I Died at 17 and Came Back to Share This Story | Jonathan Gonzalez #Landmarkstories

What happens when your life flashes before your eyes, and you’re left bleeding to death in the back seat of a car at just 17 years old? This is Jonathan Gonzales’ unimaginable story—an encounter with death that forever changed his life and set him on a path to discovering God’s purpose. In this raw and powerful testimony, Jonathan shares the harrowing details of his near-death experience, the struggles that followed, and how one desperate prayer brought him back to life—physically and spiritually. This isn’t just another story. It’s a story of survival, redemption, and the undeniable power of faith. From facing unimaginable pain to overcoming addiction, Jonathan’s journey is proof that no matter how dark life gets, there’s always hope. Could his story be the landmark you need to find your way? CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Jonathan’s Testimony 05:04 - Surviving Against All Odds 11:27 - Jonathan’s Near-Death Experience 13:38 - Meeting the Firefighter Who Saved Jonathan 17:34 - Jonathan’s Coma Experience 23:05 - Addiction and the Pandemic 27:00 - The Lord Answers Your Prayers 29:50 - A Missionary Comes to Your House 35:24 - Testimonies as Life Landmarks 39:20 - Jonathan’s Family Support 42:56 - Your Scars Are Your North Star 46:38 - Landmark Stories: What Are They? 49:07 - The Church Needs to Wake Up 51:34 - Matt’s 28-Year-Old Bible 57:33 - The Beginning of Something Beautiful 58:40 - Final Thoughts 59:24 - Closing Prayer More Information About Our Landmark Stories Event: https://thelandmark.church/landmark-stories Thank you for watching a Landmark video. Please subscribe and tap or click the bell icon to turn notifications on so you're alerted when we go live or upload a new video. Visit our website to stay up-to-date on everything we do: http://thelandmark.church/ Follow us on social media to stay engaged: Instagram: @thelandmark.church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelandmark.church X: @thelandmark_ TikTok: @thelandmark.church Listen to our sermons: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oMO0TF2OWF0JSzU8nOZ2m?si=ac45dc5fc2464d3b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landmark-sermons/id1724233354 Watch live here on Youtube. Gathering times: Sunday at 9:00am & 11:00am Wednesday at 6:30pm Landmark Church 300 E. 8th Street Ocean City, NJ 08226