Worldly Values & Wealth

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This sermon reveals that humanity's search for purpose through worldly pursuits is ultimately futile, as true and lasting meaning is found only in the gospel. By accepting God's forgiveness through Jesus Christ, we are liberated from a purposeless existence and are empowered to live a life of joy and fulfillment, glorifying our Creator and experiencing His love.

This sermon warns that achievement can be a deceptive idol, trapping people in a cycle of shame and burnout as they seek to prove their worth. True freedom and fulfillment are found not in human striving for "bread, brand, or beauty," but in embracing our identity as a beloved child of God through the grace of Jesus Christ.

This sermon challenges believers to break free from the bondage of people-pleasing by finding their worth and identity in God's approval alone. Using the Apostle Paul as an example, it calls the church to serve selflessly and boldly, remembering that our acceptance is found not in human validation, but in the grace of Jesus Christ.

This sermon warns against the love of money, identifying it as a spiritual bondage that leads to anxiety and discontentment. True freedom and lasting contentment are found not in financial wealth, but in embracing our identity in Christ and investing in eternal treasures through generosity and good works.

This sermon reveals that true stability in life is not found in the world's systems but in the person of Jesus Christ, who provides ultimate unity, joy, peace, and truth. By embracing the gospel, we are freed from the destabilizing forces of the world, our flesh, and the enemy, and our hearts are anchored in the unwavering reality of Christ's finished work.

Preaching on Jesus as the "bread of life" from John 6, this sermon teaches that neither the pursuit of pleasure nor self-restraint can truly satisfy our deepest longings. Instead, Jesus alone provides the spiritual nourishment that sustains and fulfills us, a truth far greater than any physical or worldly provision.

This sermon teaches that money can become an idol, distracting us from our relationship with God and causing anxiety. We are encouraged to trust in God's provision and to seek His kingdom first, knowing that where our treasure is, there our heart will be also.

This sermon teaches that our true identity and worth are found in Christ alone, not in the approval of others or our own successes and failures. The message encourages us to embrace our identity as children of God, trusting that our ultimate approval comes from Him.

This sermon reveals that our pursuit of worldly fame is a form of idolatry, but the gospel offers true freedom from this obsession in the person of Jesus Christ. By humbly receiving the honor He purchased for us through His sacrificial death, we are empowered to serve others and find our true worth in Him alone, rather than in the fleeting recognition of the world.