The Village Church - Sermons What Do You Hear?
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Jul 6, 2025 Eric Hurtado, a passionate speaker at The Village Church, shares his transformative faith journey and insights. He discusses the vital sounds that should fill our hearts: prayers for all nations, praises of the saints, and the proclamation of the Gospel. Eric reflects on the dangers of idolatry shown in the Israelites' history and emphasizes the importance of intimacy with God over mere rituals. He also highlights the significance of testimony and divine laws, urging listeners to unite in true worship and reflect God's glory through their lives.
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Personal Journey From Burnout to Joy
- Eric Hurtado shared how he moved from burnout to a joy-filled, purpose-driven life through knowing Jesus deeply.
- He illustrated this with his experience feeling like Martha versus Mary, emphasizing the importance of sitting at Jesus' feet.
Beware Little 'g' Gods
- People often elevate good gifts from God into little 'g' gods, expecting them to satisfy instead of God.
- True rest and peace come only from God, not from gifts like movies, food, or exercise alone.
Test Your Affections
- Ask yourself if good gifts you enjoy lead you closer to God or just to the gift itself.
- Reorient any gift that draws more affection for itself than for God to its proper place.
