In the sermon, "Afraid of What People Think About Me," Pastor Michael Wurz tackles the fear of societal approval. He shares a personal anecdote about hiding his insecurities through materialistic means, but stresses this is not God's plan. His sermon references Matthew 1, citing Joseph, who is about to divorce his pregnant fiancée, Mary, to avoid public disgrace. An angel then appears and reassures Joseph that the child is of the Holy Spirit and tells him to proceed with marrying Mary. Wurz interprets this as a directive to attend to God's opinion rather than society's.Wurz urges his congregation to obey God, which often entails disappointing others. This path may be strenuous but it's the righteous one. Pleasing God surpasses pleasing people, he stresses, quoting Galatians 1:10. The preacher advises the congregation to introspect on areas in their lives they might be primarily aiming for societal rather than Godly approval. He challenges them to renounce things preventing them from aligning with God's commands, and suggests audacious acts like inviting a friend to church or being openly faithful in public forums. He concludes by advising the congregation to disregard societal approval and focus instead on God's. He reinforces that God prizes their obedience—even if it incurs criticism— and encourages them to live a life that makes God happy.