Oct. 18, 2026

In this message, Pastor Scotty invites us to look beyond the worldly counterfeits of "fool's gold" and pursue the true, life-changing treasure of divine wisdom. As we walk through Colossians and the story of King Solomon, we are reminded that God's wisdom is freely accessible to all of us through a deep, rooted relationship with Jesus Christ. Together, we are called to embrace a spirit of unity, humility, and genuine reflection as we seek God's direction for our daily lives.

Key Points & Themes

• Recognizing Counterfeit Wisdom: Pastor Scotty cautions us against chasing worldly shortcuts and "fine-sounding" arguments that imitate real truth. True spiritual insight isn't a secret code reserved for an elite few, but an open invitation for us to anchor our lives directly in Jesus.
• Strengthening Our Community (Colossians 2:2–7): When we lean into God’s wisdom together, our hearts are encouraged, we are united in love across all our diverse backgrounds, and we gain a richer, more personal understanding of who Christ is.
• Staying Rooted Through the Storms: As individual followers, seeking divine wisdom keeps us deeply rooted and built up in Christ like sturdy trees, enabling us to weather life's hard seasons with unshakable strength and overflowing gratitude.
• Learning from King Solomon's Heart: When God offered Solomon anything he desired, Solomon humbly bypassed requests for wealth, long life, or power, choosing instead to ask for wisdom to care for and lead others well. By honoring God first, he received both true understanding and abundant secondary blessings.
• Discerning "Can" vs. "Should": Using the humorous example of a $15,000 animatronic toy bird, Pastor Scotty reminds us that just because an option is permissible or affordable doesn't mean it is wise or constructive for our walk.
• Returning to Simplicity: Reflecting on the straightforward clarity of childhood, we are encouraged to cut through the noisy complications of adulthood and rediscover a simple, unashamed trust in God.
• Embracing a Humble Reset: Real transformation begins when we bring our whole hearts before God—surrendering hidden burdens, pride, and bitterness through repentance so we can experience genuine revival, growth, and peace as one body.