M. Mahan Siler was the pastor at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. The service begins with a song of worship (0:00-1:56). There is a Scripture reading for the call to worship (1:57-2:38). The choir leads the congregation in a song of worship (2:39-4:58). Prayer concerns are shared with the congregation and there is a moment of prayer (4:59-9:56). M. Mahan Siler begins his presentation by expressing his desire for his services to bring a renewal of hearts (9:57-11:17). He reads Scripture from Matthew (11:18-13:05). Siler shares a Greek legend to express that many people would love to have joy without the remembrance of sorrow and speaks about trend of valuing self-sacrifice replacing self-fulfillment (13:06-17:05). He shares that self-sacrifice is something that does not come naturally, but something believers are commanded to do (17:06-19:55). Siler speaks about Jesus being too weak to carry His cross, yet He told the people to weep for themselves, knowing they desired the joy of life without the sacrifice (19:56-22:00). Siler speaks of people who are living dead, “who are seduced by false security,” and of those who have joy amid suffering and sacrifice (22:01-29:38). He speaks of the “aliveness” of the gospel and of the need for believers to be witness of good news (29:39-31:56). The service closes with a song of worship (31:57-34:25).
