Return to Righteousness: God's Will Over Emotion - Sunday Aug 3, 2025

I. Scripture Reading & Introduction

  • Opening Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1–11

    • Reminder from Apostle Peter to remain mindful of God's Word

    • Warning about scoffers in the last days

    • God's timing differs from human expectations

    • The Lord’s return will be sudden; calls for holy conduct

  • Theme: “My Old School” — Emphasis on returning to foundational Christian values

II. God's Timing vs. Human Expectation

  • God’s time: “A day is as a thousand years”

  • People chase desires, label them as God’s will

  • Many have wasted time on unedifying pursuits

III. Call for Righteous Living

  • Quote: “God will never bless no mess”

  • Importance of discernment and learning from others’ mistakes

  • Christians must be vigilant and spiritually alert

  • Warning against false prophets and fake Christianity

IV. America Under Judgment

  • Nation once dedicated to God is now facing spiritual decline

  • Three prevailing false gods in modern America:

    1. Lust

    2. Self-promotion

    3. Spiritual perversion

  • Example: Pompeii destroyed due to widespread immorality

V. Authentic vs. Fake Christianity

  • Illustration: Comparing fake and authentic products (Louis Vuitton, Jordan, etc.)

  • Importance of scriptural testing of faith

  • God won’t approve sinful lifestyles

  • Hidden sin will be exposed unless repented

VI. Accountability & Personal Change

  • If you want others (spouse, children) to change, you must lead by example

  • Example: Taking his son Micah out and instilling values

  • Highlighted the importance of rejecting occultism (e.g., Halloween)

VII. Spiritual Discernment in Children

  • Shared testimonies of his son and grandson discerning spiritual things at a young age

  • Emphasis on raising children in the Word and Spirit

  • Children reflect what they see at home

VIII. God's Righteous Standard

  • Righteousness = being in right standing with God

  • Focus should be on pleasing God, not people

  • Many leave the faith or church due to misplaced trust in people instead of God

IX. God’s Will vs. Human Emotion

  • Don't make emotional or pressured decisions

  • Moving or making life changes without God's direction leads to struggles

  • Importance of obedience to God’s specific instructions

X. Consequences of Disobedience

  1. Struggles – unnecessary hardship

  2. Difficulties – avoidable trials

  3. Damaged relationships – with others and God

  4. Lost opportunities

  5. Spiritual disconnection

XI. Power of Prayer & Restoration

  • Shared personal story of near-divorce and how prayer restored his marriage

  • Importance of praying through real, deep struggles

  • Rebuilding family through personal repentance and spiritual leadership

XII. Living Without Fear

  • Christians must not live in fear of the world but walk in God’s authority

  • Example: woman who rebuked a gunman with a Bible

  • Fear should lead to reverence, not retreat

XIII. Staying Aligned with God’s Voice

  • You must know God’s voice to follow His will

  • Stay spiritually awake and alert

  • Use spiritual tools (anointing oil, prayer) to resist the enemy

XIV. Critique of Modern Christian Culture

  • Warning against emotional manipulation in church (e.g., forced giving, pastor-celebrity culture)

  • True giving should be cheerful and voluntary

XV. Sacredness of Marriage and Family

  • Condemned exposing marital intimacy on social media

  • Marriage is sacred; protect your home and relationships

  • Culture glamorizes dysfunction (e.g., reality TV)

XVI. Call to Accountability

  • Emphasized need for spiritual and parental accountability

  • Criticized “children raising children” culture and lack of correction

XVII. Obedience Brings Stability

  • When God blesses you, He sustains you—if you remain in His will

  • Disobedience invites stress, illness, and spiritual defeat

XVIII. Closing Challenge & Altar Call

  • Encouragement to stop making excuses

  • Get back in alignment with God’s will

  • Open invitation to come to the altar for prayer and restoration


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