Trending Upward: A Spiritual Call to Check Your Direction
In this powerful sermon, Pastor Robert Tisdale urges the congregation to critically examine their spiritual direction and trends in life. He highlights the pervasive influence of 'scroll culture' on our souls and underscores the significance of intentional spiritual habits over fleeting digital engagements. Using various analogies and scriptural references, Pastor Tisdale emphasizes the subtle drift toward or away from God driven by everyday choices. He calls for a genuine reflection on one’s actions, urging believers to prioritize faith, integrity, and spiritual growth over societal metrics. The sermon culminates in a collective call to repentance and realignment with divine purpose.
00:00 Introduction: The Collision of Scroll and Soul Culture
00:41 The Power of Trending: Movement and Direction
04:40 The Impact of Negativity and Scandal
10:04 The Influence of Social Media on Our Lives
14:27 Spiritual Metrics vs. Worldly Metrics
22:15 The Call for Integrity and Surrender
25:40 Holiness: A Posture, Not a Performance
26:26 Daily Decisions for Spiritual Growth
26:45 The Narrow Road to Spiritual Fulfillment
27:26 Quiet Choices and Character Building
28:14 Authenticity in Faith
28:44 God Sees All: Hidden Habits and Holiness
29:37 Trending Toward God: Intentional Choices
30:21 Spirituality Beyond the Pulpit
32:46 Declarations for a Holy Trend
35:49 The Goal of Christianity: Spiritual Maturity
39:47 Invitation to the Altar: A Call for Repentance
50:10 Final Reflections and Blessings
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