Oden led me to Jesus..and prayed with me to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior in 1973 in Laguna Beach,Ca. My life was radically changed January 15,1973…..and I’m forever grateful to Odens boldness to witness THE LOVE GOD🙏♥️🙏 IM STILL serving Jesus💫✝️💫
Oden Fong, Mustard Seed Faith and Sail on Sailor were my inspirations to become a contemporary Christian musician 🙏😇🎹Soon after with my cousin Jimi Yamagishi and InSpirt. In HS I played the Asian American dances with Thee Society, The Prophets (Carry On) and The Rising Sons 🎶. As fun as that was, there’s no comparison or greater joy than to play for Him and prayerfully draw others to praise Him❣️😇
Wonderful testimony of a privileged lost soul sincerely seeking light and a supreme "high," but in the kingdom of the devil and by demonic means. However, by the Great Grace of God the True Light was revealed to him, resulting in him becoming a vessel who would be used to make manifest gospel Truth in the midst of darkness and his doings. Glory be to God! Now what is needed is to make recordings of his testimony and good worship music with him available for free downloading and sharing. The Internet can go down.
Jesus not only extends the offer of salvation, the three persons of the Godhead actually effects every Christian's conversion. I do appreciate the work Chuck Smith began, by the Spirit's empowerment, in spite of its human defects, the lost are still being saved.
I met Oden when he was living in Laguna Beach in 1968. I thought that he was an American Indian as he had long black hair and a deep tan. He played his guitar and sang with me and a few other "hippies" as his "audience". Amazing how Jesus changed his life.
Wow! How cool is that! I was born that year but attended his Calvary Chapel evening worship services Costa Mesa when I was about 20 and thought he was an amazing spirit filled guy. My mom still has her house in Laguna Beach btw on the corner opposite Legion Hall.
What a powerful testimony. The phrase "just try Jesus." That phrase I heard it once, and it constantly came back into the front of my mind. We should always remember to say it when talking about salvation. Jesus is the only way. Just try Jesus. 🌹
Thanks for posting this, I didnt know who Pastor Oden i randomly seached for christian testimonies on youtube. I watched this testimony and ws able to email Oden and now we are friends altho never met in person have much respect for him, definitely help me in my journey.
Benson Fong is Oden's father. Who played Tommy Chan in the Charlie Chan movie series. His mother is Maylia "Gloria" . The family biz is a Chinese restaurant that Benson later ran, the ”Ah-Fong” Chinese restaurant in Beverly Hills. When Sinatra craved Chinese Food, he always went to a place called Ah Fong’s in Beverly Hills, according to some in the know of Beverly Hills. It is a Mandarin Chinese restaurant owned by the late actor Benson Fong, it was “very popular for celebrities in the 1940s and 1950s,”. “Everyone in Hollywood used to go there,” he says. “Sinatra and Fong were very close.” Ah Fong’s was located at 424 North Beverly Drive, the current site of Aqua Lounge. Oden and myself share mutual friends.
Yup Oden flipped out and fell in. He found the love within that we are all searching for. You just need to find your foundation of Love within and you will be one with God forever. Love you Oden, you're a good Man Oden and a good friend.
Angela Cliborne What about Yahweh? Jews would call your statement idolatry. Everybody seems to forget the name Yahweh and completely replaces it with "Jesus."
me neither. Oden is a annointed man of God. God saw he would help a lot of people (including myself). Oden is a great friend but my best friend is Jesus. Awesome testimony of Gods goodness
Been there , the Devil lied , promised me the best and gave me the worst , offered me freedom and tied my hands behind my back . It took Jesus to set me FREE
Oden led me to Jesus..and prayed with me to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior in 1973 in Laguna Beach,Ca.
My life was radically changed January 15,1973…..and I’m forever grateful to Odens boldness to witness THE LOVE GOD🙏♥️🙏
IM STILL serving Jesus💫✝️💫
How cool is THAT!
This is mine and my wife's pastor. He leads us in worship and then teaches us from the Bible. He is strong in the love of the Lord.
Oden Fong, Mustard Seed Faith and Sail on Sailor were my inspirations to become a contemporary Christian musician 🙏😇🎹Soon after with my cousin Jimi Yamagishi and InSpirt. In HS I played the Asian American dances with Thee Society, The Prophets (Carry On) and The Rising Sons 🎶. As fun as that was, there’s no comparison or greater joy than to play for Him and prayerfully draw others to praise Him❣️😇
I used to go to Oden Fong's Tuesday night bible study at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in the 1980s.
Jay Spillers I did also
Me too! I remember the amazing worship music and spirit filled meetings. I took Kenpo Karate there at that time for a few months.
Wonderful testimony of a privileged lost soul sincerely seeking light and a supreme "high," but in the kingdom of the devil and by demonic means. However, by the Great Grace of God the True Light was revealed to him, resulting in him becoming a vessel who would be used to make manifest gospel Truth in the midst of darkness and his doings. Glory be to God!
Now what is needed is to make recordings of his testimony and good worship music with him available for free downloading and sharing. The Internet can go down.
He will come in and transform us!
Jesus not only extends the offer of salvation, the three persons of the Godhead actually effects every Christian's conversion. I do appreciate the work Chuck Smith began, by the Spirit's empowerment, in spite of its human defects, the lost are still being saved.
I met Oden when he was living in Laguna Beach in 1968. I thought that he was an American Indian as he had long black hair and a deep tan. He played his guitar and sang with me and a few other "hippies" as his "audience". Amazing how Jesus changed his life.
Wow! How cool is that! I was born that year but attended his Calvary Chapel evening worship services Costa Mesa when I was about 20 and thought he was an amazing spirit filled guy. My mom still has her house in Laguna Beach btw on the corner opposite Legion Hall.
Testimonies as yours are important in this era of "citation missing."
Love Oden. Went to CCCM is early 90’s. Had many convos with him and his wife Rose. Wise man
I wish I'd met Oden, in person, but did see him, often, at Calvary Chapel! Love to hear from him!
Did you go to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa? What is your take of the B. Brodersen era of said fellowship?
Wonderful testimony! Thanks so much for letting be made available on the Net.
What a powerful testimony. The phrase "just try Jesus." That phrase I heard it once, and it constantly came back into the front of my mind. We should always remember to say it when talking about salvation. Jesus is the only way. Just try Jesus. 🌹
Thanks for posting this, I didnt know who Pastor Oden i randomly seached for christian testimonies on youtube. I watched this testimony and ws able to email Oden and now we are friends altho never met in person have much respect for him, definitely help me in my journey.
Benson Fong is Oden's father. Who played Tommy Chan in the Charlie Chan movie series. His mother is Maylia "Gloria" . The family biz is a Chinese restaurant that Benson later ran, the ”Ah-Fong” Chinese restaurant in Beverly Hills. When Sinatra craved Chinese Food, he always went to a place called Ah Fong’s in Beverly Hills, according to some in the know of Beverly Hills. It is a Mandarin Chinese restaurant owned by the late actor Benson Fong, it was “very popular for celebrities in the 1940s and 1950s,”. “Everyone in Hollywood used to go there,” he says. “Sinatra and Fong were very close.” Ah Fong’s was located at 424 North Beverly Drive, the current site of Aqua Lounge. Oden and myself share mutual friends.
douglasnvideo fong? that guy ever movie with chinaness guy like ball of fury and kung fu papa's dad?
Wow!!!!!
Oden Fong = Major Talent
I love this man
Yup Oden flipped out and fell in. He found the love within that we are all searching for. You just need to find your foundation of Love within and you will be one with God forever. Love you Oden, you're a good Man Oden and a good friend.
What yr was this
Jesus is the true and living god
Angela Cliborne Je Usu means that Je usu is the JUST US or ONLY US
Angela Cliborne Yes HE is!!!!!
Herve Keptner ????????????????????
Angela Cliborne What about Yahweh? Jews would call your statement idolatry. Everybody seems to forget the name Yahweh and completely replaces it with "Jesus."
JESHUA HAMACHIASH.
Praise HIS! Glorious Name!
“The Name Above all names.”
Love this and Love him!! God Bless!!
"AMEN ALL THROUGH THE GRACE OF GOD"📖🙏💖⚓
Awesome video; thanks for posting this!
Great testimony. Thanks for posting.
Praise the Lord
Powerful!
I've heard he has since left the Calvary Chapel "movement"..smart guy
I didn't know Oden had a near death experience, that's cool, I have been studying them for about 20 years now.
me neither. Oden is a annointed man of God. God saw he would help a lot of people (including myself). Oden is a great friend but my best friend is Jesus.
Awesome testimony of Gods goodness
I remember hearing Oden's testimony in 75 or 76..The parts I remember are very consistent...It's interesting...
Got to the pinnacle and there was nothing there.
Been there , the Devil lied , promised me the best and gave me the worst , offered me freedom and tied my hands behind my back . It took Jesus to set me FREE
What church is this
Calvary Chapel.