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“Counterfeit Gods” by Tim Keller – Introduction: The Idol Factory


Opening Prayer Introductions What hopes, desires, expectations do you have as we begin reading and reflecting on “Counterfeit Gods” by…

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“Counterfeit Gods” by Tim Keller – Chapter 1: All You’ve Ever Wanted


Opening Prayer Focus Psalm 37:4 says “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your…

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“Counterfeit Gods” by Tim Keller – Chapter 2: Love is Not All You Need


Opening Prayer Focus What is your favourite love song or poem? Inform Ernest Becker was born to Jewish parents on…

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“Counterfeit Gods” by Timothy Keller – Chapter 3: Money Changes Everything


Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller Opening Prayer Focus Do you know of someone who has given their life to the…

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“Counterfeit Gods” by Tim Keller – Chapter 4: The Seduction of Success


Opening Prayer Focus What is has been the high point of accomplishment in your life so far?  What has your…

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“Counterfeit Gods” by Tim Keller – Chapter 5: The Power and the Glory


Opening Prayer Focus Do you know of anyone who has lived under a repressive regime?  What was it like? Inform…

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“Counterfeit Gods” by Tim Keller – Chapter 6: The Hidden Idols in Our Lives


Opening Prayer Focus Have you ever had a time when you ignored something because you didn’t see it? (Excerpts follow…

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“Counterfeit Gods” by Tim Keller – Chapter 7: The End of Counterfeit Gods


Opening Prayer Focus What was one of the best things that one of your parents ever did for or said…

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“Counterfeit Gods” by Tim Keller – Epilogue: Finding and Replacing Your Idols


Opening Prayer Focus How is it different to serve someone out of a sense of necessity than to serve someone…

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Pursued by God With Passionate Love


I begin this morning by saying that I am indebted to Pastor Timothy Keller for some of the thoughts that…

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