2026-08-16 – Leaving ‘er Behind

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2026-08-16 - Leaving ‘er Behind

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Comparison is the thief that steals contentment. Pastor Luke teaches us that our discontentment with what we have reveals more about our trust in God than about how we feel about the people we compare ourselves to.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: August 16

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(02:22) Comparison is the thief that steals contentment

(05:39) Matthew 25

(17:04) The frustration of comparison causes us to focus on inequity instead of opportunity

(20:03) 1. Leave ‘er Behind

(24:32) 2. Celebrate together

(33:27) 3. Remember my appraisal

(40:12) Conclusion & Prayer

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