"Thriller" Encore

Decepto, Master Of Illusion

Before I preached this past Sunday, we showed a short video. The star of the video was our Media Director, Andy Wynn. He was also the creative genius behind this funny video. I followed the video and spoke on Devil Deceiver. Our spiritual enemy is the real master of illusion. Check out the funny sermon opener!

Decepto Master of Illusion from People's Church on Vimeo.

Important Monday Meetings

On Mondays, I have my lunch Community Group, and then, I have my two most important work meetings of the week. At 1PM I have a Creative Team meeting that has anywhere from 4 to 7 people in it. Immediately following this meeting, I have my Executive Team meeting. It usually begins around 2 to 2:30PM. This meeting consists of four people. I want to share with you some reasons why I love having a creative meeting. I will share why I love having an executive meeting on another day.

1. More minds are better than one mind.

2. I get great ideas and creative energy from our creative meetings.

3. The creative meetings force me and others to make the Sunday experience a top priority. We spend our time planning, crafting and dreaming about Sunday experiences. There is nothing worse than planning out a Sunday service on a Saturday night.

4. One great idea can bring a message alive, and a lot of the time, I get that idea from this meeting.

5. We always have at least one lady in the meeting and oftentimes two, and they help to bring a woman's perspective to the messages.

6. I am able to share my heart about why I want to do a series. This gives our Creative Team direction in their stage design, promotional pieces and videos.

7. Our Media Team needs time to put together great promotional videos, and having these meetings helps us to be months out with our sermon series and creative ideas.

Weekend Highlights

1. I enjoyed teaching God's Word this Sunday! We kicked the deceiver in his teeth. I actually enjoy it almost every Sunday!

2. I was tired this weekend. I spoke 5 times in 3 days at Evangel University last week, and it wiped me out.

3. My family was with me while I was in Springfield, MO, and that helped me out a ton. I do not like being away from my family.

4. We drove home from Springfield, MO, on Friday. We stopped in Tulsa and ate lunch on the drive home and got home around 3PM.

5. I didn't work out this weekend, nor did I work out last week except for Monday.

6. I will get back into my gym routine this week. Last week when I wasn't speaking, I was studying. The free time I did have, I spent with my family.

7. I like the rain except on Sundays and Wednesdays.

8. We had a solid day at People's Church. The message was called Devil Deceiver. It went really well.

9. Decepto, master of illusion, was a hilarious sermon video opener. I will post this later in the week so you can get a good laugh. Our Media Director came up with the idea and was the star in the video. Great stuff right before I taught on deception.

10. My OU Sooners won. That was a gimmie game, but we will take it.

11. OSU lost to Houston. I was surprised by this but not too disappointed. :)

12. My Dallas Cowboys looked good but not great. We have a real test this Sunday against the Giants.

13. I have a chance to win in all of my fantasy football leagues. It comes down to Monday Night Football.

14. I can't believe it's the middle of September already.

15. I was swinging my five-year old son around last night, and his foot flew in my mouth. NASTY!

16. We are performing THRILLER again this Sunday at PC! ENCORE my friends! Invite everybody you know!

Thursday's Download

1. I've been in Springfield, Missouri all week speaking at Evangel University. Every semester Evangel has Spiritual Emphasis Week, and they have services Tuesday thru Thursday.

2. It has been a privilege to be back at my alma mater this week.

3. I have great memories from my time at Evangel.

4. The greatest memory is meeting my lovely wife, Tiffany! God blessed me big time when he brought Tiffany into my life. Thank you JESUS!

5. I love being in Springfield, MO because of Andy's Frozen Custard. It is the best!

6. I can't wait for Sunday at People's Church. I'm teaching a message called Devil Deceiver. We are going to expose the top deceptions of the evil one.

7. Decepto, Master of Illusion, will be performing before I speak on Sunday. You don't want to miss this!

8. 500 MORE! Invite your friends and family to church this Sunday!

9. We will be serving pizza and watching NFL football at People's Church on Sunday following the 12PM experience. This is a great time to bring a new friend to the 12PM experience and then hang out and enjoy some football and food.

10. I have a huge announcement that I'm making this Sunday. You will be excited to hear what I have to say!

11. Oklahoma Sooners better beat Idaho State, or else.............’Nuf said!

12. I love this time of year. NFL football kicks off today! Sunday will be a jam-packed day of NFL football!

13. I drafted my last fantasy football team last night. It's time to set my line-ups and get the show started!

14. I can't wait to see you folks on Sunday! God has something special in store for all of us!

500 More: More Changed Lives

This is another recent powerful life-change story that brought tears to my eyes. Invite everybody you know to People’s Church this Sunday to experience the life-changing power of Jesus Christ.

Emily's Story from People's Church on Vimeo.

Long Weekend Highlights

1. I think this Sunday was one of the best experiences we've ever had at People's Church.

2. Our Creative Team, Video Team, Stage Production Team and AVL Teams are knocking it out of the park.

3. The worship was great Sunday! They always do great, but Sunday was extra special.

4. Some dancers, many of them from our church, performed the Michael Jackson music video Thriller before I preached a message called Dancing With The Devil. They did an incredible job! I mean, they TORE it up!

5. I have a huge announcement that I'm making this Sunday! Don't you dare miss this coming up Sunday!

6. 500 MORE update: Many people gave their lives to Christ on Sunday. I will update you on Sunday.

7. We were almost 1100 people bigger than last year on Labor Day Sunday. It's so awesome the way that the Lord is blessing our church.

8. We had a great kickoff to our WICKED series. This Sunday I'm teaching a message called Devil Deceiver!

9. The number one way people come to Christ and get plugged into a church is because they are invited. Invite as many people as possible to come experience the grace, mercy, love and forgiveness of our Heavenly Father at People's Church this Sunday.

10. We have more special surprises planned during the WICKED series. You don't want to miss one week of church or you will have to hear about it instead of experiencing it.

11. Oklahoma Sooners lost, and I wasn't happy about it. ‘NUF SAID!

12. Oklahoma State Cowboys beat a good Georgia team on Saturday. The Pokes are going to have a good team. I am a huge Sooner fan, but I root for the Cowboys as long as they aren't playing my Sooners.

13. I enjoyed a nice, relaxing weekend with my family. Saturday, my wife made homemade macaroni and cheese and ribs. It was a very good dinner, and it made great leftovers for Sunday lunch.

14. I enjoyed watching football Saturday. I love the fall and can't wait for the NFL to kickoff this week.

15. This coming up Sunday at People's Church, we are serving free pizza after the 12PM experience. We will have NFL football on all of the TV's at People's Church. This will be a great time to hang out, eat food, watch football and meet some new friends.

16. Invite everybody you know to PC this Sunday!

Thursday's Download

1. I am so excited for the kickoff of our new series WICKED! This Sunday we have a super, special surprise. You better not miss church!

2. 500 More! Who have you invited? Who are you inviting? Who are you bringing with you? Who are you praying for?

3. Whoever you invite to church, be sure to follow up with them after they attend to see if you can answer any questions they might have.

4. This Sunday’s message title is Dancing With The Devil.

5. I have drafted four fantasy football teams. I am pretty pleased with my teams.

6. I am pumped up about college football starting this week. GO, Oklahoma Sooners, GO!

7. I am ready for NFL football to start a week from today.

8. Small doors open into big rooms. We have to be faithful in the little things. God blesses faithfulness.

9. Cale's team won their first flag football game. One of the kids on his team is a super player.

10. My wife is starting a Tuesday morning ladies group at the church in September. She is excited about it, and I'm excited for her.

11. My wife started teaching the 3 and 4 year-old kids on Sunday mornings in one of the experiences, and she loves it. Tiffany is such a gifted lady. I am a blessed man!

12. The Wednesday Connection is going great. People are growing spiritually and building relationships.

13. Don't you dare miss this Sunday!

Changed Lives: 500 More

Most people who have had their lives changed at People’s Church were invited by someone. Below is a recent life-change video of a man who is a former drug dealer, drug user and gang banger. His life was radically changed because he was invited to church. This 3-minute video has brought tears to my eyes.

TJ's Story from People's Church on Vimeo.

Wicked

You don't want to miss the kickoff to our new series! I'm not letting the cat out of the bag, but I'm just saying you don't want to miss this Sunday!