Andrew Farley

Are You Being Built Up—or Just Impressed? Some churches could win awards for production value. Smoke machines, light shows, maybe even a horse or a Harley down the center aisle. But when you hit the parking lot, what are you really left with? Goosebumps or the Gospel? The Apostle Paul wasn't chasing applause or followers. He wasn't trying to wow the crowd. He was building believers up in Christ. Big difference. The real battle isn't in the pews. It's in the mind! That's where truth meets deception, and where God's grace pushes back against every lie that says you're not enough in Him. Check out this message from our Fragrant Faith series and see how the truth of the Gospel becomes your spiritual firewall—helping you discern the difference between flashy pizzazz, false ideas, and the real power of Christ's finished work. Discussion Questions for 2 Corinthians 10-11: What are some "earthly weapons" people rely on today, and how do they differ from the spiritual weapons Paul describes? How do we practically "ta