WEBVTT FILE 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