00:00 - Scripture Reading: Romans 1v22–23 Key text for the sermon; addressing false wisdom and idolatry.
02:00 - Point 1: The Deception of Self-Wisdom Claiming to be wise without God results in foolishness. A. Arrogance masquerades as intelligence B. Wisdom without God is foolishness C. Foolishness disguised as enlightenment
11:00 - God's Wisdom vs. Man's Foolishness Man's rejection of God's truth leads to spiritual blindness.
13:00 - Personal Testimony and Power of the Gospel Pastor shares about how preaching transformed his life; emphasizes Gospel's power to save.
22:00 - Humility vs. Arrogance Warning against being wise in one's own eyes; illustration with glasses metaphor.
33:00 - Point 2: The Corruption of God's Glory A. The Exchange – Trading the incorruptible God for corruptible images B. Objects of False Worship – Man, animals, nature C. The Tragedy of Idolatry – Downward spiral of rebellion and spiritual blindness Referenced Isaiah 44 and Exodus 32
1:01:00 - Point 3: The Pattern of Rebellion Outline of rebellion:
Rejection of truth Invention of alternatives Worship of the wrong thing Consequences Summary: Rebellion is not accidental; begins with rejecting God's truth.
1:07:00 - Conclusion & Invitation Calls for self-examination regarding true worship and avoiding idolatry. Invitation to salvation for the unsaved; altar call for prayer and rededication.
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