The King We Need, Judges 17:1-12

The King We Need, Judges 17:1-12

Author: Charles R Grimes March 31, 2026 Duration: 33:44
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Are we worshipping God, or a version of ourselves we’ve labeled “God”?In the powerful finale of our "Flawed" series, Pastor Charlie Grimes dives into one of the messiest and most revealing stories in the Book of Judges: Micah and his personal shrine in Judges 17.This ancient tale holds a compelling mirror to our modern, consumerist approach to faith. We all have that one area of our lives where we subtly say, “I’ve got this under control,” and start building a 'Designer Deity' that never challenges, never corrects, and always agrees with us.Join us as we explore the danger of "DIY Religion" and identify the subtle ways we "cherry-pick" our faith—embracing the comfort but avoiding the cost, seeking a divine therapist rather than a Sovereign King.In this final message, we cover:The Micah Moment: The chaos of "Doing what is right in your own eyes."** Transactional vs. Covenantal Faith**: Why we bargain when we don't trust God's character.Tearing down the shrines: How to move from self-rule to true rest in the King who is more than enough.You were never meant to carry the crown. This message is a final invitation to resign from the throne of your own life and find the grace and peace that comes only through whole-hearted surrender to the only King we need.


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