Distracted
from The River Worship - Sermons
What if the greatest threat to your faith is not something obviously sinful, but something quietly stealing your attention? In Season 16, Episode 2 of The River Worship Podcast, Pastor Ryan McVety shares “Distracted,” a timely message from Hebrews 12:1–2 about throwing off everything that hinders us and fixing our eyes on Jesus. Distraction does not always look dangerous. It can arrive through responsibilities, opportunities, relationships, entertainment, ambition, or even ministry. But when something consistently pulls our focus away from Jesus, it can become a weight that keeps us from running the race God has marked out for us. Through the stories of Mary and Martha and Peter walking on the water, Pastor Ryan reminds us that we move in the direction of our attention. Martha became distracted while doing something for Jesus, and Peter began to sink when he shifted his focus from Jesus to the storm. This message also confronts distraction’s favourite word: “later.” Later, we will pray. Later, we will forgive. Later, we will obey. Later, we will return. But God is calling us to stop delaying and turn our eyes toward Him today. THREE KEY POINTS: The devil doesn’t need to drag you to hell, he just needs to distract you from heaven. You move in the direction of your attention. Distraction’s favourite word is “later.” What is hindering your race? This message is an invitation to release the weight, refocus your attention, and make Jesus the one thing at the centre of your life. Listen, share this episode, and follow The River Worship Podcast wherever you stream.
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