Real Relationships Matter | Following Jesus in an Age of AI | Week 4
In Week 4 of our “Following Jesus in an Age of AI” series, Pastor Chad Murphy explores why real human relationships matter in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Drawing from Genesis 1:26–27, Ecclesiastes 4:9–12, Hebrews 10:24–25, and Matthew 22:37–40, this sermon examines how AI companionship can imitate human connection but cannot replace the God-given purpose of loving God and loving one another. Discover why your value comes from being made in the image of God rather than what you accomplish, why meaningful relationships require sacrifice and presence, and how Christians can navigate AI without losing genuine human connection. This message is for anyone concerned about AI’s impact on relationships, parents and students navigating AI companions, and followers of Jesus who want to build deeper relationships and live out their faith in an increasingly digital world.
4 Oct 2026
Test Everything | Following Jesus in an Age of AI | Week 3
In Week 3 of our “Following Jesus in an Age of AI” series, Pastor Mike Lotzer explores what it means to test everything and practice biblical discernment in a world where anything can be faked. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:19–22 and Daniel 6, this message identifies the warning signs of deception—including flattery, false consensus, artificial urgency, and irreversible commitments—and challenges us to slow down before we sign, send, share, spend, or click. Pastor Mike also shows how the example of Daniel and the Bereans teaches us to examine what we hear, see, and believe through Scripture rather than simply trusting what sounds convincing. This message is for anyone navigating AI, online scams, misinformation, difficult decisions, or spiritual confusion who wants to grow in wisdom, discernment, and the ability to recognize and hold fast to what is true.
27 Sept 2026
More than a Machine | Following Jesus in an Age of AI | Week 2
In Week 2 of the “Following Jesus in an Age of AI” series, Pastor Mike Lotzer explores what it means to remember that we are more than a machine in a world increasingly shaped by AI. Looking at Daniel 2 and the creation account in Genesis 1:26–27, this message addresses artificial intelligence, the fear of AI taking our jobs, human identity and value, and what makes people uniquely valuable as image-bearers of God. Through Daniel’s response to Nebuchadnezzar’s impossible demand, we see the difference between panicking and praying, human intelligence and God’s wisdom, and temporary human kingdoms versus the eternal kingdom of God. This message is for anyone wrestling with the rapid changes brought by AI, wondering about their value and future, or needing a reminder that their worth is not determined by what they can produce but by the God who created them and desires to dwell within them.
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