Trending Upward: A Spiritual Call to Check Your Direction

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Robert Tisdale urges the congregation to critically examine their spiritual direction and trends in life. He highlights the pervasive influence of 'scroll culture' on our souls and underscores the significance of intentional spiritual habits over fleeting digital engagements. Using various analogies and scriptural references, Pastor Tisdale emphasizes the subtle drift toward or away from God driven by everyday choices. He calls for a genuine reflection on one’s actions, urging believers to prioritize faith, integrity, and spiritual growth over societal metrics. The sermon culminates in a collective call to repentance and realignment with divine purpose.

00:00 Introduction: The Collision of Scroll and Soul Culture

00:41 The Power of Trending: Movement and Direction

04:40 The Impact of Negativity and Scandal

10:04 The Influence of Social Media on Our Lives

14:27 Spiritual Metrics vs. Worldly Metrics

22:15 The Call for Integrity and Surrender

25:40 Holiness: A Posture, Not a Performance

26:26 Daily Decisions for Spiritual Growth

26:45 The Narrow Road to Spiritual Fulfillment

27:26 Quiet Choices and Character Building

28:14 Authenticity in Faith

28:44 God Sees All: Hidden Habits and Holiness

29:37 Trending Toward God: Intentional Choices

30:21 Spirituality Beyond the Pulpit

32:46 Declarations for a Holy Trend

35:49 The Goal of Christianity: Spiritual Maturity

39:47 Invitation to the Altar: A Call for Repentance

50:10 Final Reflections and Blessings