Contentment is the key to freedom from idolatry. Contentment leads to coveting. Coveting causes us to seek out that which we feel we are lacking. That seeking motivates us to make idols out of the good things God has brought into our world. Just as Aaron used the gold that God had given the Israelites to make the golden calf, we use the good gifts of God to make idols to meet our wants and needs.

Our heart determines our worship. Our worship either prevents or creates idolatry in our hearts. The heart is always the key.

On the surface, this can seem like the easiest of the Ten Commandments to obey, but our God is not always the God we profess with our mouths but the God that is honored in our actions.

One of the hardest things to overcome as followers of Christ is how our perception of our earthly father has shaped our perception of our Heavenly Father. Let's allow the Scripture to shape our perception about God as a Father.

If God Knows and God Rules, Why Do We Pray? Is non uncommon question. Through this message we explore 4 great answers to that.

When we focus on getting what we want in prayer we’ll eventually mix up our desires with His. But center your prayers on your relationship with Jesus and you’ll never go wrong.

Praying in Jesus's name communicates to the Father that in everything we ask, we only desire that He do the things that are going to bring Jesus pleasure and fulfill His plan.

Paul recruited Lydia to solve an issue within the church at Philippi. He saw her skill sets, knew her influence, and listened to the Lord. Are you keeping your eyes open for the specific assignments that the Lord might have for you? There is no greater joy than figuring out that unique place that God has created for you and then beginning to operate in it.

It’s so easy to do. Our prayers can become focused on what we want, what we need, and what is affecting us. So how do we avoid being self-centered and self-focused in our prayers?

Be challenged to live lead by the Holy Spirit. He shouldn't be just #1 in your priority list but He should be everything in your life.