The "Convenient Time" Lie: Why You Can't Afford to Delay Your Decision for Christ | Ed & Lisa Young

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In this message, Pastor Ed Young and his wife Lisa sharing their life story and a sermon emphasizing the urgency of responding to God's call. • Ed and Lisa Young's Personal Journey (0:13-3:02): Ed and Lisa recount their early lives, starting from when they began dating at 14 and 15, through Ed's basketball scholarship and his call to ministry. They discuss their move to Houston, where Ed worked at Second Baptist Church and became the Houston Astros chaplain, eventually leading to the founding of Fellowship Church in Dallas Fort Worth in 1990. Their story highlights how they sought to follow God's plan step-by-step. • The Story of Paul, Felix, and Drusilla (3:05-22:47): Pastor Young preaches a message he delivered 40 years ago, focusing on Acts 24:24. He details the Apostle Paul's imprisonment under Governor Felix and his wife Drusilla. Felix, a "crafty individual" (6:43), allowed Paul liberty in prison hoping for a bribe. Drusilla's story is also shared, revealing her marriage to Felix was adulterous. Paul, despite being a prisoner, boldly preached to them about "faith in Christ" (10:56), emphasizing: - Righteousness: Right living, which begins with being right with God (17:11). - Temperance: Self-control, encouraging people to use their bodies and gifts for God's glory (17:42). - Judgment to come: The reality of eternal judgment for those who do not know Christ (19:02). • The "Convenient Time" Fallacy (22:47-32:41): Felix, convicted by Paul's message, dismissed Paul, saying he would call him back "at a more convenient time" (22:19). Pastor Young illustrates this with a personal anecdote about putting off stopping at a Dairy Queen, emphasizing that Satan's greatest tool is "tomorrow" (26:19). He warns against delaying a decision for Christ, stressing that putting off this decision has "forever implications" (30:31). • Call to Salvation (30:33-32:32): The sermon concludes with a clear call to salvation, explaining the "bad news" of sin separating humanity from God and the "worse news" of deserving eternal separation. However, the "good news" is Jesus' perfect life, sacrificial death, and bodily resurrection, offering a path to eternity with God. He challenges viewers to accept Christ by confessing their sins and inviting Jesus into their lives. ------ Pastor Ed Young is the senior pastor of Fellowship Church based in the DFW Metroplex, he is also an author, and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more inspirational content from Pastor Ed Young. Hit the Notification Bell so that you never miss Ed's most recent video. Follow #EdYoung​ on social Ed Young Facebook: http://bit.ly/EdYoungFB Ed Young Instagram: http://bit.ly/EdYoungIG Ed Young Twitter: http://bit.ly/EdYoungTW

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• Jesus Christ