11 Oct 2026
No Other Gods | Chris Zauner | Words To Live By (Week 2)
Who or what is sitting on the throne of your life?
We all worship something. The question isn't whether we worship, but what has our worship—and whether we've truly surrendered every area of our lives to Jesus.
In Week 2 of our sermon series, Words To Live By, Pastor Chris Zauner explores the first two commandments in Exodus 20:1–6 with a powerful message titled "No Other Gods." We discover that God's commandments aren't restrictive rules meant to steal our freedom, but loving instructions designed to teach us how to live in the freedom He's already given us.
We may not bow before golden statues, but modern-day idols are everywhere. Money, success, relationships, approval, comfort, control, and even our own desires can quietly take God's rightful place in our hearts. Good things become idols when we ask them to do what only God can do.
Pastor Chris challenges us to examine what we're truly worshiping, stop trying to reshape God according to our preferences, and surrender every area of our lives to Jesus.
In This Sermon, You'll Discover:
Why God commands us to have no other gods before Him
How to recognize modern-day idols competing for your worship
Why self-worship is one of the greatest dangers facing Christians today
The difference between admiring Jesus and surrendering to His authority
Why we must know God as He reveals Himself, not as we wish Him to be
How what we worship shapes who we become
Why true freedom is found through complete surrender to Jesus
Key Scriptures:
📖 Exodus 20:1–6 — The First Two Commandments
📖 Genesis 3:5 — The Temptation to Take God's Place
📖 Psalm 115:4–8 — We Become Like What We Worship
📖 Colossians 1:15 — Jesus, the Image of the Invisible God
📖 Romans 10:9 — Jesus Is Lord
📖 Galatians 5:1 — Freedom in Christ
Powerful Truths From This Message:
"Whatever occupies the highest place in your life will eventually determine the direction of your life."
"Jesus cannot be the Lord of your life while you reserve the right to overrule Him."
"What you worship shapes who you become."
"The freedom you're looking for is found on the other side of surrender."
Are You Fully Surrendered?
Jesus isn't calling you to simply add Him to your life. He's calling you to surrender your life to Him.
The good news is that the One calling you to surrender is the One who gave His life to save you. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus offers forgiveness, transformation, and lasting freedom.
Whether you're new to faith or have followed Jesus for years, this message is an invitation to examine your heart, release what you've been holding onto, and surrender fully to King Jesus.
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About Words To Live By
In this sermon series, we're exploring the Ten Commandments as more than ancient rules. They're timeless words from a loving God, teaching His people how to live in freedom, honor Him, and love others.
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