Episode

What Are You Chasing? - Kush Tracy | CITAM Church Online

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CITAM Church Online
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Apr 24, 2026
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Summary

Ambition can easily shift from serving God's purpose to seeking personal validation and worldly relevance. This message explores how to align your professional and personal goals with eternal values rather than temporary popularity.

Topics

  • Faith
  • Ambition
  • Christianity
  • Purpose
  • Eternity
  • Spiritual Growth
  • Identity
  • Influence

Highlights

  • Main idea: True conversion involves a fundamental shift from seeking human approval to pursuing righteousness through the Holy Spirit
  • Failure mode: Chasing 'clout' or social relevance creates a fragile identity that vanishes as soon as our earthly life ends
  • Practical takeaway: Submit every ambition, dream, and career milestone to the cross to ensure they align with God's will
  • Main idea: Ambition and vision are good, provided they are used as tools to reflect God's glory rather than personal achievement
  • Practical takeaway: Practice contentment by refusing to use worldly shortcuts or compromises to achieve financial or social success

Chapters

  1. 0:00 The Core Question: An examination of the underlying motivation behind our goals and achievements.
  2. 1:00 The Nature of Conversion: How the Holy Spirit leads to repentance and a turning away from carnal nature.
  3. 2:00 The Fragility of Relevance: Reflecting on how earthly influence and digital presence are temporary and tied to our physical existence.
  4. 3:00 The Trap of Ambition: The danger of allowing personal zeal and monetary goals to overshadow spiritual purpose.
  5. 4:00 Eternity vs. Earthly Success: Comparing the short duration of life on earth with the infinite scale of eternity.
  6. 5:00 Aligning Vision with God: How to use work, diligence, and vision to create a testimony of God's faithfulness.
  7. 6:00 A Prayer for Glory: A commitment to ensuring all opened doors and achievements point back to God's goodness.