All In

Pastor Akin continued the series "Building a Legacy that Lasts" by examining what it means to go "all in" - the church's motto and mantra. He shared the story of missionary Margaret Marchman who sailed to Nigeria in 1941 despite wartime dangers, exemplifying total commitment to God's mission. The pastor warned against going all in on the wrong things like sports, possessions, or financial security instead of Jesus. Using Ephesians 3:7-13, he outlined how Paul went all in with Christ through salvation, surrender, and service, emphasizing that building a lasting legacy requires complete commitment to Jesus rather than halfhearted devotion.

In this message:

Margaret Marchman and other missionaries chose to continue their dangerous voyage to Nigeria in 1941 rather than turn back to safety.Many people go all in on sports, possessions, or financial security but give Jesus only their leftovers.Paul called himself the least of all saints because salvation comes by grace alone, not by our works or worthiness.If God can love and save a murderer like Paul, then God can forgive anyone of their sins.Building a legacy that lasts requires going all in with Jesus, not riding the fence or sitting on the sidelines.