The sermon presents a timely and reflective examination of how smartphones, while powerful tools, subtly reshape our hearts, minds, and relationships, often at the expense of deeper spiritual and human connection. Drawing from Scripture—particularly Mark 12:30 and principles from Proverbs, Philippians, and Ephesians—it argues that the device competes for the very things God deserves: our full attention, devotion, and presence. The speaker highlights how constant digital stimulation erodes our ability to meditate, fosters anxiety and distraction, and can even create spiritual vulnerability by opening doors to temptation and isolation. Yet, the message is not one of condemnation but of redemption: the smartphone, like Gutenberg's printing press, can be consecrated to serve God's kingdom when we intentionally reclaim our time, guard our hearts, and prioritize real presence over digital engagement. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to examine who truly holds authority in their lives—God or the device—and to use technology not as a master, but as a means to glorify Him.

I. From What? II. Because of What? III. Unto What? Scripture: Psalm 71 Text: Heidelberg Catechism, LD 43

When grounded in faith and obedience, worship brings profound spiritual health—satisfaction, peace, and divine restoration—manifesting in a life that honours God above all else. Ultimately, corporate worship is commanded and flows from our private life. As a result of our consecrated heart, we should want to be in church, tithe, serve, sing, and reject false worship.

Spiritual worship involves a continual, daily commitment to God, likened to a living sacrifice presented on the altar, requiring repeated renewal when one strays. God promises to strengthen those who are blameless toward him.

PM sermons are preceded by a Confessional, Catechism, Historic Creed lesson, or a lesson from the NT (Usually 5 minutes or so) WLC Q68: Are the elect only effectually called? A68: All the elect, and they only, are effectually called; although others may be, and often are, outwardly called by the ministry of the word, and have some common operations of the Spirit; who, for their wilful neglect and contempt of the grace offered to them, being justly left in their unbelief, do never truly come to Jesus Christ. 1 Cor 11:23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me." 25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me." 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes. Heb 11:24 For Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us; 25 not that He should offer Himself often, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood of another— 26 He then would have had to suffer often since the foundation of the world; but now, once at the end of the ages, He has appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

This was a hard sermon to preach, and I think you can feel that when you listen. Content was difficult, and it makes delivery difficult. I am praying that in the care I could give, that you would be blessed in listening. - Steven Dahl Godliness requires inside-out consecration. 1. Gentlemen, set a consecrated example for Christian women 2. Ladies, consecrate your appearance before the Lord. 3. Ladies, consecrate your obedience for the Lord. God calls us all to godliness as an inside-out consecration, rooted in the gospel and reflected in both worship and daily life. It emphasizes that true holiness begins with men setting a godly example through prayer, peace, and self-control, rejecting anger and quarreling as distortions of worship that undermine family and church unity. Women are called not to mere outward modesty, but to a deeper consecration of appearance and obedience, dressing not for human approval but for God's glory, with the ultimate adornment being good works that reflect Christ's love and self-sacrifice. The passage challenges both men and women to embrace their God-given roles in complementarity, rejecting cultural extremes of feminism and masculinism, which both reject their respective crosses. We ought to pursue self-denial and service for Christ. There is a call for a transformed life marked by humility, sacrificial love, and a heart that seeks God's approval above all, empowered by the grace of Christ who consecrated Himself for His people.