Inner Sanctum: Fear and Trembling with R.C. Sproul

Summary

The sermon addresses the common reasons people leave church, namely boredom and irrelevance, arguing that these stem from a lack of encountering the true character of God. By referencing Old Testament encounters with God like those of Isaiah, Job, and Habakkuk, the speaker demonstrates that a genuine encounter with the divine is never boring but rather awe-inspiring and relevant. The practical takeaway is that if church feels irrelevant or boring, it indicates a human-centered gathering rather than an authentic encounter with God, suggesting a modern idolatry where people construct a palatable god rather than accepting God's full revealed character.