Hall, wearing OU crimson and cream, moderated a brief panel discussion featuring several OU students and Curtis Loftin, former OU and NFL linebacker who is part of the S.O.U.L. Meanwhile, any doubts that the event was an evangelism effort were erased when evangelist Nick Hall, founder of Pulse, took the stage. there's one guy who can answer and I believe he's going to do that tonight." So, I think tonight is about, hey, we have to answer, even though you may have a lot of questions or may have a lot of issues. "I think we, as a Church, we've had a bad habit at pointing to the issues of a generation, and not really provide solutions. ![]() "Tonight's goal is really simple ― I think it is to make Jesus known," Moore said. Prior to the event's start, he told the media that he felt the main goal of FTS was to offer the gospel of Christ and that the Lord would "honor the generosity" of the organizers and sponsors who decided to offer the event in a setting free and open to the public. Moore, formerly with Maverick City, performed several of his popular songs before singing new music. Jobe was the first recording artist to take the stage and she also talked about being grateful to the people who organized the campus event. Overall, the concert combined evangelism and music with powerful performances by contemporary Christian recording artists Kari Jobe and Chandler Moore. More: Shared date for Christian faith outreach FTS and Norman Music Festival sparks controversy He ultimately performed "Melodies From Heaven," by well-known contemporary Christian recording artist Kirk Franklin, before launching into his own music, in which he rapped about God's faithfulness and his own need for the Lord. The recording artist told the crowd he had wondered what he would perform during for the faith outreach. The event's founders said they chose the singer-songwriter who is generally considered as a secular rapper to headline FTS because he was popular and because often sang songs about his Christian faith and songs incorporating Christian themes. He performed a 45-minute set for an enthusiastic crowd full of many people who seemed to know the words to his music. I just want to thank God that we're all here tonight." I think there's a lot of people here from different walks of life that maybe heard about the free show or that I was gonna be here or that Chandler Moore was gonna be here. "My Father has a very important plan that's specific and I think I saw being here was a part of that plan. "I came here to fill the stadium," he said, drawing cheers from the crowd. The Chicago native said he felt humbled to be asked to join the event and he thanked FTS organizers and sponsors for putting it together. The Grammy Award-winning recording artist and current coach on NBC's reality TV show The Voice, said he felt God had a plan for him to be part of the evening's lineup. Headliner Chance The Rapper seemed to imply the same thing. We're stepping into something that I truly believe God is leading." Robinson said he wanted to emphasize that a series of "miracles" led to the event. "That this (stadium) could be used for something different, or something God honoring, is really special." "It's crazy, especially if you grew up getting to see these football games all the time," Wong said. The FTS co-founders told the media that they love OU football but they were excited about seeing people crowd into the OU stadium with faith and not sports on their minds. Regardless of how many people attended, FTS made history as the first non-football event to be held in the stadium in more than a decade. ![]() ![]() More: Why two OU students are on a 'miraculous' mission to 'Fill The Stadium' History made We will never actually know all the life change that happened on April 29 but we know that God moved on that night and when God moves, special things happen." "We had over 2,000 people respond to the Gospel and while that's exciting, that's just the beginning. "I thought the event was incredibly successful," Wong said on Monday. Some elements of the event were livestreamed. Volunteers from various churches and ministries throughout the Oklahoma City metro area prayed with attendees in the stadium concourse after the evangelist Nick Hall's message and after the event's finale. Saturday, people filled chairs placed on the football field, while many others sat in the stands.
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