Special Guest | Sunday's Sermon | Aaron Johnson

Have you ever felt like a beautifully restored classic car that looks perfect on the outside but lacks the power under the hood to actually go anywhere? Following a reading of Romans 12, guest speaker Aaron Johnson explores the "too bad it won't start" syndrome that can affect believers who go through the motions of faith without experiencing true inner transformation. He uses the vivid metaphor of a worn-out truck seat to illustrate how we can imperceptibly conform to the patterns of the world, often realizing only after the "pain" sets in that our spiritual alignment has shifted. Ultimately, the message issues a challenge to move past "playing church" and rediscover a secure identity in Christ that resists external pressures and leads to a life of genuine, purposeful worship. www.shoalcreekbaptist.org