Epiphany 2020

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What is God Building?
​Elijah Lovejoy, Matt. 3:13-17, 1-12-20

Ever feel like damaged goods?  Guess what Jesus does with damaged goods.

Christmas 2019

What Did You Get For Christmas?
Chris Walk, 1-5-20, Ephesians 1:3-14

Your heavenly Father delights in you and rejoices to give you good gifts.

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Party Like It's Christmas Time, 
Elijah Lovejoy, Matt. 2:1-12, 12-29-19

"The only way to change culture is to make more of it." -Andy Crouch

Christmas Eve, Elijah Lovejoy, 
Luke 2:8-20, 12-24-19

Do you want to become spiritually pregnant?  It will happen through your ear.

The Birth That Keeps Birthing, 
Elijah Lovejoy, Matt. 1:18-25, 12-22-19

Octomom had 8.  Mrs. Vasillyev birthed 69. But Jesus is the birth that keeps birthing. 

Advent 2019

Welcome to Birthing Class,
Elijah Lovejoy, Matt. 11:2-19, 12-15-19

Birth pains precede birth.
​Groaning precedes new life. 

Stump Speech, 
Chris Walk, Isaiah 11:1-10, 12-8-19

Don't lose hope! A shoot shall spring up from the stump of Jesse. 

Welcome to Advent, 
Elijah Lovejoy, Matt. 24:29-44, 12-1-19

Advent Week 1:
​Your world is ending. Here's how to prepare.

Acts: Jesus Shall Reign

Prisoner for Jesus, 
Elijah Lovejoy, Acts 21:7-16, 11-24-19

God is the hero of every story. 
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God Prevailed Mightily,
Elijah Lovejoy, Acts 20:17-38, 11-17-19

Would you still love Robin Hood if he lived in a mansion and kept 50% for himself?

Joy in Prison,
Elijah Lovejoy, Acts 16:25-34, 11-3-19

If incarnation is the work of Christ, excarnation is the work of the devil.

Much Love for God,
Elijah Lovejoy, Acts 15:22-35, 10-27-19

Jesus could have just died,
but he also wept. ​

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If God Were a Superhero,
​Elijah Lovejoy, Isaiah 6:1-8, 10-20-19

If God were a superhero, holiness would be his superpower. 

Why Are Christians Happy?
Elijah Lovejoy, Acts 13:32-43, 10-17-19

It might sound crazy what I'm 'bout to say...
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Chris Walk Priesthood Ordination, Bishop Steve Breedlove, 10-10-19

And Jesus gave them authority...
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The Comissioning,
​Elijah Lovejoy, Acts 13:2-12, 10-6-19

Purpose indicates life expectancy more than smoking, drinking or exercise.What's yours?

A New Kind of Affection,
Elijah Lovejoy, Acts 11:19-30, 9-29-19

What the heart loves, the will chooses and the mind justifies.  -Thomas Cranmer

I am Inevitable,
​Chris Walk, Acts 12:20-24, 9-22-19

Jesus is inevitable. Plan accordingly. 
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Eat Bacon - Thank Jesus,
​Elijah Lovejoy, Acts 10:34-44, 9-15-19

Not what goes into a person makes them unclean, but what comes out of their heart.

That's Me!
Elijah Lovejoy, Acts 9:20-31, 9-8-19

God is telling a story.
​Where do you see yourself in it? 

Are You Available?
​Elijah Lovejoy, Acts 9:10-19a, 9-1-19

How would you like to fall in love with Jesus? 
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Heaven Leaven Rising,
​Elijah Lovejoy, Acts 8:9-24, 8-18-19

What's small, slow, complete & makes great bread? The yeast of the kingdom of God. 

Risky Business, Chris Walk,
Acts 8:26-40, 8-11-19

Let's play "Jesus Poker:" Save your life or lose it. Comfort or risk. How do you bet?

3 Marks of a Healthy Church,
​Elijah Lovejoy, Acts 6:1-7, 7-28-19

What are Christianity's capital, core ethnicity & official language? Hint: None of thee above.

Lead Us Not Into Temptation,
​Elijah Lovejoy, Acts 5:1-11, 7-21-19

"I. Don't. Bargain...The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge."

The Battle Belongs to the Lord, Elijah Lovejoy, Acts 4:23-31, July 7, 2019

We get overwhelmed when we forget who the battle belongs to.

Devoted, Elijah Lovejoy,
Acts 2:42-47, June 30, 2019

God is building a spiritual house.
Pick up a hammer and join him.

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Transformed to be Like Jesus,
​Chris Walk, Acts 3:1-10, June 23, 2019

Who do you look like? 
Jesus wants to help you look like him. 

Pentecost

Pentecost Sunday, Acts 2:1-13,
​Elijah Lovejoy, 6-9-19

We are anointed, but not yet crowned. 

Rev. King Cole, Session 1

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Rev. King Cole, Session 2

Easter

Pour Out Your Spirit, John 15:9-17,
​Bishop Steve Breedlove, 6-2-19

No longer do I call you servants.
You are my friends. ​

Jesus is Just Getting Started,
Acts 1:1-11, Elijah Lovejoy, 5-26-19

Why does the Ascension matter?
​Because Jesus is just getting started.

Everyday Holiness, Leviticus 19:1-18, Vance Tyson, 5-19-19

Ruth gleaning>>Marriage>>David>>Christ. You never know where holiness will lead. 

Welcome to God's Country, Revelation 4-5, Elijah Lovejoy, 5-12-19

Your heart has a God-shaped hole. Heaven has a human-shaped hole. 

Mambo Sawa Sawa, John 21:1-14,
Elijah Lovejoy, 5-5-19

Things already better.
​For the Lord is on the throne. 

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What is Your Purpose? Acts 13:36-39, Bishop Nathan Gasatura, 4-28-19

"There is one body" - today the body in Rwanda blessed the body in Hope Mills.

Holy Week

Easter Sunday, Romans 6:3-11,
Elijah Lovejoy, 4-21-19

We don't need farmers anymore! We have grocery stores now. Happy Easter!

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Palm Sunday, Luke 22:39-23:56,
Rev. King Cole, 4-14-19

Celebrating 20 years of God's faithfulness & fruitfulness with Rev. King Cole. 

Have You Ever Wrestled with God? Genesis 32:22-32, Elijah Lovejoy,4-7-19

You are God's field, God's building.
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I Was Sick & You Visited Me,
Matt. 25:31-46, Elijah Lovejoy, 3-31-19

Eight encouraging Bible passages for people facing sickness & suffering. 

A Matter of Life & Death,
​Exodus 20:1-21, Chris Walk, 3-24-19

Honor your father and mother, so you may live long in the land.  

How Long Oh Lord? Psalm 13:1-6,
Elijah Lovejoy, 3-17-19

Going through a hard time?
​Learn the Biblical practice of lament.

Idolatry Precedes Immorality,
​Exodus 20: 1-21, Elijah Lovejoy, 3-10-19

How does a pastor commit adultery?
​He first starts worshiping another god. 

Ash Wednesday, Psalm 103:8-14, 
​Elijah Lovejoy, 3-6-19

Remember you are dust & to dust you shall return.

Epiphany

Now Serving: Glory Soup,
Luke 9:28-36, Elijah Lovejoy, 3-3-19

Glory Soup Recipe: Transfiguration, Christ, suffering, resurrection, you & me. 

World Missions Sunday,
​John 20:19-23, Elijah Lovejoy, 2-24-19

A hug is not enough. Go baptize your loved ones. 

Jesus Bet the Farm on Us,
​Luke 6:17-36, Elijah Lovejoy, 2-17-19

Mohammed left behind a book. Jesus left behind a community. 

From Now On, Luke 5:1-11,
​Chris Walk, 1-10-19

Your sin is not bigger than God. Don't be afraid. Respond to God's call. 

Scripture Read, Fulfilled & Made New, Luke 4:1-20, Tom Duncan, 1-3-19

Snuggle up to God and his Word.​
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I Wasn't Expecting That,
​Luke 4:21-30, Kevin Stamps, 1-27-19

Jesus' first sermon almost got him thrown off a cliff...I wasn't expecting that. 

Get Ready for the Snow Storm,
​Neh. 8:1-12, Elijah Lovejoy, 1-20-19

"I wept for days...fasting & praying."
​Haus is gettin' tore up. Will you join him? 

Be With Me, Luke 3:15-22,
​Elijah Lovejoy, 1-13-19

Your computer does not enjoy you. #PresenceMatters

Close Encounters of the Heavenly Kind, Mt. 2:1-12, Elijah Lovejoy, 1-6-19

Richard Dreyfuss encountered a UFO. The Magi encountered the glory of God.

Advent & Christmas

Jesus Became a Beggar, 2 Cor. 8:9,
Augustine of Hippo, 12-25-18

 Jesus came down to make poverty His own, and to make it precious to us by His choice.

A To Be Continued Story,
​Luke 1:39-56, Elijah Lovejoy, 12-23-18

A poor, homeless, pregnant teenager had the most hope ever. She wrote you a song.

Righteousness & Peace Kiss,
​Psalm 85, Elijah Lovejoy, 12-16-18

Righteousness and peace are about to kiss. Listen to the story of God's shalom. 

The Long Walk, Psalm 126,
Kevin Stamps, 12-9-18

They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength...they shall walk and not faint.

Only the Lover Sings,
Psalm 50:1-23, Elijah Lovejoy, 12-2-18

If God doesn't come to judge evil, then who will? Here's how to prepare for his coming. 

Only God is Love Right Through, John 18:33-40, Elijah Lovejoy, 11-25-18

Praise God for the hammer, the file and the furnace.   -Samuel Rutherford

Gospel of John Sermon Series

A Table Before My Enemies,
​John 11:17-27, Elijah Lovejoy, 11-18-18

"You prepare a table for me...in the presence of my enemies." Psalm 23:5

High Quality H2O. John 7:1-15,37-39
Chris Walk, 11-4-18

Are you thirsty?
​Come to Jesus and drink.

Does that Banner Yet Wave? 
John 4:19-26, Elijah Lovejoy, 10-28-18

Why is the Bible important? What is the biblical basis of our worship? 

Jesus is a Superfood, John 6:1-15,
​Elijah Lovejoy, 10-21-18

Jesus has more nutrients for life than all the superfoods in the world. Come and eat.

Do You Want to be Healed?
​John 5:1-18, Elijah Lovejoy, 10-14-18

"We often prefer known pain to the terror of unknown healing."

Jesus Woos a Woman,
John 4:4-18, Elijah Lovejoy, 10-7-18

What's the best thing to ever happen to women? Easy. The ministry of Jesus Christ. 

This is My House! John 2:13-22;
Elijah Lovejoy, 9-30-18

T or F?: Jesus never got angry and doesn't care about organized religion or our behavior?

Old Dogs, Ancient Tricks;
John 3:1-16, Kevin Stamps, 9-23-18

Watch Jesus teach an old dog something new. 
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Bring Good Wine to the Party,
​John 2:1-11; Elijah Lovejoy, 9-9-18

What happens when you run out?​
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Come & See, John 1:35-51;
Elijah Lovejoy, 9-2-18

God is recruiting apprentices.
​You are invited to come & see. 

I am Not the Christ, John 1:19-34;
Elijah Lovejoy, 8-26-18

John the Baptist knew who he was not.
​Do you?

Turn on Your Radio, John 1:1-18; Elijah Lovejoy, 8-19-18

You are surrounded by radio waves. Are you living with your radio on? 

2 Corinthians Sermon Series

Can You Handle The Truth?
Eph. 4:25-5:2; Chris Walk, 8-12-18

Having put away falsehood, let each of you speak the truth with his neighbor. -Eph. 4:25

Who Presents This Woman?
2 Cor. 11:1-6; Elijah Lovejoy, 7-29-18

You are a gift betrothed to Christ, presented for Christ, prepared by Christ. 

Sow Generously, 2 Cor. 8:1-15;
​Elijah Lovejoy, 7-22-18

What is your gospel vision? Paul's was the Jerusalem Collection.

Why Holiness Matters,
2 Cor. 6:14-7:1; Elijah Lovejoy, 7-15-18

When's the last time you heard a sermon on holiness? Here's one. 

Give Me Your Affections,
2 Cor. 7:2-16; Elijah Lovejoy, 7-8-18

"I yearn for you with the affection of Christ Jesus." How are your affections? 

You Only Live Twice,
​2 Cor. 5:11-21; Elijah Lovejoy, 7-1-18

My car AC broke. I was compelled to fix it. What are you compelled by? 

In the Storm, Head Home,
2 Cor. 5:1-10; Tom Duncan, 6-17-18

God is our refuge and strength. When the storm comes, his arms are open. 

Are You Not Entertained?
​2 Cor. 4:1-12; Elijah Lovejoy, 6-17-18

Which audience do you live for? People/Self or God? 

Boldness Fuel Available, 2 Cor. 3:1-11; Elijah Lovejoy, 6-10-18

Human glory fades. Jesus' glory increases daily. Which do you prefer? 

Comforted, Not Comfortable,
​2 Cor. 1:3-11; Elijah Lovejoy, 6-4-18

Don't get it twisted.
​God offers comfort, not comfortability. 

On Fire But Not Consumed, Exodus
​ 3:1-12; Elijah Lovejoy, 5-27-18

What is ministry? Meet the God who is on fire but not consumed to find out. 

Pentecost Sunday, Acts 2:1-11;
​Chris Walk, 5-20-18

Happy birthday church! Do you know who God has called you to be? 

Season of Easter

I'm Cheering for You, John 17:11-19; Elijah Lovejoy, 5-13-18

The Christian life is a relay race. Jesus is the lead runner. He's given us the baton.

I Need a Friend, John 15:9-17;
​Elijah Lovejoy, 5-6-18

Are you lonely? Jesus has
​something to teach us about friendship. 

Jesus is a Community Organizer, 1 John 3:11-24; Elijah Lovejoy, 4-29-18

Jesus will build his church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.

What's Your Battle Plan?, Ephesians 6:10-20; Jacob Sanchez, 4-22-18

The Lord is our shield and our strong defense. Are you wearing his armor? 

Cancel Your Rapture Tickets, Acts 3:11-26; Elijah Lovejoy, 4-15-18

Jesus has been resurrected. You have joined him in baptism. What next? 

Baptism, Confirmation & Reception, Bishop Steve Breedlove, 4-8-18

Did you know God ordains us all for ministry? What's yours? 

Season of Lent & Holy Week 2018

​Easter Sunday, Awake Sleeper & Rise from the Dead; Elijah Lovejoy, 4-1-18

Rejoice! Resurrection Church celebrated 6 funerals & 6 birth announcements today.

Palm Sunday, Mark 14:32-15:39
​Tom Duncan, 3-25-18

If you had one week left, what would you do? Palm Sunday starts the countdown.

Virtue & Vice: Contentment vs. Envy
2 Sam. 12:1-10, Elijah Lovejoy, 3-18-18

Is your soul envious and fussy or content "like a weaned child?" Psalm 131:2

Virtue & Vice: Courage vs. Sloth
2 Chronicles 36, Elijah Lovejoy, 3-11-18

Ssssllllooottthhh = dddeeeaattthhh. Courage leads to life. 

Virtue & Vice: Generosity vs. Greed
Genesis 22:1-19; Elijah Lovejoy, 3-4-18

Freely you have received.
​Freely give.    -Jesus​

Virtue & Vice: Patience vs. Anger, John 2:13-22; Chris Walk, 2-25-18

Grrrrrr...How's your anger doing?
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Virtue & Vice: Purity vs. Lust, 
Elijah Lovejoy, 2-18-18

How does God remove a Coke stain from our carpet? 

Virtue & Vice: Humility vs. Pride, Matthew 6:1-6; Elijah Lovejoy, 2-14-18

Pride replaces God with self. Humility reduces self to make room for God.

Created for Glory, Mark 9:2-9
Elijah Lovejoy, 2-11-18

Before Jesus led his disciples to the cross he first revealed his glory. 

Season of Epiphany

Broken Jars Shine More Light,
​Matthew 28:16-20; Elijah Lovejoy, 2-4-18

How do you meet the doctor unless you're sick? Or the healer, unless you're broken?

A New Teaching with Authority, Mark 1:21-28; Tom Duncan, 1-28-18

​Who is your ultimate authority? Have you discovered the authority of Christ?

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​When God Rings Your Doorbell, Mark 1:16-20; Elijah Lovejoy, 1-21-18

How would you respond if God rang your doorbell?

If God Were a Super Hero..., 1 Cor.
6:9-20; Elijah Lovejoy, Jan. 14, 2018

What is holiness? If God were a super hero, holiness would be his super power. 

A New Declaration of Independence, Mark 1:7-11; Elijah Lovejoy, Jan. 7, 2018

What was the reason for Jesus' baptism? Hint: Jesus is the new Joshua.

God's Will in the New Year, Matthew 2:12-23; Tom Duncan, Dec. 31, 2017

Was the Christmas story "expected?" Will you follow God in the unexpected? 

Season of Advent 2017

If I Die Before..., Mark 13:1-37
Elijah Lovejoy, December 3, 2017

1st Sunday of Advent: Listen to Jesus' last discourse to his disciples before his death.

Break Free, Mark 1:1-8
Elijah Lovejoy, December 10, 2017

All heaven has broken loose. Learn how to apply the victory. 

A Holy Disruption, Luke 1:26-38
Elijah Lovejoy, December 17, 2017

Jesus' birth: a cute selfie moment or a holy disruption that will reorder all things? 

Icons: Seasons of the Church Calendar

Baptism & Communion
Vance Tyson, November 26, 2017

If God pours out blessing through water, wine & bread, he can also use us. 

Pentecost Icon, John 20:19-23
Elijah Lovejoy, November 19, 2017

Ready for an amazing conversation? Have a seat with Father, Son & Holy Spirit. 

Easter Icon, Luke 24:36-53
​Elijah Lovejoy November 12, 2017

You've heard of the 5 Stages of Grief. Meet the 4 Stages of Resurrection.

Lent Icon, Matthew 26:30-35
Elijah Lovejoy, November 5, 2017

Ask not for whom the rooster crows. The rooster crows for thee. 

Holy Land Epiphanies, Matt. 17:1-13
​Elijah Lovejoy, October 29, 2017

Epiphany: Pastor Elijah shares 7 Holy Land epiphanies after 10 days in Israel.

Christmas Icon, Luke 2:1-20
​Chris Walk, October 22, 2017

(Recording not available.)

You are an Icon, Exodus 19:5-15
Elijah Lovejoy, October 15, 2017

Advent: Jesus is coming as a king. Are you ready to meet him? 

The Parables of Jesus: A Season of Outreach

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Entrusted, Matthew 25:14-30
​Elijah Lovejoy, October 1, 2017

Before talent shows, there was Jesus' parable of the talents. What have you done with yours?

Invited to a New Mercy, Matt. 18:21-35
​Tom Duncan, September 24, 2017

The one who has been forgiven much loves much. Don't be afraid to ask for mercy. 

Little is Much with God, Mark 4:21-32
Elijah Lovejoy, September 17, 2017

Have you ever felt small, insignificant? Don't fear! That's how the kingdom of God began.

God is Starting a Farm, Mark 4:1-20
​Elijah Lovejoy, September 10, 2017

God is starting a farm and looking for land. The land is you. Is your heart ready?

Learning to Pray Series

We're Still Hungry, Luke 5:33-39
Elijah Lovejoy, 9-3-17

Join us for a week of prayer and fasting. We've got business with the Lord. ​

Abba is Adopting, Romans 8:12-17, 26-28
​Elijah Lovejoy, 8-27-17

How do you pray when you don't know how to pray? The Holy Spirit will pray for you.​

The Trees Are Singing, Psalm 96
​Elijah Lovejoy, 8-20-17

The trees are singing, the fields exulting, the sea roaring. The heavens are praising God. Are you? 

​Am I My Brother's Keeper? Genesis 4:1-10
​Elijah Lovejoy, 8-13-17

"What have you done? Your brother's blood is crying out to me from the ground."

​It Keeps Getting Better, Acts 10:9-23
​Elijah Lovejoy, 7-23-17

"It's all downhill from here." Or "It just keeps getting better." Which is your view of life? 

Does God Change? James 1 & 4
Elijah Lovejoy, 7-9-17

"Prayer changes us not God." True or false?  Listen to the Bible on God, prayer & change.

We Are Pregnant, 1 Samuel 3:1-20
Elijah Lovejoy, 7-2-17

When God wants to change the world he sends a baby. Meet Hannah, Samuel & God's gift.

Daddy, Can I Have Ice Cream? Exod. 32:7-14
​Elijah Lovejoy, 6-18-17

Do you believe God wants you to make your case to him in prayer? Listen and hear why he does.

Wresting with God, Genesis 32:22-32
Elijah Lovejoy, 6-11-17

Have you learned how to wrestle with God yet? Join us for a series on prayer to learn how. 

Easter & Pentecost 2017: Receiving Fullness Series

Are You Ready? Acts 2:1-13
​Elijah Lovejoy, 6-4-17

Are you ready for new possibilities? Then meet the Holy Spirit. 

The Lord is a Warrior, Ephesians 6:10-20
​Elijah Lovejoy, 5-28-17

Are you getting beat up spiritually? In Ephesians 6, God teaches us how to fight back. 

Daddy, Where You Goin'? John 14:1-14
​Elijah Lovejoy, 5-21-17

Have you ever wondered where Jesus went and why we couldn't go with him? John 14 explains. 

You Are Not Alone, Luke 24:13-35
Elijah Lovejoy, 4-30-17

Something strange and wonderful happened on the way to Emmaus.

​Man Up, John 20:19-23
​Elijah Lovejoy, 4-23-17

Jesus' disciples went from locked in a room to fearlessly facing the world. What happened?

Why Are You Crying? John 20:1-18
​Elijah Lovejoy, 4-16-17

Jesus and the angels have the same question in mind this Easter, "Why are you crying?"

Lent 2017: Preparing for Fullness Series

Wash My Feet, John 13:1-15
​Chris Walk, 4-13-17

Has Jesus washed your feet, and whose feet is he calling you to wash? 

Father Forgive Them, Luke 23:32-43 
Elijah Lovejoy, 4-9-17

Discover the blessings of forgiveness this Holy Week. 
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Surprised by Resurrection, John 11:17-44
​Elijah Lovejoy, 4-2-17

Lazarus' tomb was prepared, his body wrapped & placed. Then Jesus said, "Take away the stone."

Check Your Blind Spot, John 9:1-17
Elijah Lovejoy, 3-25-17

We all have blind spots. Do you know what yours are, and do you check them?

You Are Known & Loved, John 4:5-26
​Elijah Lovejoy, 3-18-17

Has anyone seen right through you and loved you anyway?  Meet Jesus. 

You Need New Pants, John 3:1-16
Elijah Lovejoy, 3-11-17

Which is harder to hear? "You need new pants" or "You need a new life." Jesus says the second.

             Battle of Champions, Matthew 4:1-11
                          Elijah Lovejoy, 3-5-17

 Two people enter the ring. Their fate spells doom
​ or salvation for their followers. The battle begins.