In this message, Pastor Andrew begins a vital new series that will carry us all the way to Christmas: Growing in Knowing. This first message — “The God You Know” — lays the foundation for what may be one of the most important studies our church has walked through.
In Colossians 1:9–10, Paul prays that believers would be “filled with the knowledge of His will… increasing in the knowledge of God.” That prayer reveals a stunning truth: it is possible to believe in God, attend church, and even serve — and still not truly know Him.
In this message, Pastor Andrew confronts one of the greatest crises of the modern church:
👉 Many know about God, but few know the God of Scripture.
👉 Some build their view of God from wounds.
👉 Others from culture or fear.
👉 Many cling to a single attribute while ignoring the fullness of His character.
But you cannot walk worthy of a God you do not know.
You cannot worship a God you have redefined.
You cannot reflect a God you have distorted.
Today we explore:
• The danger of building your faith on a lopsided view of God
• Why knowing God requires embracing both His goodness and severity (Romans 11:22)
• How culture, emotion, and tradition are reshaping God into an idol of preference
• Why Scripture is the only true revelation of who God truly is
• How the church has drifted — and why we must return to the whole counsel of God
We’ll also examine sobering real-world examples and statistics showing how far the modern church has drifted from biblical truth — revealing that the greatest threat is not persecution, but perversion and apostasy.
MAIN POINTS:
1️⃣ We Cannot Walk Worthy Without Knowing God
2️⃣ God Wants to Be Known
3️⃣ Knowing God Produces Fruitfulness
As we launch this series, prepare your heart.
Prepare your mind.
Prepare your spirit.
Because the God you think you know will determine the life you choose to live — and in this hour, the church must rediscover the God of the Bible, not the god of culture, tradition, or personal preference.
🔥 Join us as we return to Scripture, reject distortions, and behold God as He has revealed Himself — holy, loving, merciful, righteous, and sovereign.
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