White River Christian Church
The Terrible Advice of Jesus | The Object of Your Affection (Idolatry)
Sermon notes for weekend worship services January 18 & 21, 2018
Locations & Times
White River Christian Church - Noblesville Campus
1685 N 10th St, Noblesville, IN 46060, United States
Thursday 6:30 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
The Terrible Advice of Jesus:
It only seems to be terrible advice when it contradicts popular cultural opinion!
It only seems to be terrible advice when it contradicts popular cultural opinion!
A myth that has been commonly accepted:
God is satisfied with any ole scrap we throw His way. (Biblically, it just ain’t so!)
God is satisfied with any ole scrap we throw His way. (Biblically, it just ain’t so!)
God’s name was so revered that they would spell it YHWH or G-d.
What God thinks about leftovers:
If that's all you have to bring, don't bother!
If that's all you have to bring, don't bother!
Definition of idolatry:
valuing something or someone more than you value God.
valuing something or someone more than you value God.
Litmus Test
Something could be an idol if you:
Find your identity in it.
Something could be an idol if you:
Find your identity in it.
Litmus Test
Something could be an idol if you:
Find your identity in it.
Won’t let God have it.
Something could be an idol if you:
Find your identity in it.
Won’t let God have it.
Litmus Test
Something could be an idol if you:
Find your identity in it.
Won’t let God have it.
Desire it with all your heart.
Something could be an idol if you:
Find your identity in it.
Won’t let God have it.
Desire it with all your heart.
Anecdote:
1. Name it
2. Surrender it
1. Name it
2. Surrender it