music. yeah, cause nobody else has ever used that in a video before...

and talking on video? no way! rob does that too! he must be copying rob.

ummm... what other similarities? oh, wait,

other than that, there is nothing Bell about it. the videography is nothing like it. the comparison's are dumb.

[RETHYNK]

Ha! It was just a joke...

...and you're right, other than the audio, video, style of speech, content, and thick rim glasses, its NOTHING like a NOOMA video.

[yomamma545]

r u kidding me? this isnt joke, this churches stuff was stolen and the pastor is reaching out to the ppl who stole it and want to meet them and forgive them and let them know of the true forgiveness of god.

[StriderGTS]

I love it!

[stradman210]

This is amazing. They are reaching out because they have a burden to touch the soul of this person. This is a beautiful thing. Just wow.

[RETHYNK]

rob bell called and he wants his glasses and director back

[Aristox116]

haha that slew me.

[AliciaMichelleRocks]

hahahaha... NICE on the Rob Bell comment!

nice

[nlongbrook]

the director comment is actually quite a complement. and is rob bell the only one allowed to make a video with thick rimmed glasses on?

[passtheaura]

Finally there's a church that got it right. This gives me hope.

I would totally go to this church if I lived anywhere near it.

[saanichbaptist]

video rocks. love it.

and the billboard is doing exactly what it should. fully think it is a-ok.

[cmdrchristof]

I just have to say good one. And how is ballsy questionable? Seriously guys. It has a meaning that the person who did the theft will understand. It will grab attention and hopefully lead the person to the video. Having had stuff stolen from my church. Including items that belonged to myself personally. I understand the need for forgiveness for the people. Its too easy to get wrapped up in anger and forget we are called to love.

[scootermcdougle]

as a youth pastor I am going to do whatever it takes to get students into my building to hear about Christ. You do whatever it takes to get the attention of one person to show them the love of Christ. Kudos. If my memory serves me right Jesus did some pretty "questionable" things to and his way seemed to catch on alright

[stradman210]

yes, Jesus did. He talked to prostitutes. See the woman at the well...

[rbcphotogirl]

question... how godly is the being judmental that i'm reading in many of these comments? sheesh?.....

[whizlizz]

video is good...but have heard so many negative comments regarding the billboards. The wording on the signs does not convey love and forgiveness which is what Christ is all about. Attention on Kinetic is what it has brought but how does this give the glory and attention to God who is so loving and merciful???

[allute]

I just wanted to say that this video brought a tear to my eye. This video clip demonstrates the type of faith that is unpopular in the United States. In a world that is more concerned about material possessions to one extreme and holiness to the other extreme, this action of welcoming the thief into the family of God is unthinkable. I thank God that He chose to pour out such spirit on your church.

[BLADEOF4]

Heard you on TotalAxxess and wanted to say that ill pray that your stuff will be returned... Funny how much this sounds like a

Rob Bell Nooma Video!!!

[melissalynn73]

Thank you so much for this video. This is the first I've heard of your church, but you are doing amazing things. As someone who needs forgiveness for so many things, it is such a blessing to see true and genuine forgiveness like God promises to each one of us in the real world. Thank you for so publicly demonstrating what God's unconditional love and forgiveness is to a world who desperately needs it daily. Be blessed and know that you are in the prayers of people all across the world.

[saralacy516]

I think the biilboards are awesome! They did exactly what they were meant to do. IT GRABBED YOUR ATTENTION! Any right minded person coulda figured that out, which I have no affiliation with Kinetic. SO to everyone who is upset, get over it! Good stuff.

[hunkamonkiman]

Forgiven?  Woo hooooo! Free to steal again!

A noble notion, sir, but a flawed moral code.

I didn't take your stuff, but I feel for your loss. I hope it all works out.

[mwanderson20]

I don't post usually, but was so disturbed by the billboards I wanted to see your website. The message you have in the video is great, but do I have to have performed a vile act for "the guy" to forgive my sins? I understand that Christians come in many forms and do proclaim to be a Christian, but do you really truly think the message on the billboards sends a message of true love and forgiveness to the secular world? Good effort, but you may want to choose your words more carefully!

[bobdarocker34]

If I was a non christian i wouldve laughed at it. It was designed to get ATTENTION, and somehow I dont think:

"jesus loves you," even though its very true, wouldve gotten the job done, I see that everday on church signs.

[local28ups]

yea not so good on the word ballsy...not a good Christian example

[SpiritFilledVessel]

I just want to say even after all that stuff that has been stolen I love that you show so much of the Love of christ. Hey maybe when I am in your area some time I will definitely have to stop and check out this church. It really makes me see how much We got when someone that is a Pastor and still willing to go on with everything being taken. God Bless you sis Allie. Father God I ask that you Bring there stuff back Lord and Bless them even more abundantly. then ever. Sis Allie.

[raeganremix]

We were driving through on our way to Liberty University for College For a Weekend and saw your billboards. We pray you will find your stuff, the people who did this will get saved, and that our Lord Jehovah Jireh will meet your needs. Cindy

[dhenness78]

I dont get it at all. I am not sure how much money it cost you to launch this billboard campaign, but why didn't use the money you spent on the campaign to replace your "stuff"? Don't get me wrong, I love the video and think its great that you are reaching out to the person(s). But couldn't you have just used the local news stations to get the word out about this video instead of a costly billboard campaign?????

[nlongbrook]

just so you know, we wouldn't be doing the billboard campaign if it cost us anything. all five billboards were completely donated. the news and publicity came from the billboards. so we wouldn't have had the news coverage and other publicity if the billboards had not been donated.

[sabrinamom]

It cost SOMEONE money.

[kineticchurch]

The BILLBOARDS WHERE DONATED!

[OneInnocentBystander]

@kineticchurch Where?

[AetherofLight]

ah, so that is what the billboard means.

[AdrienneC2]

This is a powerful video. I am inspired by how you've turned a negative into a positive. What an excellent example for us all of how we can be more Christ-like in our lives.

[singmetosleep29]

What a beautiful example of Christ's love. I hope you get the chance to meet them, forgive them, and share Christ with with them

[sassy8883]

God bless you! I hope you get your stuff back!

[MyNameWasStolen]

Super Jesus approves of you using the word 'ballsy' on a church funded billboard...

Also take note that Charlotte is veritably overrun with illegal immigrants who most likely took your trailer to use for their evil Catholic masses...

[glutenfreeheather]

can you imagine how many souls could be saved if we all were THAT forgiving and loving and accepting of people who hurt us?! amazing. God bless you man!