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Kingdom Culture Phoenix | Pastor Eric Upton
Holiness Exposes Counterfeit gods
We exist to disciple people to know and follow Jesus in Word and Spirit.
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Kingdom Culture Phoenix
Saturday 4:00 PM
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🔥 KINGDOM CULTURE'S NEW HOME + TIME! 🏠
We are so excited to announce that we have a NEW HOME!
Kingdom Culture Phoenix has a new home and with it a new time and day for our weekend gatherings.
🌵Beginning 10:00 am on SUNDAY, March 23rd we will be meeting at Mountain Ridge High School.
📍22800 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85310
We are so excited about what God is doing and we believe this move means we will reach another level as we pursue our mission to disciple people to know and follow Jesus in Word and Spirit here in the Phoenix valley.
😃 We can't wait to see you Sunday, March 23rd at 10:00 am!
🙌 Bring someone with you and let's pack the auditorium out!
Kingdom Culture Phoenix has a new home and with it a new time and day for our weekend gatherings.
🌵Beginning 10:00 am on SUNDAY, March 23rd we will be meeting at Mountain Ridge High School.
📍22800 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85310
We are so excited about what God is doing and we believe this move means we will reach another level as we pursue our mission to disciple people to know and follow Jesus in Word and Spirit here in the Phoenix valley.
😃 We can't wait to see you Sunday, March 23rd at 10:00 am!
🙌 Bring someone with you and let's pack the auditorium out!
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Text NEWCOMER to 94000 so we can connect with you!
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An organization that is helping Arizona women avoid the trauma of abortion by providing needed care and supplies during and after pregnancy.
Text NEWCOMER to 94000 so we can connect with you!
For everyone who texts NEWCOMER, we will donate $5 on your behalf to the Arizona Choices Pregnancy Center.
An organization that is helping Arizona women avoid the trauma of abortion by providing needed care and supplies during and after pregnancy.
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Text GIVEKC to 94000 or visit
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kingdomculturephx.com and select "Give"
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Monday Nights: 6.00-7.30 pm
February 10 - April 14
Click Below to Register:
https://kingdomculturephx.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2722180
Alpha is multi-week course where people come to discuss life’s big questions.
Alpha allows you to sit down with your friends, neighbors, family and co-workers to talk through life's biggest questions over a meal.
Each week we will eat together, watch a short video, and engage in meaningful discussions.
There's a seat for you!
February 10 - April 14
Click Below to Register:
https://kingdomculturephx.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2722180
Alpha is multi-week course where people come to discuss life’s big questions.
Alpha allows you to sit down with your friends, neighbors, family and co-workers to talk through life's biggest questions over a meal.
Each week we will eat together, watch a short video, and engage in meaningful discussions.
There's a seat for you!
Sermon Title: Holiness Exposes Counterfeit gods!
“The true god of your heart is what your thoughts effortlessly go to when there is nothing else demanding your attention.”
– Timothy Keller
– Timothy Keller
אֱלִיל = (pronounced -ʾĕlîl | Ay-leel)
A pagan and material effigy that is worshiped as a representation or in lieu of a deity. - OR - having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful.
A pagan and material effigy that is worshiped as a representation or in lieu of a deity. - OR - having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful.
Definition: "Counterfeit"
1. A fraudulent imitation of something else; a forgery.
2. Something made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.
1. A fraudulent imitation of something else; a forgery.
2. Something made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.
1. A counterfeit god is anything that demands your attention in exchange for protection, purpose, or provision.
2. A counterfeit god is anything that causes you to break commitments, rationalize sin, and betray relationships in order to hold onto.
3. A counterfeit god is a spiritual slave-master that makes you its slave.
4. A counterfeit god is the thing you worry, that if it went away, would make your life not worth living anymore.
5. A counterfeit god is any thing you find your meaning, value, significance, or security from.
What Are The Dangers of Allowing A Counterfeit God In Your Life?
1. Counterfeit gods distract you.
2. Counterfeit gods deceive you.
3 Counterfeit gods disconnect you from God's presence.
4. Counterfeit gods destroy you.
Seven counterfeit gods in the church + how to expose them in your life
1. The counterfeit god of money (AKA Mammon)
Holiness exposes the god money [mammon] by practicing GENEROSITY in your daily encounters.
At Kingdom Culture we value "Stewardship" | It all belongs to Him.
Holiness exposes the god money [mammon] by practicing GENEROSITY in your daily encounters.
At Kingdom Culture we value "Stewardship" | It all belongs to Him.
2. The counterfeit god of religion
Holiness exposes the god of religion by practicing ADORATION in your daily encounters.
At Kingdom Culture we value "Health" | Leaders Set The Tone
Holiness exposes the god of religion by practicing ADORATION in your daily encounters.
At Kingdom Culture we value "Health" | Leaders Set The Tone
3. The counterfeit god of sex/sexuality
Holiness exposes the god sex/sexuality by practicing REFORMATION in your daily encounters.
At Kingdom Culture we value "Obedience" | He has our yes!
Holiness exposes the god sex/sexuality by practicing REFORMATION in your daily encounters.
At Kingdom Culture we value "Obedience" | He has our yes!
4. The counterfeit god of success/status
Holiness exposes the god of status by practicing SERVING in your daily encounters.
At Kingdom Culture we value "Unity" | All Hands In
Holiness exposes the god of status by practicing SERVING in your daily encounters.
At Kingdom Culture we value "Unity" | All Hands In
5. The counterfeit god of control/autonomy
Holiness exposes the god of control by practicing EVANGELISM in your daily encounters.
At Kingdom Culture we have a value of "Empowerment" | Lead in 4D!
Holiness exposes the god of control by practicing EVANGELISM in your daily encounters.
At Kingdom Culture we have a value of "Empowerment" | Lead in 4D!
6. The counterfeit god of pleasure
Holiness exposes the god of self-gratification by practicing FASTING in your daily encounters.
At Kingdom Culture we have a value of "Boldness" | Let's Go!
Holiness exposes the god of self-gratification by practicing FASTING in your daily encounters.
At Kingdom Culture we have a value of "Boldness" | Let's Go!
7. The counterfeit god of approval
Holiness exposes the god of approval by practicing COMPASSION in your daily encounters.
At Kingdom Culture we have a value of "Honor" | We build each other up!
Holiness exposes the god of approval by practicing COMPASSION in your daily encounters.
At Kingdom Culture we have a value of "Honor" | We build each other up!
Vs 1-2 | The God of Heaven vs the counterfeit god of Egypt.
Vs 3-4 | God’s Holiness will expose Pharaoh as a counterfeit
Vs 5-7 | When God moves everyone pays attention
Vs 8-10 | Jesus will defeat Satan, and death will be swallowed up.
Vs 11-13 | Counterfeit gods don’t leave without a fight.
The Gospel of Jesus exposes the counterfeit gods in our lives so that we can be set free from slavery to sin and walk in freedom through Jesus!
Jesus leaves no room for doubt. He will not share you with a counterfeit god. He wants your whole heart.
Jesus leaves no room for doubt. He will not share you with a counterfeit god. He wants your whole heart.