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Humbling the Heart

Because God designed marriage as a lifelong commitment before Him, I must commit to living in this reality, defending and protecting God's gift by His grace.

A distressed father came to Jesus with a serious problem, but Jesus' first concern was the father's faithless heart, as we see from Mark 9: 14-29.

1. Giving is a Grace (v. 1a, 6-7) 2. Giving is Fellowship (v. 1b-4, 13-15) 3. Giving must be Voluntary & Wholehearted (v. 5, 8, 12) 4. Giving should be Planned & Purposeful (v.6, 10-11) 5. Giving is Christ-Like & Christ-Motivated (v.9) Conclusion - Are you a true Charismatic? - Are you giving of your life, energy, time and substance? - Are you engaged in giving as a joyful privilege? - Do you have a plan of giving, and are you following it? - Is Christ the chief reason for your giving?

Can God divorce His people? Will God divorce His people? Yes, if they are in the flesh only. He will say, "Depart from me, I never knew you?" For at heart all are His people since He is Creator God.

This sermon examines the opening of the Gospel of Mark to establish the identity of Jesus Christ as the divine Son of God and the appointed Messiah. It argues that the title 'Son of God' signifies His full participation in the divine nature, supported by early church creeds and New Testament theology, rather than merely a human role or social influence. The exposition highlights John the Baptist's role as the prophetic forerunner who prepares the way for Christ by calling the people to faith and repentance. The preacher clarifies the relationship between these two responses, asserting that while faith precedes repentance, both are essential for salvation and are produced by the Holy Spirit. The message concludes by urging believers to prepare their hearts to receive Christ, recognizing His deity and responding with a life transformed by genuine repentance.

Why was Ephesus a cold church? Not because they didn't do enough, were too theological, or because they didn't suffer enough, but because it was a heartless church! Love is the heart of the Christian life. 1. The love of God is given to us. 2. The love for God is returned from us. 3. This is a mutually-reinforcing relationship powers devotion from the heart. How is your heart health?