1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:23,748 --> 00:00:38,909 [Song: Oh It Is Wonderful] 4 00:00:39,169 --> 00:00:40,729 Every days a new choice 5 00:00:40,844 --> 00:00:42,362 To walk in the light 6 00:00:42,387 --> 00:00:44,268 To do what is right 7 00:00:44,474 --> 00:00:46,474 To be a disciple 8 00:00:46,824 --> 00:00:48,252 Every days a new choice 9 00:00:48,277 --> 00:00:53,633 And I choose oh I choose to follow Him 10 00:00:54,022 --> 00:00:56,210 It’s incredible, 11 00:00:56,598 --> 00:01:00,457 and oh it is wonderful 12 00:01:01,847 --> 00:01:05,786 There are moments in every hour 13 00:01:05,811 --> 00:01:07,560 When I feel his power 14 00:01:07,585 --> 00:01:09,405 In a gentle shower, 15 00:01:09,430 --> 00:01:12,962 in a sunflower I know he’s near 16 00:01:15,295 --> 00:01:17,217 It’s so beautiful 17 00:01:17,471 --> 00:01:21,670 and oh it is wonderful 18 00:01:22,285 --> 00:01:23,945 It’s more than just magic. 19 00:01:24,135 --> 00:01:25,662 It’s deep in my core. 20 00:01:25,687 --> 00:01:29,525 It’s not glass full, glass empty it’s cup runneth oer. 21 00:01:29,883 --> 00:01:33,515 My faith keeps me grounded like a boat on the shore 22 00:01:33,741 --> 00:01:39,378 and just like a kite I will soar. 23 00:01:39,824 --> 00:01:41,867 It’s so powerful 24 00:01:42,129 --> 00:01:45,290 and oh it is wonderful. 25 00:02:13,643 --> 00:02:19,445 When’s the last time you heard “you’re a child of God”? 26 00:02:19,684 --> 00:02:24,802 I bet it’s been a little, but don’t forget that’s who you are. 27 00:02:25,057 --> 00:02:30,255 That’s who we are. 28 00:02:31,677 --> 00:02:38,552 It’s sensational and oh it is wonderful. 29 00:02:44,250 --> 00:02:52,621 It is wonderful!! 30 00:03:22,580 --> 00:03:25,255 Ha ha ha ha! 31 00:03:26,114 --> 00:03:27,235 Sarah, Brett Christie? 32 00:03:27,312 --> 00:03:28,194 Well, that's me. 33 00:03:31,248 --> 00:03:32,216 Ha ha! 34 00:03:45,390 --> 00:03:47,370 Are you interviewing for the new youth pastor position? 35 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:50,874 What? You don't believe there can be a woman of the cloth? 36 00:03:51,120 --> 00:03:51,940 No, no, no, no. 37 00:03:52,164 --> 00:03:54,184 I don't know where I'd be without pastor Murray. 38 00:03:54,349 --> 00:03:55,757 I mean, she gave me my first. 39 00:03:56,280 --> 00:03:58,582 Pastor Murray after church of West Morrow. 40 00:03:59,430 --> 00:04:02,249 It seems like everyone and their brother has something good to say about her. 41 00:04:03,120 --> 00:04:04,590 Yes. She never takes the credit. 42 00:04:04,615 --> 00:04:05,123 Mm-hmm! 43 00:04:06,475 --> 00:04:08,838 Don't thank me, when it was God who gave you breath. 44 00:04:09,420 --> 00:04:12,690 Don't think me when it was him who conquered death. 45 00:04:12,900 --> 00:04:16,088 I am just an instrument or a flection of his life. 46 00:04:16,440 --> 00:04:18,432 I can do all things. 47 00:04:18,646 --> 00:04:20,712 All things through Christ. 48 00:04:21,480 --> 00:04:22,150 That's right. 49 00:04:23,797 --> 00:04:24,631 Cory carpenter. 50 00:04:25,393 --> 00:04:27,060 Well, I guess I'll see you around. 51 00:04:27,545 --> 00:04:28,237 Good luck. 52 00:04:29,722 --> 00:04:30,563 There's no luck needed 53 00:04:30,865 --> 00:04:31,649 where God wants me, 54 00:04:32,015 --> 00:04:32,688 that's where I'll be. 55 00:04:44,160 --> 00:04:45,120 Thank you for coming in. 56 00:04:51,210 --> 00:04:51,939 This is Paul. 57 00:04:52,500 --> 00:04:54,461 He's worked with youth for some time and... 58 00:04:54,630 --> 00:04:56,969 he'll be helping me choose our next youth pastor. 59 00:04:57,574 --> 00:04:59,438 We actually sort of met 60 00:04:59,605 --> 00:05:00,330 bagel boy! 61 00:05:00,576 --> 00:05:00,989 Hey! 62 00:05:01,230 --> 00:05:03,810 Nothing beats a fresh bagels with strawberry cream cheese. 63 00:05:06,150 --> 00:05:08,865 It says here that you don't have any standard 64 00:05:09,210 --> 00:05:11,654 training. No religious studies at the university. 65 00:05:12,934 --> 00:05:14,514 No seminary degree. 66 00:05:15,540 --> 00:05:16,071 That's right. 67 00:05:17,081 --> 00:05:18,624 Well, let me ask you this. 68 00:05:19,500 --> 00:05:21,180 Why do you want to be youth pastor? 69 00:05:21,904 --> 00:05:23,271 Because I want to give back 70 00:05:24,170 --> 00:05:24,790 because... 71 00:05:25,044 --> 00:05:27,474 I know what it's like to grow up without God in my life. 72 00:05:27,926 --> 00:05:28,775 And I pray 73 00:05:29,722 --> 00:05:31,281 everyday I pray that these kids don't 74 00:05:31,360 --> 00:05:33,243 have to go through the same earthly trials 75 00:05:33,470 --> 00:05:34,231 that I went through. 76 00:05:35,400 --> 00:05:38,720 I pray that they find through the grace of God that they can have 77 00:05:39,360 --> 00:05:41,321 lifelong joy over 78 00:05:41,701 --> 00:05:43,211 temporary happiness. 79 00:05:43,455 --> 00:05:46,445 For me, this isn't something I do just when Sunday rolls in. this... 80 00:05:46,770 --> 00:05:47,990 it's not a family tradition. 81 00:05:48,952 --> 00:05:50,240 Jesus Christ saved me. 82 00:05:51,510 --> 00:05:53,880 On Golotha's Hill where he suffered for all of our sins. 83 00:05:54,150 --> 00:05:55,274 He thought of these kids. 84 00:05:55,631 --> 00:05:56,510 He knows them. 85 00:05:56,535 --> 00:05:58,067 That's why want to be youth pastor. 86 00:05:59,000 --> 00:05:59,473 Because 87 00:06:00,115 --> 00:06:02,333 I think I can help them come to know him too. 88 00:06:02,753 --> 00:06:03,490 You know your Bible. 89 00:06:04,070 --> 00:06:05,792 Yes, sir. Teach us something. 90 00:06:06,560 --> 00:06:07,567 Do you mind if I... 91 00:06:08,472 --> 00:06:09,224 go right ahead. 92 00:06:13,280 --> 00:06:14,871 Recently, I was setting in the book of Matthew 93 00:06:15,719 --> 00:06:16,520 chapter 14. 94 00:06:16,521 --> 00:06:17,886 Now this is right after 95 00:06:18,331 --> 00:06:21,201 Jesus fed the 5,000 with the two loaves and four fish. 96 00:06:21,830 --> 00:06:22,871 Starting in verse 22 97 00:06:23,212 --> 00:06:26,549 and straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship 98 00:06:27,390 --> 00:06:29,474 and to go before him under the other side, 99 00:06:29,720 --> 00:06:32,145 while he sent the multitudes away. 100 00:06:33,530 --> 00:06:34,108 And when he sent 101 00:06:34,298 --> 00:06:35,712 the multitudes away, he went up 102 00:06:35,885 --> 00:06:37,207 into a mountain to pray. 103 00:06:37,640 --> 00:06:38,989 And when the evening was come, 104 00:06:39,397 --> 00:06:40,244 he was there alone. 105 00:06:41,303 --> 00:06:43,362 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, 106 00:06:43,872 --> 00:06:45,115 tossed with waves 107 00:06:45,774 --> 00:06:46,998 for the wind was contrary. 108 00:06:47,770 --> 00:06:50,264 And in the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went under them, 109 00:06:50,420 --> 00:06:51,345 walking on the sea. 110 00:06:51,740 --> 00:06:54,408 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, 111 00:06:55,100 --> 00:06:55,794 they were troubled 112 00:06:56,334 --> 00:06:56,937 saying 113 00:06:57,487 --> 00:06:58,273 it is a spirit. 114 00:06:58,298 --> 00:06:59,947 And they cried out for fear, 115 00:07:00,650 --> 00:07:02,365 but straightway, Jesus spake unto them 116 00:07:03,365 --> 00:07:04,848 saying be of good cheer. 117 00:07:05,112 --> 00:07:06,996 It is I be not afraid. 118 00:07:08,370 --> 00:07:10,778 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, 119 00:07:11,126 --> 00:07:13,465 bid me, come unto thee on the water. 120 00:07:13,883 --> 00:07:14,776 And he said, come. 121 00:07:14,960 --> 00:07:16,862 And when Peter was come down out of the ship, 122 00:07:17,690 --> 00:07:18,596 he walked on the water 123 00:07:18,890 --> 00:07:19,903 to go to Jesus. 124 00:07:20,366 --> 00:07:21,881 But when he saw the wind boisterous, 125 00:07:22,070 --> 00:07:24,117 he was afraid and beginning to sink, 126 00:07:25,044 --> 00:07:26,752 he cried saying, "Lord... 127 00:07:27,020 --> 00:07:27,853 "...save me". 128 00:07:28,700 --> 00:07:29,440 And immediately 129 00:07:29,805 --> 00:07:32,626 Jesus stretched forth his hand and caught him and said 130 00:07:32,824 --> 00:07:33,548 unto him, 131 00:07:33,849 --> 00:07:34,852 Oh, thou little faith, 132 00:07:35,214 --> 00:07:37,034 wherefore didst thou doubt. 133 00:07:37,700 --> 00:07:38,973 And when they were coming to the ship, 134 00:07:39,507 --> 00:07:40,479 the wind ceased, 135 00:07:40,861 --> 00:07:41,984 this is the invitation. 136 00:07:42,216 --> 00:07:43,604 He asks each of us 137 00:07:44,630 --> 00:07:45,348 to follow him. 138 00:07:45,830 --> 00:07:46,259 Now 139 00:07:46,521 --> 00:07:49,008 there will always be boisterous winds 140 00:07:49,349 --> 00:07:50,874 and stormy seas in our lives, 141 00:07:51,201 --> 00:07:53,714 but Jesus will save us every single time. 142 00:07:54,260 --> 00:07:56,570 Now here's a little tune that I think really drives this point home. 143 00:07:57,670 --> 00:08:00,484 I'm tired of the Judgement, 144 00:08:01,000 --> 00:08:04,616 I'm sick of all gossip in the pews, 145 00:08:04,641 --> 00:08:07,192 let's try and rise above it, 146 00:08:07,875 --> 00:08:11,767 it only takes a match to light the fuse. 147 00:08:11,792 --> 00:08:18,116 So let's all bring our eyes and fill the room with celestial light, 148 00:08:19,077 --> 00:08:24,335 Cuz all we can do is try 149 00:08:24,947 --> 00:08:28,123 So come on in, smelling like smoke, 150 00:08:28,473 --> 00:08:31,928 Jesus loves all kind of folk 151 00:08:31,953 --> 00:08:35,168 We don't care what you've done or who you were, 152 00:08:35,503 --> 00:08:38,922 if you're still that person, or don't know for sure, 153 00:08:38,947 --> 00:08:41,972 Some come on in, with your jeans all dirty, 154 00:08:42,192 --> 00:08:46,172 We all need strength, Matthew 14:30 155 00:08:46,355 --> 00:08:50,972 And give your heart to Him 156 00:08:51,503 --> 00:08:55,619 Come on in, Come on in 157 00:09:02,162 --> 00:09:05,701 okay, okay. but can you play gospel? 158 00:09:05,991 --> 00:09:09,341 We’re striving to be better. 159 00:09:09,618 --> 00:09:13,057 Better than we were the day before. 160 00:09:13,082 --> 00:09:15,054 We’re on the same level. 161 00:09:16,856 --> 00:09:20,455 Nobody’s perfect that we know for sure. 162 00:09:20,480 --> 00:09:26,269 So, give your heart and he will set you free. 163 00:09:27,520 --> 00:09:33,138 Cause that’s what he did for me. 164 00:09:34,481 --> 00:09:39,173 So come on in, smelling like smoke, 165 00:09:39,428 --> 00:09:42,951 Jesus loves all kind of folk 166 00:09:43,095 --> 00:09:47,382 I don't care what you've done or who you were, 167 00:09:47,539 --> 00:09:51,184 if you're still that person, or don't know for sure, 168 00:09:51,270 --> 00:09:54,867 Some come on in, with your jeans all dirty, 169 00:09:55,125 --> 00:10:01,145 We all need strength, Matthew 14:30 170 00:10:01,574 --> 00:10:06,103 And give your heart to Him 171 00:10:06,384 --> 00:10:11,029 Come on in, Come on in 172 00:10:16,940 --> 00:10:18,081 That was good. 173 00:10:18,577 --> 00:10:20,640 Well, I think it's time we make a decision. 174 00:10:21,029 --> 00:10:21,697 I agree. 175 00:10:22,070 --> 00:10:24,575 Well, actually there's at least still one more applicant. 176 00:10:24,600 --> 00:10:26,631 A wonderful woman I met in the waiting area. 177 00:10:27,560 --> 00:10:30,084 Let her interview and before you make any decisions 178 00:10:33,154 --> 00:10:33,906 meet my daughter, 179 00:10:36,196 --> 00:10:37,206 what do you think of him? 180 00:10:37,801 --> 00:10:38,691 Oh, he's good. 181 00:10:39,358 --> 00:10:42,059 The man before him, couldn't stop wondering how much the pay was, 182 00:10:42,650 --> 00:10:43,614 but this guy, 183 00:10:44,190 --> 00:10:44,800 he's all right. 184 00:10:46,790 --> 00:10:47,446 So you were... 185 00:10:47,691 --> 00:10:48,079 Corey, 186 00:10:48,937 --> 00:10:50,343 We'd like to offer you the job 187 00:10:50,755 --> 00:10:52,055 of head youth pastor. 188 00:10:52,494 --> 00:10:53,063 What do you say? 189 00:10:53,589 --> 00:10:54,114 Thank you. 190 00:10:54,851 --> 00:10:55,511 Yes. 191 00:10:55,734 --> 00:10:56,407 Thank you. 192 00:10:57,380 --> 00:10:59,015 So I'll be working with bagel boy 193 00:10:59,691 --> 00:11:00,557 bagel boy. 194 00:11:00,810 --> 00:11:02,230 That's funny. I like that. 195 00:11:02,540 --> 00:11:04,173 I'm assistant head youth, pastor 196 00:11:04,506 --> 00:11:04,976 and 197 00:11:05,260 --> 00:11:05,748 it's Paul. 198 00:11:06,326 --> 00:11:07,756 Awesome. When do I start? 199 00:11:08,826 --> 00:11:10,544 I walked these halls as a young man. 200 00:11:11,360 --> 00:11:13,720 Every Sunday, I sat in those pews with my family and 201 00:11:14,602 --> 00:11:15,157 still I was 202 00:11:15,520 --> 00:11:16,088 plagued with 203 00:11:16,680 --> 00:11:17,539 insecurities 204 00:11:17,624 --> 00:11:18,294 and doubts. 205 00:11:19,220 --> 00:11:21,967 It wasn't until I developed a relationship with God that I felt 206 00:11:23,189 --> 00:11:23,744 different. 207 00:11:24,950 --> 00:11:25,407 More whole, 208 00:11:26,615 --> 00:11:27,863 you were born again, 209 00:11:28,831 --> 00:11:29,230 right. 210 00:11:30,421 --> 00:11:31,447 I was named after 211 00:11:31,606 --> 00:11:34,053 one of the greatest missionaries this world has ever known. 212 00:11:34,760 --> 00:11:36,950 And I still felt like I had nothing to offer, 213 00:11:38,057 --> 00:11:38,734 but my mission 214 00:11:39,359 --> 00:11:40,615 is to let these kids know 215 00:11:41,881 --> 00:11:42,728 that if they 216 00:11:43,130 --> 00:11:44,443 don't feel like they can do anything, 217 00:11:45,135 --> 00:11:45,641 they can do 218 00:11:46,056 --> 00:11:47,228 everything through Christ. 219 00:11:47,570 --> 00:11:49,070 I love me some Philippians Paul 220 00:11:51,541 --> 00:11:52,723 you want to see goodness? 221 00:11:55,686 --> 00:11:56,243 Look right there. 222 00:11:56,594 --> 00:12:15,861 [Song: Midwinter ] 223 00:12:16,205 --> 00:12:21,369 Down the snow is falling 224 00:12:21,896 --> 00:12:26,595 Falling to the earth 225 00:12:27,429 --> 00:12:32,519 Sent to us from heaven 226 00:12:32,843 --> 00:12:37,882 To represent the birth 227 00:12:38,629 --> 00:12:43,681 A babe so pure and holy 228 00:12:44,147 --> 00:12:49,248 Was born to break the chains 229 00:12:50,248 --> 00:12:55,085 In a stable lowly 230 00:12:55,477 --> 00:13:00,557 This child was given a name 231 00:13:01,408 --> 00:13:06,503 Jesus, son of Mary 232 00:13:06,998 --> 00:13:11,875 Born In Bethlehem. 233 00:13:12,814 --> 00:13:17,946 Jesus, Child of Joseph 234 00:13:18,334 --> 00:13:22,827 God of Abraham 235 00:13:23,705 --> 00:13:29,325 He lived a life - unfaltered 236 00:13:29,783 --> 00:13:33,980 Not once did he sin 237 00:13:35,385 --> 00:13:40,415 Miracles he offered 238 00:13:40,730 --> 00:13:46,012 To those with faith in Him 239 00:13:46,718 --> 00:13:51,531 To Golgothas summit 240 00:13:51,877 --> 00:13:57,309 He carried you and me 241 00:13:57,909 --> 00:14:02,928 Then they hung Him from it 242 00:14:03,238 --> 00:14:08,400 The cross of Calvary 243 00:14:09,138 --> 00:14:14,411 Nails impaled His hands and 244 00:14:14,671 --> 00:14:19,770 Spears did pierce his side. 245 00:14:20,096 --> 00:14:25,629 He bled and died for you and me. 246 00:14:25,857 --> 00:14:31,456 For you and me, He died. 247 00:14:31,826 --> 00:14:36,782 Three days passed unkindly 248 00:14:37,151 --> 00:14:42,551 The air was filled with gloom 249 00:14:42,776 --> 00:14:48,147 But when they went to find him 250 00:14:48,377 --> 00:14:53,746 he wasn’t in the tomb. 251 00:14:54,059 --> 00:14:59,308 ‘‘Twas born a babe so holy 252 00:14:59,791 --> 00:15:06,882 His life brought us new breath 253 00:15:08,185 --> 00:15:13,368 He died that we may live 254 00:15:13,872 --> 00:15:22,395 He lived to conquer death 255 00:15:32,290 --> 00:15:33,690 Hey, my name's Corey. What's yours? 256 00:15:34,035 --> 00:15:35,584 You look a little old to be in group. 257 00:15:35,830 --> 00:15:36,853 Is that so? well, 258 00:15:37,242 --> 00:15:37,893 maybe I am. 259 00:15:38,100 --> 00:15:39,149 Where are we going to sit all alone? 260 00:15:39,830 --> 00:15:40,244 Dude, 261 00:15:40,570 --> 00:15:41,653 you can just leave me be 262 00:15:42,074 --> 00:15:44,344 or what were you hoping to find the one lost sheep? 263 00:15:44,560 --> 00:15:45,430 Are you saying that to you? 264 00:15:46,930 --> 00:15:49,843 Like to take a moment and introduce our new head youth pastor, 265 00:15:50,048 --> 00:15:51,163 pastor Corey. 266 00:15:53,410 --> 00:15:54,250 Thanks so much. 267 00:15:54,251 --> 00:15:57,231 I just wanted to say how excited I am to be here with all of you 268 00:15:57,733 --> 00:15:58,354 to learn from you. 269 00:15:59,124 --> 00:16:00,664 Now, as we heard moments ago, 270 00:16:01,480 --> 00:16:03,167 Jesus was born in a lowly stable. 271 00:16:04,358 --> 00:16:05,800 He lived a perfect life, 272 00:16:05,830 --> 00:16:07,176 performing countless miracles. 273 00:16:07,900 --> 00:16:09,163 He suffered and died 274 00:16:09,825 --> 00:16:10,525 on the Hill called 275 00:16:10,914 --> 00:16:12,458 "Golgotha" or "Calvary" 276 00:16:12,622 --> 00:16:13,319 for our sins. 277 00:16:13,564 --> 00:16:15,980 And then three days later, after being declared dead, 278 00:16:16,721 --> 00:16:17,344 he Rose again. 279 00:16:17,620 --> 00:16:18,601 Now why did he do that? 280 00:16:21,163 --> 00:16:22,024 Because he loves you. 281 00:16:22,510 --> 00:16:24,138 And now you might say, but pastor Corey, 282 00:16:24,444 --> 00:16:25,603 he died for all of us, 283 00:16:26,020 --> 00:16:27,010 millions of people. 284 00:16:27,280 --> 00:16:28,415 And I'm here to testify 285 00:16:29,084 --> 00:16:31,595 that while he did suffer for all of our sins, 286 00:16:32,230 --> 00:16:33,780 he would have gone through it all the same, 287 00:16:34,083 --> 00:16:34,774 Just for you 288 00:16:36,742 --> 00:16:37,418 do you hear that? 289 00:16:39,250 --> 00:16:40,738 That is God hearing you. 290 00:16:41,470 --> 00:16:42,877 It's quiet and it's still, 291 00:16:43,583 --> 00:16:44,434 but it's still true. 292 00:16:45,130 --> 00:16:46,493 Remember that it's not 293 00:16:46,880 --> 00:16:49,414 visions or allowed booming voice from heaven, 294 00:16:50,020 --> 00:16:51,248 but a reverence in the air, 295 00:16:52,062 --> 00:16:53,434 a calmness in your heart 296 00:16:55,660 --> 00:16:57,014 this morning I want to talk about faith. 297 00:16:57,342 --> 00:16:57,884 What is it? 298 00:16:58,146 --> 00:16:59,030 Where does it come from? 299 00:16:59,410 --> 00:17:02,530 Well, faith is like a seed and I'm Jordan by the way. 300 00:17:03,490 --> 00:17:06,059 Very good Jordan. But before we get into parables, let's define it. 301 00:17:06,805 --> 00:17:07,744 Google says. 302 00:17:07,840 --> 00:17:11,680 Complete trust or confidence in someone or something. 303 00:17:15,970 --> 00:17:17,534 So trust in like, God. 304 00:17:18,094 --> 00:17:19,294 Very good. This is all good. 305 00:17:19,420 --> 00:17:20,057 Anyone else? 306 00:17:21,192 --> 00:17:22,534 You ask where does it come from, 307 00:17:22,990 --> 00:17:24,370 I got to give my mom credit for that. 308 00:17:24,841 --> 00:17:26,764 She taught me my Bible front and back. 309 00:17:27,190 --> 00:17:28,630 So you could say, I mean, 310 00:17:28,631 --> 00:17:30,150 going back to Jordan's comment that 311 00:17:30,869 --> 00:17:32,500 your mom planted a faith seed in you 312 00:17:32,935 --> 00:17:35,167 and then you water it and give it sunlight to help it grow. 313 00:17:35,683 --> 00:17:38,170 Okay, but what is spiritual water in some way. 314 00:17:38,857 --> 00:17:39,977 Saying your prayers, 315 00:17:40,295 --> 00:17:41,944 reading scriptures and 316 00:17:42,226 --> 00:17:43,964 loving one another, no matter what. 317 00:17:44,440 --> 00:17:45,007 That's it. 318 00:17:45,493 --> 00:17:48,520 John 1334, a new commandment, 319 00:17:48,521 --> 00:17:50,611 I give unto that you love one another. 320 00:17:50,691 --> 00:17:51,771 As I have loved you, 321 00:17:52,320 --> 00:17:53,905 that you also love 322 00:17:54,167 --> 00:17:54,894 one another, 323 00:17:55,332 --> 00:17:57,214 but those are all great ways to show your faith. 324 00:17:57,652 --> 00:17:58,098 Paul, 325 00:17:58,771 --> 00:17:59,462 what's your story? 326 00:18:00,360 --> 00:18:01,070 My story, 327 00:18:01,886 --> 00:18:03,414 my mom and dad were believers. 328 00:18:04,341 --> 00:18:06,000 They taught me young who Jesus was. 329 00:18:06,390 --> 00:18:08,250 And before that their parents believed. 330 00:18:09,133 --> 00:18:11,124 My family has generations of Christians. 331 00:18:12,176 --> 00:18:12,756 That's wonderful. 332 00:18:13,057 --> 00:18:13,662 Anyone else? 333 00:18:14,033 --> 00:18:15,437 Let's get to the root of our faith. 334 00:18:17,249 --> 00:18:21,289 My mother’s mother believed in what her mother’s mother 335 00:18:21,314 --> 00:18:24,029 had seen in a dream. 336 00:18:24,331 --> 00:18:26,931 That grace could replace misery, 337 00:18:27,066 --> 00:18:29,696 and succor the weak. 338 00:18:31,665 --> 00:18:34,960 I am so grateful for great great grandmothers 339 00:18:34,985 --> 00:18:37,899 and others who kept on the path. 340 00:18:38,024 --> 00:18:41,318 We can have all that the Father has for us. 341 00:18:41,501 --> 00:18:45,536 We can have all that the Father has for us. 342 00:18:46,085 --> 00:18:52,779 And no we don’t know everything that is the thing about Faith. 343 00:18:53,012 --> 00:18:55,757 And yes, we’ve been blessed to believe, 344 00:18:55,984 --> 00:18:58,914 but if you don’t. 345 00:18:59,059 --> 00:19:01,250 Start believing today, 346 00:19:01,275 --> 00:19:05,531 and all that was grey will be washed in a thousand bright colors 347 00:19:05,791 --> 00:19:08,341 And nighttime will turn into day 348 00:19:08,547 --> 00:19:10,833 that is the way of the Lord, 349 00:19:10,957 --> 00:19:13,024 who’s stronger than swords 350 00:19:13,341 --> 00:19:19,042 Start believing today and all of your fears will be cast away 351 00:19:19,337 --> 00:19:24,225 and all of the years that pass will be great. 352 00:19:27,836 --> 00:19:30,970 Start believing today. 353 00:19:32,824 --> 00:19:36,028 My mother’s mother was not a believer 354 00:19:36,053 --> 00:19:39,217 and not a deceiver. 355 00:19:39,995 --> 00:19:45,809 She taught me how to be kind and how to brave. 356 00:19:47,169 --> 00:19:50,593 Sometimes I wonder if she’s looks down yonder 357 00:19:50,618 --> 00:19:53,431 and smiles at choices I’ve made. 358 00:19:53,537 --> 00:19:56,008 I chose to believe. 359 00:19:56,857 --> 00:20:00,440 I will choose to believe. 360 00:20:03,030 --> 00:20:09,710 And no we don’t know everything, that is the thing about Faith. 361 00:20:10,267 --> 00:20:12,874 And yes, we’ve been blessed to believe, 362 00:20:13,319 --> 00:20:15,996 so don’t wait till tomorrow. 363 00:20:16,396 --> 00:20:18,603 Start believing today, 364 00:20:18,809 --> 00:20:22,863 and all that was grey will be washed in a thousand bright colors 365 00:20:22,940 --> 00:20:25,789 And nighttime will turn into day, 366 00:20:25,972 --> 00:20:30,389 that is the way of the Lord, who’s stronger than swords. 367 00:20:30,756 --> 00:20:36,578 Start believing today and all of your fears will be cast away 368 00:20:36,754 --> 00:20:42,646 and all of the years that pass will be great. 369 00:20:45,239 --> 00:20:49,939 Start believing today. 370 00:20:54,780 --> 00:20:55,950 Each of us has a different story. 371 00:20:55,951 --> 00:20:57,313 It doesn't matter if you're like Paul with 372 00:20:57,338 --> 00:20:59,737 a long line of believers before you or you're like me 373 00:20:59,762 --> 00:21:00,684 and you're the first. 374 00:21:00,870 --> 00:21:03,390 We all have to choose to believe every single day. 375 00:21:04,320 --> 00:21:06,420 Well thank you everyone for coming to Sunday sermon. 376 00:21:06,510 --> 00:21:08,440 If you want to stick around, we have treats in the back. 377 00:21:08,700 --> 00:21:11,200 Make sure to come back to word Wednesday or continue 378 00:21:11,433 --> 00:21:12,776 the new Testament discussion 379 00:21:13,461 --> 00:21:15,204 family prayer on Friday. 380 00:21:15,420 --> 00:21:17,634 And remember we're here 24 seven. 381 00:21:18,337 --> 00:21:19,254 All right, let's see. 382 00:21:34,733 --> 00:21:35,800 Good preaching, pastor. 383 00:21:36,239 --> 00:21:37,344 You really didn't plan that. 384 00:21:37,860 --> 00:21:39,720 I just started talking and let God do the rest. 385 00:21:40,020 --> 00:21:41,974 My dad was really impressed with your interview. 386 00:21:42,109 --> 00:21:44,995 He says, you've got that old soul about you. 387 00:21:45,444 --> 00:21:46,809 That's just the blues I played. 388 00:21:46,971 --> 00:21:48,050 Got a story yourself. 389 00:21:48,400 --> 00:21:50,052 Don't you? Pastor Corey! 390 00:21:51,360 --> 00:21:52,417 I'll let you meet [Unintelligible] 391 00:21:53,629 --> 00:21:56,070 That was really good for your first day as a pastor. 392 00:21:56,580 --> 00:21:57,776 Thanks. It's a lot to take in. 393 00:21:58,094 --> 00:21:59,745 I mean, tell me, what am I getting into here? 394 00:22:00,390 --> 00:22:03,870 These are all great kids imperfect, but they try. 395 00:22:04,110 --> 00:22:05,580 I grew up with most of them and... 396 00:22:07,230 --> 00:22:08,152 They look up to you. 397 00:22:08,255 --> 00:22:08,784 I can tell. 398 00:22:10,230 --> 00:22:11,850 Hey Corey, that was a good message you shared. 399 00:22:12,240 --> 00:22:13,550 It's I who should be thanking you. 400 00:22:13,928 --> 00:22:17,040 I mean, it was all your comments that contributed to the discussion. 401 00:22:17,530 --> 00:22:19,200 Have you thought about how we're going to go to camp next summer? 402 00:22:19,410 --> 00:22:20,526 It's pretty pricey. 403 00:22:20,879 --> 00:22:21,204 Um... 404 00:22:21,900 --> 00:22:22,431 Come on. 405 00:22:22,558 --> 00:22:25,258 Let's let it sink in a little bit before we start talking about budget. 406 00:22:25,371 --> 00:22:25,960 No, no... 407 00:22:26,202 --> 00:22:27,882 I want to know what's this camp thing all about. 408 00:22:28,176 --> 00:22:28,921 It's pretty cool. 409 00:22:29,145 --> 00:22:31,884 And Christian bans high adventure that sort of thing. 410 00:22:32,760 --> 00:22:33,750 Okay, we'll go. 411 00:22:35,640 --> 00:22:36,234 What? 412 00:22:36,407 --> 00:22:38,131 Our sermon was on faith today after all, 413 00:22:38,472 --> 00:22:39,387 I mean this camp, 414 00:22:39,600 --> 00:22:40,732 it sounds like a good thing. 415 00:22:41,228 --> 00:22:42,174 God will make a way. 416 00:22:52,602 --> 00:22:53,276 Oh, Paul. 417 00:22:53,424 --> 00:22:54,387 Uh! Good to see you. 418 00:22:54,412 --> 00:22:57,161 I was actually wanted to get your thoughts on a verse I read. 419 00:22:58,106 --> 00:22:58,846 $400, 420 00:22:59,473 --> 00:23:00,576 $400, 421 00:23:00,726 --> 00:23:01,308 for what? 422 00:23:01,490 --> 00:23:02,393 For the kids to go to camp, 423 00:23:02,919 --> 00:23:03,756 not bad. 424 00:23:03,781 --> 00:23:04,962 I was thinking it was going to be more. 425 00:23:05,192 --> 00:23:07,181 We are blessed per kit, 426 00:23:07,456 --> 00:23:08,268 pastor Corey, 427 00:23:08,940 --> 00:23:10,277 and a lot of these kids, 428 00:23:10,896 --> 00:23:11,509 they don't have money. 429 00:23:11,723 --> 00:23:14,405 Look, God is a God of miracles. 430 00:23:18,540 --> 00:23:19,388 Pastor Corey, 431 00:23:20,560 --> 00:23:22,576 what are you doing telling these hopeful kids that 432 00:23:22,601 --> 00:23:24,534 they can go to this camp? 433 00:23:27,270 --> 00:23:28,750 It's a good thing. I get it. 434 00:23:30,513 --> 00:23:31,895 The numbers just aren't there. 435 00:23:32,745 --> 00:23:33,684 Our [Unintelligible] 436 00:23:34,680 --> 00:23:37,036 I'll go to put food on the table for folks and 437 00:23:37,698 --> 00:23:38,394 I'm sorry. 438 00:23:39,000 --> 00:23:40,735 Look, if I don't have a plan by Sunday, 439 00:23:41,397 --> 00:23:42,807 I'll tell the kids I was overeager. 440 00:23:43,130 --> 00:23:43,868 They'll understand? 441 00:23:44,267 --> 00:23:45,474 You'll break their hearts. 442 00:23:45,934 --> 00:23:48,301 You really want to start a relationship with them this way? 443 00:23:49,031 --> 00:23:49,934 I'll make it right. 444 00:23:56,477 --> 00:23:56,922 Ugh! 445 00:23:57,860 --> 00:23:59,970 Sorry. I didn't know it was going to lay it on. 446 00:24:00,519 --> 00:24:01,859 Look it's okay. Um... 447 00:24:02,030 --> 00:24:02,843 could you do me a favor? 448 00:24:03,628 --> 00:24:05,283 In the kitchen, there are the treats for tonight, 449 00:24:05,480 --> 00:24:06,313 Could you grab them for me? 450 00:24:06,630 --> 00:24:06,951 Sure. 451 00:24:07,687 --> 00:24:09,435 You know, I want to do right by everyone Paul. 452 00:24:10,954 --> 00:24:12,097 You, the kids, 453 00:24:12,856 --> 00:24:13,285 God, 454 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:14,685 he's proud of you. 455 00:24:15,329 --> 00:24:16,016 You're doing a good job. 456 00:24:17,498 --> 00:24:18,717 Oh and sorry. 457 00:24:19,370 --> 00:24:20,186 It's not bagels. 458 00:24:22,474 --> 00:24:30,571 O come, O come, Emmanuel, 459 00:24:33,290 --> 00:24:40,562 And ransom captive Israel, 460 00:24:43,537 --> 00:24:51,184 That mourns in lonely exile here, 461 00:24:54,462 --> 00:25:02,599 Until the Son of God appear. 462 00:25:04,100 --> 00:25:09,007 Rejoice! 463 00:25:09,289 --> 00:25:13,142 Rejoice! 464 00:25:13,645 --> 00:25:18,973 Emmanuel 465 00:25:19,799 --> 00:25:28,973 Shall come to thee, O Israel 466 00:25:30,890 --> 00:25:37,603 O come, Thou Dayspring, from on high, 467 00:25:38,890 --> 00:25:45,588 And cheer us by Thy drawing nigh; 468 00:25:46,876 --> 00:25:54,525 Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, 469 00:25:54,906 --> 00:26:01,681 And death's dark shadows put to flight. 470 00:26:02,963 --> 00:26:06,519 Rejoice! 471 00:26:06,891 --> 00:26:10,455 Rejoice! 472 00:26:10,963 --> 00:26:17,302 Emmanuel 473 00:26:18,282 --> 00:26:29,379 Shall come to thee, O Israel. 474 00:26:34,926 --> 00:26:41,337 O come, Adonai, Lord of might, 475 00:26:41,887 --> 00:26:48,171 Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height, 476 00:26:48,972 --> 00:26:55,205 In ancient times didst give the law 477 00:26:55,859 --> 00:27:02,809 In cloud and majesty and awe. 478 00:27:04,894 --> 00:27:08,433 Rejoice! Rejoice! 479 00:27:08,850 --> 00:27:12,480 Emmanuel 480 00:27:12,745 --> 00:27:19,321 Shall come to thee, O Israel. 481 00:27:22,340 --> 00:27:23,430 That was beautiful. 482 00:27:24,276 --> 00:27:24,875 Thank you. 483 00:27:25,363 --> 00:27:26,848 Um, sorry for sneaking in. 484 00:27:26,873 --> 00:27:27,209 I... 485 00:27:27,418 --> 00:27:29,669 had to hear where the heavily music was coming from and 486 00:27:30,496 --> 00:27:31,834 I hope I didn't startle you. 487 00:27:32,157 --> 00:27:32,943 Hmm. You didn't. 488 00:27:33,873 --> 00:27:35,834 Are you familiar with the history of that song? 489 00:27:37,400 --> 00:27:38,851 No, tell me about it. 490 00:27:39,011 --> 00:27:40,690 It was originally written in Latin. 491 00:27:41,141 --> 00:27:43,398 "Vinny, Vinny" meaning, "Oh, come, oh, come". 492 00:27:44,011 --> 00:27:47,243 I love it because a lot of Christmas songs are very cheerful, 493 00:27:47,540 --> 00:27:48,385 but not this one. 494 00:27:48,985 --> 00:27:51,885 It's a cry for help a prayer, really. 495 00:27:52,430 --> 00:27:53,424 How I look at it, 496 00:27:53,835 --> 00:27:54,771 we're all broken. 497 00:27:55,370 --> 00:27:58,370 And Jesus came not to fix us, 498 00:27:58,730 --> 00:28:00,565 but to show us that in our brokenness, 499 00:28:00,590 --> 00:28:02,676 we can still be happy and honor God. 500 00:28:03,320 --> 00:28:05,390 So pastor, what is your story? 501 00:28:06,950 --> 00:28:09,246 You said that you learned from pastor Murray 502 00:28:09,402 --> 00:28:11,090 and while she's technically still 503 00:28:11,091 --> 00:28:13,313 the head pastor at the church on West Morrow. 504 00:28:13,820 --> 00:28:15,651 She's been teaching at the prison every Sunday 505 00:28:15,676 --> 00:28:17,207 for as long as I can remember. 506 00:28:18,888 --> 00:28:21,081 Corey, I'm not here to judge you. 507 00:28:21,446 --> 00:28:22,886 Paul was a prisoner too, 508 00:28:23,482 --> 00:28:23,813 Oh, 509 00:28:24,140 --> 00:28:25,546 sorry. Apostle Paul. 510 00:28:26,510 --> 00:28:26,863 Well, 511 00:28:27,501 --> 00:28:30,436 I can tell you, I wasn't put behind bars for the same reason as him. 512 00:28:31,970 --> 00:28:32,411 Yeah, 513 00:28:32,779 --> 00:28:35,286 Pastor Murray found me in cell block 14. 514 00:28:36,500 --> 00:28:38,904 Yeah, I didn't grow up with anybody that cared about 515 00:28:39,712 --> 00:28:40,610 any of this. 516 00:28:40,611 --> 00:28:40,865 And 517 00:28:41,611 --> 00:28:42,732 I got in with some, 518 00:28:43,058 --> 00:28:44,558 some bad people, 519 00:28:45,560 --> 00:28:46,672 some lost souls, 520 00:28:47,195 --> 00:28:49,841 you know, we justified our stealing because we would give a little 521 00:28:50,065 --> 00:28:50,886 to charity, 522 00:28:51,110 --> 00:28:53,149 the same charity that fed us when we were kids. 523 00:28:54,290 --> 00:28:54,946 I got caught 524 00:28:55,761 --> 00:28:58,082 and it was the greatest thing that's ever happened to me. 525 00:28:58,940 --> 00:28:59,993 I learned the gospel. 526 00:29:00,018 --> 00:29:01,602 I found God. Nope. 527 00:29:02,291 --> 00:29:03,433 God found me. 528 00:29:04,460 --> 00:29:05,565 I knew you had a story. 529 00:29:05,870 --> 00:29:07,082 How? did I look edgy? 530 00:29:07,107 --> 00:29:08,185 Ha ha! So edgy. 531 00:29:09,230 --> 00:29:11,090 Have you talked to those guys since you've been out? 532 00:29:11,690 --> 00:29:12,533 No... 533 00:29:12,990 --> 00:29:14,540 Our paths diverged. 534 00:29:14,541 --> 00:29:14,881 I mean, 535 00:29:15,857 --> 00:29:18,475 the stuff they're into,it doesn't mix with all this 536 00:29:18,906 --> 00:29:19,713 oil and water. 537 00:29:20,065 --> 00:29:20,736 Exactly. 538 00:29:21,355 --> 00:29:21,798 Well, 539 00:29:22,070 --> 00:29:24,267 I better start preparing for word Wednesday, so... 540 00:29:24,617 --> 00:29:25,418 I'll leave you to it. 541 00:29:25,778 --> 00:29:26,188 Okay. 542 00:29:36,380 --> 00:29:40,263 Exactly. now, let's keep reading John 4 verse 7 543 00:29:40,540 --> 00:29:42,299 and let's just keep going until I tell you to stop. 544 00:29:42,540 --> 00:29:42,862 Ash? 545 00:29:43,696 --> 00:29:46,158 They're coming with a woman of Samaria to draw water. 546 00:29:46,535 --> 00:29:47,920 Jesus, saith unto her, 547 00:29:47,950 --> 00:29:49,017 give me to drink 548 00:29:50,073 --> 00:29:53,182 for his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat. 549 00:29:54,079 --> 00:29:56,254 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, 550 00:29:56,800 --> 00:29:59,620 How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, 551 00:29:59,650 --> 00:30:00,805 which am a woman of Samaria? 552 00:30:01,371 --> 00:30:02,530 For the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. 553 00:30:03,597 --> 00:30:05,350 Jesus answered and said unto her 554 00:30:05,380 --> 00:30:06,814 If thou knewest the gift of God, 555 00:30:06,988 --> 00:30:08,401 and who it is that saith to thee, 556 00:30:08,739 --> 00:30:09,463 Give me to drink; 557 00:30:09,868 --> 00:30:11,273 thou wouldest have asked of him, 558 00:30:11,710 --> 00:30:13,371 and he would have given thee living water. 559 00:30:13,873 --> 00:30:15,310 The woman saith unto to him. 560 00:30:15,340 --> 00:30:16,980 Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, 561 00:30:17,005 --> 00:30:17,877 and the well is deep: 562 00:30:18,092 --> 00:30:20,158 from whence then hast thou that living water? 563 00:30:20,687 --> 00:30:22,468 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, 564 00:30:22,630 --> 00:30:23,637 which gave us the well, 565 00:30:23,851 --> 00:30:25,277 and drank thereof himself, 566 00:30:25,702 --> 00:30:27,598 and his children, and his cattle? 567 00:30:28,863 --> 00:30:30,428 Jesus answered, and said to her: 568 00:30:30,850 --> 00:30:33,339 Whosoever drinketh of this water, shall thirst again; 569 00:30:33,885 --> 00:30:36,594 but he that shall drink of the water that I will give him, 570 00:30:36,841 --> 00:30:37,734 shall not thirst. 571 00:30:38,080 --> 00:30:39,599 Now what happened next is incredible. 572 00:30:40,092 --> 00:30:43,153 Jesus goes on to tell the woman, some eternal truths. 573 00:30:43,697 --> 00:30:44,626 The woman says, 574 00:30:44,940 --> 00:30:46,844 I perceive that thou Art a prophet. 575 00:30:47,175 --> 00:30:49,014 She goes on a few verses later saying, 576 00:30:49,746 --> 00:30:51,324 I know that Messiah is coming. 577 00:30:51,712 --> 00:30:52,750 Which is called Christ. 578 00:30:53,072 --> 00:30:55,652 When he comes, he will tell us all things. 579 00:30:56,576 --> 00:30:57,619 And here's the coolest part, 580 00:30:57,902 --> 00:31:00,069 Jesus, in verse 26 says, 581 00:31:00,444 --> 00:31:02,074 "I that speak unto thee, 582 00:31:02,662 --> 00:31:03,168 and he, 583 00:31:04,560 --> 00:31:06,560 and she was overcome with joy. 584 00:31:07,320 --> 00:31:08,051 She felt something 585 00:31:08,788 --> 00:31:09,704 peace or 586 00:31:09,891 --> 00:31:12,728 what I like to refer to as the whisper of the soul. 587 00:31:15,296 --> 00:31:17,066 She then ran back to the city shouting, 588 00:31:17,193 --> 00:31:19,615 come see a man which told me all the things 589 00:31:20,051 --> 00:31:20,797 that I ever did. 590 00:31:21,900 --> 00:31:23,204 Jesus has done the same for me. 591 00:31:23,445 --> 00:31:24,780 He showed me my sins. 592 00:31:24,781 --> 00:31:27,155 And instead of leaving me to drown in my guilt, 593 00:31:27,810 --> 00:31:29,839 he lifted me up out of those dark waters 594 00:31:30,031 --> 00:31:31,200 and taught me forgiveness. 595 00:31:31,860 --> 00:31:34,104 I testify that he can do the same for you, 596 00:31:34,129 --> 00:31:34,764 if you let him. 597 00:31:35,040 --> 00:31:36,897 Paul? TIS the season, 598 00:31:37,404 --> 00:31:39,069 I hear these verses and I think... 599 00:31:39,648 --> 00:31:42,155 it's wonderful that Christ came onto this woman and 600 00:31:42,600 --> 00:31:43,415 brought her hope. 601 00:31:44,491 --> 00:31:47,323 And I hope that we, as Christians can bring others on to him as well. 602 00:31:48,120 --> 00:31:49,570 How can we as Christians 603 00:31:49,806 --> 00:31:51,812 show others around us who are in the darkness, 604 00:31:52,260 --> 00:31:53,886 that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. 605 00:31:54,326 --> 00:31:55,374 It's nearly Christmas. 606 00:31:55,470 --> 00:31:56,747 My challenge is that you 607 00:31:57,199 --> 00:31:59,210 like Paul from the new Testament 608 00:31:59,736 --> 00:32:01,271 bear witness of Jesus Christ 609 00:32:01,564 --> 00:32:02,453 to your friends, 610 00:32:02,931 --> 00:32:03,540 family, 611 00:32:04,530 --> 00:32:06,060 a stranger with a frown, 612 00:32:06,660 --> 00:32:09,500 because hope in Jesus Christ is the best gift that you can give. 613 00:32:19,207 --> 00:32:32,309 [Song: Ice] 614 00:32:32,611 --> 00:32:34,611 I’m alive, 615 00:32:35,452 --> 00:32:37,668 but not alive and well 616 00:32:38,802 --> 00:32:41,387 When life is living a lie, 617 00:32:41,537 --> 00:32:44,865 it’s like an empty shell. 618 00:32:45,111 --> 00:32:48,036 So farewell wishing well, 619 00:32:48,337 --> 00:32:50,957 Dreams don’t come true 620 00:32:51,172 --> 00:32:53,876 They never did, 621 00:32:54,371 --> 00:32:58,574 they never do 622 00:32:58,937 --> 00:33:04,421 All I’ve ever known is Ice, 623 00:33:05,289 --> 00:33:11,599 “I’ll never leave your side”s all turned to goodbyes 624 00:33:11,624 --> 00:33:17,608 That pastor said the path ahead gets better. 625 00:33:18,243 --> 00:33:21,248 But when will I arrive? 626 00:33:21,565 --> 00:33:25,446 But when will I arrive? Never. 627 00:33:25,947 --> 00:33:29,184 If there’s a light at the end of a tunnel 628 00:33:29,374 --> 00:33:32,060 It’s been burnt out 629 00:33:32,417 --> 00:33:35,053 and the Sunll come out tomorrow? 630 00:33:35,402 --> 00:33:36,545 Oh no! 631 00:33:37,843 --> 00:33:41,084 So to hell, with the hope they sell, 632 00:33:41,180 --> 00:33:43,722 It’s untrue. 633 00:33:43,990 --> 00:33:46,606 What can I do 634 00:33:47,059 --> 00:33:49,750 but freeze til I’m blue 635 00:33:50,238 --> 00:33:55,387 cuz All I’ve ever known is Ice, 636 00:33:56,461 --> 00:33:59,592 “I’ll never leave your side”s 637 00:33:59,617 --> 00:34:02,686 all turned to goodbyes 638 00:34:03,017 --> 00:34:08,838 That pastor said the path ahead gets better. 639 00:34:09,449 --> 00:34:12,771 But when will I arrive? 640 00:34:12,796 --> 00:34:16,274 But when will I arrive? Never. 641 00:34:16,299 --> 00:34:18,147 No second chance, 642 00:34:18,172 --> 00:34:19,633 no rare romance 643 00:34:19,658 --> 00:34:22,604 No one to save me the last dance. 644 00:34:22,822 --> 00:34:30,432 No time will heal the wounds that Keep reminding me... 645 00:34:31,838 --> 00:34:36,703 All I’ve ever known is Ice, 646 00:34:38,101 --> 00:34:40,910 “I’ll never leave your side”s 647 00:34:41,271 --> 00:34:44,445 all turned to goodbyes 648 00:34:44,710 --> 00:34:50,659 That pastor said the path ahead gets better. 649 00:34:51,130 --> 00:34:54,120 But when will I arrive? 650 00:34:54,426 --> 00:34:57,120 When will arrive? 651 00:34:57,556 --> 00:35:02,446 When will I arrive? 652 00:35:03,403 --> 00:35:04,962 Never. 653 00:35:06,430 --> 00:35:07,122 Do you hear that? 654 00:35:07,607 --> 00:35:08,941 That has God hearing you. 655 00:35:09,219 --> 00:35:11,358 It's quiet and it's still, but it's still true. 656 00:35:12,033 --> 00:35:13,355 What are you talking about? 657 00:35:13,720 --> 00:35:14,620 That prayer you just gave. 658 00:35:15,068 --> 00:35:16,555 You poured your heart out to the Lord and 659 00:35:16,932 --> 00:35:17,761 I know that he heard you. 660 00:35:17,872 --> 00:35:19,618 If that wasn't a prayer, it was, 661 00:35:20,320 --> 00:35:21,199 you wouldn't understand. 662 00:35:21,494 --> 00:35:22,628 Help me understand. 663 00:35:22,822 --> 00:35:24,831 Oh, here we go. 664 00:35:25,180 --> 00:35:26,535 Alex, give me a chance. 665 00:35:26,888 --> 00:35:27,394 Look, 666 00:35:27,677 --> 00:35:28,853 I know you mean well, 667 00:35:29,260 --> 00:35:30,867 but this fortune cookie faith, crap 668 00:35:31,362 --> 00:35:32,295 doesn't work. 669 00:35:32,733 --> 00:35:33,570 It worked for me. 670 00:35:34,540 --> 00:35:36,098 Well, congratulations. 671 00:35:36,123 --> 00:35:37,884 Not everyone is so lucky. 672 00:35:38,280 --> 00:35:39,828 This savior you speak of 673 00:35:40,238 --> 00:35:41,665 isn't saving anyone 674 00:35:42,264 --> 00:35:44,220 or maybe he just doesn't care about some. 675 00:36:09,010 --> 00:36:09,284 Hey, 676 00:36:10,157 --> 00:36:12,594 Hey, I don't know how, but it's definitely K-dog. 677 00:36:13,890 --> 00:36:15,082 Well, what do you want me to do about it? 678 00:36:17,951 --> 00:36:18,431 No, 679 00:36:19,476 --> 00:36:21,364 no, you're right. We can't take any chances. 680 00:36:21,574 --> 00:36:21,848 You're right. 681 00:36:23,828 --> 00:36:24,894 Hey, I'll take care of it. 682 00:36:31,328 --> 00:36:44,972 [Song: My Savior Lives] 683 00:36:45,192 --> 00:36:47,215 Open up your heart 684 00:36:47,240 --> 00:36:48,923 That's a start 685 00:36:48,948 --> 00:36:54,784 You'll be asking all the questions that you'll need to know 686 00:36:55,037 --> 00:36:58,384 That you'll need to grow 687 00:36:58,996 --> 00:37:01,775 When there comes Such a time 688 00:37:02,263 --> 00:37:05,029 When you need to press rewind 689 00:37:05,185 --> 00:37:08,209 He will take the blow 690 00:37:08,450 --> 00:37:11,381 And you'll finally know 691 00:37:12,266 --> 00:37:15,387 He lived for you, he died for you, 692 00:37:15,412 --> 00:37:19,118 he'll always walk beside you 693 00:37:20,011 --> 00:37:25,953 My savior lives 694 00:37:26,606 --> 00:37:33,170 His spirit gives (gives me faith and hope) 695 00:37:33,195 --> 00:37:38,522 My savior lives 696 00:37:38,761 --> 00:37:46,585 And I will follow him home 697 00:37:46,876 --> 00:37:50,210 Every day you find faith 698 00:37:50,340 --> 00:37:52,967 Through speaking with your father 699 00:37:53,331 --> 00:37:55,756 He believes in you 700 00:37:56,441 --> 00:37:59,371 Knows all you can do 701 00:38:00,064 --> 00:38:03,680 And he sent His great son 702 00:38:03,750 --> 00:38:06,533 To overcome your trials 703 00:38:06,558 --> 00:38:09,287 He has saved you for 704 00:38:09,629 --> 00:38:13,001 Something great in store 705 00:38:13,450 --> 00:38:16,733 He lived for you he died for you, 706 00:38:16,961 --> 00:38:21,967 he'll always walk beside you 707 00:38:22,854 --> 00:38:28,735 My savior lives 708 00:38:29,545 --> 00:38:35,911 His spirit gives (gives me faith and hope) 709 00:38:36,198 --> 00:38:41,312 My savior lives 710 00:38:41,598 --> 00:38:47,659 And I will follow him home 711 00:38:49,111 --> 00:38:51,097 I know he lives, 712 00:38:51,675 --> 00:38:55,158 he's given me hope 713 00:38:55,756 --> 00:38:58,039 I know he lives, 714 00:38:58,370 --> 00:39:01,874 I feel it in my soul 715 00:39:02,475 --> 00:39:06,244 My savior lives 716 00:39:09,325 --> 00:39:15,395 His spirit gives (gives me faith and hope) 717 00:39:15,736 --> 00:39:20,018 My savior lives 718 00:39:21,459 --> 00:39:34,361 And I will follow him home 719 00:39:37,630 --> 00:39:40,057 what are we going to do about raising money for camp 720 00:39:40,479 --> 00:39:40,923 Ash? 721 00:39:41,741 --> 00:39:44,005 We could hold a Christmas theme charity event 722 00:39:44,298 --> 00:39:45,544 right here at the church. 723 00:39:46,507 --> 00:39:47,417 That could work. 724 00:39:48,390 --> 00:39:50,599 We could even have the kids perform a song. 725 00:39:51,400 --> 00:39:52,288 That'd be so cool. 726 00:39:53,021 --> 00:39:55,870 You know, if all goes well at my first family prayer tomorrow night, 727 00:39:55,871 --> 00:39:56,988 we can make the announcement then 728 00:39:57,906 --> 00:39:59,091 the others are going to love it. 729 00:39:59,838 --> 00:40:00,990 You're okay Pastor Corey? 730 00:40:02,056 --> 00:40:03,154 Yeah, just thinking. 731 00:40:12,009 --> 00:40:13,240 Thanks for coming out tonight. 732 00:40:13,473 --> 00:40:15,719 This is... Pastor Corey is first family prayer, 733 00:40:15,904 --> 00:40:18,220 and I'm super excited to show him this tradition we have. 734 00:40:18,533 --> 00:40:18,901 Ash? 735 00:40:19,599 --> 00:40:21,883 Does anyone have a name to add to the prayer list? 736 00:40:22,903 --> 00:40:24,143 Ojisan Hiroku, 737 00:40:24,560 --> 00:40:25,218 my uncle. 738 00:40:25,701 --> 00:40:26,620 He just lost his job. 739 00:40:26,915 --> 00:40:28,010 I'm sorry to hear that Yuri! 740 00:40:28,608 --> 00:40:29,457 We'll add him to the list. 741 00:40:29,729 --> 00:40:30,669 My friend, Heather, 742 00:40:31,600 --> 00:40:32,960 she's going through a heart breakup. 743 00:40:34,068 --> 00:40:34,574 Got it. 744 00:40:35,279 --> 00:40:36,834 My dog needs extra prayers. 745 00:40:37,156 --> 00:40:38,543 He's going to the vet tomorrow. 746 00:40:38,740 --> 00:40:40,337 And that always gives him anxiety. 747 00:40:41,329 --> 00:40:42,565 His name's Winchester. 748 00:40:43,250 --> 00:40:44,660 Can you add the name Shauna? 749 00:40:45,241 --> 00:40:46,035 For what? 750 00:40:47,199 --> 00:40:47,747 God knows. 751 00:40:48,419 --> 00:40:49,069 Yes. 752 00:40:49,877 --> 00:40:50,679 Yes he does. 753 00:40:51,196 --> 00:40:52,157 [Unintelligible] 754 00:40:53,708 --> 00:40:54,585 What Alex? 755 00:40:55,184 --> 00:40:56,473 You should put yourself down. 756 00:40:56,722 --> 00:40:57,227 I mean, 757 00:40:57,488 --> 00:40:58,647 you're always smiling and 758 00:40:59,232 --> 00:41:00,406 God is great. 759 00:41:00,865 --> 00:41:01,368 So 760 00:41:01,676 --> 00:41:02,676 Let's pray 761 00:41:03,013 --> 00:41:04,182 that God teaches you. 762 00:41:04,207 --> 00:41:05,771 What real life is really like. 763 00:41:06,097 --> 00:41:07,861 So you can finally know what life is like 764 00:41:08,487 --> 00:41:09,671 for the rest of us. 765 00:41:11,339 --> 00:41:12,172 Excuse me. 766 00:41:29,099 --> 00:41:29,932 Where do you think you are? 767 00:41:35,099 --> 00:41:37,307 Sit down. Excuse me, sit down. 768 00:41:38,897 --> 00:41:41,216 We don't have the right to pass judgment here, Alex, 769 00:41:41,416 --> 00:41:43,098 especially not unjust judgment. 770 00:41:43,441 --> 00:41:45,101 Here so self-righteous 771 00:41:45,618 --> 00:41:47,131 which you just did with self-righteous. 772 00:41:47,542 --> 00:41:49,669 You have this unfound certainty that you're so correct 773 00:41:49,936 --> 00:41:52,133 about everything that you can call others out on their stuff. 774 00:41:52,510 --> 00:41:53,679 If you want to talk about fair 775 00:41:54,083 --> 00:41:55,832 Ash's life has been anything but fair. 776 00:41:56,086 --> 00:41:59,500 By the time she was 14, she'd beat cancer, not once, but twice. 777 00:42:00,064 --> 00:42:01,351 And the bills that came along with that 778 00:42:01,376 --> 00:42:02,785 and put her parents into bankruptcy. 779 00:42:03,120 --> 00:42:05,007 And she feels personally responsible for that. 780 00:42:05,749 --> 00:42:08,939 So sure she smiles and tries to make everybody's day better, 781 00:42:09,439 --> 00:42:10,263 but it's not because 782 00:42:10,471 --> 00:42:12,458 she thinks she's better than anyone, 783 00:42:13,126 --> 00:42:14,521 but it's because of the pain 784 00:42:14,708 --> 00:42:16,094 that she wants others to feel better. 785 00:42:16,749 --> 00:42:18,719 You're so stuck in whatever you're going through, 786 00:42:18,989 --> 00:42:20,721 that you don't care what anybody else is going through, 787 00:42:21,418 --> 00:42:22,629 but you don't have to do this alone. 788 00:42:23,626 --> 00:42:25,016 Let us help carry the burden. 789 00:42:25,614 --> 00:42:26,362 Let God help. 790 00:42:56,148 --> 00:42:59,092 Does anyone know Luke 1 verse 37? 791 00:42:59,889 --> 00:43:00,413 Jordan? 792 00:43:00,808 --> 00:43:02,842 For with God, nothing shall be impossible. 793 00:43:03,655 --> 00:43:04,179 That's right. 794 00:43:07,121 --> 00:43:08,041 And we're to camp. 795 00:43:12,289 --> 00:43:13,849 Now it will take work. 796 00:43:13,879 --> 00:43:17,119 We can't just sit on our hands and expect God to do everything. 797 00:43:17,599 --> 00:43:20,676 So we're putting on a Christmas performance fundraiser. 798 00:43:21,024 --> 00:43:21,916 Yeah, but 799 00:43:22,176 --> 00:43:23,447 some of us don't sing. 800 00:43:23,685 --> 00:43:26,193 And that's okay. that's why I brought in a special friend 801 00:43:26,725 --> 00:43:27,871 to help us with our song. 802 00:43:29,033 --> 00:43:31,771 [Unintelligible] 803 00:43:33,233 --> 00:43:35,949 Okay, So if we're going to sing for all the world to hear, 804 00:43:36,141 --> 00:43:37,599 we need to make sure that it sounds good. 805 00:43:38,164 --> 00:43:41,607 Now I'm not talking super complex harmonies and vocal runs. 806 00:43:41,783 --> 00:43:42,868 I'm talking unison. 807 00:43:43,450 --> 00:43:44,529 Does anyone know what that means? 808 00:43:44,928 --> 00:43:46,400 It means that we all sing together 809 00:43:46,655 --> 00:43:47,911 and usually all in the melody. 810 00:43:47,936 --> 00:43:48,908 That's right Erie. 811 00:43:49,267 --> 00:43:50,250 Everybody's saying, 812 00:43:50,664 --> 00:43:52,257 a... 813 00:43:52,679 --> 00:43:57,679 aa... aa... 814 00:43:58,186 --> 00:43:58,863 Now, 815 00:43:59,125 --> 00:44:03,099 this time, I want you to imagine that you're one little part of a voice. 816 00:44:03,544 --> 00:44:06,219 So I don't want to hear Paul or Jane. 817 00:44:06,507 --> 00:44:08,139 I want to hear the youth group. 818 00:44:08,485 --> 00:44:09,262 Does that make sense? 819 00:44:09,559 --> 00:44:10,618 So let's try that again. 820 00:44:10,791 --> 00:44:13,047 This time more open and round. 821 00:44:13,733 --> 00:44:15,676 Aa... 822 00:44:16,051 --> 00:44:18,821 aa... aa... 823 00:44:18,958 --> 00:44:20,825 Yes, that was way better guys. 824 00:44:21,262 --> 00:44:22,083 Now Shannel, 825 00:44:22,259 --> 00:44:24,287 you should be singing so sensitively 826 00:44:24,312 --> 00:44:26,506 that you hear Jordan's voice come out of your mouth 827 00:44:27,022 --> 00:44:30,633 and Javier, you should hear Corey's voice come out of yours. 828 00:44:30,938 --> 00:44:32,732 If we can all commit to one sound, 829 00:44:32,868 --> 00:44:34,983 I think we can really inspire with our song. 830 00:44:35,251 --> 00:44:36,504 So repeat after me, 831 00:44:37,151 --> 00:44:39,832 when the darkness... 832 00:44:40,257 --> 00:44:42,938 when the darkness... 833 00:44:43,161 --> 00:44:45,728 Overcame you... 834 00:44:45,978 --> 00:44:48,311 Overcame you... 835 00:44:48,624 --> 00:44:51,115 When it seemed like 836 00:44:51,301 --> 00:44:53,679 no one claimed you. 837 00:44:54,296 --> 00:44:56,964 When it seemed like 838 00:44:57,068 --> 00:44:59,446 no one claimed you. 839 00:44:59,554 --> 00:45:02,049 All the times you felt alone, 840 00:45:02,468 --> 00:45:05,261 he was right beside. 841 00:45:05,820 --> 00:45:08,753 All the times you felt alone, 842 00:45:09,149 --> 00:45:11,942 he was right beside. 843 00:45:12,752 --> 00:45:13,917 We're going to be just fine. 844 00:45:14,833 --> 00:45:16,462 We're going to be just fine. 845 00:45:17,464 --> 00:45:18,845 Hahaha! 846 00:45:20,040 --> 00:45:21,773 Have you seen Alex, in these last couple of meetings? 847 00:45:22,566 --> 00:45:23,592 No. He hasn't shown up. 848 00:45:35,199 --> 00:45:36,062 What do you want? 849 00:45:36,563 --> 00:45:37,870 I was just seeing how you were doing. 850 00:45:38,382 --> 00:45:41,727 Well, I'm fine. So you can check me off your, to do list and leave. 851 00:45:42,052 --> 00:45:42,899 Alex, wait, 852 00:45:43,426 --> 00:45:43,953 Alex 853 00:45:44,111 --> 00:45:44,826 who is it? 854 00:45:45,875 --> 00:45:47,044 It's no one grandpa. 855 00:45:47,273 --> 00:45:48,550 I'm Alex's youth pastor 856 00:45:48,919 --> 00:45:51,324 all for goodness sakes, inviting me in. 857 00:46:14,900 --> 00:46:17,149 You know, he wasn't always like that. 858 00:46:18,082 --> 00:46:19,035 Aloof 859 00:46:19,347 --> 00:46:20,723 angry at the world. 860 00:46:21,374 --> 00:46:23,915 He was a bright eyed, passionate kid, 861 00:46:25,019 --> 00:46:26,429 of course, a bit of a rascal. 862 00:46:26,820 --> 00:46:28,772 But you know, he's been through a lot 863 00:46:29,246 --> 00:46:29,814 more than 864 00:46:30,024 --> 00:46:33,275 any child should at such a young age. 865 00:46:34,625 --> 00:46:35,893 He had to grow up too fast. 866 00:46:36,850 --> 00:46:38,031 If you don't mind me asking 867 00:46:38,549 --> 00:46:39,750 what about his parents? 868 00:46:40,544 --> 00:46:44,003 They both died in a car wreck when he was eight years old. 869 00:46:44,671 --> 00:46:46,120 I've been raising him since then 870 00:46:46,402 --> 00:46:47,187 until this 871 00:46:47,505 --> 00:46:49,940 ms slowed me down a bit, a few years ago. 872 00:46:50,962 --> 00:46:53,174 Now I feel like he's the one taking care of me. 873 00:46:54,242 --> 00:46:57,036 Did you know that he goes to school and holds down 874 00:46:57,150 --> 00:46:59,615 two jobs to help pay our expenses? 875 00:47:00,392 --> 00:47:02,324 Plus he's saving money 876 00:47:02,720 --> 00:47:04,357 to buy me an electric 877 00:47:04,650 --> 00:47:05,257 wheelchair 878 00:47:05,502 --> 00:47:06,632 so I can get out more. 879 00:47:08,401 --> 00:47:08,833 You know, 880 00:47:09,643 --> 00:47:11,760 you don't realize what you have until it's gone. 881 00:47:12,731 --> 00:47:13,549 I'm so sorry. 882 00:47:14,915 --> 00:47:16,740 Do you know why he goes to your surfaces? 883 00:47:17,330 --> 00:47:17,805 No. 884 00:47:18,212 --> 00:47:18,606 Why? 885 00:47:20,345 --> 00:47:21,224 I used to take 886 00:47:21,610 --> 00:47:23,299 my daughter, his mother 887 00:47:23,768 --> 00:47:25,181 every Sunday. 888 00:47:26,087 --> 00:47:28,977 So it was our faith that got us through when my wife died. 889 00:47:29,649 --> 00:47:31,260 I just wanted Alex to know 890 00:47:32,410 --> 00:47:33,822 what his mother and I felt 891 00:47:35,158 --> 00:47:35,852 the peace, 892 00:47:36,430 --> 00:47:37,093 the warmth. 893 00:47:38,354 --> 00:47:40,121 So I sent him to church every Sunday 894 00:47:40,146 --> 00:47:42,683 and he has to tell me what he's learned when he gets back home. 895 00:47:42,985 --> 00:47:44,416 By the way, he's told me about the 896 00:47:44,941 --> 00:47:46,290 new youth pastor. 897 00:47:47,906 --> 00:47:48,844 I think 898 00:47:49,095 --> 00:47:50,275 the new youth pastor 899 00:47:50,994 --> 00:47:52,871 may be finally getting through to him. 900 00:47:54,219 --> 00:47:55,172 I am so sorry. 901 00:47:56,840 --> 00:47:57,730 It seems I'm running late, 902 00:47:57,809 --> 00:48:00,899 but I wanted to invite you to our Christmas event. 903 00:48:01,338 --> 00:48:02,839 We would love it if you were able to come. 904 00:48:05,749 --> 00:48:06,490 Oh, 905 00:48:07,231 --> 00:48:08,023 we won't miss it. 906 00:48:26,309 --> 00:49:01,395 [Song: Tis The Season] 907 00:49:01,738 --> 00:49:03,706 Hanging up the lights in the gutter 908 00:49:03,962 --> 00:49:06,337 Nat king cole, on the radio 909 00:49:06,572 --> 00:49:08,591 But we already have a light 910 00:49:08,616 --> 00:49:11,066 And angles sang His song long ago 911 00:49:11,510 --> 00:49:12,948 And the reason is risen, 912 00:49:13,122 --> 00:49:15,441 he was born in a manger 913 00:49:15,617 --> 00:49:17,833 To deliver us from evil 914 00:49:17,999 --> 00:49:21,681 And protect us from danger Oh, Oh 915 00:49:30,143 --> 00:49:31,636 Even a snowman melts 916 00:49:31,661 --> 00:49:32,796 But the peace that's felt 917 00:49:33,001 --> 00:49:34,581 By his grace can't be replaced 918 00:49:34,606 --> 00:49:36,455 When you're face to face with Heavenly love, 919 00:49:36,480 --> 00:49:37,293 it's reverent enough, 920 00:49:37,743 --> 00:49:39,572 To pave the way for Everyone: 921 00:49:39,850 --> 00:49:42,033 Joy to to the world 922 00:49:42,694 --> 00:49:47,162 The boy and girls Will see there's happiness in holiness 923 00:49:47,187 --> 00:49:51,572 No one should feel loneliness on Christmas 924 00:49:51,821 --> 00:49:56,708 Tis the season, when it's freezin 925 00:49:56,985 --> 00:49:58,878 But your heart feels warm and fuzzy 926 00:49:59,084 --> 00:50:02,919 Cuz he was born, on Christmas morn Was he known then, 927 00:50:03,240 --> 00:50:05,869 All new shopping trends come and go, 928 00:50:06,099 --> 00:50:09,998 But Jesus sticks around unlike the snow. 929 00:50:10,882 --> 00:50:15,445 Jesus sticks around unlike the snow. 930 00:50:15,576 --> 00:50:17,958 If people took as much time reading his word, 931 00:50:17,983 --> 00:50:20,051 as they do when they're reading their tweets, 932 00:50:20,076 --> 00:50:22,453 they would hear birds sounding so sweet, 933 00:50:22,816 --> 00:50:27,277 and all their worries, Would fade away, 934 00:50:27,838 --> 00:50:29,791 and disappear 935 00:50:30,195 --> 00:50:33,105 Cause Jesus Christ, was here 936 00:50:34,962 --> 00:50:37,156 Tis the season, 937 00:50:37,410 --> 00:50:39,872 when it's freezin 938 00:50:40,213 --> 00:50:42,114 But your heart feels warm and fuzzy 939 00:50:42,289 --> 00:50:46,091 Cuz he was born, on Christmas morn Was he known then, 940 00:50:46,465 --> 00:50:49,115 All new shopping trends come and go, 941 00:50:49,360 --> 00:50:53,234 But Jesus sticks around unlike the snow 942 00:50:54,178 --> 00:50:58,977 But Jesus sticks around unlike the snow 943 00:51:00,567 --> 00:51:01,412 you wanted to see me? 944 00:51:02,215 --> 00:51:03,440 Yes, Corey 945 00:51:05,789 --> 00:51:08,435 in all my years, I've never said to my I'm about to say. 946 00:51:08,980 --> 00:51:09,355 It... 947 00:51:09,641 --> 00:51:11,575 It's not easy for me too, 948 00:51:12,446 --> 00:51:13,042 and 949 00:51:13,613 --> 00:51:14,523 I like you. 950 00:51:16,269 --> 00:51:16,694 Look, 951 00:51:18,278 --> 00:51:18,983 I'll just say it. 952 00:51:19,829 --> 00:51:21,569 I'm an old school kind of guy. 953 00:51:21,570 --> 00:51:22,226 I mean 954 00:51:23,389 --> 00:51:23,866 just the 955 00:51:24,593 --> 00:51:26,189 B I B O E. 956 00:51:26,190 --> 00:51:28,071 That's the book for me. 957 00:51:28,870 --> 00:51:29,329 Um, 958 00:51:31,079 --> 00:51:33,017 but the way you reach these kids 959 00:51:35,199 --> 00:51:35,753 with your, 960 00:51:36,144 --> 00:51:39,159 your colorful shirts and your, your hip lingo, 961 00:51:39,792 --> 00:51:41,623 you've shown them that being a Christian 962 00:51:41,716 --> 00:51:43,832 doesn't mean you have to be an old fogy like me. 963 00:51:45,536 --> 00:51:46,853 You've given them hope. 964 00:51:47,326 --> 00:51:48,262 You've shown them that 965 00:51:48,611 --> 00:51:49,285 the God will 966 00:51:49,463 --> 00:51:51,316 deliver on his promises. 967 00:51:52,279 --> 00:51:54,859 I've never seen them so excited to come to church before. 968 00:51:56,945 --> 00:51:58,298 Oh, 969 00:52:00,504 --> 00:52:01,698 Merry Christmas! 970 00:52:02,020 --> 00:52:03,192 Merry Christmas! 971 00:52:03,732 --> 00:52:06,176 [Unintelligible] 972 00:52:06,441 --> 00:52:08,568 But we already have a life, 973 00:52:08,823 --> 00:52:09,124 oh! 974 00:52:15,186 --> 00:52:16,587 Marcus is that you? 975 00:52:16,805 --> 00:52:18,065 Talk to me, Corey, 976 00:52:18,420 --> 00:52:19,537 not to Marcus 977 00:52:20,930 --> 00:52:21,717 Barron, 978 00:52:22,051 --> 00:52:23,307 Good to see you alive and well, 979 00:52:23,713 --> 00:52:25,265 yeah, we'll see about that. 980 00:52:25,607 --> 00:52:25,981 Look, 981 00:52:26,029 --> 00:52:28,113 I spent three years in coastal penitentiary 982 00:52:28,138 --> 00:52:29,285 and didn't say your name once. 983 00:52:29,926 --> 00:52:30,632 It's all good. 984 00:52:30,961 --> 00:52:32,824 It ain't all good Corey. 985 00:52:33,232 --> 00:52:34,882 Marcus here has been telling me 986 00:52:35,471 --> 00:52:37,967 that you've got a pretty good little thing set up in there. 987 00:52:38,344 --> 00:52:40,258 You've been pretending to be a pastor. 988 00:52:41,208 --> 00:52:42,534 Sure, It's a long play, 989 00:52:43,219 --> 00:52:44,161 but once you're in 990 00:52:44,403 --> 00:52:45,487 and they trust you, 991 00:52:45,859 --> 00:52:46,815 you're golden. 992 00:52:48,897 --> 00:52:50,563 There must be a nice little score in there. 993 00:52:50,981 --> 00:52:52,113 There's no pretending I've... 994 00:52:52,751 --> 00:52:53,640 I've changed Baron 995 00:52:53,743 --> 00:52:55,641 shut up Corey. 996 00:52:55,952 --> 00:52:57,764 Do you think I'm some kind of fool? 997 00:52:57,789 --> 00:52:59,296 You need to hear this. 998 00:52:59,963 --> 00:53:00,910 I found God 999 00:53:02,855 --> 00:53:03,815 when I was locked up, 1000 00:53:04,765 --> 00:53:06,231 a pastor came to visit me and 1001 00:53:06,744 --> 00:53:07,973 she gave me a book, 1002 00:53:08,601 --> 00:53:09,290 a Bible. 1003 00:53:10,723 --> 00:53:12,395 As I started to read, I felt something 1004 00:53:12,502 --> 00:53:13,774 for the first time in my life, 1005 00:53:15,353 --> 00:53:15,981 peace. 1006 00:53:18,297 --> 00:53:20,398 You see there was this man named Jesus Christ and, 1007 00:53:21,002 --> 00:53:22,070 and he helped people. 1008 00:53:23,559 --> 00:53:24,970 He made the blind to see and 1009 00:53:26,016 --> 00:53:27,149 the broken hearted to 1010 00:53:27,819 --> 00:53:28,482 feel loved. 1011 00:53:30,739 --> 00:53:32,249 You know? And I, I prayed. 1012 00:53:32,335 --> 00:53:33,225 He came for me. 1013 00:53:33,354 --> 00:53:34,497 The middle school dropout 1014 00:53:34,627 --> 00:53:36,291 drug dealing, stuffed stealing 1015 00:53:37,309 --> 00:53:38,886 guy that no one cared about. 1016 00:53:39,989 --> 00:53:40,360 So 1017 00:53:40,991 --> 00:53:42,406 You want it on a big score. 1018 00:53:43,014 --> 00:53:43,686 This is it. 1019 00:53:44,476 --> 00:53:46,402 Jesus Christ can change your life. 1020 00:53:47,779 --> 00:53:48,811 Get out, 1021 00:53:49,935 --> 00:53:50,473 go. 1022 00:53:55,593 --> 00:53:56,945 It's never too late to change 1023 00:54:00,199 --> 00:54:01,840 you just going to let him go? 1024 00:54:03,831 --> 00:54:04,700 Patience. 1025 00:54:05,749 --> 00:54:06,995 Good things come 1026 00:54:07,450 --> 00:54:08,987 to those who wait. 1027 00:54:17,209 --> 00:54:18,005 All right, kids 1028 00:54:18,273 --> 00:54:20,869 tonight is the exclamation mark on all of your hard work. 1029 00:54:20,899 --> 00:54:21,973 And I'm so proud of you. 1030 00:54:22,789 --> 00:54:24,072 We sold enough tickets and 1031 00:54:24,656 --> 00:54:26,272 we have enough money to go to camp, 1032 00:54:28,336 --> 00:54:30,645 but I've got an idea that I want to run by you. 1033 00:54:57,098 --> 00:55:09,849 [Song: He Will Guide] 1034 00:55:10,548 --> 00:55:12,464 Do you hear that? 1035 00:55:12,643 --> 00:55:15,511 That is God hearing you. 1036 00:55:16,081 --> 00:55:18,899 It’s quiet and it’s still 1037 00:55:19,471 --> 00:55:21,329 but its still true. 1038 00:55:21,354 --> 00:55:23,395 I know, 1039 00:55:23,858 --> 00:55:27,600 like Abraham knew. 1040 00:55:29,787 --> 00:55:31,798 Can you feel that? 1041 00:55:31,995 --> 00:55:34,987 That’s love from above 1042 00:55:35,315 --> 00:55:38,547 that’s casting out grey clouds that make you 1043 00:55:38,668 --> 00:55:40,536 doubt you’re enough. 1044 00:55:40,685 --> 00:55:42,634 You’re loved. 1045 00:55:43,015 --> 00:55:47,946 And His love is all you need: 1046 00:55:49,125 --> 00:55:51,763 When the darkness, 1047 00:55:52,246 --> 00:55:54,715 overcame you. 1048 00:55:55,344 --> 00:55:57,713 When it seemed like 1049 00:55:58,530 --> 00:56:00,383 no one claimed you. 1050 00:56:00,582 --> 00:56:03,308 All the times you felt alone, 1051 00:56:03,823 --> 00:56:07,085 he was right beside. 1052 00:56:07,461 --> 00:56:13,292 He will lead and guide you Home 1053 00:56:24,082 --> 00:56:29,245 We’re all mixtures of right and wrong. 1054 00:56:29,327 --> 00:56:35,285 But we all belong in His light. 1055 00:56:35,729 --> 00:56:42,451 Cuz he bled and died 1056 00:56:43,418 --> 00:56:46,387 When the darkness, 1057 00:56:46,701 --> 00:56:48,925 overcame you. 1058 00:56:49,898 --> 00:56:52,238 When it seemed like 1059 00:56:53,024 --> 00:56:54,969 no one claimed you. 1060 00:56:54,994 --> 00:56:57,676 All the times you felt alone, 1061 00:56:58,181 --> 00:57:01,401 he was right beside. 1062 00:57:01,909 --> 00:57:13,253 He will lead and guide you Home 1063 00:57:17,107 --> 00:57:19,834 Come On In smelling like smoke. 1064 00:57:19,859 --> 00:57:23,261 Jesus loves all kind of folk. 1065 00:57:23,286 --> 00:57:26,608 He don’t care what you’ve done or who you were, 1066 00:57:26,633 --> 00:57:29,597 if you’re still that person or don’t know for sure. 1067 00:57:29,715 --> 00:57:32,843 Come on in with your jeans all dirty. 1068 00:57:33,038 --> 00:57:36,410 We all need strength Matthew 14:30. 1069 00:57:36,616 --> 00:57:39,756 My Savior Lives. So give your heart. 1070 00:57:40,307 --> 00:57:43,101 Give your heart. 1071 00:58:09,750 --> 00:58:12,526 When the darkness, 1072 00:58:13,028 --> 00:58:15,350 overcame you. 1073 00:58:16,200 --> 00:58:18,630 When it seemed like 1074 00:58:19,466 --> 00:58:21,435 no one claimed you. 1075 00:58:21,460 --> 00:58:24,132 All the times you felt alone, 1076 00:58:24,674 --> 00:58:27,743 he was right beside. 1077 00:58:28,288 --> 00:58:34,052 He will lead and guide 1078 00:58:35,037 --> 00:58:39,964 you Home 1079 00:58:58,626 --> 00:59:08,086 [Applause] 1080 00:59:13,541 --> 00:59:16,232 Thank you for coming out tonight for our Christmas performance 1081 00:59:16,609 --> 00:59:18,180 to raise money for youth camp this year, 1082 00:59:19,526 --> 00:59:20,933 through the last several weeks, 1083 00:59:21,329 --> 00:59:22,862 I've gotten to know someone really special. 1084 00:59:23,342 --> 00:59:24,126 Someone who's 1085 00:59:24,475 --> 00:59:25,558 made me a better person. 1086 00:59:26,874 --> 00:59:27,995 Our brother in Christ, 1087 00:59:28,462 --> 00:59:29,027 Alex. 1088 00:59:31,000 --> 00:59:32,869 I learned that like a lot of us 1089 00:59:33,305 --> 00:59:34,826 Alex has had a tough go of things. 1090 00:59:36,053 --> 00:59:38,283 When his grandfather and legal guardian 1091 00:59:38,626 --> 00:59:40,598 was diagnosed with MS a few years ago, 1092 00:59:41,305 --> 00:59:43,920 they didn't realize it would take his ability to walk so quickly. 1093 00:59:44,699 --> 00:59:45,549 Since then 1094 00:59:46,205 --> 00:59:48,593 his grandfather has been unable to leave the house. 1095 00:59:49,480 --> 00:59:50,113 And so 1096 00:59:50,775 --> 00:59:51,680 the kids decided 1097 00:59:52,442 --> 00:59:53,484 that instead of using 1098 00:59:54,516 --> 00:59:55,462 this money for 1099 00:59:55,667 --> 00:59:56,513 youth camp this year. 1100 00:59:57,986 --> 00:59:58,832 We're going to use it to get 1101 00:59:59,046 --> 01:00:00,983 Alex's grandfather, an electric wheelchair. 1102 01:00:02,863 --> 01:00:09,951 [Applause] 1103 01:00:15,671 --> 01:00:17,833 we're all in a little overcome with emotion. 1104 01:00:17,858 --> 01:00:19,462 Uh, let's have some dessert. 1105 01:00:25,679 --> 01:00:28,160 Alex. I'm sorry if I said something... 1106 01:00:28,185 --> 01:00:28,713 I 1107 01:00:29,682 --> 01:00:30,901 I think I felt something... 1108 01:00:32,287 --> 01:00:35,083 you know, the whisper or whatever. 1109 01:00:36,145 --> 01:00:37,376 The whisper of the soul? 1110 01:00:37,979 --> 01:00:39,764 Okay. Now, where do you go from here? 1111 01:00:41,765 --> 01:00:42,612 Back to dinner. 1112 01:00:43,169 --> 01:00:45,029 No, I mean, you believe... 1113 01:00:45,481 --> 01:00:46,082 so what? 1114 01:00:47,849 --> 01:00:49,734 I'm not quite sure I understand what you mean. 1115 01:00:50,029 --> 01:00:50,706 I mean, 1116 01:00:51,164 --> 01:00:54,729 if you're at a party and you smell all the good food inside, 1117 01:00:55,032 --> 01:00:57,347 do you wait the doorway or do you go in and partake? 1118 01:00:57,977 --> 01:00:58,785 I partake. 1119 01:00:59,140 --> 01:00:59,946 Exactly. 1120 01:01:00,223 --> 01:01:00,657 Now, 1121 01:01:01,112 --> 01:01:02,685 have you heard of Cornelius? 1122 01:01:03,622 --> 01:01:05,401 Uh, you mean the bearded guy 1123 01:01:05,426 --> 01:01:09,168 who licked his pickax and the old Claymation Christmas movie? 1124 01:01:09,574 --> 01:01:10,772 Certainly not, but 1125 01:01:11,108 --> 01:01:13,140 this Cornelius says from the book of acts. 1126 01:01:13,202 --> 01:01:16,037 Acts? A C T S like from the Bible. 1127 01:01:16,836 --> 01:01:18,210 So this Cornelius, he was a 1128 01:01:18,495 --> 01:01:20,908 Roman officer Centurion 1129 01:01:21,500 --> 01:01:23,281 and he was a good person. 1130 01:01:23,472 --> 01:01:25,284 He wasn't Jewish, but he did pray, 1131 01:01:25,522 --> 01:01:26,624 he gave to the poor. 1132 01:01:27,676 --> 01:01:27,986 And 1133 01:01:28,891 --> 01:01:31,459 what I love about Cornelius is he didn't 1134 01:01:31,973 --> 01:01:32,951 let it stop there. 1135 01:01:33,600 --> 01:01:37,166 One day, an angel came to him and said, "go find Peter". 1136 01:01:37,982 --> 01:01:38,806 And he did and... 1137 01:01:39,480 --> 01:01:41,906 Peter taught them the gospel and about Jesus. 1138 01:01:42,272 --> 01:01:43,538 That's a cool story, but... 1139 01:01:44,319 --> 01:01:46,346 not quite sure what it has to do with me. 1140 01:01:46,682 --> 01:01:48,148 You are Cornelius. 1141 01:01:48,881 --> 01:01:50,426 You're a good person. 1142 01:01:50,942 --> 01:01:52,955 You're trying to live a life that honors God. 1143 01:01:53,334 --> 01:01:54,986 And you felt something, 1144 01:01:55,952 --> 01:01:57,488 but you can't let it in there. 1145 01:01:57,513 --> 01:01:58,976 You have to exercise your faith, 1146 01:01:59,192 --> 01:02:00,451 increase your faith, 1147 01:02:00,761 --> 01:02:03,295 knock and it shall be open onto you. 1148 01:02:03,932 --> 01:02:04,830 Exactly. 1149 01:02:05,228 --> 01:02:07,447 Now, let's get back in there and enjoy the party. 1150 01:02:07,847 --> 01:02:08,128 Yeah, 1151 01:02:08,303 --> 01:02:09,274 she should probably catch me. 1152 01:02:09,994 --> 01:02:11,036 Come on Grenades... 1153 01:03:31,972 --> 01:03:32,805 Oh, Hey. 1154 01:03:39,136 --> 01:03:40,526 Hey, that's not necessary. 1155 01:03:40,677 --> 01:03:41,603 Shut up Marcus, 1156 01:03:41,970 --> 01:03:43,360 He made this necessary. 1157 01:03:44,871 --> 01:03:45,817 Alright, Corey, 1158 01:03:46,062 --> 01:03:46,881 we want our cut. 1159 01:03:47,756 --> 01:03:48,640 Cut of what? 1160 01:03:50,692 --> 01:03:52,449 You can fool your little friends back there? 1161 01:03:52,945 --> 01:03:53,856 But you're not fooling me. 1162 01:03:55,482 --> 01:03:57,102 That must've been a pretty impressive score. 1163 01:03:57,192 --> 01:03:58,217 You got back there with that little 1164 01:03:58,726 --> 01:03:59,961 fundraiser of yours. 1165 01:04:00,958 --> 01:04:01,650 Honestly, 1166 01:04:02,382 --> 01:04:03,377 I'm pretty impressed. 1167 01:04:04,098 --> 01:04:05,616 That's the Lord's money Baron. 1168 01:04:06,102 --> 01:04:07,362 It's going to help a man in need. 1169 01:04:09,222 --> 01:04:10,656 We all have needs Corey 1170 01:04:11,014 --> 01:04:13,236 or have you forgotten who your real family is? 1171 01:04:19,332 --> 01:04:20,030 You idiot. 1172 01:04:20,664 --> 01:04:21,426 Let's get out of here. 1173 01:04:30,752 --> 01:04:31,260 Corey! 1174 01:04:32,892 --> 01:04:33,324 Corey! 1175 01:04:34,186 --> 01:04:35,916 It's never too late to change! 1176 01:04:38,412 --> 01:04:39,402 Now, you need to leave. 1177 01:04:42,756 --> 01:04:43,510 Ah ah! 1178 01:04:44,616 --> 01:04:45,005 Aah! 1179 01:04:49,717 --> 01:04:50,305 Bagle boy! 1180 01:04:54,432 --> 01:04:55,679 I love you kids, you know that. 1181 01:04:56,500 --> 01:04:57,815 Don't talk like that. 1182 01:04:58,359 --> 01:04:59,280 You're all amazing. 1183 01:05:00,942 --> 01:05:02,328 Don't srcond guess your worth. 1184 01:05:03,413 --> 01:05:05,253 You're going to be okay, right? 1185 01:05:06,244 --> 01:05:08,219 When I think about my life 1186 01:05:11,312 --> 01:05:14,672 I think about my loved ones and my friends 1187 01:05:17,042 --> 01:05:18,954 What would I leave behind 1188 01:05:19,684 --> 01:05:21,596 if I got called to heaven 1189 01:05:22,377 --> 01:05:23,774 mmm 1190 01:05:26,372 --> 01:05:29,936 I'm not talking material things these golden rings 1191 01:05:30,452 --> 01:05:32,277 I'm talking angels singing 1192 01:05:32,865 --> 01:05:35,066 The savior of the world 1193 01:05:35,129 --> 01:05:36,929 bringing hope to the earth 1194 01:05:37,742 --> 01:05:39,806 Do you know how much your worth? 1195 01:05:40,359 --> 01:05:42,188 To me, 1196 01:05:42,875 --> 01:05:45,027 to him? 1197 01:05:46,100 --> 01:05:47,816 And if you don't know 1198 01:05:48,140 --> 01:05:50,384 let me say before I go. 1199 01:05:51,314 --> 01:05:54,821 The son of God will come again. 1200 01:05:56,683 --> 01:05:59,873 It keeps falling snow on snow 1201 01:06:00,965 --> 01:06:04,852 My savior me calling I must go 1202 01:06:04,987 --> 01:06:10,168 But hold on to what your feeling now 1203 01:06:10,945 --> 01:06:15,124 The whisper of the soul 1204 01:06:15,299 --> 01:06:16,389 Read this book 1205 01:06:16,873 --> 01:06:19,274 and you will find 1206 01:06:19,918 --> 01:06:22,461 A love that's perfect 1207 01:06:23,007 --> 01:06:25,017 and divine 1208 01:06:25,858 --> 01:06:31,025 But hold on to what you feel inside 1209 01:06:31,554 --> 01:06:35,972 The spirit of Christ 1210 01:06:46,908 --> 01:06:51,424 do you hear that that god hearing you? 1211 01:06:54,810 --> 01:06:58,231 It's quiet and it's still... 1212 01:07:03,805 --> 01:07:04,289 Amen! 1213 01:07:04,516 --> 01:07:04,956 Amen! 1214 01:07:05,265 --> 01:07:06,448 Thank you for that prayer Lois 1215 01:07:07,155 --> 01:07:09,267 and welcome to Sunday service everyone. 1216 01:07:09,564 --> 01:07:11,076 We have some news. 1217 01:07:11,795 --> 01:07:13,620 As you know, the last couple of months, 1218 01:07:13,671 --> 01:07:14,887 me and Lois have been 1219 01:07:15,086 --> 01:07:16,430 co-head youth pastors, 1220 01:07:16,431 --> 01:07:18,564 while we look for someone to replace co... 1221 01:07:20,254 --> 01:07:21,154 to take over. 1222 01:07:22,100 --> 01:07:25,544 Well, we've decided to stay on as co-head pastors, 1223 01:07:25,820 --> 01:07:26,661 while bringing in 1224 01:07:26,882 --> 01:07:28,574 an assistant youth pastor. 1225 01:07:29,090 --> 01:07:31,130 This pastor is actually sitting among you today. 1226 01:07:36,590 --> 01:07:38,870 Can we give him warm welcome to Alex and Middleton? 1227 01:07:39,033 --> 01:07:42,803 [Applause] 1228 01:07:43,730 --> 01:07:44,706 I had a friend once, 1229 01:07:46,870 --> 01:07:47,504 a mentor. 1230 01:07:49,010 --> 01:07:50,465 He taught me about kindness, 1231 01:07:51,517 --> 01:07:52,424 about redemption, 1232 01:07:54,560 --> 01:07:55,483 about acceptance. 1233 01:07:56,657 --> 01:07:58,890 So my focus has assistant youth pastor 1234 01:07:59,604 --> 01:08:02,264 will be inviting all those who should be here, 1235 01:08:03,140 --> 01:08:03,720 but aren't. 1236 01:08:04,802 --> 01:08:06,050 All those who feel guilt 1237 01:08:06,249 --> 01:08:07,958 when they should be feeling forgiveness. 1238 01:08:09,680 --> 01:08:11,007 So come on and 1239 01:08:11,473 --> 01:08:12,631 smell like smoke, 1240 01:08:13,477 --> 01:08:13,958 because 1241 01:08:14,390 --> 01:08:16,070 Jesus loves all kinds of folks. 1242 01:08:18,230 --> 01:08:20,720 It doesn't matter what you've done or who you were, 1243 01:08:21,770 --> 01:08:22,945 if you're still that person 1244 01:08:23,521 --> 01:08:24,644 or you don't know for sure. 1245 01:08:27,048 --> 01:08:27,873 Come on in