Graduation Day | Kennedy Hines - Homilist | Abyssinian Baptist Church

Main message: Commit your life and plans to the Lord as you move into new seasons; do so with intentional faith, persistent hunger for righteousness and excellence, and a commitment to build and serve your community.

Key points:

• Commit to the Lord whatever you do and trust He will establish your plans (Proverbs 16:3); graduation is a launching into ongoing transitions.
• Move with faithful intention: be intentional about what you consume (media, relationships, habits) and shed what stunts your growth.
• Be hungry for righteousness and success: persistence, discipline, and choosing the underdog "4%" matter more than talent.
• Give more than you get: be a community builder—show up, mentor, serve, and lift others as you rise.

Scriptures mentioned: Proverbs 16:3, Colossians 3:2