Make Holy Alliances

by Brad Murphy | Mar 29, 2026

Part 13 of 13 | Facing Failure Series

Make Holy Alliances reveals that what you take in, what you worship, and what you build will shape you and rule you.

“Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come. Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.”

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2025), 1 Co 10:11–12.

Sermon Outline

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-34; Deuteronomy 7:3-4; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Exodus 20:3-6; Matthew 4:8-10; 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Joshua 6:26; Psalm 127:1; 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 (ESV)

Main Points

What You Take In
Influence – What Shapes You
What You Worship
Allegience – What Rules You
What You Build
Impact – What Your Life Produces

Devotionals & Resources

YouVersion Bible Event

Next Steps

Read the dasboard of alliances

What is on the dashboard of your alliances?
What warning lights are on?
What temperature are the gauges?

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Facing Failure Series

January 4 to March 29, 2026

Failure is something we all share, but it does not have to define us. In Facing Failure, we will study 1 Kings and the real stories of leaders who struggled with fear, pride, and compromise. Together, we will learn how to recognize destructive patterns, face our failures with honesty, and respond to God’s gracious invitation to walk in wisdom, faith, and renewed obedience.

Part 1 - January 4, 2026

Part 2 - January 11, 2026

Part 3 - January 18, 2026

Part 4 - January 25, 2026

Part 5 - February 1, 2026

Part 6 - February 8, 2026

Part 7 - February 15, 2026

Part 8 - February 22, 2026

Part 9 - March 1, 2026

Part 10 - March 8, 2026

Part 11 - March 15, 2026

Part 12 - March 22, 2026