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Whose Approval Are You Living For? | Cole Ellerbrock | Tomball
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Who are you really living to impress?
In Luke 12:1-12, Jesus warns His disciples about the danger of hypocrisy—not simply failing to live up to your beliefs, but wearing a mask to gain the approval of others. Pastor Cole Ellerbrock shows how freedom begins when we stop living for the applause of people and start living before an audience of One. Through the fear of God, we discover His grace, find lasting confidence, and experience the kind of transformation that only Jesus can bring.
• Hypocrisy grows when we care more about appearances than genuine transformation.
• The fear of God replaces the fear of people and frees us to live with honesty, courage, and confidence.
• When we trust God's grace instead of seeking human approval, we're empowered to boldly acknowledge Christ and rely on the Holy Spirit in every circumstance.
Key Scriptures:
Luke 12:1-12
Luke 12:4-9
Psalm 86:11
1 John 4:18
Take a moment this week to ask yourself whose approval has the greatest influence over your life. Bring every fear, every mask, and every hidden place before Jesus, trusting that His grace is greater than your need to impress others. If this message encouraged or challenged you, share it with someone who needs the freedom found in living for an audience of One.
Bayou City Fellowship Tomball Campus | Cole Ellerbrock | August 2, 2026
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