God Made My Father: The Man, The Miracle, The Message | Jamaal Bernard

>> High praise of hallelujah Lord is what >> High praise of hallelujah Lord is what you deserve. >> So Lord we say thank you for who you >> So Lord we say thank you for who you are. An amazing God. are. An amazing God. are. An amazing God. We cannot celebrate We cannot celebrate We cannot celebrate the man of God the man of God the man of God without celebrating you, oh father. You are like the puppet master behind You are like the puppet master behind the scenes controlling things. the scenes controlling things. the scenes controlling things. You are the the the the You are the the the the You are the the the the man, the God behind the man. the God behind the man. So Lord, we ask that you continue having So Lord, we ask that you continue having So Lord, we ask that you continue having your way as we sing hallelujah. your way as we sing hallelujah. your way as we sing hallelujah. Lord, you are a great God, a good God, Lord, you are a great God, a good God, Lord, you are a great God, a good God, and you deserve and you deserve and you deserve only only only the best of our worship. the best of our worship. the best of our worship. So Lord, we pray and ask that you So Lord, we pray and ask that you So Lord, we pray and ask that you continue having your way throughout the continue having your way throughout the continue having your way throughout the rest of this service. Bless me Bless me as you increase and I decrease. Just as you increase and I decrease. Just as you increase and I decrease. Just speak your word in season. So Lord, we speak your word in season. So Lord, we speak your word in season. So Lord, we say have your way. It's all about you, say have your way. It's all about you, say have your way. It's all about you, Lord. In Jesus name. Amen. Amen. You may Lord. In Jesus name. Amen. Amen. You may Lord. In Jesus name. Amen. Amen. You may be seated.

I'm excited about today's uh message. I'm excited about today's uh message. And for those who as I as I start doing And for those who as I as I start doing And for those who as I as I start doing the message ask, the message ask, the message ask, is this a Father's Day message? is this a Father's Day message? is this a Father's Day message? And yes, it was designed as a Father's And yes, it was designed as a Father's And yes, it was designed as a Father's Day message. And I'm excited because Day message. And I'm excited because Day message. And I'm excited because when I look at my dad, he had to wear multiple hats he had to wear multiple hats in life, especially in my life. He had in life, especially in my life. He had in life, especially in my life. He had to wear the hat of the father. to wear the hat of the father. to wear the hat of the father. He wears a hat of the mentor. He wears He wears a hat of the mentor. He wears He wears a hat of the mentor. He wears the hat of my boss. He wears the hat of the hat of my boss. He wears the hat of the hat of my boss. He wears the hat of my pastor. my pastor. my pastor. And as I thought about all the things And as I thought about all the things And as I thought about all the things that my dad has done growing up that my dad has done growing up that my dad has done growing up and now from a mature lens, I'm able to and now from a mature lens, I'm able to and now from a mature lens, I'm able to articulate >> And why do I say mature lens? Because >> And why do I say mature lens? Because from an immature uh lens, I was upset from an immature uh lens, I was upset from an immature uh lens, I was upset because daddy wasn't there doing certain because daddy wasn't there doing certain because daddy wasn't there doing certain things with me.

things with me. things with me. But from a mature lens, I'm looking at But from a mature lens, I'm looking at But from a mature lens, I'm looking at why he wasn't there. why he wasn't there. why he wasn't there. >> From an immature lens, I'm looking at, >> From an immature lens, I'm looking at, >> From an immature lens, I'm looking at, you know, uh uh uh uh daddy's a pastor you know, uh uh uh uh daddy's a pastor you know, uh uh uh uh daddy's a pastor and now because he's a pastor, we got to and now because he's a pastor, we got to and now because he's a pastor, we got to live a certain way and walk a certain live a certain way and walk a certain live a certain way and walk a certain way. But now from a mature lens, I say, way. But now from a mature lens, I say, way. But now from a mature lens, I say, I thank God he was a pastor because now I thank God he was a pastor because now I thank God he was a pastor because now I know how to live I know how to live I know how to live >> and how to work. >> and how to work. >> and how to work. See, so when I come to this point of See, so when I come to this point of See, so when I come to this point of service and I'm excited to minister and service and I'm excited to minister and service and I'm excited to minister and say thank God for the man of God, say thank God for the man of God, say thank God for the man of God, >> I got a message today >> I got a message today >> I got a message today and the message is titled this. God made my father God made my father >> the man, the miracle, the message. Thank you for those who cl I thought Thank you for those who cl I thought that was a good title. that was a good title. that was a good title. Maybe I need to like really really slow Maybe I need to like really really slow Maybe I need to like really really slow it down. You ready? The title of my it down. You ready? The title of my it down. You ready? The title of my message is message is message is God made my father.

God made my father. God made my father. >> The man, >> The man, >> The man, >> the miracle, the message. And I'm excited because growing up with And I'm excited because growing up with Dr. AR was was was was both fun and and Dr. AR was was was was both fun and and Dr. AR was was was was both fun and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and and difficult. Somebody said, "Well, well, I can Somebody said, "Well, well, I can understand fun, but uh difficult because understand fun, but uh difficult because understand fun, but uh difficult because he had a certain demand on us, which I he had a certain demand on us, which I he had a certain demand on us, which I appreciate, right? Remember, we I'm appreciate, right? Remember, we I'm appreciate, right? Remember, we I'm talking about the the the mature lens. I talking about the the the mature lens. I talking about the the the mature lens. I appreciate it, but when I was growing appreciate it, but when I was growing appreciate it, but when I was growing up, I didn't appreciate it. up, I didn't appreciate it. up, I didn't appreciate it. There were certain values he instilled There were certain values he instilled There were certain values he instilled in us and and and know be the man that in us and and and know be the man that in us and and and know be the man that God has called you to be. Step up and God has called you to be. Step up and God has called you to be. Step up and take responsibility. Make sure you have take responsibility. Make sure you have take responsibility. Make sure you have values. Create a system. Like that's a values. Create a system. Like that's a values. Create a system. Like that's a lot of work as a young man. lot of work as a young man. lot of work as a young man. But as a father now, I'm looking at my But as a father now, I'm looking at my But as a father now, I'm looking at my sons. I'm saying be respectful. Go have sons. I'm saying be respectful. Go have sons. I'm saying be respectful. Go have some values. Stand up as a man. some values. Stand up as a man. some values. Stand up as a man. [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] See, my father gave me the freedom to be See, my father gave me the freedom to be See, my father gave me the freedom to be able to accept the fact that when able to accept the fact that when able to accept the fact that when somebody says you're just like your somebody says you're just like your somebody says you're just like your father, it was okay.

father, it was okay. father, it was okay. Often Often Often in certain households when you say that in certain households when you say that in certain households when you say that it is a it is a it is a negative statement negative statement negative statement but when people say that I say yes I am but when people say that I say yes I am but when people say that I say yes I am my father gave me the understanding that my father gave me the understanding that my father gave me the understanding that that is it is okay for people say you that is it is okay for people say you that is it is okay for people say you got that just because your father got that just because your father got that just because your father see because in certain households see because in certain households see because in certain households somebody doesn't have anything because somebody doesn't have anything because somebody doesn't have anything because they didn't have a father. Amen. they didn't have a father. Amen. they didn't have a father. Amen. >> And so my message today as as I >> And so my message today as as I >> And so my message today as as I developed this and and looked at how I I developed this and and looked at how I I developed this and and looked at how I I was going to minister this, I said, was going to minister this, I said, was going to minister this, I said, "Lord, just touch my mouth to be able to "Lord, just touch my mouth to be able to "Lord, just touch my mouth to be able to articulate the the mature elements articulate the the mature elements articulate the the mature elements of what this message is about." And I'm of what this message is about." And I'm of what this message is about." And I'm going to be short because we don't have going to be short because we don't have going to be short because we don't have a lot of time. And my dad wants to a lot of time. And my dad wants to a lot of time. And my dad wants to celebrate his birthday. So, I'm going to dismiss the uh Atlanta So, I'm going to dismiss the uh Atlanta campus because Pastor Sam has to finish campus because Pastor Sam has to finish campus because Pastor Sam has to finish a message. But, Pastor Sam, make sure a message. But, Pastor Sam, make sure a message. But, Pastor Sam, make sure your people watch this message.

in Isaiah 64:8, it says in the NLT, "And in Isaiah 64:8, it says in the NLT, "And yet, oh Lord, you are our father. yet, oh Lord, you are our father. yet, oh Lord, you are our father. We are the clay and you are the potter. We are the clay and you are the potter. We are the clay and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand. So today We all are formed by your hand. So today We all are formed by your hand. So today is a celebration more than a birthday. is a celebration more than a birthday. is a celebration more than a birthday. We celebrate a testimony. Not just the We celebrate a testimony. Not just the We celebrate a testimony. Not just the age of a man, but the anointing of his age of a man, but the anointing of his age of a man, but the anointing of his life. Not just who my father is, but who life. Not just who my father is, but who life. Not just who my father is, but who God became to him. Amen. God became to him. Amen. God became to him. Amen. >> Plenty of times I hear my mother and she >> Plenty of times I hear my mother and she >> Plenty of times I hear my mother and she said I had to I had to pray and thank said I had to I had to pray and thank said I had to I had to pray and thank God for the God God for the God God for the God in him because sometimes the man did not in him because sometimes the man did not in him because sometimes the man did not meet the expectations. meet the expectations. meet the expectations. And what I saw and and I and I took that And what I saw and and I and I took that And what I saw and and I and I took that I understood that was a mature lens I understood that was a mature lens I understood that was a mature lens because growing up it's like daddy this because growing up it's like daddy this because growing up it's like daddy this daddy that and you get mad but then as I daddy that and you get mad but then as I daddy that and you get mad but then as I matured I said there's a god in this man matured I said there's a god in this man matured I said there's a god in this man and as I observed what the god and this and as I observed what the god and this and as I observed what the god and this man was doing I was astounded man was doing I was astounded man was doing I was astounded because if this god can do it to for because if this god can do it to for because if this god can do it to for this man then there's no limitations or this man then there's no limitations or this man then there's no limitations or who else he can do it for.

See, he had no earthly father to show See, he had no earthly father to show him the way. him the way. him the way. But God said, "I will father this boy. But God said, "I will father this boy. But God said, "I will father this boy. I will raise this man. I will build a I will raise this man. I will build a I will raise this man. I will build a legacy through the others thought was legacy through the others thought was legacy through the others thought was lost." So this is not just a tribute. lost." So this is not just a tribute. lost." So this is not just a tribute. It's a salvation story because the same It's a salvation story because the same It's a salvation story because the same God who made my father wants to make you God who made my father wants to make you God who made my father wants to make you >> too. And I know we're in church and and and And I know we're in church and and and and I never want to lose sight and I never want to lose sight and I never want to lose sight on who this is about. It's about God. on who this is about. It's about God. on who this is about. It's about God. All about God. But allow me to take you All about God. But allow me to take you All about God. But allow me to take you on a journey to highlight what God can on a journey to highlight what God can on a journey to highlight what God can do with a man or woman that is willing do with a man or woman that is willing do with a man or woman that is willing to submit to God. So this journey starts with number one, So this journey starts with number one, fatherless but not forsaken. And I'm trying I'm going try not to get And I'm trying I'm going try not to get emotional through this message through this message because I am here to be able to minister because I am here to be able to minister because I am here to be able to minister a message while my dad is still alive.

a message while my dad is still alive. a message while my dad is still alive. [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] And so this message goes out for anybody And so this message goes out for anybody And so this message goes out for anybody who is struggling with the concept. And who is struggling with the concept. And who is struggling with the concept. And the f number one, fatherless but not the f number one, fatherless but not the f number one, fatherless but not forsaken. forsaken. forsaken. Psalms 16:5 he says this in the New Psalms 16:5 he says this in the New Psalms 16:5 he says this in the New Living Translation, father to the Living Translation, father to the Living Translation, father to the fatherless, fatherless, fatherless, defender of widows. This God, this is defender of widows. This God, this is defender of widows. This God, this is God whose dwelling is holy. God whose dwelling is holy. God whose dwelling is holy. So here's a statement for you. So here's a statement for you. So here's a statement for you. The place of your deepest wound can The place of your deepest wound can The place of your deepest wound can become the platform for God's greatest become the platform for God's greatest become the platform for God's greatest work. work. work. >> Say that to your neighbor. Say neighbor. >> Say that to your neighbor. Say neighbor. >> Say that to your neighbor. Say neighbor. >> Neighbor. >> Neighbor. >> Neighbor. >> The place of your deepest wound. >> The place of your deepest wound. >> The place of your deepest wound. >> The place of your deepest wound >> The place of your deepest wound >> The place of your deepest wound >> can become the platform for God's >> can become the platform for God's >> can become the platform for God's greatest work. greatest work. greatest work. >> can become the platform for God's >> can become the platform for God's >> can become the platform for God's greatest. greatest. greatest. >> See, my father didn't have an example, >> See, my father didn't have an example, >> See, my father didn't have an example, but he had encounters. but he had encounters. but he had encounters. He didn't inherit manhood. God taught He didn't inherit manhood. God taught He didn't inherit manhood. God taught him. He didn't grow up under a father's him. He didn't grow up under a father's him. He didn't grow up under a father's roof. He grew under God's covering.

roof. He grew under God's covering. roof. He grew under God's covering. >> See, the world calls us >> See, the world calls us >> See, the world calls us to look at things to look at things one to look at things to look at things one to look at things to look at things one way, but God calls us to look at things way, but God calls us to look at things way, but God calls us to look at things another way. another way. another way. >> See, the world calls that a >> See, the world calls that a >> See, the world calls that a disadvantage, disadvantage, disadvantage, but in the kingdom of God, we know that but in the kingdom of God, we know that but in the kingdom of God, we know that God takes a disadvantage and creates a God takes a disadvantage and creates a God takes a disadvantage and creates a message out of that stuff. message out of that stuff. message out of that stuff. See, but heaven calls it a setup for See, but heaven calls it a setup for See, but heaven calls it a setup for glory. glory. glory. >> Where the world sees an orphan, God sees >> Where the world sees an orphan, God sees >> Where the world sees an orphan, God sees an opportunity. an opportunity. an opportunity. >> So, daddy, >> So, daddy, >> So, daddy, >> you didn't have a father, >> you didn't have a father, >> you didn't have a father, >> but God had you. >> but God had you. >> but God had you. >> You weren't shaped by absence. >> You weren't shaped by absence. >> You weren't shaped by absence. You were sculpted by presence. You were sculpted by presence. You were sculpted by presence. Number two, shaped by the hand of God, not the hand shaped by the hand of God, not the hand of man. >> And I wrestle with this cuz Pastor Adam >> And I wrestle with this cuz Pastor Adam and I were talking the other day and and I were talking the other day and and I were talking the other day and there's a there's a a passage called there's a there's a a passage called there's a there's a a passage called Jeremiah 15.

Jeremiah 15. Jeremiah 15. And when you read the the passage within And when you read the the passage within And when you read the the passage within the context, it's a message that is the context, it's a message that is the context, it's a message that is given specific to Israel. given specific to Israel. given specific to Israel. But because we can understand how God But because we can understand how God But because we can understand how God function and work, we can extrapolate a function and work, we can extrapolate a function and work, we can extrapolate a little understanding of this text that little understanding of this text that little understanding of this text that says, "I knew you before I formed you in says, "I knew you before I formed you in says, "I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. your mother's womb. your mother's womb. >> Before you were born, I set you apart >> Before you were born, I set you apart >> Before you were born, I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the and appointed you as my prophet to the and appointed you as my prophet to the nations." And so we we we look at that nations." And so we we we look at that nations." And so we we we look at that and we can't take all of that text and and we can't take all of that text and and we can't take all of that text and say, "Okay, we it sends us a prophet of say, "Okay, we it sends us a prophet of say, "Okay, we it sends us a prophet of nations because we could take that out nations because we could take that out nations because we could take that out of context." But there's a part that we of context." But there's a part that we of context." But there's a part that we understand that there's a formation that understand that there's a formation that understand that there's a formation that happens, happens, happens, a wiring that happens a wiring that happens a wiring that happens when we're in the womb. when we're in the womb. when we're in the womb. >> And we can't say that it's not >> And we can't say that it's not >> And we can't say that it's not intentional. There's an intentionality intentional. There's an intentionality intentional. There's an intentionality behind that we had the discussion, my body, my that we had the discussion, my body, my church. There's something that's going church. There's something that's going church. There's something that's going on in that very body that God has on in that very body that God has on in that very body that God has blessed you with to be the the the the blessed you with to be the the the the blessed you with to be the the the the the walking the walking the walking home >> as he's knitting >> as he's knitting >> in the womb, this unique individual.

>> in the womb, this unique individual. >> in the womb, this unique individual. >> There's only one of you >> There's only one of you >> There's only one of you >> and billions of people. There's only one >> and billions of people. There's only one >> and billions of people. There's only one of you that has to prove this uniqueness of you that has to prove this uniqueness of you that has to prove this uniqueness points to God. So God So God does his best work in hidden places. does his best work in hidden places. does his best work in hidden places. >> The ones overlooked by men are often the >> The ones overlooked by men are often the >> The ones overlooked by men are often the ones overfilled by God. ones overfilled by God. ones overfilled by God. See, in the absence of generational See, in the absence of generational See, in the absence of generational instructions, God became the potter. instructions, God became the potter. instructions, God became the potter. He taught him how to be a man. He taught He taught him how to be a man. He taught He taught him how to be a man. He taught Dr. Bernard how to be a father. He Dr. Bernard how to be a father. He Dr. Bernard how to be a father. He taught Dr. Bernard how to be a leader. taught Dr. Bernard how to be a leader. taught Dr. Bernard how to be a leader. He taught Dr. Bernard how to be a He taught Dr. Bernard how to be a He taught Dr. Bernard how to be a shepherd. shepherd. shepherd. Not by tradition, Not by tradition, Not by tradition, >> but by transformation. >> Often we can get caught up in the church >> Often we can get caught up in the church and get caught up in tradition. But and get caught up in tradition. But and get caught up in tradition. But there's something that is lost when there's something that is lost when there's something that is lost when you're too traditional that you lose out you're too traditional that you lose out you're too traditional that you lose out on transformational. >> See, while others were building careers, >> See, while others were building careers, God was building a character.

God was building a character. God was building a character. >> While others had example, my father had >> While others had example, my father had >> While others had example, my father had encounters. encounters. encounters. What he lacked in mentors, he made up >> for mountaintop moments with God. >> for mountaintop moments with God. >> See, Dad, your story is proof that God >> See, Dad, your story is proof that God >> See, Dad, your story is proof that God can raise kings and queens from broken can raise kings and queens from broken can raise kings and queens from broken soil. soil. soil. [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] Daddy, you were not a product of a Daddy, you were not a product of a Daddy, you were not a product of a system. system. system. >> You were the product of sovereignty. >> a father's life >> a father's life >> became God's sermon. [Applause] [Applause] [Music] >> Number three, a father's life became >> Number three, a father's life became God.

2 Corinthians chapter 3:3 2 Corinthians chapter 3:3 and this is where Paul is having a and this is where Paul is having a and this is where Paul is having a conversation with the current church and conversation with the current church and conversation with the current church and he's saying look basically your he's saying look basically your he's saying look basically your lifestyle is the is is is the expression lifestyle is the is is is the expression lifestyle is the is is is the expression of this salvation is is the is is how of this salvation is is the is is how of this salvation is is the is is how you live that's the it's written on us you live that's the it's written on us you live that's the it's written on us and when I look at that and he says and when I look at that and he says and when I look at that and he says clearly you are a letter from Christ clearly you are a letter from Christ clearly you are a letter from Christ showing the results of our ministry showing the results of our ministry showing the results of our ministry among you this letter was written not among you this letter was written not among you this letter was written not with pen and ink but with the spirit with pen and ink but with the spirit with pen and ink but with the spirit Spirit of the living God. It is carved Spirit of the living God. It is carved Spirit of the living God. It is carved not on tablets of stone but on human not on tablets of stone but on human not on tablets of stone but on human hearts. hearts. hearts. And the message Bible says this. Your And the message Bible says this. Your And the message Bible says this. Your very lives are a letter that anyone can very lives are a letter that anyone can very lives are a letter that anyone can read by just looking at you. Christ read by just looking at you. Christ read by just looking at you. Christ himself wrote it not the with ink but himself wrote it not the with ink but himself wrote it not the with ink but with God's living spirit. Not chiseled with God's living spirit. Not chiseled with God's living spirit. Not chiseled in stone but carved into human lives. in stone but carved into human lives. in stone but carved into human lives. And we publish it. And we publish it. And we publish it. A father's life became God's sermon. You A father's life became God's sermon. You A father's life became God's sermon. You see, some men preach with microphones. see, some men preach with microphones. see, some men preach with microphones. Others preach with their lives. >> See, people didn't just come to this >> See, people didn't just come to this church because of the message.

church because of the message. church because of the message. They came because of the man God made. They came because of the man God made. They came because of the man God made. >> Amen. >> Amen. >> Amen. >> Daddy, your fruitfulness didn't just >> Daddy, your fruitfulness didn't just >> Daddy, your fruitfulness didn't just lead our family. It led souls to Christ. lead our family. It led souls to Christ. lead our family. It led souls to Christ. >> Your obedience opened altars. Your you >> Your obedience opened altars. Your you >> Your obedience opened altars. Your you surren your surrender built spiritual surren your surrender built spiritual surren your surrender built spiritual homes for the homeless. homes for the homeless. homes for the homeless. You showed us what it looks like when a You showed us what it looks like when a You showed us what it looks like when a man lets God man lets God man lets God lead lead lead every decision. every decision. every decision. And in doing so, your life became And in doing so, your life became And in doing so, your life became a walking testimony. a walking testimony. a walking testimony. >> Dad, you didn't just preach the gospel, >> Dad, you didn't just preach the gospel, >> Dad, you didn't just preach the gospel, you embodied it. you embodied it. you embodied it. >> You made holiness attractive and >> You made holiness attractive and >> You made holiness attractive and obedience contagious. obedience contagious. obedience contagious. [Applause] And remember I'm leading somewhere And remember I'm leading somewhere because like I said we cannot celebrate because like I said we cannot celebrate because like I said we cannot celebrate the man without understanding the God the man without understanding the God the man without understanding the God behind the man.

>> the womb >> the womb became the witness. 2 Corinthians 12:9 he says, "My grace is 2 Corinthians 12:9 he says, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made sufficient for you, for my power is made sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in you. See, your greatest perfect in you. See, your greatest perfect in you. See, your greatest ministry will come from your greatest ministry will come from your greatest ministry will come from your greatest misery." That's what Rick Warren said. misery." That's what Rick Warren said. misery." That's what Rick Warren said. See, fatherless could See, fatherless could See, fatherless could make you angry. make you angry. make you angry. Fatherless could have made my dad angry. Fatherless could have made my dad angry. Fatherless could have made my dad angry. Father, this might still be making you Father, this might still be making you Father, this might still be making you angry no matter where you are in your angry no matter where you are in your angry no matter where you are in your life, life, life, but instead but instead but instead let it make you available. let it make you available. let it make you available. Yes. Yes. Yes. >> What the enemy meant to use as trauma, >> What the enemy meant to use as trauma, >> What the enemy meant to use as trauma, God can use as training. God can use as training. God can use as training. [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] See, the very gap that could have See, the very gap that could have See, the very gap that could have destroyed destroyed destroyed my dad my dad my dad became the gateway for generations.

became the gateway for generations. became the gateway for generations. >> I'll say it again. The very gap that >> I'll say it again. The very gap that >> I'll say it again. The very gap that could have destroyed my dad became the could have destroyed my dad became the could have destroyed my dad became the gateway for many generations. gateway for many generations. gateway for many generations. >> And now look at what God has built. of a >> And now look at what God has built. of a >> And now look at what God has built. of a family, a church, a legacy of faith that family, a church, a legacy of faith that family, a church, a legacy of faith that flows like a river from a place of once flows like a river from a place of once flows like a river from a place of once felt dry. felt dry. felt dry. This is significant for me. This is significant for me. This is significant for me. See, Dad, you taught us God doesn't See, Dad, you taught us God doesn't See, Dad, you taught us God doesn't waste wounds. waste wounds. waste wounds. He turns brokenness into a a blueprint He turns brokenness into a a blueprint He turns brokenness into a a blueprint for deliverance. The God that fathered him is calling The God that fathered him is calling you. >> John 1:12, the New Living Translation >> John 1:12, the New Living Translation said, "But to all who believed in him said, "But to all who believed in him said, "But to all who believed in him and accepted him, he gave the right to and accepted him, he gave the right to and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God." become children of God." become children of God." >> You may not know your earthly father, >> You may not know your earthly father, >> You may not know your earthly father, >> but your heavenly father knows you.

>> but your heavenly father knows you. >> but your heavenly father knows you. [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] See, because my father is not the hero See, because my father is not the hero See, because my father is not the hero today today today and this story is God. and this story is God. and this story is God. God filled the void. God shaped the man. God filled the void. God shaped the man. God filled the void. God shaped the man. God wrote the sermon. And God is still God wrote the sermon. And God is still God wrote the sermon. And God is still saving people through his life. saving people through his life. saving people through his life. >> And now the God who did that for him is >> And now the God who did that for him is >> And now the God who did that for him is standing at the door of your heart. He's saying, "Let me in. Let me raise He's saying, "Let me in. Let me raise you. Let me redeem you. Let me be the you. Let me redeem you. Let me be the you. Let me redeem you. Let me be the father you never had or the one you father you never had or the one you father you never had or the one you always wanted." always wanted." always wanted." >> This is not just about my dad's >> This is not just about my dad's >> This is not just about my dad's birthday, but it's about your rebirth. birthday, but it's about your rebirth. birthday, but it's about your rebirth. So, as we close, there's a reality there's a reality that my dad has set the example for all that my dad has set the example for all that my dad has set the example for all of us that there is no excuse.

of us that there is no excuse. of us that there is no excuse. You're sitting in a in in in in a in a You're sitting in a in in in in a in a You're sitting in a in in in in a in a vision vision vision placed in a man's heart placed in a man's heart placed in a man's heart that could have used every single that could have used every single that could have used every single statistic to express why he has not statistic to express why he has not statistic to express why he has not achieved what he achieved. He's a black achieved what he achieved. He's a black achieved what he achieved. He's a black man, a a a first generation immigrant man, a a a first generation immigrant man, a a a first generation immigrant from uh Panama. He grew up in the from uh Panama. He grew up in the from uh Panama. He grew up in the streets of Brooklyn. He didn't have a streets of Brooklyn. He didn't have a streets of Brooklyn. He didn't have a father. His mother was working all the father. His mother was working all the father. His mother was working all the time. He didn't have this. He didn't time. He didn't have this. He didn't time. He didn't have this. He didn't have that. He didn't have this. And yet have that. He didn't have this. And yet have that. He didn't have this. And yet you're sitting in a place. So just imagine what can happen with you So just imagine what can happen with you if you allow God to team up with your if you allow God to team up with your if you allow God to team up with your vision. vision. vision. >> Where could you be as an individual? >> Where could you be as an individual? >> Where could you be as an individual? Where could you be as a representation Where could you be as a representation Where could you be as a representation of Christ? Where could you represent of Christ? Where could you represent of Christ? Where could you represent Christ? and culture unapologetically. Christ? and culture unapologetically. Christ? and culture unapologetically. All God is asking, he's knocking at All God is asking, he's knocking at All God is asking, he's knocking at somebody's heart today.

Yeah, you have the father wound. Yeah, you have the father wound. >> But let him turn that into a testimony. >> But let him turn that into a testimony. >> But let him turn that into a testimony. >> Somebody might be in here and says, >> Somebody might be in here and says, >> Somebody might be in here and says, "Yeah, my my my my dad had abandoned me. "Yeah, my my my my dad had abandoned me. "Yeah, my my my my dad had abandoned me. My dad has the same story." This once My dad has the same story." This once My dad has the same story." This once again, he removed all the excuses for again, he removed all the excuses for again, he removed all the excuses for every single individual in this building every single individual in this building every single individual in this building to be successful. to be successful. to be successful. So yes, we celebrate the man of God, So yes, we celebrate the man of God, So yes, we celebrate the man of God, >> but we can't do it without giving credit >> but we can't do it without giving credit >> but we can't do it without giving credit to the God who filled the gap. to the God who filled the gap. to the God who filled the gap. [Applause] We can't do it without giving credit to We can't do it without giving credit to the God who made up the difference. We the God who made up the difference. We the God who made up the difference. We can't do it without giving credit to the can't do it without giving credit to the can't do it without giving credit to the God who never abandoned him. We can't do God who never abandoned him. We can't do God who never abandoned him. We can't do it without giving credit to the God who it without giving credit to the God who it without giving credit to the God who said, "I am your father." We can't do it said, "I am your father." We can't do it said, "I am your father." We can't do it without giving credit to the God who who without giving credit to the God who who without giving credit to the God who who who said I'll send my son to live, die, who said I'll send my son to live, die, who said I'll send my son to live, die, and be resurrected for at AR Bernard. We and be resurrected for at AR Bernard. We and be resurrected for at AR Bernard. We can't can't can't do it without giving credit to the God >> who said, "I will raise me a man >> who said, "I will raise me a man >> called Ar Bernard."

>> called Ar Bernard." >> called Ar Bernard." So yes, we celebrate and as I close, I So yes, we celebrate and as I close, I So yes, we celebrate and as I close, I ask that you start searching your heart. ask that you start searching your heart. ask that you start searching your heart. Well, one, if you have that father wound Well, one, if you have that father wound Well, one, if you have that father wound and you say, "Lord, I need help to and you say, "Lord, I need help to and you say, "Lord, I need help to deliver." I ask you to start searching deliver." I ask you to start searching deliver." I ask you to start searching your heart. And then and then another your heart. And then and then another your heart. And then and then another thing is ask you to start searching your thing is ask you to start searching your thing is ask you to start searching your heart. Say, "Okay, Lord, where have I heart. Say, "Okay, Lord, where have I heart. Say, "Okay, Lord, where have I allowed all of the other issues in my allowed all of the other issues in my allowed all of the other issues in my life to cloud in and not realize that life to cloud in and not realize that life to cloud in and not realize that you are here ready to set me up?" you are here ready to set me up?" you are here ready to set me up?" >> Hallelujah. >> Hallelujah. >> Hallelujah. >> Too often we focus on such the negative >> Too often we focus on such the negative >> Too often we focus on such the negative that God is saying, "No, just look, look that God is saying, "No, just look, look that God is saying, "No, just look, look over here. See, what we fail to forgive, we See, what we fail to forgive, we destined to repeat. destined to repeat. destined to repeat. >> And what do I mean by that? Because some >> And what do I mean by that? Because some >> And what do I mean by that? Because some women are in here are having a a a issue women are in here are having a a a issue women are in here are having a a a issue because of a father issue. because of a father issue. because of a father issue. And if you don't forgive your father, And if you don't forgive your father, And if you don't forgive your father, you might end up attracting the same man you might end up attracting the same man you might end up attracting the same man you said you'll never be you'll never be you said you'll never be you'll never be you said you'll never be you'll never be into bed with. If you don't forgive your father, you If you don't forgive your father, you might start finding yourself asking, might start finding yourself asking, might start finding yourself asking, "Okay, why am I always ending up with "Okay, why am I always ending up with "Okay, why am I always ending up with men that remind me of my father?"

men that remind me of my father?" men that remind me of my father?" >> And God wants to change your future. >> And God wants to change your future. >> And God wants to change your future. >> And sometimes changing your future >> And sometimes changing your future >> And sometimes changing your future starts with forgiving the past. >> And somebody might be in here say, you >> And somebody might be in here say, you know, as a man, I didn't have an example know, as a man, I didn't have an example know, as a man, I didn't have an example of of what a father looks like. And I'm of of what a father looks like. And I'm of of what a father looks like. And I'm saying, look at Dr. Renard. He can show saying, look at Dr. Renard. He can show saying, look at Dr. Renard. He can show you what if you allow the God Almighty you what if you allow the God Almighty you what if you allow the God Almighty to step in and fill that gap, what you to step in and fill that gap, what you to step in and fill that gap, what you can accomplish. >> So, as you're pondering, I ask that you >> So, as you're pondering, I ask that you stand. And as you stand, And as you stand, [Music] [Music] [Music] you may be here and feel unseen. You may you may be here and feel unseen. You may you may be here and feel unseen. You may be growing up without guidance. Or you be growing up without guidance. Or you be growing up without guidance. Or you may be you've been in church and you may be you've been in church and you may be you've been in church and you never been followed by God. Let today be never been followed by God. Let today be never been followed by God. Let today be the day that changes everything. the day that changes everything. the day that changes everything. He says, "Come to me," the Lord said, He says, "Come to me," the Lord said, He says, "Come to me," the Lord said, "and I will give you rest." Not only "and I will give you rest." Not only "and I will give you rest." Not only will he give you rest, he will give you will he give you rest, he will give you will he give you rest, he will give you purpose. And not only will he give you purpose. And not only will he give you purpose. And not only will he give you purpose, he will give you his name.

purpose, he will give you his name. purpose, he will give you his name. So I ask Dr. Bernard, if you would come So I ask Dr. Bernard, if you would come So I ask Dr. Bernard, if you would come up and pray up and pray up and pray for these individuals as as as an example. as as as an example. [Applause] [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Applause] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] right about now a proud papa. You know right about now a proud papa. You know right about now a proud papa. You know that that that [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] they were planning and pastor Jamal was they were planning and pastor Jamal was they were planning and pastor Jamal was trying to figure out the guest speaker trying to figure out the guest speaker trying to figure out the guest speaker said for your birthday. I said, "No, said for your birthday. I said, "No, said for your birthday. I said, "No, I don't want a guest speaker and I don't I don't want a guest speaker and I don't I don't want a guest speaker and I don't want to speak.

It's called a setup." It's called a setup." Didn't he do amazing job? [Applause] [Applause] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] Too often Too often Too often we judge the tree we judge the tree we judge the tree before the fruit. before the fruit. before the fruit. But Jesus said, "You'll know the tree But Jesus said, "You'll know the tree But Jesus said, "You'll know the tree >> by the fruit. >> by the fruit. >> by the fruit. And it takes time And it takes time And it takes time for fruit for fruit for fruit to show up. to show up. to show up. But when it does, But when it does, But when it does, you can tell a lot about the tree. you can tell a lot about the tree. you can tell a lot about the tree. Hallelujah. Wow. Wow. So, what am I supposed to pray for? >> Is the Lord leading us? >> Is the Lord leading us? >> Yeah. I just, you know, >> Yeah. I just, you know, >> Yeah. I just, you know, gosh, when your heart's desires become one when your heart's desires become one with his desires. And his desires are with his desires. And his desires are with his desires. And his desires are simple.

simple. simple. He wants you in relationship with him. He wants you in relationship with him. He wants you in relationship with him. And he wants you to flourish. And he wants you to flourish. And he wants you to flourish. And part of flourishing is about growing And part of flourishing is about growing And part of flourishing is about growing and learning and experiencing. Legacy Legacy is a tapestry is a tapestry is a tapestry of time and influence of time and influence of time and influence interwoven interwoven interwoven [Music] [Music] [Music] with complexity with complexity with complexity and richness. [Music] [Music] And as we go through And as we go through And as we go through [Music] [Music] [Music] those interwoven threads of complexity those interwoven threads of complexity those interwoven threads of complexity and richness, we learn, we grow, we're and richness, we learn, we grow, we're and richness, we learn, we grow, we're shaped, we're fashioned shaped, we're fashioned shaped, we're fashioned into that tapestry into that tapestry into that tapestry known as legacy. known as legacy. known as legacy. And it's a wonderful place to be And it's a wonderful place to be And it's a wonderful place to be when you can look back at the journey when you can look back at the journey when you can look back at the journey and see what it means to trust God and to what it means to trust God and to experience his promises.

experience his promises. experience his promises. So, he's still saying So, he's still saying So, he's still saying go go go and he's still not telling you where because he simply wants you to trust him because he simply wants you to trust him along the way. along the way. along the way. And that's how it works. And that's how it works. And that's how it works. So, I want to pray So, I want to pray So, I want to pray for the seeds of vision for the seeds of vision for the seeds of vision that are resident that are resident that are resident in some of you in this building. in some of you in this building. in some of you in this building. I want to pray for the birthing of that I want to pray for the birthing of that I want to pray for the birthing of that vision vision vision that's resident inside of some of you. that's resident inside of some of you. that's resident inside of some of you. I had someone say to me, you know, I had someone say to me, you know, I had someone say to me, you know, you know, you're you're up there now. you know, you're you're up there now. you know, you're you're up there now. [Music] [Music] [Music] I said, ' And I said, ' And I said, ' And he said, 'Well, you know, God called he said, 'Well, you know, God called he said, 'Well, you know, God called David when he was a teenager. David when he was a teenager. David when he was a teenager. I said, yeah, and Moses delivered Egypt I said, yeah, and Moses delivered Egypt I said, yeah, and Moses delivered Egypt when he was 80.

>> So, what are you trying to say? >> So, what are you trying to say? And you've got to be ready to give an And you've got to be ready to give an And you've got to be ready to give an answer answer answer to people who are not ready for the to people who are not ready for the to people who are not ready for the faith that you're about to release and faith that you're about to release and faith that you're about to release and the blessing that God is about to place the blessing that God is about to place the blessing that God is about to place on your life. on your life. on your life. So let me pray for vision. So let me pray for vision. So let me pray for vision. Let me pray for those seeds that were Let me pray for those seeds that were Let me pray for those seeds that were sown sown sown so that they can take root, so that they can take root, so that they can take root, grow, and bear much fruit. grow, and bear much fruit. grow, and bear much fruit. and that your fruit and that your fruit and that your fruit can remain. can remain. can remain. Let's bow our heads. Heavenly Father, Let's bow our heads. Heavenly Father, Let's bow our heads. Heavenly Father, thank you. Although you spoke these words to a Although you spoke these words to a nation in captivity, nation in captivity, nation in captivity, [Music] [Music] [Music] telling them that in spite of their telling them that in spite of their telling them that in spite of their context context context to settle down, build houses, plant to settle down, build houses, plant to settle down, build houses, plant gardens, marry their children, and pray gardens, marry their children, and pray gardens, marry their children, and pray for the peace and prosperity of the very for the peace and prosperity of the very for the peace and prosperity of the very context that they're in because you know context that they're in because you know context that they're in because you know the plans that you have for them.

the plans that you have for them. the plans that you have for them. plans to do them good and not evil plans to do them good and not evil plans to do them good and not evil in spite of their context in spite of their context in spite of their context to give them to give them to give them an expected end. an expected end. an expected end. That is my prayer. That is my prayer. That is my prayer. That today the excuses are removed and that vision is released. and that vision is released. that the soil has been dealt with today. that the soil has been dealt with today. that the soil has been dealt with today. [Music] [Music] [Music] Those contaminants that Elder Pointer Those contaminants that Elder Pointer Those contaminants that Elder Pointer talked about removed talked about removed talked about removed and rebuked in the name of Jesus. good ground for great things to good ground for great things to materialize, materialize, materialize, for incredible fruit to be experienced. for incredible fruit to be experienced. for incredible fruit to be experienced. [Music] [Music] [Music] Resurrect Resurrect Resurrect visions that were tossed aside because visions that were tossed aside because visions that were tossed aside because of disappointment and rejection.

of disappointment and rejection. of disappointment and rejection. bring back and restore the days bring back and restore the days bring back and restore the days of youthfulness and excitement and hope of youthfulness and excitement and hope of youthfulness and excitement and hope and creativity and innovation. and creativity and innovation. and creativity and innovation. I ask you, Father, to release a new I ask you, Father, to release a new I ask you, Father, to release a new anointing anointing anointing upon every life, every heart, every upon every life, every heart, every upon every life, every heart, every mind, and let them mark this day as a mind, and let them mark this day as a mind, and let them mark this day as a new beginning, as a new day. Bring new beginning, as a new day. Bring new beginning, as a new day. Bring revival, Father. revival, Father. revival, Father. I ask you and I thank you in advance for I ask you and I thank you in advance for I ask you and I thank you in advance for the fruit that will be born the fruit that will be born the fruit that will be born >> in the name of Jesus. >> in the name of Jesus. >> in the name of Jesus. And anyone that is in agreement with And anyone that is in agreement with And anyone that is in agreement with this prayer, I want to hear a loud amen. this prayer, I want to hear a loud amen. this prayer, I want to hear a loud amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. And amen again. Come on, give God a good And amen again. Come on, give God a good And amen again. Come on, give God a good hand clap offering.

hand clap offering. hand clap offering. [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] We want to give a shout out to >> Oh, man. That's right. We had 66 people >> Oh, man. That's right. We had 66 people who were baptized in water baptism who were baptized in water baptism who were baptized in water baptism this past Friday. this past Friday. this past Friday. And if you're in the building and you And if you're in the building and you And if you're in the building and you were waterbaptized, come on, let's give were waterbaptized, come on, let's give were waterbaptized, come on, let's give them some cheer, some applause, some them some cheer, some applause, some them some cheer, some applause, some appreciation, appreciation, appreciation, they are on the road to disciplehip they are on the road to disciplehip they are on the road to disciplehip >> and growth and development. Now, the >> and growth and development. Now, the >> and growth and development. Now, the rest of this stuff you're going to rest of this stuff you're going to rest of this stuff you're going to >> I think the biggest thing is uh retreat. >> I think the biggest thing is uh retreat. >> I think the biggest thing is uh retreat. We extended the registration for the We extended the registration for the We extended the registration for the retreat to uh August 18th. retreat to uh August 18th. retreat to uh August 18th. No, August 15th, but the retreat dates No, August 15th, but the retreat dates No, August 15th, but the retreat dates are August 18th to the 22nd. And once are August 18th to the 22nd. And once are August 18th to the 22nd. And once again, if you can sponsor a child, again, if you can sponsor a child, again, if you can sponsor a child, sponsor a child. If not, pray for the sponsor a child. If not, pray for the sponsor a child. If not, pray for the child. Uh yeah, I think uh anything else child. Uh yeah, I think uh anything else child. Uh yeah, I think uh anything else we'll post. And uh oh, Summerfest is the we'll post. And uh oh, Summerfest is the we'll post. And uh oh, Summerfest is the 16th. Other than that, we want to 16th. Other than that, we want to 16th. Other than that, we want to celebrate you.

celebrate you. celebrate you. >> Wait, wait, wait. August 15th. >> Wait, wait, wait. August 15th. >> Wait, wait, wait. August 15th. The Brooklyn Culture right here. The Brooklyn Culture right here. The Brooklyn Culture right here. >> Oh, yes. The album. >> Oh, yes. The album. >> Oh, yes. The album. >> New album is going to be available on >> New album is going to be available on >> New album is going to be available on all streaming platforms. You need to all streaming platforms. You need to all streaming platforms. You need to find out about that. find out about that. find out about that. Amen. Amen. Amen. And September 19th will be an And September 19th will be an And September 19th will be an installation ceremony right here for installation ceremony right here for installation ceremony right here for Pastor Jamal E. Bernard. Pastor Jamal E. Bernard. Pastor Jamal E. Bernard. [Applause] Say happy birthday. Say happy birthday. >> Wow. That's all I was asking. >> Wow. That's all I was asking. >> Wow. That's all I was asking. >> Wait, that's a cake? >> Wait, that's a cake? >> Wait, that's a cake? >> You notice how the cakes get smaller >> You notice how the cakes get smaller >> You notice how the cakes get smaller over time? over time? over time? >> Cuz the numbers get larger. >> Cuz the numbers get larger. >> Cuz the numbers get larger. [Music] [Music] [Music] Watch it. Watch it. Watch it. Watch it. Watch it. Watch it. >> Watch it. What's up, CJ? What's up, man?

>> Watch it. What's up, CJ? What's up, man? >> Watch it. What's up, CJ? What's up, man? >> Wait, wait, wait. What am I missing? >> Wait, wait, wait. What am I missing? >> Wait, wait, wait. What am I missing? [Music] [Music] [Music] >> That is cool. Can we get a photo of >> That is cool. Can we get a photo of >> That is cool. Can we get a photo of this? Yes, we got photos. this? Yes, we got photos. this? Yes, we got photos. >> You got photos of >> You got photos of >> You got photos of >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> You got photos of that? >> You got photos of that? >> You got photos of that? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Okay. Okay. >> Okay. Okay. >> Okay. Okay. >> What are we doing? What are we doing? >> What are we doing? What are we doing? >> What are we doing? What are we doing? >> Which Which version we're doing? >> Which Which version we're doing? >> Which Which version we're doing? >> Which version? >> Which version? >> Which version? >> Well, Stevie Wonder was with us at the >> Well, Stevie Wonder was with us at the >> Well, Stevie Wonder was with us at the funeral, so that's the version I want. [Music] [Music] 1 2 Happy birthday to you. Happy 1 2 Happy birthday to you. Happy 1 2 Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday. Happy birthday. Happy birthday. Happy Happy birthday.

Happy birthday. >> You love me, pastor. >> You love me, pastor. >> You love me, pastor. >> Happy birthday. Happy birthday. Happy birthday. >> Happy birthday. Happy birthday. >> Happy birthday. Happy birthday. >> Happy birthday. Happy birthday. >> Oh, >> Oh, >> Oh, happy birthday to you. We say happy happy birthday to you. We say happy happy birthday to you. We say happy birthday. birthday. birthday. >> Oh, yeah. >> Oh, yeah. >> Oh, yeah. Happy birthday. Happy birthday. Happy birthday. [Music] [Music] [Music] [Applause] Now, I want one more thing for my Now, I want one more thing for my birthday. birthday. birthday. >> Can I? Yes. >> Can I? Yes. >> Can I? Yes. >> I want all the women to sit and the men >> I want all the women to sit and the men >> I want all the women to sit and the men to remain standing. to remain standing. to remain standing. [Music] >> I want all the males to remain standing.

>> I want all the males to remain standing. Take a look around you. You brothers Take a look around you. You brothers Take a look around you. You brothers bless me cuz you're here in church. And bless me cuz you're here in church. And bless me cuz you're here in church. And too often too often too often the male population in church is about the male population in church is about the male population in church is about 15%. 15%. 15%. Here it's 48%. Here it's 48%. Here it's 48%. Ladies, come on, stand and let's give Ladies, come on, stand and let's give Ladies, come on, stand and let's give God some praise. God some praise. God some praise. Because when we change the men, we Because when we change the men, we Because when we change the men, we change the family, we change the change the family, we change the change the family, we change the marriage, we change the society, we marriage, we change the society, we marriage, we change the society, we change the community. change the community. change the community. And this is my birthday blessing. Thank And this is my birthday blessing. Thank And this is my birthday blessing. Thank you, brothers. you, brothers. you, brothers. God bless you. Grace and peace. And I God bless you. Grace and peace. And I God bless you. Grace and peace. And I don't know what's next. Praise God. All don't know what's next. Praise God. All don't know what's next. Praise God. All right. Father, thank you for family, right. Father, thank you for family, right. Father, thank you for family, natural family, but especially spiritual natural family, but especially spiritual natural family, but especially spiritual family. Community of shared values, family. Community of shared values, family. Community of shared values, dreams, and visions and ups and downs dreams, and visions and ups and downs dreams, and visions and ups and downs and journeys. All founded on faith in and journeys. All founded on faith in and journeys. All founded on faith in Jesus Christ. Continue to grow this Jesus Christ. Continue to grow this Jesus Christ. Continue to grow this family here in New York, in Long Island, family here in New York, in Long Island, family here in New York, in Long Island, in Orlando, in Atlanta.

in Orlando, in Atlanta. in Orlando, in Atlanta. in North Carolina. in North Carolina. in North Carolina. Father, thank you for every next step Father, thank you for every next step Father, thank you for every next step that's ahead of us as CCC goes global. that's ahead of us as CCC goes global. that's ahead of us as CCC goes global. We bless you. We thank you in Jesus' We bless you. We thank you in Jesus' We bless you. We thank you in Jesus' name. Amen. name. Amen. name. Amen. And amen. And amen. And amen. So, you see the legacy. So, you see the legacy. So, you see the legacy. This is a part of the celebration that This is a part of the celebration that This is a part of the celebration that we're doing a whole line uh of legacy we're doing a whole line uh of legacy we're doing a whole line uh of legacy honoring Doc Renard and what he's done honoring Doc Renard and what he's done honoring Doc Renard and what he's done in all of our lives. So, if you want a in all of our lives. So, if you want a in all of our lives. So, if you want a legacy shirt, they're in the lobby. Uh legacy shirt, they're in the lobby. Uh legacy shirt, they're in the lobby. Uh please support. Uh is that it? Say please support. Uh is that it? Say please support. Uh is that it? Say something good. Let's say something good something good. Let's say something good something good. Let's say something good as we leave this place with God's as we leave this place with God's as we leave this place with God's presence. Jesus is Lord. Period. We presence. Jesus is Lord. Period. We presence. Jesus is Lord. Period. We believe it. We proclaim it. And we're believe it. We proclaim it. And we're believe it. We proclaim it. And we're seeing it come to pass. God bless and seeing it come to pass. God bless and seeing it come to pass. God bless and joy joy joy >> family. Thank you so much for watching >> family. Thank you so much for watching >> family. Thank you so much for watching CCC's YouTube channel. If you feel what CCC's YouTube channel. If you feel what CCC's YouTube channel. If you feel what you just experienced impacted your life you just experienced impacted your life you just experienced impacted your life in any way, we encourage you to like, in any way, we encourage you to like, in any way, we encourage you to like, subscribe, and share this video with subscribe, and share this video with subscribe, and share this video with others so we can fulfill our mission in others so we can fulfill our mission in others so we can fulfill our mission in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world.

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