What Happens When the Gospel Threatens Modern Idols? | Shelley Ligtermoet скачать в хорошем качестве

What Happens When the Gospel Threatens Modern Idols? | Shelley Ligtermoet

In Acts 19, the gospel doesn’t arrive quietly, it exposes idols and shakes an entire city. In this message, Shelley takes us to Ephesus, where the declaration of Jesus as Lord confronts the economic, religious, and cultural power surrounding the Temple of Artemis. As lives are transformed, the gospel threatens what people worship, profit from, and build their identity around, leading to confusion, resistance, and a city-wide uproar. But this story isn’t just ancient history. Shelley explores how the gospel still exposes modern-day idols of power, profit, image, control, and identity, and why following Jesus often costs something in the very places where culture feels most settled. Drawing from Acts 19, Ephesians 6, and 1 Corinthians 9, this sermon unpacks what it means to live with courageous, wise faithfulness not reacting out of fear but confidently trusting that Jesus is greater than every competing allegiance. This message challenges believers to examine where Jesus is truly Lord, to resist silence born of comfort, and to live faithfully in the “theatres” God has placed us knowing that the gospel doesn’t just change individuals but reshapes cities over time. 00:00 – Acts 19: When the Gospel Shakes a City 03:48 – Artemis, Ephesus, and the Theatre of Power 08:50 – The Riot in Ephesus and Paul’s Discernment 13:50 – Identifying the “Theatres” God Has Placed Us In 19:22 – When the Gospel Exposes Our Modern Idols 23:42 – The Cost of Declaring Jesus as Lord 26:06 – Courageous and Wise Faithfulness 33:18 – When the Gospel Confronts Identity and Economy 👉 Subscribe to keep up with our latest livestreams, messages, and other content! ✝️ New to faith or curious about Jesus? Start here: https://citylife.church/jesus/ 🖥 To know more about who CityLife is or to get involved: https://citylife.church/ 🙏 Need prayer? Share a prayer request or a story: https://citylife.church/prayer-request/ ⛪️ Support CityLife Church and help spread the message of Jesus: https://citylife.church/give/online Listen to Our Podcasts: 🎙️ The Kingdom Direction: https://citylifeau.podbean.com 🎙️ Beyond the Sermon:    • Beyond the Sermon   Connect with us: Instagram:   / citylifeau   Facebook:   / citylifechurch   TikTok:   / citylifeau   — CityLife Church Online Music licensed under CCLI 101001