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"Whose Approval Do You Seek" by Neal Pollard
August 9, 2026 - Sunday AM Sermon
In this episode Neal examines 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8 and explores the uneasy tension every Christian faces between seeking the approval of people and seeking the approval of God. Opening with a personal memory about early preaching nerves, the sermon places Apostle Paul’s defense of his integrity at the center and shows how even great preachers wrestle with fear and public opinion.
Using vivid modern and biblical illustrations—including the tragic story of teenager Zachary Nazario who died attempting a viral subway-surfing stunt, Old and New Testament examples…
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