The desire of ones heart is the single greatest factor influencing the direction of ones life. God sees the inmost desires of our heart. We all need a heart for God.

We live in a society that has rejected the Word of God. In fact, most people do not know the truths of God's Word. Even professing Christians lack the knowledge of the truth. In this present falling away, more than ever, God's people need to know and follow the words of Christ.

Greed, the love of money, influences many people and their decisions, impacting the others and outcomes. We should guard ourselves against the evils of greed.

Today's message is a story of extravagant waste from a human perspective. But from a spiritual perspective, the actions of a humble woman display the immeasurable worth of Christ and his sacrifice.

Jesus warned his disciples to be watchful. The last days will lull people to sleep - to become spiritually apathetic and lethargic. Immorality, the cares of life, persecutions, and worldliness will influence Christians, turning many away from the truth. We must take heed, and remain watchful, lest he come and find us sleeping on the job.

This sermon is one of the most important themes in the New Testament: Jesus Is Coming. Indeed, he is coming, and we must be ready when he comes. For those who are ready, his coming brings salvation; but for those who are not ready his coming brings judgment. Let's be ready!

This message continues the Gospel of Mark series. As followers of Christ, we must ensure we remain firmly established in the truth. Many have unwittingly fallen prey to the spirit of error. We should be careful to remain humble before God, and try the spirits.

This message is the second part of the sermon: "The Responsibility of the Church."

It's a privilege to be a child of God and to know Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Moreover, being a member of God's church is an honor. We are a purchased people. Think about it: being the body of Christ makes us a peculiar treasure to God. Although we are indeed blessed, we should remember that tremendous responsibility comes with such honor.

Jesus taught his disciples to persevere, and he showed us how to persevere in the face of opposition. If we faithfully follow in his footsteps, we will overcome this world and reap everlasting life.