Secrecy Must Be Stronger Than Applause
52 min
We live in a hyper-public culture, where being seen and understood is one of our society’s highest values. While there are pros to applause, it can be a detrimental drug. It wears off very quickly and drives us to keep proving ourselves to get that fix. Over time, the good longing for greatness gets twisted into insecurity and validation and turns into a type of drug that enslaves us.
Featuring: Suzy Silk & Church of the City NY
Categories: Cultural Influences, Insecurity & Validation
Continue watching this series
This Must Be Stronger Than That is a multi-part series from Church of the City NY.
This Must Be Stronger Than That | Part 3
Our culture now accepts many truths, and it is slowly distorting the message of the Gospel.
This Must Be Stronger Than That | Part 2
Identify modern forms of idols and learn why we should worship our Creator more than things created.
This Must Be Stronger Than That | Part 1
Today's church is disgraced and disillusioned, rejected by society. How can we change that?
This Must Be Stronger Than That | Part 11
Seeing hate all around us might make us feel hopeless, but there's actually a lot we can do.
More on Insecurity & Validation
Keep learning more about how to deal with insecurities by picking from the sermons below.
Teach Us To Pray | Part 7
We all struggle with seeking the approval of others, but prayer can help us overcome that desire.
I’ll Be Happy If I Was Beautiful
Are you burdened with trying to meet culture's beauty standards? FInd out why you'll never win.
I’ve Been Framed
Do you value yourself based on what other people think about you, or who God says you are ?
The Book of Romans | Part 1
How do we get clarity and confidence in life? It starts with our commitment to Jesus.
The Home Wrecker
Performing to be liked and accepted doesn't just hurt us, it also hurts the people around us.
Done With (Insecurity)
In a generation plagued by insecurity, God wants to set us free. Do you see yourself as he does?
More from Church of the City New York
Loved this message? Continue watching more from Pastor Suzy and Church of the City NYC.
I AM | Part 6
Dive deeper into Jesus' claim in John 13, in which he says he is the way, the truth and the life.
I AM | Part 4
Sharing our faith nowadays can be overwhelming. Learn 7 different evangelism styles that we can use.
Jesus, Women and Leadership
By taking a thorough look at the Scriptures, find out what God has to say about women in leadership.
I AM | Part 2
While we gravitate towards darkness, Jesus shines a light on our most hidden places to bring healing.
Teach Us To Pray | Part 4
Find out what the glory of God looks like, why we need it and how we should respond to it.
Teach Us To Pray | Part 3
Instead of only praying to receive the gift, we should be praying for an encounter with the giver.