How to Change the World by Investing in the Next Generation | Heart For Harvest Week 2

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At any moment, there are 1,000 Neyland Stadiums worth of orphaned children worldwide—140 million kids without families.

The episode opens with worship and an introduction to the 'Heart for the Harvest' season, emphasizing tithing as obedience rather than fundraising. Pastor transitions to discussing global orphanhood, citing 140 million children without families and framing it as a Christian responsibility. He introduces Back-to-Back Ministries as a partner addressing this in Monterrey, Mexico, where migrant caravans strand children. A testimony about Yolanda fostering a baby born in prison illustrates redemption through church action. Pastor then shifts to biblical teaching from 2 Kings 20, contrasting King Hezekiah's prayers for personal healing with his apathy toward future generations. He critiques historical negativity about youth, quoting Socrates, and calls for a Jesus-centered attitude. A moment is taken for congregants aged 1-30 to stand for prayer and celebration. Pastor shares alarming statistics on youth mental health, including rising antidepressant use and suicide contemplation. He outlines three actions: praying for youth, preparing them through service like FP Kids or missions, and providing resources, including a planned property near UTK. The sermon ends with an altar call for salvation and a preview of the Heart for the Harvest offering.

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A sermon linking joy, generosity, and young people to a church posture shaped by Jesus.

Faith Promise Church uses Heart for the Harvest Week 2 to press a simple idea: believers should wake up with expectation, not dread. The message ties joy to purpose and asks whether the church will be known for open arms, open homes, open wallets, and open time, especially when…

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When you need a nudge toward obedience, this one keeps asking what you'll give.

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