October 11th | Prosperity | 1 Timothy 6:6-11, 17-20

The idol of prosperity can give a false hope of security. The deception is if I have more wealth, I'll have more contentment, joy and fulfillment. Yet, one day it will all be gone. Then what? Why do I feel empty when I have so much? How do I pursue financial success without bowing down to the idol of prosperity? To prepare, read 1 Timothy 6:6-20.

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October 18th | Pleasure | Ecclesiastes 2:1-3, 12-16

There is great danger in worshipping the idol of pleasure. Chasing the next rush, the next high, the next arousal often leads to more chasing and less catching. What am I really looking for when I live in pursuit of more pleasure? How do I put my desire for more pleasure in it's proper place in my life? To prepare, read Ecclesiastes 2:1-16.

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October 25th | People | 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

It's easy to think that certain people in my life will be my path to happiness. The deception is that a specific friend, partner or even a spouse will lead me to fulfillment. We can often lose ourselves trying to connect to someone else. How do I develop great relationships without bowing down to the idol of people? To prepare, read 2 Corinthians 6:14-18.

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November 1st | Mission Celebration - Nasrin from Iran​​

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November 8th | Mission Celebration - Caleb and Mykaela Johnson

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November 15th | Position | Colossians 3:22-25

Many people fall into the trap of finding identity in their employment position. Whether you're the last person on the flow chart or the owner of the business, you can try to find your worth in the idol of job title. The deception is that I am defined by society's view of my work. While there is great value in work, how do I resist bowing down to the idol of position? To prepare, read Colossians 3:22-25.

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November 22nd | Power | Mark 10:35-45

We don't often think of ourselves as worshipping power. But we can fall into the trap that more control over others or situations will bring us more happiness. Sometimes the power we finally achieve leads us to a new set of challenges we didn't anticipate. How do I accept the influence entrusted to me without bowing down to the idol of power? To prepare, read Mark 10:35-45.

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