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The Outlaw Preacher
Ride from darkness to light with the legendary "Nine Ball" of the notorious Doomsayer's Motorcycle Club as evil relentlessly pursues his soul. Hang on from the gates of Folsom prison to the streets of Southern California as this outlaw biker struggles to break free from his life as a violent marauder to answer the call of God. Once you're in there's no turning back so grab your helmet, you'll need it!
318 pages, Paperback
First published June 30, 2012
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About the author
John W. Andrews
4 books20 followersI've written four books, The Outlaw Preacher, The Outlaw Preacher-The Miracle, book 3 is"Redemption" and the latest Outlaw Preacher adventure, "The Reckoning"
I'm a husband, father, grandpa and a Michigan Nomad member of The Prophets MC and Pastor at Eastpoint Church in Coldwater, Michigan. For more information on The Outlaw Preacher series, please email me @ john@dpfremedy.com
I'm a husband, father, grandpa and a Michigan Nomad member of The Prophets MC and Pastor at Eastpoint Church in Coldwater, Michigan. For more information on The Outlaw Preacher series, please email me @ john@dpfremedy.com
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September 9, 2018
Truth
I recommend this book to any and everyone looking for a clearer vision of biblical truth as it relates to individuals in today's fast paced society. It presents straight forward biblical doctrine in a way that is informative, enlightening, and entertaining much like parables. Like a parable if you look closely there is much to inspire in-depth thought about salvation and the part we play in the grand commission.
I recommend this book to any and everyone looking for a clearer vision of biblical truth as it relates to individuals in today's fast paced society. It presents straight forward biblical doctrine in a way that is informative, enlightening, and entertaining much like parables. Like a parable if you look closely there is much to inspire in-depth thought about salvation and the part we play in the grand commission.
September 11, 2018
Excellent reading
This is an amazing book. The trials James goes through with his faith. All Christians need to read this. It opens your mind to things you may not have thought about God.
This is an amazing book. The trials James goes through with his faith. All Christians need to read this. It opens your mind to things you may not have thought about God.
September 4, 2018
Awesome Testimonial
Some of the hardest men from warrior lifestyles make the absolutely best witnesses. I liked the insight about being on a "mount". Being a Believer is not about wearing rose colored glasses and all sweetness and fun. Its often gritty, painful and filled with temptations. Its about being truly committed to Messiah, living in the Way that illustrates Trust. That's what this story is all about. Living day by day, moment by moment, decision by decision..sharing the Truth.
Some of the hardest men from warrior lifestyles make the absolutely best witnesses. I liked the insight about being on a "mount". Being a Believer is not about wearing rose colored glasses and all sweetness and fun. Its often gritty, painful and filled with temptations. Its about being truly committed to Messiah, living in the Way that illustrates Trust. That's what this story is all about. Living day by day, moment by moment, decision by decision..sharing the Truth.
February 4, 2022
Real men follow Jesus
The author perfectly blends the appetites of men with the magnetism of Jesus. The appeal of tough guys abounds in this book, but the overwhelming appeal of God’s mercy and love and reality more so. The author weaves “believable” scripture into a great story. I enjoyed it and want to read more.
The author perfectly blends the appetites of men with the magnetism of Jesus. The appeal of tough guys abounds in this book, but the overwhelming appeal of God’s mercy and love and reality more so. The author weaves “believable” scripture into a great story. I enjoyed it and want to read more.
August 8, 2013
WOW! I was able to get a free digital download of this from a Facebook post... What a find! This was a VERY real look at leading a Godly life in the everyday world. Faced with adversity from every angle, the Outlaw Preacher kept praising God and seeking him. It really made me see how much better I can be doing when facing much smaller problems. I cried a few times, but won't spoil the book. All I can say, is that there are no coincidences, just God's hand at work. There was just one small bit towards the end that was just barely mildly graphic, that caused me to think twice, but I went ahead and forwarded this to my son, who is 12 (be 13 in October). I thought he'd enjoy this! Can't wait to get his take.
December 7, 2012
A man who found Jesus and took Bible classes while in prison was released. He served time for a crime that he didn't commit to cover for the gang that he joined previously. Now, he wants to follow God where ever He leads.
I liked that the character still struggled with thinking like a criminal but did the right thing. I have two clippings from this book on my kindle. Yet, I felt that the author keeps putting messages for the reader in the story rather than letting the story convey the message. I had originally had two stars but these annoying messages are good which is why I highlighted two parts of the story.
I liked that the character still struggled with thinking like a criminal but did the right thing. I have two clippings from this book on my kindle. Yet, I felt that the author keeps putting messages for the reader in the story rather than letting the story convey the message. I had originally had two stars but these annoying messages are good which is why I highlighted two parts of the story.
July 3, 2015
I read other reviews to compare my feelings for a book and how other readers felt. I noticed that a couple of readers said it was stereotypical, as if stereotypical was something bad.
My feeling is if we can be streotypical followers of Jesus in the way he wants, that's a very good thing.
The other "negative" comment about the book was it was too religious. Time and again, the author made the point that it wasn't about religion, but about Jesus who is the way and the light.
IMHO, the negative writers didn't necessarily want to hear the message in this shirt book.
I pray those who felt negative about this testimony are given the opportunity to hear God's call for themselves.
My feeling is if we can be streotypical followers of Jesus in the way he wants, that's a very good thing.
The other "negative" comment about the book was it was too religious. Time and again, the author made the point that it wasn't about religion, but about Jesus who is the way and the light.
IMHO, the negative writers didn't necessarily want to hear the message in this shirt book.
I pray those who felt negative about this testimony are given the opportunity to hear God's call for themselves.
March 23, 2014
This come to Jesus story could not have been so more on point in my life right now. Some of the life lessons in the book about faith, fear, and trusting God couldn't have come at a better time. The vernacular current; story was like life in a sense: jumps around, pauses, quick starts, reflections, etc. This book would be good for someone struggling to come to grips with the call of ministry and you feel unworthy.
March 8, 2013
Just finished reading this on my Kindle. I was surprised how much I enjoyed this book, since I am a polar opposite of a male motorcycle outlaw. It is a book to get you thinking and believing in Christ the Saviour. I'm sure that was his purpose. However, I think you will enjoy it even if you believe otherwise. In many ways it reminds me of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
August 3, 2015
An awesome read!!
As a Christian and a bike lover this was a moving book for me. James the main character in the book found Jesus in prison and came out teaching the word. As he goes through things he learns and teachers more about the Christian way of life. I couldn't lay the book down and can't wait to read the next book in the 3 book series!
As a Christian and a bike lover this was a moving book for me. James the main character in the book found Jesus in prison and came out teaching the word. As he goes through things he learns and teachers more about the Christian way of life. I couldn't lay the book down and can't wait to read the next book in the 3 book series!
February 11, 2014
This book has a little bit of everything. It keeps you engaged and interested while making you think at the same time. Uplifting and inspiring. I could not put it down and was a little sad that it ended. If the 2nd is as good as the 1st I will be looking for the third one when I am done!
January 8, 2015
Exciting, enjoyable, and Verse-filled (a very unusual combo). Cast is sinners, saved by Grace, doing their best to do better than before - sounds like church people to me. Re-reading. TTS-enabled eBook ©2012. Love the series. Hope there'll be more. Recommended
November 8, 2012
Outstanding.
December 22, 2012
A great book! I can't wait to read the next one.
December 12, 2013
Brilliant
December 25, 2013
Awesome book
September 15, 2013
Good book. I will have to read the next books in the series.
December 8, 2013
One of my favorite books this year.
July 20, 2017
Let's just get this out of the way, when Ma tells you that you have to read a book - you read the book. I didn't have time to read a non-review book. I was drowning in review books. I was behind on reading the books. But Ma said it, and amazingly enough I did it (don't get use to it Ma!). And I'm so glad I did. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't perfect but oh the biscuits it was good. 'The Outlaw Preacher' was just that, a book about an ex-con biker outlaw who found Christ and stood out on faith to attempt to reform his life and to show the love of Christ to those around him. There were a couple of quotes (one longer than just a phrase) that I carried away with me. One about being a Christian and one just about life.
Some Christians pepper their conversations with words like 'blessing' and 'prayer' as verbal trial balloons. Other Christians jump on those words like storm shelters in a tornado. It's code for 'we're in this together,' and it's comforting. Non-believers just ignore them completely, which gives them away every time.
Oh my grits and gravy I never thought about it like this. I'm not one to throw out blessing or prayer willy nilly like a condiment or spice to my conversation but I know people who do. This small passage right at the beginning of the book (page 22 to be exact) started me down a pretty introspective path. There was another passage just a wee bit further in that made me think for a moment and reminded me why I have a 5 year plan.
A man's life must be more than a commute where talk radio personalities become intimate friends and thoughts and passions are controlled by news, weather and sports.
Obviously, I really liked this book. There were so many offbeat spunky thoughts that the man had and openly shared that gave me pause to think and even made me chuckle. While the book was entertaining, engaging, and spiritually refreshing there were things that I truly struggled with. The person changes (i.e. first person to third person) sometimes in the same scene made my head whirl a minute. I'm going to be spoiler-y for a minute and talk about his dear friend that he stayed with after his release. I feel like the set-up was there about how his friend was very anti-faith but then his near instant conversion. I feel like there were things missing there. I don't doubt that when the spirit moves the right person to speak the right truth at the right time anything is possible but I feel like it felt a bit um, (struggling with words here) 'too easy'. I'm sure it wasn't but I couldn't connect to the moment which led to it feeling off. There were lots of amazing moments that I felt disconnected from and I hate to say it but could have been way more impactfull with a bit more editing direction. Kinda like my posts!
That being said, I still LOVED this book. (Yes Ma, thank you.) The knowledge that it will be a minute or million before I can squeeze in another non-review book is hard. I want to finish the series and when I checked out the author's website (linked below) there's a fourth book already being worked on. If you are open to stories of redemption, faith, and a fresh take on the Holy Spirit as told by an every day person living the life and facing the struggles this is the book for you.
Originally published at https://fizzypopcollection.blogspot.c....
Some Christians pepper their conversations with words like 'blessing' and 'prayer' as verbal trial balloons. Other Christians jump on those words like storm shelters in a tornado. It's code for 'we're in this together,' and it's comforting. Non-believers just ignore them completely, which gives them away every time.
Oh my grits and gravy I never thought about it like this. I'm not one to throw out blessing or prayer willy nilly like a condiment or spice to my conversation but I know people who do. This small passage right at the beginning of the book (page 22 to be exact) started me down a pretty introspective path. There was another passage just a wee bit further in that made me think for a moment and reminded me why I have a 5 year plan.
A man's life must be more than a commute where talk radio personalities become intimate friends and thoughts and passions are controlled by news, weather and sports.
Obviously, I really liked this book. There were so many offbeat spunky thoughts that the man had and openly shared that gave me pause to think and even made me chuckle. While the book was entertaining, engaging, and spiritually refreshing there were things that I truly struggled with. The person changes (i.e. first person to third person) sometimes in the same scene made my head whirl a minute. I'm going to be spoiler-y for a minute and talk about his dear friend that he stayed with after his release. I feel like the set-up was there about how his friend was very anti-faith but then his near instant conversion. I feel like there were things missing there. I don't doubt that when the spirit moves the right person to speak the right truth at the right time anything is possible but I feel like it felt a bit um, (struggling with words here) 'too easy'. I'm sure it wasn't but I couldn't connect to the moment which led to it feeling off. There were lots of amazing moments that I felt disconnected from and I hate to say it but could have been way more impactfull with a bit more editing direction. Kinda like my posts!
That being said, I still LOVED this book. (Yes Ma, thank you.) The knowledge that it will be a minute or million before I can squeeze in another non-review book is hard. I want to finish the series and when I checked out the author's website (linked below) there's a fourth book already being worked on. If you are open to stories of redemption, faith, and a fresh take on the Holy Spirit as told by an every day person living the life and facing the struggles this is the book for you.
Originally published at https://fizzypopcollection.blogspot.c....
November 1, 2017
I very much enjoyed the book. I have done enough travel in CA that I recognized highways, cities and sites which brought back memories of my own. There was a wonderful mix of bad guy turned good, biker talk, Jesus talk and free spiritedness. The story was quite believable and not without terrible tragedy.
I grew up in a trucking family, so the author won early points with me by referring to truckers as, "the unsung heroes of the world's supply chain". At one point James was, "The Truck Whisperer".
As James would speak, I felt like he was in the room with me. I understood, respected and liked him, similar to others in the book. It takes a special guy to pull off all the characteristics James "resembled". I wish I knew this guy for real!
I grew up in a trucking family, so the author won early points with me by referring to truckers as, "the unsung heroes of the world's supply chain". At one point James was, "The Truck Whisperer".
As James would speak, I felt like he was in the room with me. I understood, respected and liked him, similar to others in the book. It takes a special guy to pull off all the characteristics James "resembled". I wish I knew this guy for real!
April 1, 2020
Wonderful Story
Wonderful story, and full of surprises. Reader never quite sure what was to come next. James' Christian reflections were smooth, and easy to follow. The big mystery -- why bad things happen to good people -- was not addressed. The James character was well developed, and his relative ease in converting others seemed believable to this reader.
Wonderful story, and full of surprises. Reader never quite sure what was to come next. James' Christian reflections were smooth, and easy to follow. The big mystery -- why bad things happen to good people -- was not addressed. The James character was well developed, and his relative ease in converting others seemed believable to this reader.
August 11, 2021
AMEN!!!
I absolutely recommend this book to every baby Christian and “Christian curious” person out there! Chapter 14, pp 185-197 has the best, and simplest sermon I’ve ever heard. I definitely want to hear more from John Andrews! I read this for free from “Avid readers of Christian fiction”, but I will buy several hard copies to give away!
I absolutely recommend this book to every baby Christian and “Christian curious” person out there! Chapter 14, pp 185-197 has the best, and simplest sermon I’ve ever heard. I definitely want to hear more from John Andrews! I read this for free from “Avid readers of Christian fiction”, but I will buy several hard copies to give away!
July 18, 2024
Wonderful book
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I can't wait to start the second one. This was a different read from what I normally read, but literally one if the best books I've read this year.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I can't wait to start the second one. This was a different read from what I normally read, but literally one if the best books I've read this year.
November 24, 2017
Not my cup of tea.
April 18, 2018
A wonderful Story.
This book was so good. It had me in tears. Very well written and salvation was explained brilliantly! Impossible to put down.
This book was so good. It had me in tears. Very well written and salvation was explained brilliantly! Impossible to put down.
September 11, 2019
Wow!
An awesome look at the Christian life from a very different perspective. What a wonderful story, well written, and interesting. Hard to put down.
An awesome look at the Christian life from a very different perspective. What a wonderful story, well written, and interesting. Hard to put down.
June 29, 2022
THE PREACHER IS NOT A PASTOR
From prison to preacher is the transition that James makes in book #1 of the Outlaw Preacher series. It's a tough transition, but he learns to be obedient and trust the Spirit of God in all things because only He can set us on the right path... This is a spiritual book with strong character development that helps the reader clearly visualize the storyline. Recommendation: Read the entire series! It's well worth your time and effort...
From prison to preacher is the transition that James makes in book #1 of the Outlaw Preacher series. It's a tough transition, but he learns to be obedient and trust the Spirit of God in all things because only He can set us on the right path... This is a spiritual book with strong character development that helps the reader clearly visualize the storyline. Recommendation: Read the entire series! It's well worth your time and effort...
August 31, 2022
I really wanted to like this. I kept waiting for it to get better. But, I was bored so I finally gave up.
October 10, 2015
This book is not for everyone. It is for anyone who has struggled with the meaning of being a true Christian and the forgiveness of sins.
This is a Christian Fiction
James was convicted of a crime he did not commit but instead of proclaiming his innocence to the rafters, he served three years. During that time he grew to know the Lord. He became not only a Christian but an ordained preacher before obtaining his freedom. The story begins with his release from prison.
The reader is given James background in snippets of memory as he travels from Northern to Southern California. James experiences a series of events that could best be explained as God-incidences. James' faith is tested as his past relationships begin to haunt him. Will he pass the tests or will he succumb to the Evil One's temptations?
I love how Mr. Andrews made the character of James into a believable human-being struggling with his faith. It isn't easy to be a fledgling Christian, especially with a checkered past. I also love how Mr. Andrews, through the character of James, explains the reasons why Christianity is the way to Heaven. It put it on a level non-scholars can understand.
Warning: This book is for Mature Audiences due to Violence, Adult Language, and Suggestive Sexual Situations. There is also some emotional elements that may have some people shedding tears.
This is a Christian Fiction
James was convicted of a crime he did not commit but instead of proclaiming his innocence to the rafters, he served three years. During that time he grew to know the Lord. He became not only a Christian but an ordained preacher before obtaining his freedom. The story begins with his release from prison.
The reader is given James background in snippets of memory as he travels from Northern to Southern California. James experiences a series of events that could best be explained as God-incidences. James' faith is tested as his past relationships begin to haunt him. Will he pass the tests or will he succumb to the Evil One's temptations?
I love how Mr. Andrews made the character of James into a believable human-being struggling with his faith. It isn't easy to be a fledgling Christian, especially with a checkered past. I also love how Mr. Andrews, through the character of James, explains the reasons why Christianity is the way to Heaven. It put it on a level non-scholars can understand.
Warning: This book is for Mature Audiences due to Violence, Adult Language, and Suggestive Sexual Situations. There is also some emotional elements that may have some people shedding tears.
December 10, 2012
Whoa for the steroetypes! First off, everyone who rides a motorcycle, let alone a Harley is a bad-ass. We are not all in biker gangs and are not all outlaws. And if God calls you (whatever your circumstance) to preach, it doesn't matter your history. It doesn't matter, because it doesn't matter to God. I just didn't like this book.
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