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Sermon Notes
Have you ever struggled with feelings within your life that make you think that you are not really living the life that God intended? All people deal with these issues. These things arise in us because of the condition of our heart. In this message Dr. Steve will address the risk factors and the risk reducers for a healthy and vibrant spiritual heart.
Matthew 15:1-2, 17-20
"Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life." Proverbs 4:23 (NASB95)
"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)
OUR WORDS REFLECT THE CONDITION OF OUR HEART
OUR ACTIONS REFLECT THE CONDITION OF OUR HEART
"…I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart." Ezekiel 36:26 (NLT)
THE RISK FACTORS: (spiritual plaque)
GUILT
"Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation." Proverbs 14:9 (NLT)
ANGER
GREED
"…a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God." Luke 12:21 (NLT)
JEALOUSY
"…they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding." 2 Corinthians 10:12b (NASB95) (or they are fools)
RISK REDUCERS:
GUILT - The exercise to unclog guilt. Confess.
"Finally, I confessed all my sins to you …And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone." Psalm 32:5 (NLT)
ANGER - The exercise to unclog anger. Forgive.
"…forgive anyone who offends you…" Colossians 3:13 (NLT)
GREED - The exercise to unclog greed. Give.
"…he will give you everything you need." Luke 12:31 (NLT)
JEALOUSY - The exercise for jealousy? Celebrate.
"I’m fearless no matter what. Who or what can get to me?"
Hebrews 13:5,6 |
