Message: “Gods at War” from Brian Richardson

We come together every week weary, tired, frustrated, discouraged, alone, wounded, and we search for answers to our symptoms believing they're the real issues we're facing. But over the next 7 weeks, we're going to look past the symptoms and get right to the disease, engaging the gods at war within our lives.  The beauty in this conversation is not about guilt, but about recognition. When we realize the war--the battles, the gods--we become aware of the separation between us and the one in whose image we are created, and can begin turning our hearts back to the ONE GOD who loves us unconditionally. 

Scripture References: Exodus 20:1-6, Exodus 32:1, Joshua 24:14-15, Joshua 24:23

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From Series: "Gods at War"

Every day they battle for our attention, our time, our resources, our families. Some are easily recognized, others are more subtle as we allow them into our lives. They feed off our true desires, our hunger and wants. We think they bring fulfillment and purpose, but before long they take control, grip us tightly, and convince us that they belong. We find ourselves at war with these gods…surrendering ourselves to the idols of food, sex, money, success, entertainment, comfort, technology, and so much more. As we engage these gods at war, we will learn to recognize the seats of honor we have given the false gods in our lives, creating an opportunity to turn our hearts back to the one God who loves us unconditionally, the one who gives us freedom, the only one that deserves our hearts.

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