Heart Blind
In this sermon, Pastor Mark explores the passages of John 2:13-25 and John 3:1-15, focusing on Jesus' cleansing of the temple and His conversation with Nicodemus. Pastor Mark discusses the themes of heart blindness caused by busyness, distraction, and religious formalism, and the necessity of a spiritual rebirth to truly see and enter the Kingdom of God. He emphasizes that true worship and transformation require more than outward actions and religious words; they require a deep, internal, and spiritual change that only comes from being born again. Pastor Mark calls the congregation to reflect on their own spiritual state and prioritize genuine communion with God. The sermon concludes with a personal reflection on his father's legacy, emphasizing the vital importance of being born again.
00:00 Scripture Reading
04:16 Introduction
04:41 The Real Jesus vs. Nice Jesus
06:13 Heart Blindness and Idolatry
16:00 Jesus Cleanses the Temple
27:41 The Marketplace of the Heart
30:52 The Heart of Worship: Beyond Sunday
32:05 Jesus and Nicodemus: Knowing the Heart of Man
35:52 Born Again: The Necessity of Spiritual Rebirth
42:53 The Wind of the Spirit: Embracing God's Work
52:07 A Legacy of Faith: You Must Be Born Again