1. William Whiting Borden Heir to the Borden Dairy Estate Graduated High School in 1904 as a Millionaire What would you do? Parents gave him a trip around the world Traveled through Asia, Middle East, Europe Decided to dedicate life to preaching

2. William Whiting Borden After his death, Borden's Bible was found and given to his parents. In it they found in one place the words "No Reserve" and a date placing the note shortly after he renounced his fortune in favor of preaching. At a later point, he had written "No Retreat", dated shortly after his father told him that he would never let him work in the company ever again. Shortly before he died in Egypt, he added the phrase "No Regrets."

3. No Reserve No Retreat No Regret

4. When you die, will you be filled with confidence or regret? “The time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” PAUL 2 Tim. 4:6-8

5. Defining Regret “To feel sad, or disappointed over (something that has happened or been done, esp. a loss or missed opportunity)” “To feel sad, or disappointed over (something that has happened or been done, esp. a loss or missed opportunity)” “A feeling of disappointment or distress about something that one wishes could be different.” “A feeling of disappointment or distress about something that one wishes could be different.”

6. How is it possible to live a life with No Regrets? No Reserve + No Retreat = No Regret Reserve + Retreat = Regret

7. Live with No Reserve Serve God with no reservations Serve God with no reservations Do not be reserved in your: Do not be reserved in your: Commitment (Luke 9:57-62) Commitment (Luke 9:57-62) Love (Mark 9:29-31) Love (Mark 9:29-31) Zeal (Rev. 3:14f) Zeal (Rev. 3:14f) Diligence (Eccl. 9:10; Col. 3:23) Diligence (Eccl. 9:10; Col. 3:23)

8. You can’t make it to the other side if you only jump halfway! Serve God with No Reservations

9. What Would This Church Be Like If Every Member... Sang with no reservations Sang with no reservations Gave with no reservations Gave with no reservations Prayed with no reservations Prayed with no reservations Served with no reservations Served with no reservations Loved with no reservations Loved with no reservations Forgave with no reservations Forgave with no reservations Evangelized with no reservations Evangelized with no reservations

10. Live with No Retreat When When Adversity Adversity Temptations Temptations Hardships come: Hardships come: Refuse to Retreat! Refuse to Retreat!

11. “The just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him. We are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul” Hebrews 10:38-39

12. Live with No Retreat David (1 Sam. 17:48) David (1 Sam. 17:48) Joshua (Josh. 23) Joshua (Josh. 23) Paul (Phil. 3) Paul (Phil. 3) Enter the Rest (Heb. 3-4) Enter the Rest (Heb. 3-4) Finish the Race (Heb. 12:1-2) Finish the Race (Heb. 12:1-2)

13. REFUSE to RETREAT When it is time to…. Teach the Lost Teach the Lost “I am not ashamed” (2 Tim. 1:12) “I am not ashamed” (2 Tim. 1:12) Repent of Sin Repent of Sin “I have sinned” (2 Sam. 12:13) “I have sinned” (2 Sam. 12:13) Engage in the Battle Engage in the Battle “Fight the good fight” (1 Tim. 6:12) “Fight the good fight” (1 Tim. 6:12) Take Next Step of Growth Take Next Step of Growth “Giving all diligence, add to your faith” (2 Pet. 1:5) “Giving all diligence, add to your faith” (2 Pet. 1:5)

14. No Reserve No Retreat No Regret

15. Will you face the Judgment Day with Regret? Consider the Rich Man Consider the Rich Man “He cried….I am tormented… I beg you…” (Luke 16:24f) “He cried….I am tormented… I beg you…” (Luke 16:24f) Consider Paul Consider Paul “I have fought the good fight, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Tim. 4:7)

16. When you die, will you be filled with confidence or regret? “The time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” PAUL 2 Tim. 4:6-8