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Is America guilty of worshipping idols? According to God’s definition. Yes. We are a nation of idolators! Anything which we place in front of God is idolatry. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. When Joshua led God’s people into the promised land, he commanded them in Joshua 24:14 to, “Put away the gods your fathers served.” Americans do not usually bow down to physical idols or worship other deities, but we continue to prioritize products and pleasures ahead of the Lord. From the latest phone, car, home, or even a relationship, we can turn good things into something we revere—and even worship—like we would in our worship of God. The answer is not to continue tolerating our sinful spiritual idolatry, but to put it away. Our fear of the Lord is shown through what we are willing to give up to serve Him. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 - Things To Put Away Series: Put Away Idolatry
August 9, 2022
Overcoming Adversity Series: Adversity Review
April 19, 2024
Transcript: We can’t deny pain in this life, but we can know that God has a purpose for the adversities we face. Even when we don’t see how God could use our circumstances, we can still believe Him that He has a plan greater and better than we could ever imagine. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. This week, we’ve looked at how God helps us in times of adversity. We’ve discovered that God is with us even when He feels distant, that He is at work in the storms of life, that God intends good for our lives, and that we can look forward to our heavenly home when this life gets us down. Together, these biblical teachings remind us that there is no one like our God. His power is greater than any problem. When we rely on His strength, we will lose some battles, but our victory is guaranteed. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
Overcoming Adversity Series: Our Heavenly Home
April 18, 2024
Transcript: The trials of this life can be overwhelming at times, but one blessing for the Christian is the ability to look forward to heaven, knowing that this world is not our home. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. In Philippians 3:20, Scripture says “our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body.” The aches and pains of our humanness will one day be over. I’ve heard it said that as we grow older that what works hurts and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work. We can all feel that way as we struggle with sickness or physical pains, but we know there is a day when all things will be made new and we enjoy eternity in the presence of our Lord with all those who believe. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
Overcoming Adversity Series: God Intended It for Good
April 17, 2024
Transcript: It’s good to remember that our past and present is all part of God’s plan. It was that way for Joseph – and he recognized it. It can be the same for me and you as well. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. The final chapter of Genesis reveals that Joseph’s brothers feared retaliation from Joseph or judgment from God for selling their younger brother into http://slavery.and and they deserved it. But Joseph wisely responded, “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” The same attitude can be yours today. Sometimes the worst of troubles can overwhelm us in the moment. But when we trust in God, we can rise above those troubles and understand that God seeks not to destroy us, but to develop us. It’s never about us. It’s about God’s work in us and how we can point others to God who meant it for good. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.