How Do I? - Week 1

The sermon explores the presence of God in our lives, questioning whether its absence is possible despite God's omnipresence. It posits that relational distance, caused by pursuing idols or unconfessed sin, creates separation. Listeners are encouraged to consider whether they assume God's presence due to material blessings, overlook it through ingratitude, substitute it with charismatic leadership, or reject it to avoid conviction. The speaker uses the Israelites' story of creating a golden calf and God's subsequent distancing as an example of these pitfalls. The message emphasizes that true connection involves acknowledging sin, embracing Jesus as the mediator, and actively seeking God's presence over counterfeit substitutes.