Sunday Experience: Divided Loyalties

Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that God has a plan—one filled with hope, purpose, and peace. But what happens when our desires conflict with His will? This powerful message confronts the spiritual tug-of-war many believers face: a heart torn between what we want and what God has spoken.

From Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1–11) to the sobering warning in James 1:14–16, we see that temptation often looks like provision—but is rooted in misaligned desire. Our loyalties can become divided when we trust the way that “seems right” (Proverbs 14:12) instead of standing on the Word that is right.

In this message, Pastor Barrett breaks down how the enemy exploits our longings, how faith recalibrates our perspective, and why the love of the world is incompatible with the will of God (1 John 2:15–17). We also dive into the stabilizing power of faith from Hebrews 11, learning that faith isn’t just belief—it’s surrender, vision, and obedience in action.

If you’ve ever found yourself double-minded, spiritually unstable, or wrestling between obedience and opportunity, this message will ground you in truth and reawaken your pursuit of the One who rewards those who seek Him.

Let the conclusion of the matter ring true: fear God, keep His commands, and let your heart be loyal to Him alone (Ecclesiastes 12:13–14).