From the mini-series "The Gods of This World"

In this message, we continue our series on worship and the danger of idols. Drawing from Israel’s history, the teachings of Jesus, and the book of Romans, we see a consistent biblical warning: anything that takes God’s place in our hearts becomes destructive. While ancient Israel bowed to gods like Molech, Ishtar, and Baal, modern believers face subtler idols—comfort, success, entertainment, control, and even family.

Using Deuteronomy 6 as a foundation, this sermon outlines five practical ways to keep God first: loving God with everything we are, guarding our hearts, teaching God’s truth in our homes, keeping God’s Word constantly before us, and staying spiritually vigilant. We are challenged to examine what we have elevated above the Lord and to remove anything that competes with Him.

This message is a call to wholehearted devotion—to put God back at the center of our lives, our families, and our church, so we can walk in true spiritual strength and freedom.

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As we begin a new year, this message launches a new series on the gods of this world and the subtle ways modern idols still compete for our hearts today. Drawing from Ezekiel 3, the sermon calls believers to live as spiritual watchmen—people who listen, discern the times, and faithfully warn and love others with the truth of God’s Word.

The message features a powerful testimony from guest speaker Vlad Murzin, who shares his journey from addiction, self-worship, and despair to redemption and new life in Jesus Christ. His story highlights the transforming power of Scripture and the hope found only in Christ.

Together, the sermon challenges the church to recognize false gods that shape culture, to proclaim the gospel with compassion and courage, and to embrace our calling to be God’s shofar—His voice of warning, worship, and hope—to a hurting world. The service concludes with a call to salvation, renewed commitment to Christ, and communion in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice.

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As we stand at the threshold of a new year, this message from the book of Philemon challenges us to confront strained relationships through the lens of the gospel. Using the story of Paul, Philemon, and Onesimus, we explore God’s call to forgiveness, reconciliation, and restored relationships. The sermon reminds us that all have sinned, that forgiveness is not optional for followers of Jesus, and that reconciliation requires both obedience and wisdom. By looking to the cross and examining our own hearts, we are invited to let go of bitterness, pursue healing, and enter the new year committed to living out Christlike love in our families, workplaces, and communities.

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