Halloween: Right or Wrong? // Zack Rodriguez

10-04-26 | FULL SUNDAY SERVICE | VineyardLC | Are you drifting from God without even realizing it? The biggest threats to your faith are not always the obvious ones. Three subtle enemies can quietly destroy your walk with God: ignorance, a religious spirit, and tolerance. This message breaks down how each one works, why they are so easy to miss, and what the Bible says about guarding your heart against them. Ignorance does not protect you. What you do not know can still hurt you spiritually, and Scripture makes clear that unawareness is not an excuse. Learn how to stay informed through the truth of God’s Word rather than depending on others to interpret it for you. A religious spirit is one of the most dangerous attitudes a believer can develop. It looks like zeal, but it is actually self-righteousness in disguise. Discover the concept of theological triage and why not every disagreement is a category one crisis of faith. Romans 10:2-3 speaks directly to this, warning that zeal without knowledge produces religion rather than relationship with God. Tolerance feels like grace, but unchecked tolerance of sin does not stay at tolerance. Over time, what you permit, you accept. What you accept, you embrace. And what you embrace shapes who you become. Jesus Himself said in Revelation 2:20 that He had something against a church because they tolerated what they should not have. The fall of Christianity in regions that were once its epicenter is a sobering reminder of where slow tolerance can lead. This message closes with a powerful life application rooted in Psalm 139:23-24, inviting you to pray honestly and ask God to reveal what you might be missing, holding too tightly, or holding too loosely. Topics covered include: subtle sins that destroy faith, how to guard your heart, what is a religious spirit, Christian tolerance vs. biblical truth, theological triage, spiritual drift, Romans 1, Ephesians 5:11, Revelation 2:20, 1 Corinthians 5:6, Psalm 139, and how to stay grounded in God’s Word. If you have ever wondered how someone can drift so far from God, or if you are concerned that something in your own life might be pulling you away without you noticing, this message is for you. Share it with someone who needs to hear it. We are so glad you joined our online church community! Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell for weekly sermon videos, devotionals, and church events. Jump to a Section: 0:00 Countdown 5:04 Worship Begins 43:27 Announcements 46:47 Sermon --- *CONNECT & SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY:* 🙏🏻 Give Online: https://vineyardlc.churchcenter.com/g... 💻 Connect Card: https://links.vineyardlc.org/linktree 📍 Find A Location: https://links.vineyardlc.org/location Popular Keywords (TAGS): #ChurchOnline #SundayService #LakeCharlesChurch #LiveWorship #SermonsOnline #Christianity #BibleStudy #Vineyardlc #VineyardLakeCharles