1. The Ultimate Stars & Stripes Forever

2. Note: Any videos in this presentation will only play online. After you download the slideshow, you will need to also download the videos from YouTube & add them back into your PowerPoint. We present these messages at Bee Creek Park in College Station, TX. See the videos of our messages here: http://campaignkerusso.org/videos http://campaignkerusso.org/videos We would love to know more about the people who download our lessons & sermons. We invite you to email us & let us know where & how you use them. info@ckbrazos.org

3. A Flag is a Nation’s Banner

4. A Nation’s Banner Represents its History & Values Before walkie-talkies, men identified themselves by the flag they stood beneath They were saying, “This is my tribe & I am willing to die for it.” A Christian is one who proudly stands under his Lord’s banner

5. The Stars : Remind us of God’s Heavenly Care Red Stripes: Represent the blood spilled for our freedom Our flag has flown where people have needed freedom from oppressors Some of the Symbolism in the American Flag

6. Next Slide - Video: The Rugged Old Flag  Download Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whmVGRSgAe8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whmVGRSgAe8

7. The American Flag has Suffered But Never Died Similarly, Christianity has suffered throughout history, but the testimony of Jesus has never been wiped out.

8. Christians Also Have a Banner But, this isn’t it ! Not really Moses said: “… The Lord Is My Banner” Ex. 17:15 Shout it loud, “The Lord is my Banner.”

9. The Stars & Stripes of Jesus Jesus was born under a star and is called, “The Morning Star” (His Heavenly nature). He died after being tortured with 39 cruel stripes (what He suffered to win our freedom).

10. Our Banner is Jesus Himself

11. Jesus Himself is Our Banner "Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree… by whose stripes you were healed.” 1 Peter 2:24

12. A Beloved Banner is Defended by its People.

13. Next Slide - Video: Story of Star Spangled Banner  Download Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFXjoa6-p-4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFXjoa6-p-4

14. Our Star Spangled Banner Our enemy had taken all mankind as its prisoners A legal release had been negotiated at the cross The prisoners were officially free Still, one more, potentially devastating battle, might render the deal irrelevant Jesus still had to face death & Hell All mankind would be on watch… “Will He rise or remain in Hell -- defeated?

15. Prisoners Set Free Praise God, Jesus did Rise Easter Morning ‘…by the dawn’s early light’ Our Banner Yet Waves!

16. Christian Martyrs In the story, each group took up the flag & died holding it only to be replaced by another group willing to die for it. Generation after generation, the church has proudly waved, stood for and died for her glorious banner – the crucified & risen Christ.

17. Martyrs “Who is this woman? She is like the sunrise in all of its glory... She is as bright as the sun. She is as majestic as troops carrying their banners.” Song 6:10

18. Next Slide - Video: The Greatest Play in Baseball  Download Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZzeEaBHUBM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZzeEaBHUBM

19. Next Slide - Video: Amazing Story of Devotion  Download Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2oMlaIDos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2oMlaIDos

20. Next Slide - Song: Stand Up, Stand Up  Download Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r11Gmdq__-8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r11Gmdq__-8

21. What is the Sinner‘s Prayer? This is a prayer we can pray when we are ready to admit we are sinners and need Christ’s forgiveness. It must be prayed with faith in our hearts and a readiness to have a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ.

22. You Should Pray this Prayer If : If you never have before You have in the past, but you think you would mean it more today You have been walking afar off and you want to come back You want to set an example and show others how it is done You just like to give your heart to Jesus again & again

24. Do you want to meet Jesus as your savior right now? Do you believe He died to save you from your sins & that He rose from the dead? Do you believe that He is waiting to save you right now? Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner & need your forgiveness. I believe you died for my sins. I now turn from sin. Come into my heart I pray.

25. “But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12

27. What did you learn today? How does this lesson apply to our lives today? What do you want to say about Jesus today? “If you declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Rom. 10:9

28. “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you… …Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you who are half-hearted towards God.” James 4:8 WNT

29. Note: Any videos in this presentation will only play online. After you download the slideshow, you will need to also download the videos from YouTube & add them back into your PowerPoint. We present these messages at Bee Creek Park in College Station, TX. See the videos of our messages here: http://campaignkerusso.org/videos http://campaignkerusso.org/videos We would love to know more about the people who download our lessons & sermons. We invite you to email us & let us know where & how you use them. info@ckbrazos.org

30. Welcome to Aggieland Faith Family Style Worship

31. CURRENT SCHEDULE: See www.Aggielandfaith.org SATURDAY — At Bee Creek Park 2:00-4:00pm: Through the bible with felt-board stories – plus hot-dogs & drinks SUNDAY — At Bee Creek Park 2:00-4pm: Free snacks, drinks, kids crafts, prizes, singing & bible preaching

32. Would You Like Prayer or Bible Study at Your House? Personal Prayer: We can come to your home & pray with you, or you can email us when you need prayer. Home Bible Study: We will come to your home & hold a bible study for you & your friends. Bible Party: We will hold a Kid’s Bible Party: You provide the food & kids - we will do the bible fun & stories.

33. Would You Like Visitation? We will visit a friend, loved one in the hospital or in prison to pray for them & share Christ with them. Contact: info@aggielandfaith.org

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35. Note: Any videos in this presentation will only play online. After you download the slideshow, you will need to also download the videos from YouTube & add them back into your PowerPoint. We present these messages at Bee Creek Park in College Station, TX. See the videos of our messages here: http://campaignkerusso.org/videos http://campaignkerusso.org/videos We would love to know more about the people who download our lessons & sermons. We invite you to email us & let us know where & how you use them. info@ckbrazos.org