How To Make a God // Ep 08: Romans 1:21-23 // Counterfeit Gods // The Roman Road

In this episode, we examine Romans 1:20-23 and the subtle ways our hearts turn from God to worship created things. What do ancient stone statues and your career ambitions have in common? More than you might think. In this powerful exploration of Romans 1:21-23, Pastor unpacks the surprising truth about idolatry in our modern world.We were made in God's image, but now we're busy making gods in ours. This sermon reveals the universal human pattern of idol-making through three critical steps: Rejection, Deception, and Substitution. Discover how this ancient spiritual diagnosis perfectly explains our contemporary struggles with success, approval, comfort, and control."An idol is anything that has captured our hearts and imagination, that we give the best of ourselves to, expecting it to satisfy our deepest desires, needs, and hopes." But what happens when these gods of our making inevitably fail us?From the executive sacrificing family on the altar of career advancement to the social media addict measuring worth in likes and follows, this message exposes the hidden idols we all harbour—and offers the liberating truth of the gospel as the only real solution.Join us as we uncover the dangers of misplaced worship and the call to return to the only One worthy of our hearts.