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It's time to confront the subtle enemy of apathy lurking in our spiritual lives. This introductory message to Romans 12 opens the door for Biblical wisdom on how the transformative power of God helps renew our zeal for God's priorities.

The arrival of Jesus caused some to rise and others to fall.  This is what was prophesied by Isaiah in the Old Testament.  While those who are willing to recognize their spiritual blindness will be able to see through faith in Christ, those who likewise are wise in their own eyes will push into deeper spiritual blindness.  This text examines how the once blind man can now not only see physically, but also spiritually.

The most persistent object known to man is unbelief.  Those in unbelief will go to great lengths to protect their rebellion and sin.  This text observes how the Pharisees stare at the obvious truth and yet continually finally ways to deny it's claims, including the most important Truth that Jesus is Lord.

Jesus was constantly pushing people off the fence.  He would not allow them to remain neutral or passive about His claims about who He is.  He continues to do that today through His Word.  Genuine saving faith is never passive or neutral.  Many people attempt to ride the fence, but that is simply not an option when it comes to serving Christ.

In John 8, Jesus confronts religious leaders who claimed Abraham's bloodline meant automatic salvation. True spiritual heritage isn't about genealogy or traditions—it's about faith that produces obedience only made possible by the grace of God shown in Christ. Through Abraham's radical example of trust and sacrifice, we see that genuine faith means moving beyond comfortable religion into transformative relationship with Christ. 

True freedom isn't found in perfect rule-following, but in a genuine relationship with Jesus. Through examples of suffering and surrender, this text shows how abiding in God's Word isn't about checking spiritual boxes—it's about developing an authentic connection with Christ that changes us from the inside out.  Jesus does not have slaves, He has sons.

What does it mean to submit to governing authorities in an unjust world? Through a break down of Romans 13, Pastor Troy challenges us to examine our response to government through the lens of Christ's perfect example. Drawing from the persecution faced by early Christians under brutal Roman rule, he reveals that God remains sovereign over all authorities - both good and corrupt - and calls believers to radical submission that defies worldly wisdom.

Have you ever wondered what happens when God's house becomes a marketplace for competing loyalties? In Ezekiel's sobering vision of the temple, Pastor Josh reveals how mixing worship with cultural idols drove God from His sanctuary. Through four shocking scenes - from pagan statues at the gate to priests turning their backs on God - we see the devastating impact of compromised faith. This timely message challenges us to examine where we've allowed cultural values to infiltrate our worship, calling us back to authentic, undivided devotion to God.

Christ has established boundaries for how Christians are to interact with the world.  It is important to understand these boundaries especially concerning our involvement in culture and politics.  Who can we do ministry and worship alongside and who can we not?