”Straight to the Heart of the Matter”, Mark 5, Roger Packham, Thames Valley churches of Christ

Matt 9.10-13

Q: What is the difference between mercy and sacrifice?

 

1. Person-Centred Christianity

Mk 5.21-43

 

2. A Heart-Centred faith

Mark 5.35-36

2 Corinthians 12.9

 

3. A Grace-Centred Church

Mark 5: 37-43

1 Corinthians 4.1-9

 

If we are going to get to the Heart of the matter, we need to:

i.Practice person-centred Christianity, where we really get alongside people in the pain, suffering, and walk with them as they grow and are transformed by God’s grace

ii.Have a heart-centred faith, where we choose to live in the light, and not hide in our sin, warts and all, so that God’s grace in us may be evident to all

iii.Build a grace-centred Church, a community of Grace where all people can find healing, and hope, and mercy in Christ Jesus

 

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