S3E3: Issues of the Heart | Sam Green

It’s easy to go through the motions and tick all the boxes, but are we actually connecting with the Lord and truly seeking Him?

In this message, Pastor Sam Green challenges us to look beyond what’s happening on the outside and consider what’s really happening in our hearts. We can say the right things, show up and go through the motions, but what happens when we slow down and let Jesus speak to the places within us we might have been avoiding?

Our hearts matter. They shape what flows from our lives, and sometimes they need to be revealed, returned to Jesus and revived by His presence.

If you’ve been feeling distracted, distant or unsure, this message is an invitation to stop, open your heart and make room for God to move again.

Because sometimes the encounter we’re waiting for begins with simply being willing to let Jesus have our hearts.

✨ Key Themes

• Beyond the Motions — Looking past what we do outwardly and asking whether our hearts are genuinely connected to God
• The Condition of Our Hearts — Recognising that what is happening within us matters because it shapes what flows from our lives
• Making Room for Jesus — Slowing down and allowing God to speak into the places we may have been avoiding
• Revealed, Returned & Revived — Allowing God to reveal what is happening in our hearts, surrendering it back to Him and making room for His presence
• Seeking God Again — Moving beyond distraction and familiarity to intentionally pursue God's presence
• An Open Heart — Being willing to let Jesus have access to every part of our lives

📖 Scripture References

• Proverbs 4:23 — Guard your heart, because everything you do flows from it
• Psalm 51 — David's prayer for God to create a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit

🚶 Next Steps

1. Stop and check your heart — Take some time to honestly ask God what is happening within you
2. Move beyond the motions — Ask yourself whether you're simply going through the routine or genuinely seeking Jesus
3. Make room for God — Slow down, create space and allow Jesus to speak into the places you've been avoiding
4. Return it to Jesus — Whatever God reveals, surrender it back to Him
5. Seek His presence — If you've been feeling distracted or distant, take a step towards God again

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