AM Worship 2-1-2026 When to Say Yes and When to Say No!

This is the recording from the livestream from AM Worship 2/1/26.

This live stream includes our worship service with music that is used under CCLI Live stream license 22169281 and CCLI license 2023223. This sermon is presented by Pastor Steven Larrabee

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What if the secret to spiritual freedom isn't found in saying 'yes' to everything, but in knowing when to say 'no'? This powerful message challenges us to examine the choices we make daily and how they either draw us closer to God or pull us away. Drawing from Galatians 5, Matthew 5, and Ephesians 4, we're confronted with a profound truth: our faith isn't just a list of rules and regulations, but a transformative lifestyle that requires intentional decisions. The sermon unpacks the critical distinction between the acts of the flesh—sexual immorality, fits of rage, jealousy, idolatry, and unwholesome talk—and the fruits of the Spirit like love, joy, peace, patience, and self-control. What's particularly compelling is the recognition that the enemy doesn't tempt us with the big sins right away; instead, he starts with small compromises that seem harmless until we wake up one day wondering where God went. The message reminds us that integrity matters even when no one is watching, illustrated through the story of a woman who twice returned lost wallets despite her own financial struggles. This isn't about legalism—it's about love. When we truly love God, our desire to honor Him should naturally influence how we live, speak, and treat others. The challenge before us is clear: Are we saying yes to the things that enhance our faith and no to the things that lead us away from God's presence?