The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ | Sunday 11 AM | 8.23.26 | Bishop Patrick L. Wooden Sr.

⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Welcome to the God First Experience with the Upper Room Church of God in Christ and our Pastor, Bishop Patrick L. Wooden, Sr. We're so glad you're here. Feel free to like, share, comment, and subscribe! Your participation means a lot to us. WAYS TO GIVE: Text-To-Give | Text Give to 877-727-0402 Online | https://pushpay.com/g/upperroomgospel You can also mail your gift to: Upper Room Church of God in Christ P.O. Box 447, Garner, NC 27529 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Opening 08:31 - Devotional Praise: "Lord, I Need You" / "Lord, I Praise You" 10:08 - Congregational Praise & Worship 15:31 - Worship Selection: "God First" 16:16 - Welcome, Call to Order & Opening Remarks 18:38 - Morning Prayer 23:19 - Old Testament Scripture Reading: Psalm 40:1-5 24:12 - New Testament Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 24:53 - Statement of Faith 26:21 - Hymn of the Morning: "Just a Little Talk with Jesus" 28:50 - Visitor Welcome & Guest Recognition 31:00 - First Lady Pamela Wooden: Greetings & Young Adult Sunday Recognition 34:58 - Church Video Announcements 38:51 - Pastoral Anniversary Video Tribute 44:46 - Praise Team Selection: "I'm Going to Heaven" 50:15 - Elder John Amanchukwu, Sr.: Official Announcement of 39th Pastoral Anniversary 58:57 - Pastoral Opening Prayer & Remarks 1:01:59 - Praise Selection: "It's Important to Me That I'm Saved" 1:06:14 - Pastoral Greetings & Momentum Conference Highlights 1:13:14 - Presentation: Deacon of the Year Award Proclamation 1:16:20 - Acknowledgement of Momentum Conference Staff & Sponsors 1:21:14 - Pastoral Reflections on Church Preservation & Standing Firm 1:26:27 - Sermon Reading: Philippians 3:1-10 1:41:13 - Sermon: The Surpassing Value of the Knowledge of Christ 1:49:03 - Seeking God & The Pitfalls of Spiritual Pride 1:54:42 - Parables of the Hidden Treasure & The Pearl of Great Price 2:07:27 - Finding the Hidden Treasure in God's Word 2:14:25 - Learning to Quiet Your Mind & Listen to God 2:20:02 - Selling All for the Ultimate Bargain of Salvation 2:30:14 - The Pearl of Great Price: Enduring Hardship for Christ 2:44:02 - Encouraging Youth to Make Time for God 2:52:48 - Altar Call & Pastoral Prayer for Spiritual Depth 3:02:05 - Call to Giving & Offertory Service 3:07:52 - Baby Dedication & Christening: Jeremiah Fire Arline 3:18:41 - Intercessory Prayer of Healing for Sister Howell 3:22:23 - Remarks by Guest Speaker: Bishop Larry Douglas 3:25:40 - Benediction & Dismissal STAY CONNECTED!⬇️ Web | www.upperroomgospel.org Facebook | / upperroomgospel YouTube | / @godfirstofficialpage Instagram | / upperroomgospel Youth Ministry | / urgenerationnow Women’s Ministry | / urcogicwomen WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER? | https://form.jotform.c... Complete the form and a member of our ministry team will contact you!