Joy Church Audio Podcast

The Call of the Culture VS. the Call of Christ In this powerful and challenging message, Pastor Jim explores the tension between two competing voices in our lives: the call of our self-centered culture and the call of Christ. Using Proverbs 9 as a foundation, he reveals how both wisdom and foolishness are calling out to us daily, each promising fulfillment but leading to vastly different destinations. Through compelling stories and biblical insight, this message exposes the subtle ways cultural messages like "live your best life now," "follow your heart," and "chase your dreams" can lead us away from God's purposes when they become self-focused rather than God-centered. This isn't just another sermon about avoiding worldliness—it's a practical roadmap for living differently. Pastor Jim contrasts six cultural calls with six corresponding calls of Christ, showing how humility triumphs over self-promotion, serving others beats self-service, and pursuing God's holiness brings more joy than chasing personal happi