I'm Marie Forrest tonight from Philippians 1.

For I know that this shall turn out from my deliverance through your prayers and the provisions of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

According to my earnest expectation and hope that I shall be put to shame in anything, but that with all

boldness Christ shall even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or death.

For to me to live as Christ and to die as gain.

But if I am to live on the flesh,

this will mean fruitful labor for me.

And I do not know which to choose.

But I am hard-pressed from both directions,

having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that it is very much better.

Yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.

And convinced of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you for all your progress

enjoying the faith, so that you, proud confidence in me,

may abound in Christ Jesus through the coming to you again.

Let me pray for us.

Lord, we come here tonight for your glory and bring glory to your son Jesus Christ.

Father, I pray that you would prepare our hearts for the message to be received.

Father and I pray that that message, Lord, of the Gospel,

Lord, would affect the lives of every individual here in this auditorium.

Father and I pray that that impact would have mighty impact on generations to come.

In Christ's name, amen. We welcome our speaker, John Piper. Thank you.

Thank you. I'd like to pray one more time just to set my heart at ease in front of you and ask God's help.

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