In this message, Jonathan Dirmann teaches from Romans 6 and confronts a watered-down version of the gospel that leaves out a crucial truth: when you are saved, your old life dies. Salvation is not adding Jesus to your life—it is surrendering your life completely. This message challenges believers to reckon themselves dead to sin, recognize Jesus as both Lord and Savior, and walk in the newness of life that comes through true surrender.

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Are you struggling to keep God first in your busy life? Discover the biblical foundation for why God deserves first place and learn practical ways to honor Him every day. In this powerful message, Pastor Jerry Dirmann teaches from the first commandment and shows how Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob made God first wherever they lived.

You'll learn 7 compelling reasons God deserves first place: He's your Creator, Sustainer, Provider, Owner of all things, He provided a Savior, proved His love, and loved you first. This isn't about religion—it's about relationship with the God who has given you everything.

Pastor Jerry shares a personal story about learning not to delay honoring God with firstfruits, even while traveling as a national youth minister. He challenges believers to make their homes "houses of prayer" and altars to the Lord, following the example of the patriarchs who built altars wherever they lived.

KEY TEACHINGS IN THIS MESSAGE:
• The first commandment (Exodus 20:3) and greatest commandment (Matthew 22:37-38) both point to putting God first
• Why God isn't selfish for asking to be first—understanding His role as Creator, Sustainer, Provider, and Owner
• Abraham's pattern: building altars and calling on God's name wherever he lived (Genesis 12-13)
• How Isaac and Jacob continued this practice of honoring God first
• Making your home a house of prayer, not just attending church
• The principle of firstfruits: honoring God with the first of your increase (Proverbs 3:9-10)
• Why you shouldn't delay giving to God (Exodus 22:29, 34:19)
• The promise: "Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved/rescued" (Romans 10:13)

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Exodus 20:3 | Matthew 22:35-38 | Genesis 12-13 (Abraham's altars) | Genesis 26 (Isaac's altar) | Genesis 33 (Jacob's altar) | Matthew 6:33 | Proverbs 3:9-10 | Romans 5:8 | Romans 6:23 | John 3:16 | 1 John 4:19 | Joshua 24:15 | Romans 10:13 | Hebrews 1:3 | Revelation 4:11 | Psalm 24:1 | Psalm 145:14-16 | Psalm 147:7-9 | Luke 6:46 | John 14:15 | Matthew 21:13 | Exodus 34:19 | Exodus 22:29

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In Make Your Life Count – Key to the Next Level, Pastor Jerry Dirmann teaches that promotion and fruitfulness come from faithfully stewarding the assignments God has already placed in our hands. Drawing from Jesus’ parables, this message challenges believers to stop delaying, stop waiting for more, and run after the “now assignments” with obedience and focus so their lives produce lasting, eternal impact.

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