11|15 Wake Up from Your Drunken Stupor

"Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame" (1 Co 15:33–35).In this sermon, Caleb warns against deception, using the 1938 War of the Worlds radio broadcast to illustrate how easily people can be misled. Historical examples like Nazi propaganda, Mao’s Great Leap Forward, and Rwandan radio lies show the devastating consequences of believing falsehoods. The sermon emphasizes that what we believe shapes our thoughts, actions, and worship, drawing from A.W. Tozer’s insight that our view of God is paramount. Paul’s three imperatives guide believers to avoid deception: keep good company, as bad influences corrupt morals; be sober-minded, rejecting false teaching to live righteously; and know God deeply, as ignorance of Him leads to spiritual drift. The resurrection anchors this call to clarity, urging listeners to align their lives with gospel truth. The sermon closes with an invitation to the Lord’s Table, encouraging reflection on Christ’s historical and personal resurrection, which empowers believers to resist deception and live faithfully.