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This sermon explores the relationship between Christian liberty and the command to flee from idolatry, using the example of Israel in the wilderness to illustrate the danger of taking spiritual freedom to an extreme. The central message emphasizes that true liberty is not the freedom to approach sin, but the freedom to run from it, grounded in the faithfulness of God who provides a way of escape from every temptation. The preacher defines idolatry broadly, including not only the worship of images but also the distortion of God's character, the worship of the true God in false ways, and the elevation of any created thing above God. The tone is pastoral and convicting, urging believers to examine their hearts for hidden idols and to respond with immediate repentance and a habitual practice of fleeing from sin. The sermon concludes with an appeal to trust in Christ as the only refuge, contrasting the pride of those who inch closer to the edge of sin with the wisdom of those who turn away in the light of God's Word.

This sermon challenges the modern cultural mantra of "my body, my choice" by asserting that Christian bodies are not owned by the individual but belong to God. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 6, the message outlines three theological indicatives: the Father will raise believers' bodies, believers are united to Christ as members of His body, and the Holy Spirit dwells within them as a temple. These truths counter both legalism and licentiousness, establishing that Christian liberty is defined by the purpose of glorifying God rather than personal autonomy. The sermon concludes with two imperatives: to flee from sexual immorality with urgency and to live every aspect of life in a manner that glorifies God, reflecting the reality that believers have been bought with a price.

Mark Gervais - Corinthians

We must know what the Lord hates, in leaders and in us.

Paul uses the example of Israel to teach about temptation and how to avoid it. The promise is clear. God is faithful and will always give you a way to escape temptation. Israel yielded to the temptation to worship idols and to the lust of the flesh. However, temptation is not the problem. Yielding is the problem. Indeed, it only took days to get Israel out of Egypt and we are still trying to get Egypt out of Israel.