Harvest Crusade Honolulu, Hawaii
 

1998 Harvest Crusade

July 26, 1998

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6:00 - Set-up!

6:53 - Video is now being shown. People were asked the question, "What is most meaningful to you?"

7:00 - Welcome to the 3rd and final night of the 1998 Hawaii Harvest Outreach! Tonight's line-up of special muscial guests include The Harvest Crusade Band with Francis Kamahele, popular group from Hawaii,"Kapena," Crystal Lewis and Christian rock band "Big Tent Revival."

7:16 - The Harvest Crusade Band members are beginning to take their places on the platform as stadium seats are being filled by people.

7:18 - Pastor Ricky Ryan of Calvary Chapel of Santa Barbara, CA welcomes everyone to the final night of the 1998 Hawaii Harvest and introduces the band. They open with "Let it Rise!" They follow with "Prepare Ye The Way." Next Francis Kamahele leads with "Glory, Glory." Crystal Lewis leads the group in song with "Shout to the Lord." The Halau dancers worship beautifully and gracefully on the field in front of the stage.

7:37 - Pastor Rick Lazor of Nu'uanu Baptist Church opens the evening in prayer.

7:39 - Francis Kamahele introduces Hawaiian group "Kapena." The audience stands and really loves this group! A young child comes out on stage sings part of a rap song. They next lead the audience in "This Little Light of Mine.." Next they sing a portion of "Lord, I Lift Your Name On High." The audience stays on their feet the entire time this group is on stage, clapping and singing along! They are an exciting, energetic group to watch!!! They close with "Sing Hosanna" and the entire audience sings along. Their enthusiasm and love for the Lord shines through in every song!

7:58 - Pastor Ricky Ryan introduces local pastor to pray for tonight's offering. Video is shown while offering is taken.

8:06 - Ricky Ryan introduces Christian rock band, "Big Tent Revival!" This is their first ever visit to the Hawaiian islands. They open with "Personal Judgment Day." The entire audience stands to their feet. The band follows with "Star in the Book." The crowd's response to this band is fantastic! They finish with "The Best Things in Life." Steve Wiggins, lead singer, teaches the audience to sing the background and they seem to thoroughly enjoy this!

8:21 - France Kamehele introduces Danny Yamishiro who shares a powerful testimony.

8:30 - Pastor Ricky Ryan asks the crowd not to move around and to allow the Holy Spirit to prepare them for the message to be spoken by Evangelist Greg Laurie. Crystal Lewis leads the audience in worship by singing "Lord I Believe in You" as Halau of New Hope worship in dance on the field once again.

8:37 - Pastor Greg comes to the podium and begins his message. It is titled "WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DEATH." He shares how people don't even like to mention the "D-word" - death. The reason is because people don't like the fear of the unknown. They are afraid to die. But, it is inevitable, we are all going to die. He shares that it doesn't matter who you are, death will eventually knock at your door. He says that only those who are prepared to die are really prepared to live. There is a tombstone in England with the words, "Pause now stranger, as you pass by, As you are now, so once was I. As I am now so you will be. So prepare for death and follow me."

Pastor Greg shares from the gospel of John, chapter 5:25-29. He shares that there is a final judgment. There are two resurrection - the resurrection of the just and the unjust. He shares from Revelation Chapter 20:11-15 that God is no respecter of persons. The fact that some have been kings, queens, emperors, presidents, no one will be exempt. The Bible says in Romans 2 that "They demonstrate that God's law is written within them, for their own consciences either accuse them or tell them they are doing what is right. The day will surely come when God, by Jesus Christ, will judge everyone's secret life." Pastor Greg shares that knowledge brings responsibility. Every time you hear God's message and reject it brings responsibility. God loves you so much that He put His judgment on His Son, Jesus Christ, so that He wouldn't have to put it on you. Pastor shares about the story of the Titanic - the story of how another ship was trying to send warning messages to the Titanic that they were approaching an iceberg and their response was "Shut up, shut up, we're busy!!!" Sometimes God is trying to warn us of the coming judgment and we say to Him, "Shut up, shut up, we're busy!!"

Pastor Greg shares that now is the time to change your life by coming to Christ tonight. He shares that we can have the absolute assurance of eternal life by accepting that forgiveness right now. He gives an opportunity for anyone here who has not made this decision for Christ to come down onto the field right now and receive God's forgiveness. He shares that everyone needs Jesus. No one is too old, no one is too young. Many hundreds of people are pouring onto the field to make a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. As they come forward, Crystal Lewis sings "Come Just As You Are." Francis Kamehele and the Harvest Crusade Band sing "He Knows My Name" as people continue to come forward to receive Christ. If you are viewing this on the internet and have not made a commitment to Christ, you can pray along with Pastor Greg as he leads this group in prayer and make a personal commitment to Jesus Christ right now. If you would like to know more about a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, click on the "How to Know God" button below.

9:20 - Greg leads the new believers on the field in prayer. He shares with them that they will each be given a copy of the "New Believer's New Testament." Once again, if you have made a personal commitment to follow Christ, let us know through e-mail and we will be happy to send you a "New Believer's New Testament" also. Thank you for joining us tonight and God Bless You.


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