Real Influence v. Fake Fame: Learning from Noah’s Example (Influencers)
This Sunday, we continue our new worship series: Influencers. We’re exploring several stories from the Bible of people whose enduring faith and perseverance inspired generations. From modern-day YouTube influencers to biblical heroes, learn how God calls each of us to be influencers for His kingdom.
Today, we explore the story of Noah, with our weekly message delivered by Summer Ministry Intern Ben Goguen. In a world obsessed with viral fame and social media influence, what does it really mean to have impact? Ben helps us explore Noah, not the Children’s Sunday school version, but the raw reality of a man who chose faithfulness over popularity. Noah’s story teaches us that true influence comes not from followers or fame, but from faithful obedience to God’s calling, even when no one understands.
Sermon Reflections:
- If God called you to do something that seemed completely irrational to your neighbors and friends, how would you respond? What would hold you back from obedience?
- Noah built the ark for possibly 75 years without seeing results. What is God asking you to “build” day after day, even when you don’t see immediate outcomes?
- Righteousness made Noah stand out in a corrupt world. In what areas of your life do you feel pressure to compromise your values to fit in?
- How has social media and modern culture shaped your understanding of what it means to be influential? How does Noah’s example challenge that perspective?
- Noah lived in a time when “every inclination of the human heart was only evil all the time.” When you look at today’s world, how can you maintain hope and continue walking with God?
- What might be your “ark,” something God is calling you to do that others might not understand? How can Noah’s example encourage you to move forward in obedience?