The Festival of Hope with Franklin Graham kicked off Friday in Jacksonville, Florida, with a message from Franklin Graham on the value of a soul. The Festival continues Saturday and Sunday, and you can watch live at JaxFest.com.
The City Harmonic brought an infectious energy to the Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville.
Many in the arena took time to pray for their city before Franklin Graham addressed the crowd.
The Tommy Coomes Band led the crowd in worship, preparing them to hear the Gospel.
The Gospel presented in spoken word by Amena Brown and her husband, DJ Opdiggy.
Franklin Graham preached out of Mark 8:36: "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?"
Dennis Agajanian and Rick Evans had the crowd clapping and stomping their feet to country hymns.
Counselors, including many youth, are trained to explain the Gospel and follow up with each person who responds.
Local counselors have the opportunity to bond with people in their own community who decide to live their lives for Christ.
A group of students from Slavic Missionary Bible School in Jacksonville. Some, using their Russian language skills, served as counselors at the event.
Dozens responded to the Good News and came forward to talk to a counselor one on one.
A young man telling someone around his age about Jesus Christ.
Never too young to hear about Jesus.
Documenting the night as Tenth Avenue North takes the stage.
Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North, along with his four bandmates, ended the night on a high note, with many in the crowd looking forward to returning the next night for more.
Getting a better view.
Tenth Avenue North drew hundreds of people to the floor of the arena to celebrate new lives committed to Christ earlier in the night. Watch the Festival Saturday and Sunday at JaxFest.com.
