Arik Hayes

Amen.

For the scriptures say we should give honor to whom it is due.

And I believe if you continue to fight your flesh and bow before the Lord Jesus Christ and steward a revival and love your wife and each one of your children and wring your own sin out and pursue holiness and purity over decades.

Over decades.

Over decades.

I believe that is to be honored.

So I want to honor him there.

As a church today, we're starting a brand new sermon series titled Fruit That Remains.

Fruit That Remains.

We walk through all of Matthew over three plus years.

We walk through the first two chapters in Acts.

And this summer we'll be discussing virtues that we think are biblical to expect to see in the lives of believers that walk hand in hand with the Lord.

And I've been given the assignment and the privilege to deliver the first message of said series today.

And it's been titled Authentic Weight.

Authentic Weight.

Please allow me to pray for us one more time as we dive into the word of God.

Holy Father, we've seen outpourings all day.

And God, we already thank you for what you've done in worship.

As we transition to the word, we still want to see your glory.

Still want to see your grace, God.