Invocate God of the Bible, God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Daniel, Elijah, Bishop Charles Harrison Mason.
Express gratitude and seek guidance from God for the Men's Ministry and leaders in the Church of God in Christ.
Acknowledgements and Gratitude
Thank God for Presiding Bishop J. Drew Sheard, first and second presiding bishops, and other church leaders.
Special mention of Director Michael B. Golden, Jr. for his wisdom, charisma, and courage.
Acknowledge past leaders and their roles in personal and church history.
Personal Account and Relationship
Personal feelings about leadership, faith, and relationships within the church.
Acknowledge personal grief and the support received upon the passing of the speaker's mother.
Mention of the speaker's marriage and commitment to family.
Key Themes
God's Calling to Men
Call to men to return to holiness and godliness; importance of lifting holy hands and living righteously.
Critique of modern cultural influences on men, including the hip-hop culture and societal trends that feminize men.
Specific mentions: men wearing long hair, tattoos, modern dress codes in churches.
Importance of Preaching the Bible
Elevation of scripture as the central theme: preach and live by the Bible alone, without mixing other philosophies.
Emphasis on the need for churches to look and act like churches, not like secular entities.
Encouragement for preachers to teach Biblical worldviews to their congregations.
Men's Roles in Families and Society
Urgency for men to take leadership roles in their families and communities in accordance with Biblical principles.
Discussion of the importance of godly behavior particularly within marriage and family life.
Critique of Modern Trends in Worship
Criticism of modern trends that turn churches into secular spaces, removal of Christian symbols like the cross.
Call for preachers to set examples through their dress and demeanor.
Practical Aspects of Preaching and Church Leadership
Reinforcement that organized religion is of God and that church leaders should be men of integrity who can handle the responsibilities that come with their roles.
Call to Action
Men are called to reject cultural patterns that lead to unholy behavior and to embrace Biblical principles in all areas of life.
Encourage men to be examples of godly living in a secular world.
Conclusion
Acknowledge the overwhelming goodness and provision of God.
Call for complete submission to God's will and a return to Biblical principles to experience true peace and divine favor.
An urging to lead by example and to protect the glory of God in their lives and communities.
Final Offering
Encourage generous giving to support the Men's Ministry, emphasizing the importance of supporting church initiatives financially.
Closing Prayer
Pray for strength, guidance, and the ability to live lives that are examples of holiness, honoring God in every aspect.