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Surviving the Wilderness

Feb 22, 2026    Pastor Anthony J Shetley

The greatest threat to your faith may not be open opposition — but subtle influence.


We have been saved out of darkness and placed on the narrow way. But we are not home yet. Like Israel journeying through the wilderness, we are walking through a culture filled with invitations, distractions, and pressures that quietly shape our thinking and affections.


In this message, Surviving the Wilderness: The Power of Influence, we’ll explore:

What Paul meant by “the course of this world”

How the enemy works more through influence than force

Why Israel fell in the wilderness — not by battle, but by compromise

How innocent distractions can slowly weaken devotion

What it means to “take heed lest you fall”


Most importantly, we’ll learn how to obey Romans 12:2 — not being conformed to the world, but being transformed by the renewing of our minds.


Survival in the wilderness requires awareness, vigilance, and intentional devotion. Join us as we discover how to stay under God’s influence in a culture that constantly pulls us away.