REPLAY | 06-21-2026 | 10AM Worship - Who's Your Daddy? | Eld. Charles H. Ellis, IV

Main message: The preacher argues that everyone has three "fathers" — a biological father, the devil, and God — and that which father you follow shows up in what you inherit, how you live, and how you respond; you are urged to follow the heavenly Father whose ways produce lasting, eternal fruit rather than the devil's temporary, destructive gratification.

Key points:

• We have three fathers: our natural/biological father, the devil (the father of lies), and God the Father — each shapes different outcomes in our lives.
• We inherit traits from fathers: natural mannerisms from biological parents; the "works of the flesh" from the devil (Galatians list); the "fruit of the Spirit" from our heavenly Father.
• Life under each father differs: the devil offers instant gratification and temporary gains that lead to destruction; God often leads by a slower process that yields eternal reward (examples: Jonah, Job).
• Our responses reveal our favored father: people under the devil tend to credit themselves and avoid accountability; those under God point glory to the Father (Jesus as the model).
• Personal testimony: the speaker shared a family experience with a prenatal screening indicating a high chance of Down syndrome and described choosing faith, valuing the child, and trusting God rather than pursuing invasive testing or termination.

Scriptures mentioned: John 8:42–47, Galatians 5:19–22; (also referenced: Jonah, Job, Daniel/Nebuchadnezzar)