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Fool's Gold

Discerning Common Idols from Authentic Treasure

Comfort, fame, power, safety, beauty: from an early age, our culture tells us to chase as much of these things as we can, but do they ever truly bring ANYONE the good life? What if we’re actually compounding the difficulties in our lives by trying to follow our risen savior, Jesus, AND pursue idols of abundance, which DON’T mix? Join us for this series as we expose the deceptive allure of five common idols, and learn to distinguish them from authentic “gold.”

Comfort

Apr 5, 2026


On Easter, we proclaim that Jesus has rescued us from sin, but why then is life still FULL of stress and pain? Doesn’t it seem like faith in Jesus is supposed to make our lives more harmonious and enjoyable?