Noah Herrin preaches from James chapter 4, urging listeners to stop 'shooting in the wrong goal' by living in sin with pride and instead humble themselves before God so He can lift them up. He contrasts self-promotion and craving control with a posture of humility and 'now faith,' arguing that God blesses small obedient steps more than perfected plans. Herrin uses personal stories, including starting a church and early marriage struggles, to illustrate how God opens doors when we take the next step in trust. The message closes with a challenge: do not waste your life waiting for someday, take the next obedient step, and live on mission in community.
“When you have pride in your heart you will fall, Proverbs 16:18 says that pride comes before a fall.” · Noah Herrin
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Humble yourself and let God lift you, rather than trying to self-promote or control outcomes. Take one obedient 'next step' this week - join a group, serve, give, or share your faith - because delayed obedience is still disobedience. Practice 'now faith' by trusting God in small actions, and stop living only for temporal comforts like the weekend.
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