In the opening of the Night One Session of Summer Camp 2025, speaker Glen Rowden introduced himself, sharing that he's from Sarasota, Florida, but lived in Georgia longer, where he knew Brian and officiated Derek's wedding. He then introduced his family, including his new daughter-in-law who recently married his middle son, his 16-year-old twin sons, and his oldest son who is in the Air Force. Rowden also shared his passion for fishing in Florida.

Transitioning to the camp's theme, "All In," Rowden explained that being "all in" for Jesus means full commitment, not just a partial dip. He referenced Luke 9:23-24, where Jesus calls everyone to deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow him, emphasizing that this "all in" commitment is for every follower, not just "super Christians" or pastors.

Rowden then used Matthew 13:44, the parable of the treasure hidden in a field, to illustrate that the "kingdom of heaven"—a relationship with God—is so valuable it's worth giving up everything for. He quoted missionary Jim Elliott, "He is no fool who gives up what he can't keep, to gain what cannot be taken away," to underscore the eternal value of following Jesus compared to temporary earthly possessions.

Acknowledging that being "all in" can feel challenging, Rowden introduced the night's key word: "indwell." He explained that God knows we can't be "all in" on our own, and that when we believe in Jesus, we are no longer alone. He cited Ephesians 1:13, stating that believers are "sealed with the promised Holy Spirit," meaning every follower of Jesus has everything they need to be "all in."

To illustrate the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit, Rowden compared the disciples' behavior before and after receiving the Holy Spirit. He recounted instances where the disciples showed fear and doubt while Jesus was physically with them, such as fleeing when Jesus was arrested (Matthew 26:55-56) and some doubting even after His resurrection (Matthew 28:16-17).

However, after Jesus ascended and the Holy Spirit came (Acts 1:8, Acts 2), the disciples were transformed. Rowden highlighted Peter's boldness, contrasting his earlier denial of Jesus with his confident proclamation of the Gospel to the very leaders who had Jesus killed (Acts 3-4). He noted that Peter and John, filled with the Holy Spirit, rejoiced in suffering for Jesus' name and continued preaching despite being beaten and jailed (Acts 5:41-42). Rowden emphasized that believers today have the same Holy Spirit as the apostles, empowering them to live "all in."

Finally, Rowden addressed how to access this indwelling Holy Spirit. He referred to Galatians 5:16, 25, which instructs believers to "walk in the Spirit" and "keep in step with the Spirit." He explained that the Holy Spirit acts as a guide, leading us into all truth (John 16:13), particularly through God's Word, the Bible (Isaiah 40:8). He concluded by encouraging attendees to seek truth in the Bible, acknowledge the Holy Spirit's presence, and pray for His guidance, reminding them not to "quench the Spirit" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-19).