The Heart of Worship - Into the Deep Series- Week 7

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What if the loudest part of church is drowning out the very thing that gives it life? We open this message by naming a hard truth: the heartbeat of a healthy church is the heartbeat of Christ, not the perfection of our programs. From there, we follow a path into the deep—past comfort, past image, past control—toward worship that actually changes us.

Anchored in John 12, we sit with Mary as she breaks a jar of costly perfume and anoints Jesus. That act wasn’t scheduled on the run-of-show; it was sacrificial love that filled the house and offended the religious spirit. We unpack why worship without sacrifice slips into performance, how Judas-style critique still hides behind pious language, and why Jesus’ defense of Mary shows that real devotion brings prophetic clarity others miss. Along the way we talk about busyness masquerading as faithfulness, small daily rhythms that build hunger for God, and how praise can alter the atmosphere of your home, your team, and your city.

This isn’t about chasing a vibe. It’s about becoming a people who carry presence—who find validation in serving, who set healthy boundaries for the soul, who bless God in stress, and who make room for the Spirit by saying, with Jesus, not my will but yours. If you’ve felt stuck in shallow water, consider this your invitation to go deeper: guard your time with God, choose surrender over optics, and bring him the costly thing. Listen now, share with a friend who needs the reminder, and if this encouraged you, subscribe and leave a review so others can find it too.

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