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Invincible Youth Ministry Conference Tour

Preaching at Promise Keepers

Posted on Sunday 27 August 2006 by Greg @ 8:30 am
Filed under: Rants

This weekend I preached at my final Promise Keeper’s event of the season. It was in Colorado Springs (about an hour and fifteen minute drive from my casa.) On one hand preaching at the likes of PK is a pretty intimidating gig. Going after the likes of Bob Reccord (eloquent), Bishop Garlington (brilliant) and Stu Webber (powerful) can be a little overwhelming for a blue collar preacher like me. Many of the guys who grace the pulpit at Promise Keepers are preaching legends. Being on the same stage is tantamount to playing a pick up game of one-on-one with Michael Jordan in the sports world.

But that’s okay. Why? because preaching is not about the little "who" but the big "Who". Spurgeon said something like, "There are two types of sermons. After the first type people leave saying, ‘What a great sermon.’ After the second they say, ‘What a great Christ!’" My prayer is that all the sermons preached at PK this last weekend made the men in the World Arena in Colorado Springs honor Jesus and forget about us.

Yes, preaching at PK can be intimidating, but it can also be pretty exciting. These guys are fired up and genuinely want to do something when it comes to reaching out and making a difference in the lives of those around them. Bunches of them are excited about working with Dare 2 Share now as well. My good buddy Reggie Dabbs did a shout out about Dare 2 Share and our booth got stormed by youth leaders, pastors and men concerned about reaching the youth of America with the mission and message of Jesus.

Anyway, that’s that. Time to narrow my focus to my true calling: raising up an army of teenagers to know, live, share and own their faith in Jesus.

It’s GameDay!

Signed, Greg Stier

13 Comments for 'Preaching at Promise Keepers'

  1. On August 27, 2006 @ 9:11 am Jim Goodwin said:

    • Hey Greg, Last year was the first time I attended the Dare2Share conference. I was amazed at what your group was doing for teens. Yesterday, I was twelve rows back on the floor at PK in Colorado Springs. I am still amazed at the power of your message. I totally look forward to November in Denver!! God bless you!! Jim in Limon 

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  2. On August 27, 2006 @ 9:28 am BigDaddy said:

    • Hey Greg, just sitting here in our Sunday school class talking about the PK event. Kids here are Jordan, Jeremy,(we took these two) , Josh, Rachelle, Lily.  We just read today’s blog out loud (not a normal Sunday school event) They say thanks for the extra wrist bands and thank you for sharing your awsome message with adults too! Oh…and they say "Hi, aloha". And as for me, thanks for letting me vent. God loves you and so do we.

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  3. On August 27, 2006 @ 2:28 pm Becky said:

    • Hey Greg that is awesome.See yeah at dare 2 share. ~becky~ 

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  4. On August 28, 2006 @ 12:12 pm Dozman said:

    • Yo Greg, great to hear you on stage at PK! You "our Men" of our church. Especially my Adult Leaders in my Youth Ministry!! Fun playing football/Volleyball with you yesterday! You are one UNIQUE athlete!! LOL!!! dozman

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  5. On August 28, 2006 @ 12:15 pm Dozman said:

    • Sorry about previous type "o" on last comment! You ROCKED "our men" … is what I wanted to say! Thanks

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  6. On August 28, 2006 @ 7:25 pm dreamer08 said:

    • greg, that’s so cool how you’re so humble…i really wish y’all were still coming to houston….everywhere else is too far for my church…y’all should come to dallas….i bet tons of teenagers and youth groups would come….it’d be a lot closer for me that’s for sure….i went to a christian sports camp name Kanakuk in Missouri and i met a guy, caleb…that went to Dare 2 Share in Lincoln, Nebraska…..it was so cool for me to be able to share what i had learned and share my 48 hour challenge story and hear his….and how his e-team was changing his youth group….i pray that God blesses the D2S Ministry this year and for the years to come….thanks for obeying the call

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  7. On August 29, 2006 @ 10:29 am Ashley Buckner said:

    • I’m sure that everyone was impressed with what God has done through you. I’m getting really anxious about school starting up. That means more people to talk to. Eeek. Every once in a while I a little nervous about getting labled some kind of…I don’t know…Jesus-loving, raving lunatic, but then I think that that will be okay becuase to God nothing will be better than to him than to be labled that. So I hope that a oppurtunity comes up for me to tlk to someone. Game On!(Pleeze pray 4 me!) L8r.  Signing off, Ashley

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  8. On August 29, 2006 @ 11:05 pm Adam said:

    • G, I am honored to have been a part of D2S (Warrior’s) for a time. I have been blessed to have been discipled by you and Rick back in the day. And I am proud to tell people that you are my Broinlaw. Remember, it was you preaching for Grace that day at the 7th Day church that i trusted in Jesus. (Putzstuck too!) My life has not been the same since. And the foundation of the truth of Salvation by Faith alone in Christ alone runs deep in my soul. You my brother are where you are for a purpose and are every bit on the same playing field as those you look up to. Enough of this though, your head may be swelling! (haha) Love Ya See you at the next birthday or gathering! Adam

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  9. On August 29, 2006 @ 11:07 pm Adam said:

    • BTW, I like the new D2S website. I cant wait to rearrange it! Adam

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  10. On September 1, 2006 @ 4:07 pm Will Bratina said:

    • Hey, Greg! Man, the Spirit ROCKED World Arena all day and you let Him flow through you to convict and electrify all the Warriors in the room!  Thanks for reminding us that Jesus Christ is NOT a wimp but the biggest Stud that ever said, "I’ll be ba-a-a-a-a-ck!"  Just received GOSPEL JOURNEY and am praying for a busload of youth for the November 10-11 Gameday Conference! - Will

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  11. On September 3, 2006 @ 2:45 am Vince Moreno said:

    • Hey Greg it was awesome to hear you speak at PK in Springs a couple weeks ago.  Your message was really awesome.  Kind of funny how I think of myself as a LOSER now.  Look forward to hearing and seeing you come November at D2S.  May God bless you and your family!!!!  

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  12. On September 7, 2006 @ 5:23 pm Luke Spurgeon said:

    • Hey Greg, That Spurgeon, he’s a pretty smart guy. It runs in the family, let me assure you! Can’t wait for game day! Last year I brought 15, so far I’ve got 47 confirmed for this year! What an honor to be a speaker at PK! Wish I could have been there! Maybe some other time.  I’ll be praying for you as you enter such a busy season! -Luke Spurgeon. 

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  13. On September 7, 2006 @ 5:27 pm Luke Spurgeon said:

    • Hey Greg, That Spurgeon guy was pretty smart. It runs in the family, let me assure you! Can’t wait for Game Day in Phoenix! Last year I brought 15. I have 47 confirmed so far for this year! What an honor to speak at PK! Wish I could have been there! I’ll be praying for you and your family as you enter this busy season! See ya soon! -Luke Spurgeon 

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