Dear John,
I just came across your website, and wanted to send you a note to thank you for your ministry. On August 17, 1986 you spoke at Riverside Church in Ft. Myers, Florida. I attended the service, heard your testimony, and received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I was 17 years old.
Today I am the Minister to Children and Families at First Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia. I have a wonderful wife and 4 great kids. I am also a writer
for Lifeway Christian Resources, and am working on a doctorate at Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY.
I just wanted to thank you for your faithfullness in the Lord’s service. He used you to not only impact my life, but the lives of those who have been influenced through my ministry.
May God bless you.
Tony Hoffman
Minister to Children and Families,
First Baptist Church
Valdosta, GA
It was a great privilege to have Mr. John “Bull” Bramlett as speaker for the spiritual retreat for five Adult Rehabilitaton Center’s of the Salvation
Army.
There were about 150 in attendance at the weekend retreat held at The Salvation Army camp Grandview in the Georgia hills. The men attending this retreat are part of a residential program offered by The Salvation Army to aid in the recovery of drug and/or alcohol abuse.
At the first session, Bull gave his testimony of the man he was and the man God has made him to be. At the conclusion of the first session, he gave an altar call and 50 men responded by making
decisions to become follower’s of Christ.
The weekend was filled with different competitions the men could enter as well as John Bramlett presenting two Bible classes, two Vespers and the Sunday morning message. Each time, Bramlett hit
as hard with the truth as he did with tackles when he was a linebacker in the NFL. The men responded time after time coming forward to ask God to make a lasting change in their life. Over 100 men sought
out the saving power of god during this truly spiritual retreat.
Praise God for the work He is doing in men of faith and using men like John Bramlett as messengers of the Gospel of truth.
Captains Henry and Debby Hudson
Adult Rehabilitation Center Administrators
Memphis, Tennessee
Dear Brother,
In October ‘95 you preached a sermon at First Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. That day my wife, Melisa, and I were part of the congregation.
Your message spoke volumes to me and I was one of the people you stopped and asked during the call if I knew Jesus. It was that moment that my life changed as I walked down the isle and accepted
Christ as my savior. Having played sports and abusing alcohol, there was only one thing that could complete me, make me whole, and rid me of my babits...Jesus! During the last 11 years I have been
involved in the church, led Sunday School, discipleship training, and small group studies. It was in one of the small group studies that I was touched once again by October ‘95. My wife, Melisa, was doing the same study that I was with two other ladies. The lesson for the week discussed witnessing and evangelism when one of the members of Melisa’s group mentioned her dad and the different men that he had shared the Gospel
with and their “styles”. Hard preaching got brought up and Melisa shared with the group that it takes that for some people to step out and commit their lives to Christ. As the discussion went further into depth, Linda mentioned that her father had a
friend that does such preaching, John Bramlett. When Melisa told me this, chills ran up and down my body and I could not believe what I was hearing.
Yesterday I shared my testimony with our Sunday School class. Afterwards, I drove to Memphis and was able to meet Linda’s dad, Ron Young.
Thank you for your ministry and may God continue to bless you.
Your Brother in Christ,
Barry Jefcoat
Hi John,
I just wanted to thank you for giving me a copy of Nancy’s book. I just finished reading it. I’ve heard you share your testimony many times, and you said “I was bad, I drank, abused my wife, and cheated on her,” but to read it from her point of view showed the reality of it. I grew up in a home like that, only my Dad was not a football player and he never showed any love or attention to us kids. I do not expect to see my Dad in heaven as he committed suicide, without God.
When I got to the part where you came to know the Lord and you did a 180 degree turn overnight, and began sharing Jesus Christ with everyone you came across...what a blessing! You both have a
great testimony to the Life-Changing Power of God.
I did not marry a man like my Dad, but when you grow up in a home without love as I did, it affects your whole life. I never felt love from my Mother either, as she took all her anger at my Dad out on
me. I thought I was a Christian for twenty-five years. I believed in God, I was Baptized and I went to church every Sunday, but it was not until I started going through one problem after another and was in a depression that I began to “Seek God”. He says in His word “If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me,” and I did. Ever since Jesus Christ has been in my life, He just goes out of His way to let
me know that He loves me. So why wouldn’t I want to serve a God like that?
Jesus Christ is the One everyone needs and we just have to keep telling His story. I look forward to seeing you at the next “Inmate Encounter” Crusade.
Love in Christ,
Annette Birdsong
Dear Mr. Bramlett,
Thank you for your inspirational message at the Tennessee Youth Leadership Conference. You made a lasting and profound difference in many lives that Saturday. There were 8 decisions made.
Because of your ministry, 8 young people, our leaders for the future, were lead to Christ.
May God bless you and Nancy,
Charlotte Gee
Adult Coordinator
2006 Tennessee Adult Leadership Conference
Brother Bramlett,
I just had to thank you for coming and sharing your heart and life with the students at Trinity Christian Academy. That Holy Spirit really moved during the
service.
Your visit will always be a memorable moment that will, for some, last an enternity!
In His Name,
Eddie Holmes
Campus Minister
Trinity Christian Academy |
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What a weekend.
We had John “The Bull” Bramlett on Friday night, July 28th for an all men’s “Steak Out.” Admission for a Christian was one “lost man.” Brother John shared his testimony under great unction of the
Holy Spirit. Four of the men indicated they had prayed to receive Christ.
On Sunday morning, July 30th, Brother John shared his testimony in the morning service. A young woman got saved in my office following the service.
On Sunday night, Brother John challenged the Christians to stop saying “I won’t be a witness,” and start saying “I will be a witness.” Our altar was full of
Christians committing themselves to go “all out for God.” What a blessing Brother John was to us as a church and to this preacher.
You can trust a man who loves Jesus and lives to tell others about Him. That is John Bramlett!
Mike Howell
Pastor
First Baptist Church
South Lebanon, OH
Dear Bull,
I certainly appreciate your taking time to come to Houston and share your testimony at the fundraiser for the Center for Youth Ministry. Johnny Baker told me how powerful your testimony is, and boy was he right. As a result of your testimony, at last count seven people made a decision to receive Christ on the spot. Awesome!!
I have no doubt that, God’s grace, your testimony and the events of the evening will provide the Center for Youth Ministry with the funding it needs to continue its mission of training and placing minority youth ministers in critical positions in the Houston area.
With three major surgeries the last five months, I know this was an arduous trip for you. One again, Bull, we sincerely appreciate all of your efforts and we will all continue praying for your recovery and
the continued success of your inspiring ministry.
Yours in Christ,
John Eads
Praise God for Bull's Boldness.
We had Bull Bramlett with us on a Wednesday night of our Revival this past April. On this night, a 44 year-old good man was saved. This man attended
church on a fairly regular basis and had heard the Bull preach the previous year. So he knew that during the invitation Bull would go to everyone in the church and ask them if they knew Jesus. He came
anyway. As Bull went pew to pew, I saw this man tell Bull he was lost, but he would not come forward. Many had been to the altar but as the service was winding down, the altar became empty. I announced that if no one came forward during this last stanza, we would close. Toward the end of the hymn, a 6 year-old girl who had become a Christian a few
months earlier stepped out and came to the altar to pray. It was then that the man stepped out and came down the aisle and trusted Jesus. Someone asked the little girl why she came and she replied to pray for the lost. Praise God she was obedient. It is now the end of July and our new brother in Christ has not missed a service and is a new creature. Praise God!!
I don’t know of anyone else who goes to every person in attendance as Bull does. I’m thankful God put this on his heart and he is obedient. I had someone ask me if he could do this and my reply
was “he can do anything he wants. God bless you Bull, and keep up the good work.
Brother Ed Kennedy
New Liberty Baptist Church
Burnsville, Mississippi
Dear Bull,
I wanted to write you a special Thank You for your recent appearance at two of my great concerns.
First: Your speaking to the Haven House, a recovery home for alcoholic and drug men. The men really received a wonderful blessing. We presently have 33 men at this 12 month program and you gave a different message from what these
men normally hear. We had several (8) to give their hearts to Jesus the night you spoke. What a blessing.
Second: Our Tuesday Bible Study made up of mostly retired men from Sandestin Resort. Your message on the three “R’s” really was so on-target that 7 men gave you commitments on putting
Jesus in their hearts, not just their minds. I really appreciate your ministry and look forward to a return visit to Destin, Florida.
Your Friend in Christ
Charles Earles
President, American Classified
Dear Bull,
I had the honor of attending the FCA banquet for Kevin Colliton in Salisbury, Maryland on Thursday night, March 30, 2006. I just wanted to write you and thank you for your powerful testimony.
Two weeks ago, I was contacted by a 20 year-old male college student out of desperation. He shared with me that he was lonely, depressed, on drugs and had no self-esteem. After meeting with him, I
was able to share with him about his true identity in Christ. I also challenged him to sign an FCA commitment sheet to live drug and alcohol free. This college student is an athlete who dreams of
becoming a basketball coach.
This college student joined me in attending the FCA banquet on Thursday night. After the banquet, he shared with me that from your first joke, he felt connected to you and felt that you spoke directly to him. Your challenge to live drug and alcohol free was just what he needed to hear. Both your testimony and your wife’s testimony ministered to this young man. As a fellow brother in Christ, I personally thank you for your transparency and your boldness in sharing your story and the gospel message. I know for sure that you impacted at least one college student’s life. Someday, because of
Christian witnesses like you, this young man will probably impact many lives for Christ himself.
Thank you for your awesome ministry! May the Lord continue to anoint you and shine upon your ministry.
With Much Gratitude,
Steve Adkins
Mr. Bramlett,
I have been with Inmate Encounter on a few crusades. I was coordinating the fundraiser; my job was to make sure you were in my sight so I could tell you when to go on.
I wanted to share with you what some of the guys that were hanging in the back talking said. It was on Saturday at the main unit and you were talking and
they were not paying attention to you so my counselor friend went up to them and asked what they thought about you speaking. One of them said “I like him; don’t know much about what he is saying, but you can tell he cares about us.”
I wanted to share that with you and I wanted to encourage you that you are a strong tower—a light to all you share your testimony with. My husband and I enjoy hearing you the few times we have.
You are a blessing to many, and your reward will be great. Thank you for listening to God’s call on your life to share and love people where they are. God says in his word to GO. And you went.
Thank you,
Christina and Lew Jessup |
