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>> At Central, we're all about joining Jesus. An essential way that we join Jesus. An essential way that we join Jesus. An essential way that we join Jesus is by reading [music] God's word. Jesus is by reading [music] God's word. Jesus is by reading [music] God's word. It sets our heart, mind, and soul on the It sets our heart, mind, and soul on the It sets our heart, mind, and soul on the right priorities to walking God's will. right priorities to walking God's will. right priorities to walking God's will. But, deciding what to [music] read can But, deciding what to [music] read can But, deciding what to [music] read can be difficult. At Central, we have a be difficult. At Central, we have a be difficult. At Central, we have a Bible reading plan that can be sent out Bible reading plan that can be sent out Bible reading plan that can be sent out to you every morning from the Central to you every morning from the Central to you every morning from the Central app. When you follow along with the app. When you follow along with the app. When you follow along with the Bible reading plan, you can talk it Bible reading plan, you can talk it Bible reading plan, you can talk it through with your life group, D-group, through with your life group, D-group, through with your life group, D-group, or your friends that are following or your friends that are following or your friends that are following along. To sign up, simply select your along. To sign up, simply select your along. To sign up, simply select your profile in the top right [music] corner, profile in the top right [music] corner, profile in the top right [music] corner, select notifications, scroll down, and select notifications, scroll down, and select notifications, scroll down, and turn on scripture reading. turn on scripture reading. turn on scripture reading. While you're at it, turn on any other While you're at it, turn on any other While you're at it, turn on any other notifications for ministries you want to notifications for ministries you want to notifications for ministries you want to be notified about. Let's join Jesus be notified about. Let's join Jesus be notified about. Let's join Jesus together by leaning in to the daily together by leaning in to the daily together by leaning in to the daily reading of God's word. They aren't just places to us. They aren't just places to us. We see stories [music] of lives living We see stories [music] of lives living We see stories [music] of lives living without the hope found in Jesus.

without the hope found in Jesus. without the hope found in Jesus. Today, somewhere between [music] the Today, somewhere between [music] the Today, somewhere between [music] the Great Commission and the Great Great Commission and the Great Great Commission and the Great Multitude, Multitude, Multitude, we find ourselves facing the world's we find ourselves facing the world's we find ourselves facing the world's greatest problem, greatest problem, greatest problem, >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> lostness. >> lostness. >> lostness. Even in the midst of natural disasters, Even in the midst of natural disasters, Even in the midst of natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and political humanitarian crises, and political humanitarian crises, and political instability, [music] instability, [music] instability, [music] Southern Baptists send IMB missionaries Southern Baptists send IMB missionaries Southern Baptists send IMB missionaries to give their lives to the lost, [music] to give their lives to the lost, [music] to give their lives to the lost, [music] living amongst those who have never living amongst those who have never living amongst those who have never heard the gospel. heard the gospel. heard the gospel. People in hard-to-reach places, people People in hard-to-reach places, people People in hard-to-reach places, people in cities, in cities, in cities, and those who are dispersed and and those who are dispersed and and those who are dispersed and displaced around the world. At the IMB, we believe that [music] At the IMB, we believe that [music] missionary presence cultivates gospel missionary presence cultivates gospel missionary presence cultivates gospel access. access. access. Gospel access [music] that knows no Gospel access [music] that knows no Gospel access [music] that knows no geographic or social boundary. geographic or social boundary. geographic or social boundary. We believe that missionary presence We believe that missionary presence We believe that missionary presence fuels gospel belief. fuels gospel belief. fuels gospel belief. And we see the results. And we see the results. And we see the results. We see lives transformed, generations We see lives transformed, generations We see lives transformed, generations forever changed, and churches [music] forever changed, and churches [music] forever changed, and churches [music] planted. planted. planted. Local expressions of the church that Local expressions of the church that Local expressions of the church that take ownership and thrive.

God has made our purpose [music] clear. God has made our purpose [music] clear. Together, we seek to take the gospel to Together, we seek to take the gospel to Together, we seek to take the gospel to every nation, every nation, every nation, to all tribes, to all peoples, to all tribes, to all peoples, to all tribes, to all peoples, to all languages. [music] to all languages. [music] to all languages. [music] We don't see places on a map. We don't see places on a map. We don't see places on a map. We see our place in fulfilling the Great We see our place in fulfilling the Great We see our place in fulfilling the Great [music] Commission. [music] Commission. [music] Commission. This is our mission. This is our mission. This is our mission. This is your mission. This is your mission. This is your mission. And we are reaching the nations And we are reaching the nations And we are reaching the nations together. >> At Central, we believe that giving has >> At Central, we believe that giving has the power to change lives and advance the power to change lives and advance the power to change lives and advance the gospel in ways we can't even the gospel in ways we can't even the gospel in ways we can't even imagine. It is through your faithful imagine. It is through your faithful imagine. It is through your faithful giving that we have been able to plant giving that we have been able to plant giving that we have been able to plant churches, send missionaries, and reach churches, send missionaries, and reach churches, send missionaries, and reach more people with the gospel of Jesus more people with the gospel of Jesus more people with the gospel of Jesus Christ here locally and around the Christ here locally and around the Christ here locally and around the world. Contributing to the mission is world. Contributing to the mission is world. Contributing to the mission is easy. You can download our app, visit us easy. You can download our app, visit us easy. You can download our app, visit us at give to 870-935-1950, or drop your donation in any of the or drop your donation in any of the black boxes around the church. Let's black boxes around the church. Let's black boxes around the church. Let's join Jesus together and see how your join Jesus together and see how your join Jesus together and see how your giving changes lives.

>> Hi Central [music] family. Thank you for >> Hi Central [music] family. Thank you for joining us for worship this morning. Get joining us for worship this morning. Get joining us for worship this morning. Get connected to what's happening at Central connected to what's happening at Central connected to what's happening at Central by texting the word connect to by texting the word connect to by texting the word connect to 870-935-1950. [music] Also, be sure to follow us on social Also, be sure to follow us on social media, download [music] the Central app, media, download [music] the Central app, media, download [music] the Central app, and check out centralbaptist.com for and check out centralbaptist.com for and check out centralbaptist.com for more information. We're getting [music] more information. We're getting [music] more information. We're getting [music] ready to begin our time of worship. As ready to begin our time of worship. As ready to begin our time of worship. As you engage with us online, we encourage you engage with us online, we encourage you engage with us online, we encourage you to sing along as we remember the you to sing along as we remember the you to sing along as we remember the gospel, [music] gospel, [music] gospel, [music] to open your Bibles as we engage the to open your Bibles as we engage the to open your Bibles as we engage the scriptures, and to worship Jesus this scriptures, and to worship Jesus this scriptures, and to worship Jesus this morning. The gospel of Jesus Christ is morning. The gospel of Jesus Christ is morning. The gospel of Jesus Christ is [music] why we gather. Thanks for [music] why we gather. Thanks for [music] why we gather. Thanks for worshiping with us. >> Hey, good morning. >> Hey, good morning. Happy Sunday, [music] Central, and happy Happy Sunday, [music] Central, and happy Happy Sunday, [music] Central, and happy Independence Day weekend, everybody. How Independence Day weekend, everybody. How Independence Day weekend, everybody. How many of y'all are grateful to live in many of y'all are grateful to live in many of y'all are grateful to live in this nation? Amen? YEAH, COME ON. this nation? Amen? YEAH, COME ON. this nation? Amen? YEAH, COME ON. WELL, HEY, LET'S USE that earthly WELL, HEY, LET'S USE that earthly WELL, HEY, LET'S USE that earthly freedom that we have to celebrate and freedom that we have to celebrate and freedom that we have to celebrate and worship the one who gave us eternal worship the one who gave us eternal worship the one who gave us eternal freedom. What's his name? Who's the one freedom. What's his name? Who's the one freedom. What's his name? Who's the one who gave us eternal freedom? What's his who gave us eternal freedom? What's his who gave us eternal freedom? What's his name?

name? name? Oh, I can't hear you. WHAT'S HIS NAME? Oh, I can't hear you. WHAT'S HIS NAME? Oh, I can't hear you. WHAT'S HIS NAME? JESUS! YEAH, COME ON. HEY, as people who JESUS! YEAH, COME ON. HEY, as people who JESUS! YEAH, COME ON. HEY, as people who are united in that truth today, why are united in that truth today, why are united in that truth today, why don't you greet someone around you? Make don't you greet someone around you? Make don't you greet someone around you? Make someone feel welcome. Ask them how they someone feel welcome. Ask them how they someone feel welcome. Ask them how they celebrated the 4th of July, okay? Here celebrated the 4th of July, okay? Here celebrated the 4th of July, okay? Here we go. >> Swirling on the clouds, kings and >> Swirling on the clouds, kings and kingdoms [music] will bow down. And every chain [music] will break, And every chain [music] will break, as broken hearts declare as broken hearts declare as broken hearts declare his reign.

his reign. his reign. But who can stop the Lord [music] of But who can stop the Lord [music] of But who can stop the Lord [music] of might? might? might? >> Bring it >> Bring it >> Bring it >> Our God is a lion, >> Our God is a lion, >> Our God is a lion, >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> the lion >> the lion >> the lion of Judah. of Judah. of Judah. He's roaring with power He's roaring with power He's roaring with power and fighting our battles. [music] and fighting our battles. [music] and fighting our battles. [music] And every knee will And every knee will And every knee will bow before [singing and music] him. bow before [singing and music] him. bow before [singing and music] him. Our God is a lamb, Our God is a lamb, Our God is a lamb, the [music] lamb that was the [music] lamb that was the [music] lamb that was slain slain slain for the sin of the [singing] world. for the sin of the [singing] world. for the sin of the [singing] world. His blood His blood His blood breaks [music] the chains breaks [music] the chains breaks [music] the chains and every knee will bow and every knee will bow and every knee will bow >> [singing] >> [singing] >> [singing] >> before the lion >> before the lion >> before the lion >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> and the lamb. >> and the lamb. >> and the lamb. Every knee Every knee Every knee will bow will bow will bow >> [singing] >> [singing] >> [singing] >> before him. >> before him. >> before him. >> [music] >> So open [music] up the gates, >> So open [music] up the gates, make way before the king of kings.

>> [music] >> [music] >> Our God who comes to save >> Our God who comes to save >> Our God who comes to save is here to set the captives >> [music] >> [music] >> free. For >> free. For >> free. For who can stop the Lord who can stop the Lord who can stop the Lord almighty? Our God [music] Our God [music] is the lion, is the lion, is the lion, the lion of the lion of the lion of Judah. Judah. Judah. He's [music] roaring with power He's [music] roaring with power He's [music] roaring with power and fighting and fighting and fighting our battles. our battles. our battles. Every [music] knee will bow Every [music] knee will bow Every [music] knee will bow before him. Our God Our God >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> is the lamb, >> is the lamb, >> is the lamb, the lamb the lamb the lamb that was slain that was slain that was slain for the sin for the sin for the sin >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> of the world. >> of the world. >> of the world. His blood breaks the chains His blood breaks the chains His blood breaks the chains and every knee will bow and every knee will bow and every knee will bow >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> before the lion >> before the lion >> before the lion and the lamb. and the lamb. and the lamb. Oh, every knee [music] will bow Oh, every knee [music] will bow Oh, every knee [music] will bow before him. before him. before him. >> [singing] >> Who can stop the Lord >> Who can stop the Lord [music and singing] almighty?

Who can stop the Lord almighty? Who can stop the Lord almighty? Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> Who can the Lord almighty? Yeah. >> Who can the Lord almighty? Yeah. >> Who can the Lord almighty? Yeah. Who can stop the Lord almighty? Who can stop [music] the Lord almighty? Who can stop [music] the Lord almighty? [singing] [singing] [singing] >> the world >> the world >> the world >> Who can stop >> Who can stop >> Who can stop the Lord almighty? Who can stop the Lord? Who can stop the Lord? >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> Come on. >> Our God [music] is alive, >> Our God [music] is alive, the lion the lion the lion >> [singing] >> [singing] >> [singing] >> of Judah. >> of Judah. >> of Judah. >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> He's roaring >> He's roaring >> He's roaring with power with power with power and fighting and fighting and fighting our battles. our battles. our battles. And [music] every knee will bow And [music] every knee will bow And [music] every knee will bow before before before >> Our God. >> Our God. >> Our God. >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> Our God is the lamb, >> Our God is the lamb, >> Our God is the lamb, the the the lamb that was slain lamb that was slain lamb that was slain for the sin for the sin for the sin >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> of the world. >> of the world. >> of the world. His blood breaks the chains.

His blood breaks the chains. His blood breaks the chains. And every knee will bow before And every knee will bow before And every knee will bow before >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> the lion >> the lion >> the lion and the lamb. and the lamb. and the lamb. Oh, every [music] knee will bow Oh, every [music] knee will bow Oh, every [music] knee will bow before before before him. him. him. >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> Amen. Praise the Lord. >> [music] >> [music] >> And we know that that to be true because >> And we know that that to be true because >> And we know that that to be true because God's word tells us that every knee will God's word tells us that every knee will God's word tells us that every knee will bow and every [music] tongue will bow and every [music] tongue will bow and every [music] tongue will confess that he is Lord. Amen. confess that he is Lord. Amen. confess that he is Lord. Amen. And his name is the only name that can And his name is the only name that can And his name is the only name that can save. There's power in his name this save. There's power in his name this save. There's power in his name this morning. Listen. morning. Listen. morning. Listen. >> I know a name [music] that can silence roaring waves. [music] that can silence roaring waves. [music] I know a name that [music] can empty out a grave. I that [music] can empty out a grave. I know a name It's [music] the only name that saves It's [music] the only name that saves and it's worthy [music] and it's worthy [music] and it's worthy [music] of all praise. I call you Jesus.

of all praise. I call you Jesus. of all praise. I call you Jesus. I call you I call you [music] healer, I call you I call you [music] healer, I call you I call you [music] healer, risen and reigning in power. risen and reigning in power. risen and reigning in power. Something [music] comes out of the grave Something [music] comes out of the grave Something [music] comes out of the grave every time I call you Jesus. every time I call you Jesus. every time I call you Jesus. I call you [music] I call you savior, I call you [music] I call you savior, I call you [music] I call you savior, worthy of glory forever. worthy of glory forever. worthy of glory forever. >> [music and singing] >> [music and singing] >> [music and singing] >> Something comes out of the grave >> Something comes out of the grave >> Something comes out of the grave >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> every time I call your name. >> [music] >> [music] >> I have a key with dominion [music] with dominion [music] over death. over death. over death. He holds the key, yeah. It [music] is holiness It [music] is holiness God hands. God hands. God hands. He He He is the heals. is the heals. is the heals. >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> THIS IS HIS PROMISE. COME ON. That has >> THIS IS HIS PROMISE. COME ON. That has >> THIS IS HIS PROMISE. COME ON. That has crushed the serpent's [music] crushed the serpent's [music] crushed the serpent's [music] head. head. head. Our resurrected Our resurrected Our resurrected great [music] I am.

great [music] I am. great [music] I am. I call you Jesus. I call you Jesus. I call you Jesus. I call you [music] I call you healer, I call you [music] I call you healer, I call you [music] I call you healer, risen and reigning in power. risen and reigning in power. risen and reigning in power. Something comes [music] out of [singing] Something comes [music] out of [singing] Something comes [music] out of [singing] the grave I call you I call you savior, I call you I call you savior, >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> worthy of glory forever. >> worthy of glory forever. >> worthy of glory forever. Something [music] Something [music] Something [music] comes out of the grave every [music] time I call your name. every [music] time I call your name. Chains break, drive Chains break, drive Chains break, drive >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> on. >> on. >> on. >> Every time. >> Every time. >> Every time. >> Every time I call your name, >> Every time I call your name, >> Every time I call your name, the gates of the gates of the gates of >> [music] >> Amen. [music] >> Amen. [music] Praise the Lord.

And because we believe [music] in him, And because we believe [music] in him, death has no sting and hell has no death has no sting and hell has no death has no sting and hell has no victory. Amen. Come on, y'all. [music] victory. Amen. Come on, y'all. [music] victory. Amen. Come on, y'all. [music] Let's sing. Let's sing. Let's sing. >> Where >> Where >> Where oh death is now your sting? oh death is now your sting? oh death is now your sting? >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> And where >> And where >> And where oh grave your victory? oh grave your victory? oh grave your victory? >> Come on, men. Sing it. [music] >> Come on, men. Sing it. [music] >> Come on, men. Sing it. [music] >> Where oh >> Where oh >> Where oh death is now your sting? death is now your sting? death is now your sting? >> And where >> And where >> And where >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> oh grave your victory? >> oh grave your victory? >> oh grave your victory? >> Come on. [music] All together. We sing. >> Come on. [music] All together. We sing. >> Come on. [music] All together. We sing. >> Where [singing] oh >> Where [singing] oh >> Where [singing] oh death death death is now [music] is now [music] is now [music] your sting? And where [music] where [music] oh grave oh grave oh grave your your your victory? victory? victory? >> And dead things sing. >> And dead things sing. >> And dead things sing. >> Dead things [music] come alive. >> Dead things [music] come alive. >> Dead things [music] come alive. >> Sing. >> Sing. >> Sing. >> Dead things come alive. >> Dead things come alive. >> Dead things come alive. Dead things come alive in the name Dead things come alive in the name Dead things come alive in the name [music] of Jesus.

[music] of Jesus. [music] of Jesus. >> Dead things come alive. >> Dead things come alive. >> Dead things come alive. Dead things come alive. Dead things come alive. Dead things come alive. Dead things come alive [music] in the Dead things come alive [music] in the Dead things come alive [music] in the name of I call you Jesus. name of I call you Jesus. name of I call you Jesus. >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> I call you I call you healer. >> I call you I call you healer. >> I call you I call you healer. Risen and reigning in power, Risen and reigning in power, Risen and reigning in power, >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> something comes out of the grave. Oh, every time I call [music] you Jesus, Oh, every time I call [music] you Jesus, I call you I call you savior. I call you I call you savior. I call you I call you savior. Worthy of glory forever, [music] Worthy of glory forever, [music] Worthy of glory forever, [music] something comes out of the grave. something comes out of the grave. something comes out of the grave. Oh, every time Oh, every time Oh, every time >> Every [music] time I call >> Every [music] time I call >> Every [music] time I call your name your name your name Chains break Chains break Chains break Walls Walls Walls crumble crumble crumble >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> Every time >> Every time >> Every time >> Every time I call your name The >> Every time I call your name The >> Every time I call your name The >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> gates >> gates >> gates all And they all shake. Every time [music] they all shake. Every time [music] >> Dead things >> Dead things >> Dead things >> Dead things come alive.

>> Dead things come alive. >> Dead things come alive. Dead things come alive. Dead things come alive. Dead things come alive. Dead things come alive in the name of Dead things come alive in the name of Dead things come alive in the name of Jesus. Dead things [music] come alive. Jesus. Dead things [music] come alive. Jesus. Dead things [music] come alive. Dead things come alive. Dead things come alive. Dead things come alive. Dead things come alive in [music] the Dead things come alive in [music] the Dead things come alive in [music] the name [singing] of Jesus Christ. >> Amen. [music] Praise the Lord IN THIS >> Amen. [music] Praise the Lord IN THIS HOUSE. COME ON. HOUSE. COME ON. HOUSE. COME ON. WOO. GREAT SINGING, CHURCH. You may be WOO. GREAT SINGING, CHURCH. You may be WOO. GREAT SINGING, CHURCH. You may be seated.

>> Glad to be able to get away to you. I >> Glad to be able to get away to you. I hope you're enjoying the weekend big hope you're enjoying the weekend big hope you're enjoying the weekend big celebration. Let me just go ahead and celebration. Let me just go ahead and celebration. Let me just go ahead and tell you happy birthday. tell you happy birthday. tell you happy birthday. You You You would have been 21 years old. Happy birthday Happy birthday to you. You're to you. You're to you. You're 21 21 21 years old. >> Hey, that helps a lot. Thank you very >> Hey, that helps a lot. Thank you very much. much. much. Always a good guy right there, even if Always a good guy right there, even if Always a good guy right there, even if he did come from Wynn. he did come from Wynn. he did come from Wynn. There you go. There you go. There you go. Well, happy birthday. 250 years of God's Well, happy birthday. 250 years of God's Well, happy birthday. 250 years of God's blessings upon us. Can you believe that? blessings upon us. Can you believe that? blessings upon us. Can you believe that? He is so good to us. Our language come He is so good to us. Our language come He is so good to us. Our language come together today and to sing to him and together today and to sing to him and together today and to sing to him and about him and to hear his word. You're about him and to hear his word. You're about him and to hear his word. You're in for a special treat with Brother in for a special treat with Brother in for a special treat with Brother John. Our missions pastor is going to John. Our missions pastor is going to John. Our missions pastor is going to come and he's going to share come and he's going to share come and he's going to share what God's put on his heart of how we what God's put on his heart of how we what God's put on his heart of how we should live. should live. should live. How we should be great Americans and How we should be great Americans and How we should be great Americans and great sons and daughters of the most great sons and daughters of the most great sons and daughters of the most high God. Isaiah wrote some words about high God. Isaiah wrote some words about high God. Isaiah wrote some words about the year of the Lord's favor upon Israel the year of the Lord's favor upon Israel the year of the Lord's favor upon Israel that I think it fits very closely with that I think it fits very closely with that I think it fits very closely with us today and I want to read you that us today and I want to read you that us today and I want to read you that passage. It says, "The spirit of the passage. It says, "The spirit of the passage. It says, "The spirit of the sovereign Lord is on me and on us.

sovereign Lord is on me and on us. sovereign Lord is on me and on us. Because the Lord is anointing me to Because the Lord is anointing me to Because the Lord is anointing me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has proclaim good news to the poor. He has proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom to proclaim freedom to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from for the captives and release from for the captives and release from darkness darkness darkness of the prisoners." of the prisoners." of the prisoners." Isn't that us? Can you imagine what our Isn't that us? Can you imagine what our Isn't that us? Can you imagine what our forefathers thought years ago as they forefathers thought years ago as they forefathers thought years ago as they were gathering this great country were gathering this great country were gathering this great country together? together? together? How that God's blessings will be poured How that God's blessings will be poured How that God's blessings will be poured out on us in our freedoms that we have out on us in our freedoms that we have out on us in our freedoms that we have to come into worship. The freedoms that to come into worship. The freedoms that to come into worship. The freedoms that that God has bestowed upon us and we're that God has bestowed upon us and we're that God has bestowed upon us and we're so excited to be a part of the church so excited to be a part of the church so excited to be a part of the church here at Central Baptist. here at Central Baptist. here at Central Baptist. We have some opportunities that I'd like We have some opportunities that I'd like We have some opportunities that I'd like to share with you. Only two that I want to share with you. Only two that I want to share with you. Only two that I want to share today. One is that this summer to share today. One is that this summer to share today. One is that this summer is is almost over. is is almost over. is is almost over. But school's going to start and when it But school's going to start and when it But school's going to start and when it does, there's a special children's does, there's a special children's does, there's a special children's ministry called Awana and it rocks. I'm ministry called Awana and it rocks. I'm ministry called Awana and it rocks. I'm going to tell you, my kids went through going to tell you, my kids went through going to tell you, my kids went through all three of my kids went through Awana all three of my kids went through Awana all three of my kids went through Awana and when they went through that and when they went through that and when they went through that ministry, it was great. They got a Bible ministry, it was great. They got a Bible ministry, it was great. They got a Bible story, they got games. They got a cookie story, they got games. They got a cookie story, they got games. They got a cookie and Kool-Aid.

and Kool-Aid. and Kool-Aid. But they memorized verses of scripture. But they memorized verses of scripture. But they memorized verses of scripture. My kids would memorize over 100 verses My kids would memorize over 100 verses My kids would memorize over 100 verses of scripture every year. And once God's of scripture every year. And once God's of scripture every year. And once God's word's inside their brain, there's no word's inside their brain, there's no word's inside their brain, there's no delete button. delete button. delete button. And whenever the Holy Spirit needs to And whenever the Holy Spirit needs to And whenever the Holy Spirit needs to draw it up, boom, there it is. God's draw it up, boom, there it is. God's draw it up, boom, there it is. God's presence is right with them. Our kids presence is right with them. Our kids presence is right with them. Our kids need that. But for our kids to be able need that. But for our kids to be able need that. But for our kids to be able to have that, to have that, to have that, we're going to have some volunteers. We we're going to have some volunteers. We we're going to have some volunteers. We need over 70 volunteers to step up and need over 70 volunteers to step up and need over 70 volunteers to step up and sit down with a with a child and listen sit down with a with a child and listen sit down with a with a child and listen to them recite the verse that they've to them recite the verse that they've to them recite the verse that they've memorized all week. Could you do that? memorized all week. Could you do that? memorized all week. Could you do that? That's Wednesday nights. It'll start in That's Wednesday nights. It'll start in That's Wednesday nights. It'll start in August and run through the school year. August and run through the school year. August and run through the school year. If you're interested in doing that, we'd If you're interested in doing that, we'd If you're interested in doing that, we'd love to have you go online and sign up. love to have you go online and sign up. love to have you go online and sign up. Uh if you've got kids or grandkids or Uh if you've got kids or grandkids or Uh if you've got kids or grandkids or neighbor kids or kids around on your neighbor kids or kids around on your neighbor kids or kids around on your baseball team, baseball team, baseball team, sign them up and get them here so that sign them up and get them here so that sign them up and get them here so that they can memorize God's word. The next they can memorize God's word. The next they can memorize God's word. The next opportunity also deals with kids. Uh opportunity also deals with kids. Uh opportunity also deals with kids. Uh last week I had the blessing and last week I had the blessing and last week I had the blessing and privilege to be in uh Columbia, Missouri privilege to be in uh Columbia, Missouri privilege to be in uh Columbia, Missouri at our at our at our Como campus with uh Pastor Jacob. We did Como campus with uh Pastor Jacob. We did Como campus with uh Pastor Jacob. We did some prayer walking, had a great, great some prayer walking, had a great, great some prayer walking, had a great, great time. We could feel the presence of God time. We could feel the presence of God time. We could feel the presence of God on that dark city. And in a couple of on that dark city. And in a couple of on that dark city. And in a couple of weeks, another group's going to go back weeks, another group's going to go back weeks, another group's going to go back and they're going to do soccer camp. And and they're going to do soccer camp. And and they're going to do soccer camp. And there are kids already all over that there are kids already all over that there are kids already all over that city hearing about this great soccer city hearing about this great soccer city hearing about this great soccer camp. And they're excited. They're going camp. And they're excited. They're going camp. And they're excited. They're going to come kick a ball into a goal. It's to come kick a ball into a goal. It's to come kick a ball into a goal. It's going to be exciting.

going to be exciting. going to be exciting. We want them to know that, but we also We want them to know that, but we also We want them to know that, but we also want to know Jesus. And so, if you've want to know Jesus. And so, if you've want to know Jesus. And so, if you've got a little bit of time, you could go got a little bit of time, you could go got a little bit of time, you could go and spend it in Columbia, Missouri uh and spend it in Columbia, Missouri uh and spend it in Columbia, Missouri uh loving on kids, teaching them how to loving on kids, teaching them how to loving on kids, teaching them how to play soccer, but showing them the love play soccer, but showing them the love play soccer, but showing them the love of Jesus Christ. Then I want to of Jesus Christ. Then I want to of Jesus Christ. Then I want to encourage you to go online and sign up. encourage you to go online and sign up. encourage you to go online and sign up. And uh even uh if you want to stick And uh even uh if you want to stick And uh even uh if you want to stick around after the service a little bit, around after the service a little bit, around after the service a little bit, talk to our missions pastor, Brother talk to our missions pastor, Brother talk to our missions pastor, Brother John. He'll be glad to tell you about John. He'll be glad to tell you about John. He'll be glad to tell you about all the details. I can do the same. all the details. I can do the same. all the details. I can do the same. We'll be up front when the service is We'll be up front when the service is We'll be up front when the service is over. over. over. We want to say thank you for being here. We want to say thank you for being here. We want to say thank you for being here. Thanks for coming and spending part of Thanks for coming and spending part of Thanks for coming and spending part of your Independence Day weekend in God's your Independence Day weekend in God's your Independence Day weekend in God's house. Uh church family, you're welcome house. Uh church family, you're welcome house. Uh church family, you're welcome to be here. We're glad you're here. A to be here. We're glad you're here. A to be here. We're glad you're here. A lot of our church family is online lot of our church family is online lot of our church family is online today. Uh Pastor Archie, good to see you today. Uh Pastor Archie, good to see you today. Uh Pastor Archie, good to see you guys uh watching online. And also, we guys uh watching online. And also, we guys uh watching online. And also, we have a lot of guests. If you're with us have a lot of guests. If you're with us have a lot of guests. If you're with us uh first time today, I'd encourage you uh first time today, I'd encourage you uh first time today, I'd encourage you to pull out the card in front of you, to pull out the card in front of you, to pull out the card in front of you, fill it out, drop it in one of the black fill it out, drop it in one of the black fill it out, drop it in one of the black boxes. You can scan the QR code on the boxes. You can scan the QR code on the boxes. You can scan the QR code on the back, or you can text uh to 501 No, back, or you can text uh to 501 No, back, or you can text uh to 501 No, sorry. 870 sorry. 870 sorry. 870 Got me again. 870-935-1950. And if Got me again. 870-935-1950. And if Got me again. 870-935-1950. And if you'll text that number, uh we'd love to you'll text that number, uh we'd love to you'll text that number, uh we'd love to know that you're here today. So, thanks know that you're here today. So, thanks know that you're here today. So, thanks so much for so much for so much for being with us, being uh part of our time being with us, being uh part of our time being with us, being uh part of our time of worship.

of worship. of worship. Paul wrote in Ephesians chapter 3, "In Paul wrote in Ephesians chapter 3, "In Paul wrote in Ephesians chapter 3, "In him and through him, faith in him, we him and through him, faith in him, we him and through him, faith in him, we have a we have to approach God with have a we have to approach God with have a we have to approach God with freedom and confidence." Let's do that freedom and confidence." Let's do that freedom and confidence." Let's do that right now. right now. right now. Father, we thank you so much Father, we thank you so much Father, we thank you so much for being our Abba Father, for adopting for being our Abba Father, for adopting for being our Abba Father, for adopting us as your sons and daughters, for us as your sons and daughters, for us as your sons and daughters, for drawing us together. Accept our worship drawing us together. Accept our worship drawing us together. Accept our worship now. Holy Spirit, help us to worship now. Holy Spirit, help us to worship now. Holy Spirit, help us to worship with our with our minds, with our with our with our minds, with our with our with our minds, with our hearts, with all our voices, with all hearts, with all our voices, with all hearts, with all our voices, with all that we are, the Father and the Son. that we are, the Father and the Son. that we are, the Father and the Son. In spirit and in truth. Jesus, thank you In spirit and in truth. Jesus, thank you In spirit and in truth. Jesus, thank you for paying for our sins on the cross so for paying for our sins on the cross so for paying for our sins on the cross so that we could come and celebrate that we could come and celebrate that we could come and celebrate together as your heirs, joint heirs with together as your heirs, joint heirs with together as your heirs, joint heirs with you, you, you, sons and daughters of the most high God. sons and daughters of the most high God. sons and daughters of the most high God. Bless my brothers and sisters this week. Bless my brothers and sisters this week. Bless my brothers and sisters this week. Thank you for their freedom, but but Thank you for their freedom, but but Thank you for their freedom, but but bless them and give them the opportunity bless them and give them the opportunity bless them and give them the opportunity to make your name famous wherever they to make your name famous wherever they to make your name famous wherever they go. It's in Jesus' name we pray. Amen. >> Amen. Let's all stand together. >> Amen. Let's all stand together. Let's continue to sing, and let's be Let's continue to sing, and let's be Let's continue to sing, and let's be reminded [music] this morning reminded [music] this morning reminded [music] this morning that Jesus is not just Lord over this that Jesus is not just Lord over this that Jesus is not just Lord over this nation, he is Lord over every nation.

nation, he is Lord over every nation. nation, he is Lord over every nation. Amen. Amen. Amen. And he is the name [music] And he is the name [music] And he is the name [music] above every name. He is the king above above every name. He is the king above above every name. He is the king above every king, and he is the Lord above every king, and he is the Lord above every king, and he is the Lord above every other Lord. Amen. Amen. Let's every other Lord. Amen. Amen. Let's every other Lord. Amen. Amen. Let's declare this together with confidence. declare this together with confidence. declare this together with confidence. This is our hope and our gospel [music] This is our hope and our gospel [music] This is our hope and our gospel [music] right here. Let's sing. >> The sun was darkening [music] and the >> The sun was darkening [music] and the [singing] heavens [singing] heavens [singing] heavens thundered. thundered. thundered. >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> And for a moment death had thought >> And for a moment death had thought >> And for a moment death had thought [singing] [singing] [singing] it conquered. it conquered. it conquered. But it wasn't [singing] over [music] But it wasn't [singing] over [music] But it wasn't [singing] over [music] till you said it's over. till you said it's over. till you said it's over. Your Your Your word is [music] greater still. The perfect sacrifice, [music] The perfect sacrifice, [music] your body your body your body broken broken broken as you restore to us [music] what sin as you restore to us [music] what sin as you restore to us [music] what sin had [singing] stolen. had [singing] stolen. had [singing] stolen. Once and for all you tore the veil Once and for all you tore the veil Once and for all you tore the veil >> [singing] >> [singing] >> [singing] >> wide open.

>> wide open. >> wide open. Your power is stronger [music] Your power is stronger [music] Your power is stronger [music] still. still. still. >> Come on, we sing all praise. >> Come on, we sing all praise. >> Come on, we sing all praise. >> All praise. >> [music] >> [music] >> All praise to the [singing] name [music] above all to the [singing] name [music] above all names. Jesus, Jesus, >> [singing] >> you >> you reign. reign. reign. You're [music] the name above You're [music] the name above You're [music] the name above >> [singing] >> [singing] >> [singing] >> all names. Yes, you [music] are. Yes, you [music] are. Yes, you are. You [music] turn [singing] the raven to You [music] turn [singing] the raven to a a a new new new beginning. beginning. beginning. >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> Our God is risen. You're alive [singing] >> Our God is risen. You're alive [singing] >> Our God is risen. You're alive [singing] >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> and breathing. There's nothing >> and breathing. There's nothing >> and breathing. There's nothing >> There's nothing >> There's nothing >> There's nothing >> that can [music and singing] rise >> that can [music and singing] rise >> that can [music and singing] rise against your against your against your victory. victory. victory. >> Your name >> Your name >> Your name >> Your name is [music] higher >> Your name is [music] higher >> Your name is [music] higher >> [singing] >> [singing] >> [singing] >> still.

>> still. >> still. >> We sing Jesus. >> Your name is higher [music and singing] >> Your name is higher [music and singing] still. And all And all praise, all all praise praise praise >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> to >> to >> to the name the name the name above above above >> [singing] >> [singing] >> [singing] >> all >> all >> all >> [music] >> names. >> names. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> you reign. >> you reign. >> you reign. >> You reign. >> And you're the >> And you're the name name name above above above >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> all names. >> Oh, there's [music] power in >> Oh, there's [music] power in his name. The [music] cross still stands. The [music] cross still stands. The blood still flows. The work is [singing] finished, The work is [singing] finished, and hell still knows and hell still knows and hell still knows that the grave [music] is still that the grave [music] is still that the grave [music] is still empty.

empty. empty. The stone is still The stone is still The stone is still >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> rolled, and you're still >> rolled, and you're still >> rolled, and you're still high high high and lifted and lifted and lifted up. You're still [music] seated up. You're still [music] seated up. You're still [music] seated on your throne. on your throne. on your throne. >> The cross still >> The cross still >> The cross still stands. stands. stands. >> His blood >> His blood >> His blood still flows. still flows. still flows. >> His blood still flows. >> His blood still flows. >> His blood still flows. >> The work >> The work >> The work >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> is finished. >> is finished. >> is finished. >> The work >> The work >> The work is finished. is finished. is finished. >> And hell still knows >> And hell still knows >> And hell still knows >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> And hell still knows that the grave >> And hell still knows that the grave >> And hell still knows that the grave is still empty. is still empty. is still empty. >> [singing] >> [singing] >> [singing] >> The stone is still rolled. >> The stone is still rolled. >> The stone is still rolled. >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> And you're still >> And you're still >> And you're still high and lifted up. high and lifted up. high and lifted up. >> You're still [music] >> You're still [music] >> You're still [music] seated seated seated on the throne. on the throne. on the throne. >> All praise, >> All praise, >> All praise, all praise >> [music] >> [music] >> to the name >> to the name >> to the name >> to the name >> to the name >> to the name >> above >> above >> above all names. all names. all names. Jesus, [music] Jesus, [music] Jesus, [music] >> Jesus, >> Jesus, >> Jesus, >> you reign. >> you reign. >> you reign. >> You reign. >> And you're [music] the >> And you're [music] the >> [singing] >> [singing] >> [singing] >> name >> name >> name above above above above above above all names.

all names. all names. >> We sing hallelujah >> We sing hallelujah >> We sing hallelujah and [music] hallelujah. >> [music] >> [music] >> Every voice will proclaim there [music] >> Every voice will proclaim there [music] >> Every voice will proclaim there [music] is no higher is no higher is no higher name. Hallelujah. name. Hallelujah. name. Hallelujah. >> [music] [music] [music] >> Age to >> Age to >> Age to age we will sing there is no higher age we will sing there is no higher age we will sing there is no higher name. Hallelujah. name. Hallelujah. name. Hallelujah. [music] >> Every voice will [music] proclaim there >> Every voice will [music] proclaim there is no higher is no higher is no higher name. Hallelujah. name. Hallelujah. name. Hallelujah. >> [music] >> Age to >> Age to age we will sing to the name [music] to the name [music] [singing] above [singing] above [singing] above all names.

>> [music] >> [music] >> you reign. You're the reign. You're the name above name above name above >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> all names. Oh, you're the name [music] above Oh, you're the name [music] above >> [singing] >> [singing] >> [singing] >> all names. >> [music] >> [music] >> Amen. >> Amen. >> Amen. >> Amen. >> Amen. >> Amen. >> [music] >> And worthy [singing] is your name. >> And worthy [singing] is your name. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, >> [music] >> you deserve the praise. >> you deserve the praise. Worthy is your name. Worthy is your name. Worthy is your name. Worthy is your [music] name. [singing] Worthy is your [music] name. [singing] Worthy is your [music] name. [singing] Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, you deserve [music] you deserve [music] you deserve [music] the praise. the praise. the praise. Worthy [singing] is your name. Sing it Worthy [singing] is your name. Sing it Worthy [singing] is your name. Sing it again, church. Worthy [music] is your again, church. Worthy [music] is your again, church. Worthy [music] is your name. name. name. Jesus, you deserve [music] the praise.

you deserve [music] the praise. Worthy is your name. Worthy is your name. Worthy is your name. Worthy is your name. Worthy is your name. Worthy is your name. Jesus, [music] you deserve [singing] you deserve [singing] the praise. the praise. the praise. Worthy is your name. Is he worthy Is he worthy of all blessing and honor and glory? >> [music] >> [music] >> of this? >> [music] >> [music] >> Do you feel the world is broken? >> Do you feel the world is broken? >> Do you feel the world is broken? We do. And [music] do you feel the shadows And [music] do you feel the shadows deepen the same? We do.

Do you know [music] that all the dark Do you know [music] that all the dark won't stop the light from getting won't stop the light from getting won't stop the light from getting through? through? through? We do. We do. We do. >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> And do you wish that you could see it >> And do you wish that you could see it >> And do you wish that you could see it all all all made new? >> [music] >> [music] >> Is all creation [singing] groaning? >> Is all creation [singing] groaning? >> Is all creation [singing] groaning? Yes. And [music] is a new creation coming? And [music] is a new creation coming? Yes. Yes. Yes. >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> Is the glory the Lord to be the light >> Is the glory the Lord to be the light >> Is the glory the Lord to be the light within our [music] midst? within our [music] midst? within our [music] midst? He is. Is it good that we remind ourselves of Is it good that we remind ourselves of this? >> [music] >> [music] >> Is anyone [singing] worthy?

>> Is anyone [singing] worthy? >> Is anyone [singing] worthy? Is anyone [music] whole? Is anyone [singing] able to break the Is anyone [singing] able to break the seal and open the scroll? seal and open the scroll? seal and open the scroll? The lion [music] of Judah The lion [music] of Judah The lion [music] of Judah who conquered the grave. who conquered the grave. who conquered the grave. He is [singing] David's root and the He is [singing] David's root and the He is [singing] David's root and the lamb [music] of God lamb [music] of God lamb [music] of God to ransom the slave. to ransom the slave. to ransom the slave. Is he worthy? Is he worthy? Is he worthy? Is he worthy Is he worthy Is he worthy >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> of all blessing and honor and glory? >> of all blessing and honor and glory? >> of all blessing and honor and glory? Is he worthy Is he worthy Is he worthy of this? of this? of this? Let's sing. Let's sing. Let's sing. He is. He is. He is. >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> Yes, he is. Does the Father [music] Does the Father [music] truly [singing] truly [singing] truly [singing] love us? love us? love us? He does. And does the Spirit [music] And does the Spirit [music] move among us? move among us? move among us? He does.

And does Jesus [music] our Messiah hold And does Jesus [music] our Messiah hold forever those he loves? forever those he loves? forever those he loves? He does. He does. He does. >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> And does our God intend to dwell again >> And does our God intend to dwell again >> And does our God intend to dwell again with us? with us? with us? >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> Lift it up. >> Lift it up. >> Lift it up. He does. Is anyone [music] worthy? Is anyone [music] worthy? Is anyone [singing] whole? Is anyone [music] able Is anyone [music] able to the seal and open this scroll? who conquered the grave. who conquered the grave. He is David's root and the He is David's root and the He is David's root and the >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> lamb who died >> lamb who died >> lamb who died to ransom the slave to ransom the slave to ransom the slave from every people and tribe, from every people and tribe, from every people and tribe, every [music] nation and tongue. every [music] nation and tongue. every [music] nation and tongue. He has made us a kingdom and priests to He has made us a kingdom and priests to He has made us a kingdom and priests to God God God >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> to reign with the Son. >> to reign with the Son. >> to reign with the Son. >> [singing] >> [singing] >> [singing] >> Is He worthy? Is He worthy Is He worthy >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> of all blessing and honor and glory?

Is He worthy? Is He worthy? >> [music] >> [music] >> [music] >> Is He worthy? >> [music] >> [music] >> Is He worthy? He is. He is. He is. He is worthy. He is worthy. He is [music] worthy. He is. He is. >> [music] >> Amen. Praise the Lord. >> Amen. Praise the Lord. >> [music] >> And Lord, you are worthy this morning. >> And Lord, you are worthy this morning. Because you bought with your blood Because you bought with your blood Because you bought with your blood people from every tribe, tongue, people from every tribe, tongue, people from every tribe, tongue, language, and nation. And God, we are language, and nation. And God, we are language, and nation. And God, we are free this morning.

free this morning. free this morning. God, we are free not just in an earthly God, we are free not just in an earthly God, we are free not just in an earthly way, but God, you have made us free way, but God, you have made us free way, but God, you have made us free in a freedom that is everlasting, a in a freedom that is everlasting, a in a freedom that is everlasting, a freedom that is eternal, a freedom freedom that is eternal, a freedom freedom that is eternal, a freedom from the sting of death, from the sting of death, from the sting of death, freedom from the bondage of sin, freedom from the bondage of sin, freedom from the bondage of sin, and got freedom to live with you forever and got freedom to live with you forever and got freedom to live with you forever and ever. And it's not because of and ever. And it's not because of and ever. And it's not because of anything that we have done, not because anything that we have done, not because anything that we have done, not because of of of where or how we were born, but God, where or how we were born, but God, where or how we were born, but God, because of your son, because he bled and because of your son, because he bled and because of your son, because he bled and he died and he rose again so that we he died and he rose again so that we he died and he rose again so that we might be called sons and daughters might be called sons and daughters might be called sons and daughters of the most high God. of the most high God. of the most high God. And so, Lord, we acknowledge that in And so, Lord, we acknowledge that in And so, Lord, we acknowledge that in this place, and God, we pray that your this place, and God, we pray that your this place, and God, we pray that your word word word and your spirit would move in power, and your spirit would move in power, and your spirit would move in power, God, that you would use my brother, and God, that you would use my brother, and God, that you would use my brother, and God, that you might open our ears to God, that you might open our ears to God, that you might open our ears to what what what you have to say for us what what what you have to say for us what what what you have to say for us today. today. today. So, God, speak to us now. So, God, speak to us now. So, God, speak to us now. Open our hearts to your goodness, to Open our hearts to your goodness, to Open our hearts to your goodness, to your truth, and your wisdom.

your truth, and your wisdom. your truth, and your wisdom. We are here for you today. We are here for you today. We are here for you today. You and you alone are worthy of praise. You and you alone are worthy of praise. You and you alone are worthy of praise. And so, all praise, honor, glory, And so, all praise, honor, glory, And so, all praise, honor, glory, majesty, [music] dominion, and blessing, majesty, [music] dominion, and blessing, majesty, [music] dominion, and blessing, and praise be to our God now and and praise be to our God now and and praise be to our God now and forevermore. We pray it all in the name forevermore. We pray it all in the name forevermore. We pray it all in the name of Jesus, and all God's people said, of Jesus, and all God's people said, of Jesus, and all God's people said, amen. Amen. amen. Amen. amen. Amen. >> Wow. Corey. >> Wow. Corey. >> Wow. Corey. Joey. Good job, man. Piano Man Joey. Joey. Good job, man. Piano Man Joey. Joey. Good job, man. Piano Man Joey. Hey. Hey. Hey. Wow. Wow. Wow. You know, Joey, you've been doing this a You know, Joey, you've been doing this a You know, Joey, you've been doing this a while. Yeah. How many years have you while. Yeah. How many years have you while. Yeah. How many years have you been playing? been playing? been playing? >> Seven. >> Seven. >> Seven. >> Several. Yeah. >> Several. Yeah. >> Several. Yeah. >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> [laughter] [gasps] [gasps] [gasps] >> The >> The >> The you know, I'll tell you what, I I've you know, I'll tell you what, I I've you know, I'll tell you what, I I've I've been able to sit through three I've been able to sit through three I've been able to sit through three services so far, and man, it just services so far, and man, it just services so far, and man, it just doesn't get old, Corey. doesn't get old, Corey. doesn't get old, Corey. Thank you for leading us. You know, the Thank you for leading us. You know, the Thank you for leading us. You know, the the gift that these guys have, the what the gift that these guys have, the what the gift that these guys have, the what the Lord has put in them, so grateful the Lord has put in them, so grateful the Lord has put in them, so grateful the way that they use that. I've gotten the way that they use that. I've gotten the way that they use that. I've gotten to know Caitlin. Yeah, absolutely.

to know Caitlin. Yeah, absolutely. to know Caitlin. Yeah, absolutely. I have gotten to know I have gotten to know I have gotten to know Caitlin and Corey and Caitlin and Corey and Caitlin and Corey and and and just many of the team better and and just many of the team better and and just many of the team better over the last 6 months as being missions over the last 6 months as being missions over the last 6 months as being missions pastor. And I am so impressed with the pastor. And I am so impressed with the pastor. And I am so impressed with the staff. Every person on staff here loves staff. Every person on staff here loves staff. Every person on staff here loves the Lord and they are called to be doing the Lord and they are called to be doing the Lord and they are called to be doing what they're doing. And it's it's a what they're doing. And it's it's a what they're doing. And it's it's a blast. It's just so neat. There's such blast. It's just so neat. There's such blast. It's just so neat. There's such harmony among the staff. It's it's a harmony among the staff. It's it's a harmony among the staff. It's it's a positive great work environment. positive great work environment. positive great work environment. It's it's been good. It's it's been good. It's it's been good. So I've been on the job since just So I've been on the job since just So I've been on the job since just before Christmas. before Christmas. before Christmas. Been doing this for just about 6 months. Been doing this for just about 6 months. Been doing this for just about 6 months. My wife Andrea is here. Andrea and I My wife Andrea is here. Andrea and I My wife Andrea is here. Andrea and I have been married 39 years. have been married 39 years. have been married 39 years. The last two services I said 38. The first year doesn't count. And uh The first year doesn't count. And uh But uh yeah, and my daughter Phoebe is But uh yeah, and my daughter Phoebe is But uh yeah, and my daughter Phoebe is here this morning. And Phoebe uh lives here this morning. And Phoebe uh lives here this morning. And Phoebe uh lives in Boston. So I've got five children.

in Boston. So I've got five children. in Boston. So I've got five children. It's I've got one in Seattle. It's I've got one in Seattle. It's I've got one in Seattle. One grand baby boy. I got one in Boston. One grand baby boy. I got one in Boston. One grand baby boy. I got one in Boston. No babies, no marriage, no she's not No babies, no marriage, no she's not No babies, no marriage, no she's not just Phoebe. And then I've got two boys just Phoebe. And then I've got two boys just Phoebe. And then I've got two boys that live in Denver. that live in Denver. that live in Denver. Uh two grand boys there. And then I've Uh two grand boys there. And then I've Uh two grand boys there. And then I've got one that lives Currently she's in got one that lives Currently she's in got one that lives Currently she's in India. India. India. Uh one's Molly. Uh one's Molly. Uh one's Molly. Um Um Um the the the uh I've got three grand babies, boys. uh I've got three grand babies, boys. uh I've got three grand babies, boys. I'm still a veterinarian. I'm still a veterinarian. I'm still a veterinarian. Uh so don't be offended if I ask you to Uh so don't be offended if I ask you to Uh so don't be offended if I ask you to sit or stay or something like that. sit or stay or something like that. sit or stay or something like that. Most of my vetting these days though is Most of my vetting these days though is Most of my vetting these days though is instead of them on puppies and kittens. instead of them on puppies and kittens. instead of them on puppies and kittens. I did work on a hoot owl about a week I did work on a hoot owl about a week I did work on a hoot owl about a week ago. Didn't a hoot owl. And uh it's ago. Didn't a hoot owl. And uh it's ago. Didn't a hoot owl. And uh it's actually a great horned owl, but who's actually a great horned owl, but who's actually a great horned owl, but who's taking roll? The um taking roll? The um taking roll? The um Uh but it's mostly working on goats, a Uh but it's mostly working on goats, a Uh but it's mostly working on goats, a lot of goats in where we hang out, and lot of goats in where we hang out, and lot of goats in where we hang out, and water buffalo. They use water buffalo a water buffalo. They use water buffalo a water buffalo. They use water buffalo a lot in certain countries for milk.

lot in certain countries for milk. lot in certain countries for milk. And but the most amazing animal of them And but the most amazing animal of them And but the most amazing animal of them all, can you guess? It's the chicken. all, can you guess? It's the chicken. all, can you guess? It's the chicken. It's an amazing animal. You know, you It's an amazing animal. You know, you It's an amazing animal. You know, you can can can make eggs, you can eat their eggs, and make eggs, you can eat their eggs, and make eggs, you can eat their eggs, and then you can eat them, and and they're then you can eat them, and and they're then you can eat them, and and they're good. You know, I mean, there's other good. You know, I mean, there's other good. You know, I mean, there's other things that we eat their eggs, but like things that we eat their eggs, but like things that we eat their eggs, but like what? Fish eggs? I'm not big into what? Fish eggs? I'm not big into what? Fish eggs? I'm not big into caviar. And so, but chickens are caviar. And so, but chickens are caviar. And so, but chickens are amazing. Uh they really, really are. And amazing. Uh they really, really are. And amazing. Uh they really, really are. And but anyway, I digress. but anyway, I digress. but anyway, I digress. Uh Uh Uh I have been a believer in Jesus since I I have been a believer in Jesus since I I have been a believer in Jesus since I was 16. So, I was a member at Central was 16. So, I was a member at Central was 16. So, I was a member at Central Baptist Church when we were downtown. Uh Baptist Church when we were downtown. Uh Baptist Church when we were downtown. Uh my family first started coming to my family first started coming to my family first started coming to Central uh when I was 14 years old. Um Central uh when I was 14 years old. Um Central uh when I was 14 years old. Um when I was 18, when I was 18, when I was 18, I surrendered my I surrendered my I surrendered my my career, my life to the Lord. I said, my career, my life to the Lord. I said, my career, my life to the Lord. I said, "Lord, yes. "Lord, yes. "Lord, yes. Whatever it is, yes." Whatever it is, yes." Whatever it is, yes." And And And uh this is where it has led. uh this is where it has led. uh this is where it has led. To right here, right now.

To right here, right now. To right here, right now. And it's been a great adventure. I feel And it's been a great adventure. I feel And it's been a great adventure. I feel like I've just come around the last like I've just come around the last like I've just come around the last turn, turn, turn, and a quarter mile, and I've got 100 m and a quarter mile, and I've got 100 m and a quarter mile, and I've got 100 m ahead, ahead, ahead, and I'm not even winded. and I'm not even winded. and I'm not even winded. I'm feeling it. I'm feeling good. And I I'm feeling it. I'm feeling good. And I I'm feeling it. I'm feeling good. And I can see the finish line. And man, I'm can see the finish line. And man, I'm can see the finish line. And man, I'm going to run hard and fast till I make going to run hard and fast till I make going to run hard and fast till I make it through. And I'm excited. Andrea and it through. And I'm excited. Andrea and it through. And I'm excited. Andrea and I both are thrilled to be in this I both are thrilled to be in this I both are thrilled to be in this position at this time, at this place, position at this time, at this place, position at this time, at this place, right here. right here. right here. You know, You know, You know, uh uh uh Hey everybody on online land. Hello Hey everybody on online land. Hello Hey everybody on online land. Hello Pastor Archie out in TV land. Uh hey Pastor Archie out in TV land. Uh hey Pastor Archie out in TV land. Uh hey boss. boss. boss. Uh I will be done at 12, okay? I Uh I will be done at 12, okay? I Uh I will be done at 12, okay? I promise. Well, I will try. Uh although promise. Well, I will try. Uh although promise. Well, I will try. Uh although he said no, he didn't say this. I he said no, he didn't say this. I he said no, he didn't say this. I shouldn't say that. That I could go as shouldn't say that. That I could go as shouldn't say that. That I could go as long as I want for this service cuz long as I want for this service cuz long as I want for this service cuz there's not another service after this. there's not another service after this. there's not another service after this. But don't worry. I'll I'll I won't do But don't worry. I'll I'll I won't do But don't worry. I'll I'll I won't do that. But, you know, when Archie's not that. But, you know, when Archie's not that. But, you know, when Archie's not here, I really miss it cuz I really love here, I really miss it cuz I really love here, I really miss it cuz I really love to hear Archie preach. He is is just a to hear Archie preach. He is is just a to hear Archie preach. He is is just a great preacher. I I understand him. I great preacher. I I understand him. I great preacher. I I understand him. I get it. Um but, when he's not here, get it. Um but, when he's not here, get it. Um but, when he's not here, we've got some great young preachers.

we've got some great young preachers. we've got some great young preachers. They do a great job. I see Cross over They do a great job. I see Cross over They do a great job. I see Cross over there. He preached the other day. there. He preached the other day. there. He preached the other day. Awesome job last Sunday. Uh today is JB Awesome job last Sunday. Uh today is JB Awesome job last Sunday. Uh today is JB day. And so, you got me. And so, uh I day. And so, you got me. And so, uh I day. And so, you got me. And so, uh I just want to remind you that grace is an just want to remind you that grace is an just want to remind you that grace is an important thing among Christians. important thing among Christians. important thing among Christians. So, please use that today. So, please use that today. So, please use that today. Um Um Um You know, guys, this is our 250th You know, guys, this is our 250th You know, guys, this is our 250th birthday of our country. birthday of our country. birthday of our country. Um Um Um I get to travel to a lot of countries I get to travel to a lot of countries I get to travel to a lot of countries and be places where people are simply and be places where people are simply and be places where people are simply not free not free not free to serve God, to seek God, and serve him to serve God, to seek God, and serve him to serve God, to seek God, and serve him any way that they choose. any way that they choose. any way that they choose. Um Um Um And in these villages, um there are a And in these villages, um there are a And in these villages, um there are a lot of questions about America, about lot of questions about America, about lot of questions about America, about what it's like to be from here, about what it's like to be from here, about what it's like to be from here, about what it's like to be a Christian. what it's like to be a Christian. what it's like to be a Christian. And we're able to share with them, and And we're able to share with them, and And we're able to share with them, and they just they they can't imagine that. they just they they can't imagine that. they just they they can't imagine that. Many of them can't imagine just having Many of them can't imagine just having Many of them can't imagine just having fresh water.

fresh water. fresh water. Having more than enough to eat is not a Having more than enough to eat is not a Having more than enough to eat is not a concept that they experience ever. concept that they experience ever. concept that they experience ever. And most of these places that we go And most of these places that we go And most of these places that we go like Americans because if there's health like Americans because if there's health like Americans because if there's health care in their village, care in their village, care in their village, if you pick up the bottle and you read if you pick up the bottle and you read if you pick up the bottle and you read on it, it often says a gift from the on it, it often says a gift from the on it, it often says a gift from the American people. American people. American people. That's pretty cool. That's pretty cool. That's pretty cool. And guys, I didn't do anything to get And guys, I didn't do anything to get And guys, I didn't do anything to get born here. born here. born here. I just was born here, St. Bernard's, I just was born here, St. Bernard's, I just was born here, St. Bernard's, 1964. But this is the But this is the freest country, the best country there freest country, the best country there freest country, the best country there is to do what we do, is to do what we do, is to do what we do, to worship, to seek God. This is the richest time This is the richest time of the history of the world of the history of the world of the history of the world for a a group of people. for a a group of people. for a a group of people. And unlike most of Christian history, And unlike most of Christian history, And unlike most of Christian history, this is a time when we're not under this is a time when we're not under this is a time when we're not under persecution.

persecution. persecution. In the In the history of mankind, the In the In the history of mankind, the In the In the history of mankind, the church typically has been church typically has been church typically has been persecuted. persecuted. persecuted. And in the rest of the world, And in the rest of the world, And in the rest of the world, many Christians many Christians many Christians choose to become a Christian choose to become a Christian choose to become a Christian uh at risk of losing their life. uh at risk of losing their life. uh at risk of losing their life. My daughter right now, Molly, My daughter right now, Molly, My daughter right now, Molly, she was in um she was in um she was in um a country next to a country that we're a country next to a country that we're a country next to a country that we're in war with. in war with. in war with. I would say we, uh our country. I would say we, uh our country. I would say we, uh our country. And And And And And And And they set up a a base station there And they set up a a base station there And they set up a a base station there to provide care, medical care, food, to provide care, medical care, food, to provide care, medical care, food, water, water, water, a place to sleep. a place to sleep. a place to sleep. Thank you, Central Baptist Church, for Thank you, Central Baptist Church, for Thank you, Central Baptist Church, for taking part in doing that. We don't talk taking part in doing that. We don't talk taking part in doing that. We don't talk about that a lot. about that a lot. about that a lot. Uh we really shouldn't, can't get too Uh we really shouldn't, can't get too Uh we really shouldn't, can't get too public with exactly where she is and all public with exactly where she is and all public with exactly where she is and all that kind of stuff. that kind of stuff. that kind of stuff. But you guys allow me, as missions But you guys allow me, as missions But you guys allow me, as missions pastor and the mission strategy team to pastor and the mission strategy team to pastor and the mission strategy team to partner with missionaries like Molly.

partner with missionaries like Molly. partner with missionaries like Molly. And these people are coming out of this And these people are coming out of this And these people are coming out of this country. Many times they have not have country. Many times they have not have country. Many times they have not have food or water for days. food or water for days. food or water for days. And there and they come and there she it And there and they come and there she it And there and they come and there she it and her friends are there to feed, give and her friends are there to feed, give and her friends are there to feed, give them water, give them comfort. them water, give them comfort. them water, give them comfort. Whatever their needs are, medical, they Whatever their needs are, medical, they Whatever their needs are, medical, they take care of it. take care of it. take care of it. And then comes the question, And then comes the question, And then comes the question, "Why? "Why? "Why? Why are you doing this?" Why are you doing this?" Why are you doing this?" And they say, "Because Jesus loves you." And we are seeing And we are seeing hundreds of people coming to Christ each hundreds of people coming to Christ each hundreds of people coming to Christ each week. week. week. Molly says that as they Molly says that as they Molly says that as they learn more about the gospel, they learn learn more about the gospel, they learn learn more about the gospel, they learn more about what the incredible things more about what the incredible things more about what the incredible things that are ours, that are ours, that are ours, that they then want to go back to where that they then want to go back to where that they then want to go back to where they came from they came from they came from because they have a burden for their because they have a burden for their because they have a burden for their family. family. family. I said, "Molly, they they they may be I said, "Molly, they they they may be I said, "Molly, they they they may be killed there." And she said, "Dad, killed there." And she said, "Dad, killed there." And she said, "Dad, here's the deal. This is what they say, here's the deal. This is what they say, here's the deal. This is what they say, that they have found something more that they have found something more that they have found something more precious than their lives."

It's the gospel. It's the good news. It's the gospel. It's the good news. It is that thing that transforms and It is that thing that transforms and It is that thing that transforms and changes and and assures us of a destiny changes and and assures us of a destiny changes and and assures us of a destiny in heaven. in heaven. in heaven. Guys, it don't get any better than that. Guys, it don't get any better than that. Guys, it don't get any better than that. It's good chicken, right? It's good chicken, right? It's good chicken, right? >> Amen. >> Amen. >> Amen. >> So, I gather my kids up not too long >> So, I gather my kids up not too long >> So, I gather my kids up not too long ago. ago. ago. Molly, Phoebe, Molly, Phoebe, Molly, Phoebe, Jack, Nathan. Jack, Nathan. Jack, Nathan. I think even Nathan's wife, Kayla, was I think even Nathan's wife, Kayla, was I think even Nathan's wife, Kayla, was there. Chloe, Sam, so son-in-laws, all there. Chloe, Sam, so son-in-laws, all there. Chloe, Sam, so son-in-laws, all of them. And I said, "Guys, of them. And I said, "Guys, of them. And I said, "Guys, you know, Mom and I, we have provided you know, Mom and I, we have provided you know, Mom and I, we have provided good for you. We've fed you, we watered good for you. We've fed you, we watered good for you. We've fed you, we watered you, we kept the ticks off of you. We you, we kept the ticks off of you. We you, we kept the ticks off of you. We even let you out to go to bathroom every even let you out to go to bathroom every even let you out to go to bathroom every now and then. now and then. now and then. Oh, that's the dogs. But but but we took Oh, that's the dogs. But but but we took Oh, that's the dogs. But but but we took good care of y'all. good care of y'all. good care of y'all. And and it was a good thing to be part And and it was a good thing to be part And and it was a good thing to be part of this household. We we we we helped of this household. We we we we helped of this household. We we we we helped you mentally, physically, spiritually. you mentally, physically, spiritually. you mentally, physically, spiritually. Now Now Now won't you do your old dad a favor?

won't you do your old dad a favor? won't you do your old dad a favor? And I got a few things I'd like for you And I got a few things I'd like for you And I got a few things I'd like for you to to to focus on. focus on. focus on. And I said, "Number one, And I said, "Number one, And I said, "Number one, to make my joy complete, to make my joy complete, to make my joy complete, you need to be close to your brothers you need to be close to your brothers you need to be close to your brothers and sisters. and sisters. and sisters. Y'all need to be nice to each other. Y'all need to be nice to each other. Y'all need to be nice to each other. All right, you need to have each other's All right, you need to have each other's All right, you need to have each other's back. back. back. You need to You need to You need to uh uh uh forgive each other forgive each other forgive each other 7 * 70. 7 * 70. 7 * 70. Right? You just keep doing that, cuz Right? You just keep doing that, cuz Right? You just keep doing that, cuz you're brothers and sisters. And that you're brothers and sisters. And that you're brothers and sisters. And that would do our heart what? It really make would do our heart what? It really make would do our heart what? It really make us happy. us happy. us happy. Now, how are you going to do that? I Now, how are you going to do that? I Now, how are you going to do that? I said, said, said, "By following the golden rule. "By following the golden rule. "By following the golden rule. You just treat them the way you'd want You just treat them the way you'd want You just treat them the way you'd want to be treated. to be treated. to be treated. You know, I like to be judged by my You know, I like to be judged by my You know, I like to be judged by my intentions, not by my actions. intentions, not by my actions. intentions, not by my actions. Right? I didn't mean to do that. I Right? I didn't mean to do that. I Right? I didn't mean to do that. I didn't mean to say that. didn't mean to say that. didn't mean to say that. But But But I want to I want to I want to but I I tend to judge people by what but I I tend to judge people by what but I I tend to judge people by what they do.

they do. they do. And that's not appropriate. And that's not appropriate. And that's not appropriate. But to be okay with each other, you've But to be okay with each other, you've But to be okay with each other, you've got to serve each other. You've got to got to serve each other. You've got to got to serve each other. You've got to be be be humble. humble. humble. Well, how do we do that? Well, how do we do that? Well, how do we do that? By following Jesus. By following Jesus. By following Jesus. That's just a simple way to keep that in That's just a simple way to keep that in That's just a simple way to keep that in your mind. If you have the attitude of your mind. If you have the attitude of your mind. If you have the attitude of Christ, you're going to do the above. Christ, you're going to do the above. Christ, you're going to do the above. And that's what I told them. And that's what I told them. And that's what I told them. Well, fast forward to about 2 weeks ago. Well, fast forward to about 2 weeks ago. Well, fast forward to about 2 weeks ago. Pastor Archie said, "Hey, I'm going to Pastor Archie said, "Hey, I'm going to Pastor Archie said, "Hey, I'm going to be out of town. be out of town. be out of town. I would like for you to preach." I would like for you to preach." I would like for you to preach." And I said, "What we preaching on?" He And I said, "What we preaching on?" He And I said, "What we preaching on?" He said, "Philippians 2:1-11." said, "Philippians 2:1-11." said, "Philippians 2:1-11." And I read that and I said, "You know, And I read that and I said, "You know, And I read that and I said, "You know, that sounds a whole lot like what I said that sounds a whole lot like what I said that sounds a whole lot like what I said to my kids the other day." to my kids the other day." to my kids the other day." So, here's what I want us to do. So, here's what I want us to do. So, here's what I want us to do. I want us to stand I want us to stand I want us to stand in honor of God's word, if you are able, in honor of God's word, if you are able, in honor of God's word, if you are able, and we are going to read Philippians and we are going to read Philippians and we are going to read Philippians 2:1-11. Therefore, Therefore, if any encouragement in Christ, if if any encouragement in Christ, if if any encouragement in Christ, if there's any consolation of love, if there's any consolation of love, if there's any consolation of love, if there's any fellowship of the Spirit, if there's any fellowship of the Spirit, if there's any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, any affection and compassion, any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the make my joy complete by being of the make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, same mind, maintaining the same love, same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.

united in spirit, intent on one purpose. united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty Do nothing from selfishness or empty Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind, conceit, but with humility of mind, conceit, but with humility of mind, regard one another as more important regard one another as more important regard one another as more important than yourselves. than yourselves. than yourselves. Do not merely look out for your own Do not merely look out for your own Do not merely look out for your own personal interest, but also for the personal interest, but also for the personal interest, but also for the interest of others. Have this attitude interest of others. Have this attitude interest of others. Have this attitude in yourselves, which was also in Christ in yourselves, which was also in Christ in yourselves, which was also in Christ Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, who, although he existed in the form of who, although he existed in the form of who, although he existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a God, did not regard equality with God a God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, thing to be grasped, thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of but emptied himself, taking the form of but emptied himself, taking the form of a bondservant and being made in the a bondservant and being made in the a bondservant and being made in the likeness of men, likeness of men, likeness of men, being found in appearance as a man, he being found in appearance as a man, he being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to humbled himself by becoming obedient to humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a the point of death, even death on a the point of death, even death on a cross. cross. cross. For this reason also, God highly exalted For this reason also, God highly exalted For this reason also, God highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which him and bestowed on him the name which him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, is above every name, is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee so that at the name of Jesus every knee so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow will bow will bow of those who are in heaven and on earth of those who are in heaven and on earth of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and under the earth, and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that and that every tongue will confess that and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord Jesus Christ is Lord Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory to the glory to the glory of God the Father.

of God the Father. of God the Father. Let's pray. Dear God, thank you for your Let's pray. Dear God, thank you for your Let's pray. Dear God, thank you for your word. Speak to us now through it. God, word. Speak to us now through it. God, word. Speak to us now through it. God, move us. move us. move us. In Jesus' name. Amen. In Jesus' name. Amen. In Jesus' name. Amen. Y'all sit. Y'all sit. Y'all sit. Stay. I I had to I had to do that. I I had to I had to do that. So, here's what Paul did. Paul wrote a So, here's what Paul did. Paul wrote a So, here's what Paul did. Paul wrote a prescription. prescription. prescription. You go to the doctor, You go to the doctor, You go to the doctor, he writes you a prescription. he writes you a prescription. he writes you a prescription. Paul says, "Here's your prescription, Paul says, "Here's your prescription, Paul says, "Here's your prescription, guys." He said, "Here's the deal. You guys." He said, "Here's the deal. You guys." He said, "Here's the deal. You need to be united." need to be united." need to be united." Here's how we're going to do it. Here's how we're going to do it. Here's how we're going to do it. Y'all going to have to be humble. Y'all going to have to be humble. Y'all going to have to be humble. Well, how you going to get like that? By Well, how you going to get like that? By Well, how you going to get like that? By being like Jesus. Well, how are you being like Jesus. Well, how are you being like Jesus. Well, how are you going to get being like Jesus? going to get being like Jesus? going to get being like Jesus? You exalt Jesus. You put Jesus on the You exalt Jesus. You put Jesus on the You exalt Jesus. You put Jesus on the throne. You put Jesus where he deserves throne. You put Jesus where he deserves throne. You put Jesus where he deserves to be in your life, to be in your life, to be in your life, and you will become like Jesus. and you will become like Jesus. and you will become like Jesus. That was his plan.

That was his plan. That was his plan. And he started out And he started out And he started out by saying, "Hey, by saying, "Hey, by saying, "Hey, you know, you guys Now, he What did he you know, you guys Now, he What did he you know, you guys Now, he What did he just say? He started out therefore. What just say? He started out therefore. What just say? He started out therefore. What does Pastor Archie say? does Pastor Archie say? does Pastor Archie say? What is it therefore? Okay. So, you got What is it therefore? Okay. So, you got What is it therefore? Okay. So, you got to look right before therefore and see to look right before therefore and see to look right before therefore and see what it says. So, the end of chapter 1, what it says. So, the end of chapter 1, what it says. So, the end of chapter 1, Paul says, "To live is Christ, to die is Paul says, "To live is Christ, to die is Paul says, "To live is Christ, to die is gain." gain." gain." He said, "You know, you've been saved He said, "You know, you've been saved He said, "You know, you've been saved not just for glory, not just for glory, not just for glory, but you've also been saved to suffer." Americans, me, I Americans, me, I I don't get that. I don't get that. I don't get that. I have I have I have How many times have I suffered for How many times have I suffered for How many times have I suffered for Christ? Christ? Christ? I can probably account them on one hand. I can probably account them on one hand. I can probably account them on one hand. And I I don't mean like, "Well, that And I I don't mean like, "Well, that And I I don't mean like, "Well, that time Pastor Archie went about 15 minutes time Pastor Archie went about 15 minutes time Pastor Archie went about 15 minutes long. That was rough." long. That was rough." long. That was rough." All right, that not that. All right, that not that. All right, that not that. But I'm talking like you were But I'm talking like you were But I'm talking like you were injured because of your faith in Jesus.

injured because of your faith in Jesus. injured because of your faith in Jesus. Mhm? It's not common in our culture. It's not common in our culture. But there are cultures that it is very But there are cultures that it is very But there are cultures that it is very common that for you to choose Christ is common that for you to choose Christ is common that for you to choose Christ is to say, "I expect my house to be burned to say, "I expect my house to be burned to say, "I expect my house to be burned down tonight." down tonight." down tonight." I've met believers that have told me I've met believers that have told me I've met believers that have told me that very story. that very story. that very story. That they became a believer in Christ. That they became a believer in Christ. That they became a believer in Christ. They burned their idols. They burned their idols. They burned their idols. That night their home was burned. That night their home was burned. That night their home was burned. And they made it out. And they made it out. And they made it out. Barely. Sometimes they don't. But in Barely. Sometimes they don't. But in Barely. Sometimes they don't. But in this story she did. this story she did. this story she did. She had to move clear across the She had to move clear across the She had to move clear across the country. country. country. Restart things. Restart things. Restart things. And she felt the burden to go back. And she felt the burden to go back. And she felt the burden to go back. She moved back to her village. And one She moved back to her village. And one She moved back to her village. And one by one by one by one And and this has been And and this has been And and this has been corroborated by others. corroborated by others. corroborated by others. Every adult in that village now follows Every adult in that village now follows Every adult in that village now follows Jesus. Jesus. Jesus. And that story, I sit one day at a And that story, I sit one day at a And that story, I sit one day at a meeting meeting meeting of church planters of church planters of church planters in a country where it's forbidden to in a country where it's forbidden to in a country where it's forbidden to evangelize.

evangelize. evangelize. And I And I'm listening to person after And I And I'm listening to person after And I And I'm listening to person after person tell stories just like that. And this is a group that in the last 2 And this is a group that in the last 2 years they've started over 2,000 years they've started over 2,000 years they've started over 2,000 churches. churches. churches. And I've been to those churches. And I've been to those churches. And I've been to those churches. And they sing. And they sing. And they sing. And they study God's word. And they pray And they study God's word. And they pray And they study God's word. And they pray for each other. And they love on each for each other. And they love on each for each other. And they love on each other. And it is one of the most amazing other. And it is one of the most amazing other. And it is one of the most amazing experiences that that I've ever had. experiences that that I've ever had. experiences that that I've ever had. It's just hanging out with these It's just hanging out with these It's just hanging out with these believers. believers. believers. These persecuted but unified, These persecuted but unified, These persecuted but unified, humble-hearted believers. I wrote this I wrote this for my friend Eric. He's not here this for my friend Eric. He's not here this for my friend Eric. He's not here this today. He's He's took the day off. He's today. He's He's took the day off. He's today. He's He's took the day off. He's at the river. at the river. at the river. Uh Uh Uh we get unity we get unity we get unity from humility from humility from humility stemming from dependency on his deity.

stemming from dependency on his deity. stemming from dependency on his deity. Figured Eric like that. Figured Eric like that. Figured Eric like that. Let's see how this works. Let's see how this works. Let's see how this works. So, he said, "Be united." So, what's so So, he said, "Be united." So, what's so So, he said, "Be united." So, what's so special about being united? special about being united? special about being united? Why is Why is Paul like hung up on that? Why is Why is Paul like hung up on that? Why is Why is Paul like hung up on that? What does a lost world see when they see What does a lost world see when they see What does a lost world see when they see a united church? a united church? a united church? That is a miracle. That is a miracle. That is a miracle. Our Our Our country is a great example. Our Our Our country is a great example. Our Our Our country is a great example. How unified are we right now? How unified are we right now? How unified are we right now? Not so much. Not so much. Not so much. And we've got it better than any place. For real, okay? For real, okay? I've been there. It don't get any better I've been there. It don't get any better I've been there. It don't get any better than this. than this. than this. All right? When you check back in, when All right? When you check back in, when All right? When you check back in, when you've been out, and you come back to you've been out, and you come back to you've been out, and you come back to the country, and the little guy in the the country, and the little guy in the the country, and the little guy in the booth or not a little guy, but there's a booth or not a little guy, but there's a booth or not a little guy, but there's a little booth and there's a man in there, little booth and there's a man in there, little booth and there's a man in there, and he's checking your passport, and he and he's checking your passport, and he and he's checking your passport, and he says, "Welcome home." says, "Welcome home." says, "Welcome home." Man, it feels good. Man, it feels good. Man, it feels good. It feels real good. It feels real good. It feels real good. Guys, this is the best place in the Guys, this is the best place in the Guys, this is the best place in the world that I know to live as far as world that I know to live as far as world that I know to live as far as seeking, being free to seek and serve seeking, being free to seek and serve seeking, being free to seek and serve God any way you choose, having God any way you choose, having God any way you choose, having opportunity to to opportunity to to opportunity to to pursue pursue pursue your goals.

your goals. your goals. The limits are are are very few. The limits are are are very few. The limits are are are very few. And And that is a unique experience in And And that is a unique experience in And And that is a unique experience in the world, but how unified are we? the world, but how unified are we? the world, but how unified are we? We're We're tearing at each other. That We're We're tearing at each other. That We're We're tearing at each other. That is a That is a normal human experience. is a That is a normal human experience. is a That is a normal human experience. And so for the church of Christ to be And so for the church of Christ to be And so for the church of Christ to be unified, that's a miracle. unified, that's a miracle. unified, that's a miracle. And and when we say we serve one God, And and when we say we serve one God, And and when we say we serve one God, there is one savior, there is one savior, there is one savior, there is one Holy Spirit, there is one there is one Holy Spirit, there is one there is one Holy Spirit, there is one word of God that is our guide, word of God that is our guide, word of God that is our guide, and there's one body, this church, and there's one body, this church, and there's one body, this church, man, that's a big statement. man, that's a big statement. man, that's a big statement. And and people are drawn to that. And and people are drawn to that. And and people are drawn to that. But on the other hand, what does it say But on the other hand, what does it say But on the other hand, what does it say when the church is not unified? What do you What does it say when What do you What does it say when there's conflicts within the church? there's conflicts within the church? there's conflicts within the church? You know, Paul even talked about You know, Paul even talked about You know, Paul even talked about believers suing believers and things believers suing believers and things believers suing believers and things like that. What does that say to a lost like that. What does that say to a lost like that. What does that say to a lost world?

world? world? Bottom line, it says you're not any Bottom line, it says you're not any Bottom line, it says you're not any different than anybody else. different than anybody else. different than anybody else. It says there's nothing real about your It says there's nothing real about your It says there's nothing real about your experience experience experience um um um that's different from my experience. And that's not right. That is wrong. And that's not right. That is wrong. That is not the way we should be That is not the way we should be That is not the way we should be behaving. behaving. behaving. What is it that keeps us on track? It's What is it that keeps us on track? It's What is it that keeps us on track? It's being humble. being humble. being humble. Do nothing from selfishness or empty Do nothing from selfishness or empty Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind conceit, but with humility of mind conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important regard one another as more important regard one another as more important than yourselves. than yourselves. than yourselves. Don't just look out for your own Don't just look out for your own Don't just look out for your own interest, but for the interests of interest, but for the interests of interest, but for the interests of others. others. others. So what is it that so special about So what is it that so special about So what is it that so special about humility? What is humility? humility? What is humility? humility? What is humility? How do we get it? Are we born with it? How do we get it? Are we born with it? How do we get it? Are we born with it? You know, you're just kind of born You know, you're just kind of born You know, you're just kind of born humble? humble? humble? Y'all know Mac Davis? He had that song, Y'all know Mac Davis? He had that song, Y'all know Mac Davis? He had that song, "Lord, it's hard to be humble "Lord, it's hard to be humble "Lord, it's hard to be humble when you're perfect in every way." when you're perfect in every way." when you're perfect in every way." It's really a funny song. It's really a funny song. It's really a funny song. You ever heard anybody say, "Lord God, You ever heard anybody say, "Lord God, You ever heard anybody say, "Lord God, thank you, God, that I have attained thank you, God, that I have attained thank you, God, that I have attained humility.

humility. humility. I have been really working on that. I have been really working on that. I have been really working on that. And I'm there. Thank you. And I'm there. Thank you. And I'm there. Thank you. You know, it's not that. You know, it's not that. You know, it's not that. So, how do we learn it? So, how do we learn it? So, how do we learn it? Is Kinsey going to have a age group Is Kinsey going to have a age group Is Kinsey going to have a age group where we can go learn how to do where we can go learn how to do where we can go learn how to do humility? Here's some quotes about humility. It Here's some quotes about humility. It was pride that changed angels into was pride that changed angels into was pride that changed angels into devils. devils. devils. It is humility that makes men as angels. It is humility that makes men as angels. It is humility that makes men as angels. This is my observation about me. Pride This is my observation about me. Pride This is my observation about me. Pride causes me to put my needs, desires, and causes me to put my needs, desires, and causes me to put my needs, desires, and rights in front of others. rights in front of others. rights in front of others. Don't you pull out in front of me. Don't you pull out in front of me. Don't you pull out in front of me. I don't want to have to touch my brake. I don't want to have to touch my brake. I don't want to have to touch my brake. I don't want to have to divert my my I don't want to have to divert my my I don't want to have to divert my my steering wheel just any at all. steering wheel just any at all. steering wheel just any at all. I almost had to even acknowledge that I almost had to even acknowledge that I almost had to even acknowledge that you were in front of me. you were in front of me. you were in front of me. You know, that's suffering for Jesus You know, that's suffering for Jesus You know, that's suffering for Jesus here in America.

Through pride, the devil became the Through pride, the devil became the devil. Pride leads to every other vice. devil. Pride leads to every other vice. devil. Pride leads to every other vice. It is the complete anti-god state of It is the complete anti-god state of It is the complete anti-god state of mind. mind. mind. God opposes the proud, but gives grace God opposes the proud, but gives grace God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. to the humble. to the humble. As As As Jesus' brother, by the way. This guy is a This guy is a Swiss theologian from the mid-1800s. He Swiss theologian from the mid-1800s. He Swiss theologian from the mid-1800s. He said, "There is no respect for others said, "There is no respect for others said, "There is no respect for others without humility in oneself." without humility in oneself." without humility in oneself." If I'm not humble, I'm not going to If I'm not humble, I'm not going to If I'm not humble, I'm not going to respect you. When I'm disrespecting you, respect you. When I'm disrespecting you, respect you. When I'm disrespecting you, it's because I'm not humble. It's cuz my it's because I'm not humble. It's cuz my it's because I'm not humble. It's cuz my pride is showing up. pride is showing up. pride is showing up. You get that right? You get that right? You get that right? When I mistreat her, When I mistreat her, When I mistreat her, why? It's cuz I'm not being humble. why? It's cuz I'm not being humble. why? It's cuz I'm not being humble. What's the opposite of humility? Pride. What's the opposite of humility? Pride. What's the opposite of humility? Pride. It's that pride of me It's that pride of me It's that pride of me that that that you've done something that you've done something that you've done something that offended me. offended me. offended me. How do you get offended by having How do you get offended by having How do you get offended by having rights? rights? rights? It's mine.

What Paul said this, he said, "Hey, What Paul said this, he said, "Hey, you're not your own. you're not your own. you're not your own. You've been bought with a price." You've been bought with a price." You've been bought with a price." Paul, the bond servant of the Lord Jesus Paul, the bond servant of the Lord Jesus Paul, the bond servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christ. Christ. You get that, right? You get that, right? You get that, right? You know, it doesn't cost you anything, You know, it doesn't cost you anything, You know, it doesn't cost you anything, but it cost you everything but it cost you everything but it cost you everything to come to Christ. We don't I don't Americans that's hard We don't I don't Americans that's hard for us to get. Jesus said it like this, "It's really Jesus said it like this, "It's really hard for a rich guy to get into the hard for a rich guy to get into the hard for a rich guy to get into the kingdom of God." kingdom of God." kingdom of God." Because you just can't get it. Because you just can't get it. Because you just can't get it. Okay? We're seeing hundreds of thousands Okay? We're seeing hundreds of thousands Okay? We're seeing hundreds of thousands of Muslims and and and Hindus coming to of Muslims and and and Hindus coming to of Muslims and and and Hindus coming to Christ. Christ. Christ. Why? Cuz they get it. Why? Cuz they get it. Why? Cuz they get it. They're like, "Man, I've tried this. They're like, "Man, I've tried this. They're like, "Man, I've tried this. It's empty. There is nothing. I've It's empty. There is nothing. I've It's empty. There is nothing. I've prayed. There's nothing happening." prayed. There's nothing happening." prayed. There's nothing happening." They know in their heart there's no They know in their heart there's no They know in their heart there's no change. change. change. And they see changes in some believers.

And they see changes in some believers. And they see changes in some believers. Especially Hindus bringing Hindus to Especially Hindus bringing Hindus to Especially Hindus bringing Hindus to Christ, Muslims bringing Muslims to Christ, Muslims bringing Muslims to Christ, Muslims bringing Muslims to Christ. Christ. Christ. Cuz they understand. They're like, Cuz they understand. They're like, Cuz they understand. They're like, "You're changed. You're different. "You're changed. You're different. "You're changed. You're different. What's going on in you?" What's going on in you?" What's going on in you?" The Holy Spirit's going on in me. This is probably the deepest quote of This is probably the deepest quote of the day. the day. the day. It ain't the heat, it's the humility. It ain't the heat, it's the humility. It ain't the heat, it's the humility. I It's baseball season. It's baseball season. Humility is not thinking less of Humility is not thinking less of Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself yourself, it's thinking of yourself yourself, it's thinking of yourself less. less. less. You get that? You know, there's a lot of You get that? You know, there's a lot of You get that? You know, there's a lot of folks that, you know, they're humble, folks that, you know, they're humble, folks that, you know, they're humble, but it's just like everything they're but it's just like everything they're but it's just like everything they're saying is just about them. saying is just about them. saying is just about them. And it's just, you know, And it's just, you know, And it's just, you know, and it's like, "Time out. and it's like, "Time out. and it's like, "Time out. You're not having any thoughts about You're not having any thoughts about You're not having any thoughts about others." others." others." Okay? You may not be, you know, evil Okay? You may not be, you know, evil Okay? You may not be, you know, evil thoughts, but they're just very thoughts, but they're just very thoughts, but they're just very self-centered thoughts.

self-centered thoughts. self-centered thoughts. >> [snorts] >> [snorts] >> [snorts] >> And that's easy trap to fall into. >> And that's easy trap to fall into. >> And that's easy trap to fall into. You know, "Oh Lord, my knees hurting. You know, "Oh Lord, my knees hurting. You know, "Oh Lord, my knees hurting. Lord, you know, those taxes are due." Lord, you know, those taxes are due." Lord, you know, those taxes are due." And you know, and and it's just easy to And you know, and and it's just easy to And you know, and and it's just easy to get focused on us and our needs and our get focused on us and our needs and our get focused on us and our needs and our problems. problems. problems. I'm not saying don't take those things I'm not saying don't take those things I'm not saying don't take those things to the cross. Do. Get Hurry up. Pray to the cross. Do. Get Hurry up. Pray to the cross. Do. Get Hurry up. Pray about them. Get them Get them up there. about them. Get them Get them up there. about them. Get them Get them up there. And then move on, okay? And then move on, okay? And then move on, okay? Think of others. Put others needs in Think of others. Put others needs in Think of others. Put others needs in front of your own needs. That's the front of your own needs. That's the front of your own needs. That's the model of Christ. model of Christ. model of Christ. I Tom, what is the model of Christ? He I Tom, what is the model of Christ? He I Tom, what is the model of Christ? He was God. He was the center focal piece was God. He was the center focal piece was God. He was the center focal piece of all creation. of all creation. of all creation. And yet And yet And yet he came, took on the form of a man, not he came, took on the form of a man, not he came, took on the form of a man, not just any old man. He could come on as just any old man. He could come on as just any old man. He could come on as the king of the of the son of the king. the king of the of the son of the king. the king of the of the son of the king. But he came on as an the illegitimate But he came on as an the illegitimate But he came on as an the illegitimate son of a carpenter son of a carpenter son of a carpenter in Nazareth. Nothing good ever comes from Nazareth. Nothing good ever comes from there.

there. there. Poor boy from Nazareth, illegitimate Poor boy from Nazareth, illegitimate Poor boy from Nazareth, illegitimate child, child, child, dies on a cross. dies on a cross. dies on a cross. They There's nothing more humiliating They There's nothing more humiliating They There's nothing more humiliating than what than what than what he would have to experience to go he would have to experience to go he would have to experience to go through doing that. through doing that. through doing that. And yet And yet And yet he did it. He did it willingly. And he did it. He did it willingly. And he did it. He did it willingly. And that's the model. You lay aside your that's the model. You lay aside your that's the model. You lay aside your rights. Americans, man, we're so rights. Americans, man, we're so rights. Americans, man, we're so blessed, right? blessed, right? blessed, right? We The The Constitution or the We The The Constitution or the We The The Constitution or the Declaration of Independence talks about, Declaration of Independence talks about, Declaration of Independence talks about, you know, pursuing life, liberty, and you know, pursuing life, liberty, and you know, pursuing life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. the pursuit of happiness. the pursuit of happiness. And And it's And And it's And And it's you know, we have these rights, these you know, we have these rights, these you know, we have these rights, these certain inalienable rights. certain inalienable rights. certain inalienable rights. But as believers, do we have those But as believers, do we have those But as believers, do we have those rights? We We do as believers, We We do as believers, uh excuse me, as Americans, we have uh excuse me, as Americans, we have uh excuse me, as Americans, we have these rights. But as believers, these rights. But as believers, these rights. But as believers, we are sitting those rights on the table we are sitting those rights on the table we are sitting those rights on the table and saying, "God, and saying, "God, and saying, "God, I am giving you those."

I am giving you those." I am giving you those." And the Lord may say, And the Lord may say, And the Lord may say, "I want you to move here. I want you to "I want you to move here. I want you to "I want you to move here. I want you to do this. I want you to do that. I want do this. I want you to do that. I want do this. I want you to do that. I want you to give away your riches. I want you you to give away your riches. I want you you to give away your riches. I want you to to to live in a way that is to to to live in a way that is to to to live in a way that is that is approachable that is approachable that is approachable to these people that I want you to to these people that I want you to to these people that I want you to minister to." minister to." minister to." And you may have to start I'm going to And you may have to start I'm going to And you may have to start I'm going to say say say behaving differently. behaving differently. behaving differently. You're going to have to start dressing You're going to have to start dressing You're going to have to start dressing differently, acting differently, differently, acting differently, differently, acting differently, doing different things to connect with doing different things to connect with doing different things to connect with those people. You know, you guys are those people. You know, you guys are those people. You know, you guys are wanting to move to Columbia. They're wanting to move to Columbia. They're wanting to move to Columbia. They're trying to sell their house. Anybody want trying to sell their house. Anybody want trying to sell their house. Anybody want to buy a house? Y'all need to buy their to buy a house? Y'all need to buy their to buy a house? Y'all need to buy their house so they move to Columbia. house so they move to Columbia. house so they move to Columbia. And And And and I'm I'm not joking. And uh and I'm I'm not joking. And uh and I'm I'm not joking. And uh anyway, when you get there, the Lord is anyway, when you get there, the Lord is anyway, when you get there, the Lord is going to direct you to a population. going to direct you to a population. going to direct you to a population. There's going to be some folks that the There's going to be some folks that the There's going to be some folks that the Lord is saying do. You need to go and Lord is saying do. You need to go and Lord is saying do. You need to go and connect with those people. connect with those people. connect with those people. All right? All right? All right? It It may be that, you know, I It It may be that, you know, I It It may be that, you know, I the Lord is leading you to a particular the Lord is leading you to a particular the Lord is leading you to a particular people group and you're going to have to people group and you're going to have to people group and you're going to have to learn to speak that language. I don't learn to speak that language. I don't learn to speak that language. I don't know.

know. know. But But if you're saying, "I have the But But if you're saying, "I have the But But if you're saying, "I have the right to, you know, right to, you know, right to, you know, go home every day and just, you know, go home every day and just, you know, go home every day and just, you know, watch TV." watch TV." watch TV." Yeah, you do. As an American, you have Yeah, you do. As an American, you have Yeah, you do. As an American, you have that right. that right. that right. But as a believer, a bondservant of But as a believer, a bondservant of But as a believer, a bondservant of Christ, you are not your own. You've Christ, you are not your own. You've Christ, you are not your own. You've been bought with a price. Do you have been bought with a price. Do you have been bought with a price. Do you have that right over your life? that right over your life? that right over your life? The answer is no. The answer is no. The answer is no. And they say, "Well, I want it all. I And they say, "Well, I want it all. I And they say, "Well, I want it all. I want to do God my way." Oh. want to do God my way." Oh. want to do God my way." Oh. I'm sorry. I I'm sorry. I I'm sorry. I I didn't realize that. I didn't realize that. I didn't realize that. That's going to be a problem. That's going to be a problem. That's going to be a problem. Okay? Okay? Okay? When Christ called people, he says, When Christ called people, he says, When Christ called people, he says, "Drop everything and follow me." "Drop everything and follow me." "Drop everything and follow me." There was a guy. He said, "Hey, I want There was a guy. He said, "Hey, I want There was a guy. He said, "Hey, I want to follow you. I want to do what you to follow you. I want to do what you to follow you. I want to do what you want. I How can I serve you?" And And he want. I How can I serve you?" And And he want. I How can I serve you?" And And he said, "Well, uh you know, uh said, "Well, uh you know, uh said, "Well, uh you know, uh obey the law." And he goes, "Oh, no obey the law." And he goes, "Oh, no obey the law." And he goes, "Oh, no problem, man. I've done that. I am like problem, man. I've done that. I am like problem, man. I've done that. I am like the Hebrew of the Hebrews, Jewish of the the Hebrew of the Hebrews, Jewish of the the Hebrew of the Hebrews, Jewish of the Jew. I've done it all." And he goes, Jew. I've done it all." And he goes, Jew. I've done it all." And he goes, "Oh, cool. Well, then you only have one "Oh, cool. Well, then you only have one "Oh, cool. Well, then you only have one other thing." And he goes, "What is it?"

other thing." And he goes, "What is it?" other thing." And he goes, "What is it?" He says, "Well, sell everything Sell He says, "Well, sell everything Sell He says, "Well, sell everything Sell everything you have and follow me." everything you have and follow me." everything you have and follow me." And the Bible says he went away sad And the Bible says he went away sad And the Bible says he went away sad because he was a rich guy. Now, I'm not saying God's going to tell Now, I'm not saying God's going to tell you to sell all your stuff and give it you to sell all your stuff and give it you to sell all your stuff and give it to the poor and, you know, uh start a to the poor and, you know, uh start a to the poor and, you know, uh start a soup kitchen. I don't know. He might soup kitchen. I don't know. He might soup kitchen. I don't know. He might tell you that. tell you that. tell you that. Okay? He didn't tell me to do that, but Okay? He didn't tell me to do that, but Okay? He didn't tell me to do that, but I'm trying my best to do what I feel I'm trying my best to do what I feel I'm trying my best to do what I feel like God has told me to do. like God has told me to do. like God has told me to do. Okay? Okay? Okay? And I would And here's the deal. He is And I would And here's the deal. He is And I would And here's the deal. He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above able to do exceedingly abundantly above able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that you ask or think. I've never all that you ask or think. I've never all that you ask or think. I've never given anything to God that I like given anything to God that I like given anything to God that I like wasn't wasn't wasn't more than blessed that I gave it to him. more than blessed that I gave it to him. more than blessed that I gave it to him. Never seen that happen in a life. Never seen that happen in a life. Never seen that happen in a life. Now, I've seen people give stuff to God Now, I've seen people give stuff to God Now, I've seen people give stuff to God and then reach back up and take it off, and then reach back up and take it off, and then reach back up and take it off, but they believed a lie. but they believed a lie. but they believed a lie. The bottom line is this. The bottom line is this. The bottom line is this. This life on this earth This life on this earth This life on this earth is brief. It is but a vapor.

It is short. It is short. Whether it's 10 years or 100 years, Whether it's 10 years or 100 years, Whether it's 10 years or 100 years, that's still short compared to eternity. that's still short compared to eternity. that's still short compared to eternity. But what you do with Jesus right now is But what you do with Jesus right now is But what you do with Jesus right now is going to depend change your destiny going to depend change your destiny going to depend change your destiny going forward. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be and whoever humbles himself will be and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. exalted. exalted. So, how can we be truly humble? So, how can we be truly humble? So, how can we be truly humble? By being like Jesus. Have this attitude in yourselves that Have this attitude in yourselves that was in Jesus. was in Jesus. was in Jesus. What was Jesus like? What was Jesus like? What was Jesus like? Well, you know, I've seen the chosen. I Well, you know, I've seen the chosen. I Well, you know, I've seen the chosen. I you know, the clothes he wears, the you know, the clothes he wears, the you know, the clothes he wears, the beard. Do do we be like that? beard. Do do we be like that? beard. Do do we be like that? No. No. No. We have his attitude. That we can do. We have his attitude. That we can do. We have his attitude. That we can do. Or at least try. Or at least try. Or at least try. How does Jesus describe himself? Who How does Jesus describe himself? Who How does Jesus describe himself? Who better to ask? Jesus, what are you like? better to ask? Jesus, what are you like? better to ask? Jesus, what are you like? Okay, now who is Jesus? He is God. He Okay, now who is Jesus? He is God. He Okay, now who is Jesus? He is God. He was there during creation. He is the the was there during creation. He is the the was there during creation. He is the the person that one day everybody is going person that one day everybody is going person that one day everybody is going to say, "He is the Lord. He is the boss.

to say, "He is the Lord. He is the boss. to say, "He is the Lord. He is the boss. He is the the He is the the He is the the the big daddy. He is everything there is the big daddy. He is everything there is the big daddy. He is everything there is right there." right there." right there." Okay, so you ask Jesus, "Jesus, who are Okay, so you ask Jesus, "Jesus, who are Okay, so you ask Jesus, "Jesus, who are you?" And he goes, "I'm that guy." you?" And he goes, "I'm that guy." you?" And he goes, "I'm that guy." No. What did Jesus say? He said this, No. What did Jesus say? He said this, No. What did Jesus say? He said this, "Come to me, all who are weary and heavy "Come to me, all who are weary and heavy "Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my laden, and I will give you rest. Take my laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I yoke upon you and learn from me, for I yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart. You will find rest for your souls, for You will find rest for your souls, for my yoke is easy and my burden light." my yoke is easy and my burden light." my yoke is easy and my burden light." That's Jesus. People said, "Oh, show us what God's People said, "Oh, show us what God's like." Jesus said, "If you've seen me, like." Jesus said, "If you've seen me, like." Jesus said, "If you've seen me, you've seen the Father." That's what the you've seen the Father." That's what the you've seen the Father." That's what the Father's like. Nicodemus, what do I got to do? Nicodemus, what do I got to do? For God so loved the world For God so loved the world For God so loved the world that he sent his only begotten son that he sent his only begotten son that he sent his only begotten son that whoever believes in him will not that whoever believes in him will not that whoever believes in him will not perish, but have everlasting life. perish, but have everlasting life. perish, but have everlasting life. That's Jesus.

That's Jesus. That's Jesus. And that while we're yet sinners, Christ And that while we're yet sinners, Christ And that while we're yet sinners, Christ died for us. died for us. died for us. How many times do we forgive our How many times do we forgive our How many times do we forgive our brother? 7 * 70. brother? 7 * 70. brother? 7 * 70. That's the heart of Jesus. That's the heart of Jesus. That's the heart of Jesus. That's the attitude that we need to That's the attitude that we need to That's the attitude that we need to have. have. have. We don't put ourselves before others. We We don't put ourselves before others. We We don't put ourselves before others. We intentionally put others in front of us. intentionally put others in front of us. intentionally put others in front of us. That's the attitude. That's the attitude. That's the attitude. You hear God call you to move to You hear God call you to move to You hear God call you to move to Columbia. You take a big hit at work on your pay You take a big hit at work on your pay so that you can move to Columbia so that you can move to Columbia so that you can move to Columbia to serve God because you feel like he's to serve God because you feel like he's to serve God because you feel like he's called you to that. You put your house called you to that. You put your house called you to that. You put your house up for sale. You put your life on hold up for sale. You put your life on hold up for sale. You put your life on hold basically trying to get up there to basically trying to get up there to basically trying to get up there to Columbia. Columbia. Columbia. Man, I hope that works. I I We are Man, I hope that works. I I We are Man, I hope that works. I I We are praying. praying. praying. Right? But you are making a huge Right? But you are making a huge Right? But you are making a huge sacrifice. You are putting others in sacrifice. You are putting others in sacrifice. You are putting others in front of you. front of you. front of you. And that is remarkable.

I should have asked you before I did I should have asked you before I did that today. But anyway, I love you guys that today. But anyway, I love you guys that today. But anyway, I love you guys and we're buddies. You fished in my pond and we're buddies. You fished in my pond and we're buddies. You fished in my pond and we're good. So, how can we have this attitude of So, how can we have this attitude of Christ? How can we be Jesus? Christ? How can we be Jesus? Christ? How can we be Jesus? By exalting Jesus. What does that mean? By exalting Jesus. What does that mean? By exalting Jesus. What does that mean? That means you put Jesus on the throne. That means you put Jesus on the throne. That means you put Jesus on the throne. He is King Jesus. He is King Jesus. He is King Jesus. I love that title for him. I love that title for him. I love that title for him. King Jesus. King Jesus. King Jesus. When you surrender, if you get arrested, When you surrender, if you get arrested, When you surrender, if you get arrested, you put your hands behind your back and you put your hands behind your back and you put your hands behind your back and they put those handcuffs on. And if they put those handcuffs on. And if they put those handcuffs on. And if you're real wild, they'll put them on you're real wild, they'll put them on you're real wild, they'll put them on your ankles, too. your ankles, too. your ankles, too. I go to the the jail on Saturdays and I I go to the the jail on Saturdays and I I go to the the jail on Saturdays and I talk to the boys and and I and I say, talk to the boys and and I and I say, talk to the boys and and I and I say, "Man, did they put the cuffs on you?" "Man, did they put the cuffs on you?" "Man, did they put the cuffs on you?" Yeah. So, you surrendered? Yeah. I said, Yeah. So, you surrendered? Yeah. I said, Yeah. So, you surrendered? Yeah. I said, "Well, good, cuz you understand this "Well, good, cuz you understand this "Well, good, cuz you understand this concept. concept. concept. You are giving control of you You are giving control of you You are giving control of you to Jesus. It's real simple. It's real simple. He's yours. He's yours. He's yours. You are his. You are his. You are his. Okay? Okay? Okay? Again, didn't cost you anything. Cost Again, didn't cost you anything. Cost Again, didn't cost you anything. Cost you everything.

you everything. you everything. But, what do you get in return? An But, what do you get in return? An But, what do you get in return? An amazing life. So, we have a medical clinic. We being So, we have a medical clinic. We being we we we have a medical clinic that's about 150 have a medical clinic that's about 150 have a medical clinic that's about 150 mi from the Ebola outbreak right now. mi from the Ebola outbreak right now. mi from the Ebola outbreak right now. Some of y'all have been there. Some of y'all have been there. Some of y'all have been there. All right? All right? All right? What are we doing there? What are we doing there? What are we doing there? People from Congo that have no medical People from Congo that have no medical People from Congo that have no medical care come to the people in Uganda who care come to the people in Uganda who care come to the people in Uganda who have next to no medical care have next to no medical care have next to no medical care to get free medical care to get free medical care to get free medical care provided by you guys. Every day, Every day, people saved. people saved. people saved. Every day. Every day. Every day. Why? They come and they go, "Why do you Why? They come and they go, "Why do you Why? They come and they go, "Why do you do this? do this? do this? How are you able to do this?" How are you able to do this?" How are you able to do this?" God loves you. God loves you. God loves you. These Christians in America gave the These Christians in America gave the These Christians in America gave the money for you to have this medicine. Why?

Why? Right? Why? We're putting the needs of Right? Why? We're putting the needs of Right? Why? We're putting the needs of others ahead of our needs. others ahead of our needs. others ahead of our needs. Now, let's be real. Now, let's be real. Now, let's be real. We're not really hurting. We're not really hurting. We're not really hurting. We're not sacrificing. We're not sacrificing. We're not sacrificing. Okay? And that we mean in we, me, okay? Okay? And that we mean in we, me, okay? Okay? And that we mean in we, me, okay? If if we truly exalt Jesus If if we truly exalt Jesus If if we truly exalt Jesus and we understand the perspective of who and we understand the perspective of who and we understand the perspective of who he is and who we are, he is and who we are, he is and who we are, of of how short this life is. of of how short this life is. of of how short this life is. And that when we're in eternity, we're And that when we're in eternity, we're And that when we're in eternity, we're going to look back and we're going to be going to look back and we're going to be going to look back and we're going to be so grateful for the things that we did so grateful for the things that we did so grateful for the things that we did do for the Lord, for the things we did do for the Lord, for the things we did do for the Lord, for the things we did give to the Lord. I do believe that. You know, there's two I do believe that. You know, there's two sets of books in heaven. There's the sets of books in heaven. There's the sets of books in heaven. There's the Lamb's Book of Life. Lamb's Book of Life. Lamb's Book of Life. You want your name in that, okay? How do You want your name in that, okay? How do You want your name in that, okay? How do you do that? Surrender to Christ, King you do that? Surrender to Christ, King you do that? Surrender to Christ, King Jesus, okay? King Jesus, not my best Jesus, okay? King Jesus, not my best Jesus, okay? King Jesus, not my best friend, not my co-pilot, not the man friend, not my co-pilot, not the man friend, not my co-pilot, not the man upstairs, okay?

upstairs, okay? upstairs, okay? But he is king. But he is king. But he is king. What do you do you do anything the king What do you do you do anything the king What do you do you do anything the king says. says. says. Well, I don't want to do what the king Well, I don't want to do what the king Well, I don't want to do what the king says. They call that treason. says. They call that treason. says. They call that treason. Okay? So Okay? So Okay? So Well, I just want to be enough of a Well, I just want to be enough of a Well, I just want to be enough of a citizen to get in, but I still need to citizen to get in, but I still need to citizen to get in, but I still need to be me, you know, I'm me. I'm not like I be me, you know, I'm me. I'm not like I be me, you know, I'm me. I'm not like I got my thing. got my thing. got my thing. No, it's not like that. You surrender to No, it's not like that. You surrender to No, it's not like that. You surrender to Christ or you have not surrendered at Christ or you have not surrendered at Christ or you have not surrendered at all. And I'm not doing you a favor for all. And I'm not doing you a favor for all. And I'm not doing you a favor for Let's pretend that you're a believer. Let's pretend that you're a believer. Let's pretend that you're a believer. Okay, I I that's not I'm not helping Okay, I I that's not I'm not helping Okay, I I that's not I'm not helping you. you. you. Okay? Okay? Okay? Cuz one day the the Father is going to Cuz one day the the Father is going to Cuz one day the the Father is going to separate the sheep from the goats. And Jesus is going to say, "That one, And Jesus is going to say, "That one, he's mine." he's mine." he's mine." "That one, he's mine." "That one, he's mine." "That one, he's mine." He's going to go through and those that He's going to go through and those that He's going to go through and those that are him are going to go and follow him are him are going to go and follow him are him are going to go and follow him into eternal heaven. into eternal heaven. into eternal heaven. And for the rest, the scripture says And for the rest, the scripture says And for the rest, the scripture says they'll be they'll be they'll be they'll be in darkness.

they'll be in darkness. they'll be in darkness. What is hell? It's a place where God is What is hell? It's a place where God is What is hell? It's a place where God is not there. not there. not there. That's what hell is. That's what hell is. That's what hell is. Everything that is good comes from God. Everything that is good comes from God. Everything that is good comes from God. Everything. Everything. Everything. Clean water, breath of fresh air, Clean water, breath of fresh air, Clean water, breath of fresh air, the light, the light, the light, everything that's good comes from the everything that's good comes from the everything that's good comes from the Father. Father. Father. When the Father's not there, all that's When the Father's not there, all that's When the Father's not there, all that's left is bad. left is bad. left is bad. And that's what hell is. And that's what hell is. And that's what hell is. God is simply going to give people what God is simply going to give people what God is simply going to give people what they've been asking for their whole they've been asking for their whole they've been asking for their whole lives. Leave me alone. lives. Leave me alone. lives. Leave me alone. Leave me alone. Leave me alone. Leave me alone. All right. Now, y'all got a decision to All right. Now, y'all got a decision to All right. Now, y'all got a decision to make. make. make. You're in one of few things. You're You're in one of few things. You're You're in one of few things. You're either a believer that has surrendered either a believer that has surrendered either a believer that has surrendered your life to King Jesus and you are your life to King Jesus and you are your life to King Jesus and you are following him. following him. following him. Amen. Hallelujah. Amen. Hallelujah. Amen. Hallelujah. Keep it up. Keep it up. Keep it up. You have surrendered your life to You have surrendered your life to You have surrendered your life to Christ, Christ, Christ, but it's not real sure of who's calling but it's not real sure of who's calling but it's not real sure of who's calling the shots. the shots. the shots. Okay? Okay? Okay? Let's get that straight today.

Number three, you've never surrendered Number three, you've never surrendered your life to Christ. You may have been your life to Christ. You may have been your life to Christ. You may have been to church. You may preach a sermon. to church. You may preach a sermon. to church. You may preach a sermon. You could even be baptizing people. You You could even be baptizing people. You You could even be baptizing people. You But you've never truly But you've never truly But you've never truly made Jesus sit on the throne of your You made Jesus sit on the throne of your You made Jesus sit on the throne of your You don't make Jesus do anything. You You don't make Jesus do anything. You You don't make Jesus do anything. You You You surrender to him. You allow him. You surrender to him. You allow him. You surrender to him. You allow him. Jesus said, "Behold, I stand at the door Jesus said, "Behold, I stand at the door Jesus said, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If any man hears my knock and and knock. If any man hears my knock and and knock. If any man hears my knock and opens the door, I will come in and have opens the door, I will come in and have opens the door, I will come in and have fellowship with him." fellowship with him." fellowship with him." So, have you done that? Guys, life is brief. Guys, life is brief. Okay? Okay? Okay? We We We We We We We Tuesday, we have a a a We Tuesday, we have a a a We Tuesday, we have a a a a a ceremony to honor a a ceremony to honor a a ceremony to honor a police officer that was killed just a police officer that was killed just a police officer that was killed just this last week. this last week. this last week. It was an accident. It was an accident. It was an accident. He young guy, He young guy, He young guy, played the drums here. He didn't wake up that morning thinking, He didn't wake up that morning thinking, "Well, this is the day." "Well, this is the day." "Well, this is the day." You don't know.

You don't know. You don't know. Okay? Okay? Okay? Get that straight. My goodness. Get that straight. My goodness. Get that straight. My goodness. Eternity weighs on this. Eternity weighs on this. Eternity weighs on this. So you surrender. The Holy Spirit of God So you surrender. The Holy Spirit of God So you surrender. The Holy Spirit of God comes and moves inside of you and he comes and moves inside of you and he comes and moves inside of you and he begins to change you and make you and begins to change you and make you and begins to change you and make you and shape you and give you the attitude of shape you and give you the attitude of shape you and give you the attitude of Christ and then it gets to be fun. Christ and then it gets to be fun. Christ and then it gets to be fun. I'm promising you that. Paul was having I'm promising you that. Paul was having I'm promising you that. Paul was having a good time in that jail. Winning a good time in that jail. Winning a good time in that jail. Winning people to Christ. people to Christ. people to Christ. And he said these temporary physical And he said these temporary physical And he said these temporary physical afflictions afflictions that are afflictions afflictions that are afflictions afflictions that are happening to me happening to me happening to me are nothing are nothing are nothing compared to the glory of of seeing these compared to the glory of of seeing these compared to the glory of of seeing these people come to Christ. people come to Christ. people come to Christ. And it gets to be like that. All right. So we're going to have a time All right. So we're going to have a time of commitment. There's going to be some of commitment. There's going to be some of commitment. There's going to be some men down here. There's going to be some men down here. There's going to be some men down here. There's going to be some women for the women. women for the women. women for the women. I would encourage you if you are unsure, I would encourage you if you are unsure, I would encourage you if you are unsure, man, do business with God today. Let's man, do business with God today. Let's man, do business with God today. Let's get this done. get this done. get this done. I'm only 13 minutes over time. Let's go I'm only 13 minutes over time. Let's go I'm only 13 minutes over time. Let's go two more, okay? Let's get this done.

two more, okay? Let's get this done. two more, okay? Let's get this done. Surrender your life to Christ and then Surrender your life to Christ and then Surrender your life to Christ and then go get you a passport and let's go, go get you a passport and let's go, go get you a passport and let's go, okay? okay? okay? Amen. Amen. Amen. Let's go tell the world about Jesus. Let's go tell the world about Jesus. Let's go tell the world about Jesus. They're dying and they are going to hell They're dying and they are going to hell They're dying and they are going to hell and we can do something about it. We can and we can do something about it. We can and we can do something about it. We can go and love on these people go and love on these people go and love on these people and shine light of hope into their lives and shine light of hope into their lives and shine light of hope into their lives starting right here. starting right here. starting right here. Right now. Right now. Right now. To your neighbor, on either side of your To your neighbor, on either side of your To your neighbor, on either side of your house, house, house, to the people you work with to the people you work with to the people you work with and then you just keep doing that. We and then you just keep doing that. We and then you just keep doing that. We just get on a plane and go do that just get on a plane and go do that just get on a plane and go do that somewhere else. somewhere else. somewhere else. That's how that's missions. That's how that's missions. That's how that's missions. All right. All right. All right. Let's pray. Let's pray. Let's pray. Dear God, Dear God, Dear God, I pray in the name of Jesus that you I pray in the name of Jesus that you I pray in the name of Jesus that you would touch every heart that is here. would touch every heart that is here. would touch every heart that is here. God, touch my heart. God, touch my heart. God, touch my heart. God, God, God, I know there are things I know there are things I know there are things that you have told me to do that I'm not that you have told me to do that I'm not that you have told me to do that I'm not doing.

God, I give you that. God, I give you that. Lord God, Lord God, Lord God, I pray that I pray that I pray that I would I would I would use the money that you have given me use the money that you have given me use the money that you have given me charge of charge of charge of better. better. better. That I would use it That I would use it That I would use it to honor you to honor you to honor you and not to honor me. God, I pray for anyone here that has not God, I pray for anyone here that has not surrendered their life to you. surrendered their life to you. surrendered their life to you. Or they're not sure about that. That Or they're not sure about that. That Or they're not sure about that. That today they would get that straight. today they would get that straight. today they would get that straight. God, we love you. We thank you for God, we love you. We thank you for God, we love you. We thank you for Jesus. Jesus. Jesus. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. >> Thank you for joining us this morning. >> Thank you for joining us this morning. If God spoke to you today, take the next If God spoke to you today, take the next If God spoke to you today, take the next faithful step by texting ready to faithful step by texting ready to faithful step by texting ready to 870-935-1950. [music] We will get in touch with you as soon as We will get in touch with you as soon as possible. We're thankful you joined us possible. We're thankful you joined us possible. We're thankful you joined us this [music] morning. We believe God's this [music] morning. We believe God's this [music] morning. We believe God's plan is for every believer to be plan is for every believer to be plan is for every believer to be involved with a local church. So, come involved with a local church. So, come involved with a local church. So, come be a part [music] of what God is doing be a part [music] of what God is doing be a part [music] of what God is doing in this local church or a local church in this local church or a local church in this local church or a local church near you. God bless.