Sunday Morning August 10, 2025

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The Power of Words, the Pull of Idols, and the Treasure of Heaven

Sunday Morning – August 10, 2025

Speaker: Brandon Denton

Our walk with Christ is not just about what we believe—it’s also about what we speak, what we value, and how we live. This week’s message was a reminder that words carry weight, idols take many forms, and our ultimate treasure is in Heaven.

The Power of Words

From the very beginning—John 1 reminds us that “In the beginning was the Word”—God shows us that words are not empty. They create, shape, and transform. Scripture says in 1 Corinthians 13 that love must be present in our words, or they are nothing but noise.

Your thoughts can become words, and your words can become reality (Exodus 20, Proverbs 18:21). Death and life are in the power of the tongue.

So the question is:

  • Are we speaking life into our homes and relationships?

  • Are we saying “I love you” enough to those around us (1 John 4)?

  • Are we guarding our mouths like Psalm 141 tells us: “Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips”?

As believers, we cannot speak the same way the world speaks. Ephesians 4 and Titus 2 remind us—our words must reflect Christ, not corrupt our witness.

The Subtlety of Idols

When we think of idols, Exodus 34 often brings to mind golden calves. But idols today aren’t always made of gold—they can be anything we give more time, energy, or devotion to than God. That could be our career, relationships, possessions, or even our own happiness (Psalm 73).

Ask yourself:

  • Am I serving the Big G (God) or the little g (idols)?

  • Is my “why” rooted in God’s purpose or in fleeting pleasures?

What we worship impacts generations after us. Our devotion—or lack of it—echoes into the lives of our children and beyond.

Treasures in the Right Place

As Christians, our treasure isn’t here—it’s in Heaven (Matthew 6, echoed in Psalm 73). Life won’t always be “peaches and cream,” but we should never forget the One who made and provides the peaches and cream.

This means being careful about:

  • Who we enter into relationships with.

  • What words and attitudes fill our homes.

  • What we allow to shape our hearts.

We live in the world, but Titus 2 warns us not to act just like it. Our joy, our satisfaction, and our identity must come from Christ alone.

Romans 10 reminds us that our faith is declared with our mouths. The words we speak, the relationships we keep, and the priorities we live by all reflect the Gospel we believe.

So this week—

  • Guard your words.

  • Keep your eyes on God, not idols.

  • Treasure what Heaven treasures.

Because what you say, what you do, and what you value can impact not just your own walk with God, but the generations to come.