Sunday was the third and final night of the Greater Jacksonville Festival of Hope with Franklin Graham. People of all ages and races filled the Veterans Memorial Arena, many ready to worship.
Franklin Graham preached on Zacchaeus from Luke 19 and how he sought out Christ.
Touched by the worship of Tasha Cobbs on Sunday afternoon in Jacksonville, Florida.
One of the most powerful moments of the night came as Tasha Cobbs got people on their feet and even dancing to praise songs. The crowd couldn't get enough; more and more gradually left their seats to join others in front of the stage.
Caves opened the event and got the crowd ready for worship.
Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown briefly addressed the audience. "Jacksonville is a city of hope," he said, then gave thanks to Jesus Christ for the Festival and all those in attendance. Many in the crowd found a hope of their own later in the evening as they came forward to make Christ their Savior.
The crowd was mesmerized by Dennis Agajanian, a lightning-fast guitarist.
Rocking out to Tasha Cobbs.
It's hard to sit still during such moving worship. This woman, like so many others, was up and moving around the whole time.
Tasha Cobbs went through a period of depression, but told the crowd that Jesus Christ is bigger than any trial that comes her way. She sang her hit song "Break Every Chain."
Dozens responded to the Holy Spirit tugging on their hearts, but each person got one-on-one time with a trained counselor who encouraged and prayed with those they were matched with.
"I can't save you," Franklin Graham said, adding that only Jesus can do that. Many were saved Sunday night.
Many are thankful to have someone to talk to when they respond to the Gospel. Counselors follow up with each person they counsel, even after the event.
A tear of joy and relief, knowing God's forgiveness.
One counselor took her service dog along to talk to a girl about Jesus.
No one is alone when they respond to Christ at a Festival.
One woman was excited to bring her son down to learn more about Jesus.
A tight prayer circle formed on the arena floor as a group of men prayed together.
Hundreds filled the venue, but many left their seats when Franklin Graham invited them to the front to express their decision to accept Christ.
At 78, Charlie Daniels hasn't slowed down. One by one, smartphones were lifted high above the crowd to capture this legend on video.
Charlie Daniels sang hymns and paid tribute to military servicemen and women, but couldn't end the night without playing "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." Guitarist Dennis Agajanian came back onstage to play along.
