The Prize
Published on Dec 16, 2025, 9:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:58:32
Published on Dec 16, 2025, 9:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:58:32
In this message, Pastor Bo reminds us that Christmas is about far more than presents—it’s about pursuing God’s presence. Sharing his salvation story from 1992 in a small, unimpressive church in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, he shows that it isn’t polish, production, or appearances that change lives, but the undeniable presence of God. In a space marked by crackling sound systems and unremarkable surroundings, the anointing was real—and it transformed hearts, including his own father’s at an Easter altar call.
Drawing from Genesis 3:8, Pastor Bo teaches that God’s original desire was to walk with humanity, and that the greatest tragedy of the Fall was the loss of His presence. The greatest gift of salvation, then, is its restoration. The anointing does what no person can do, accelerating lives into God’s purpose. The invitation is simple and powerful: be baptized in the Holy Spirit, intentionally cultivate His presence, and live so close to God that you’re always one drop away from being overwhelmed by Him.
(00:00) Satan’s Lie: “You’re Hard to Receive”
(08:48) Bitterness, Algorithms, and Keeping a Soft Heart
(16:30) Eden, the Fall, and Restored Intimacy with God
(20:20) Presence vs. Performance: The Story of CityLight Church
(30:08) Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Undignified Hunger for God
(46:00) Adoption, Generosity, and God Who Hears
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