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Heartland Christian Center is a church where we teach the Bible, connect in groups, and focus on growing in our daily relationship with Jesus Christ. Heartland Christian Center is a part of the Assemblies of God cooperative fellowship. The Assemblies of God is a protestant fellowship with an emphasis on Pentecost and evangelism. We believe that God is alive and at work today, and that we can know Him personally through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ. For more information please visit hcc.ag.
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Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
The passage in Mark 8:34-38 underscores the significance of discipleship, where following Christ comes at the cost of one's life. While salvation is freely given, the commitment to Christ demands self-denial, carrying the cross, and obedience to His teachings. The temporary nature of the world is contrasted with the eternal value of the soul. The text discusses the futility of investing in temporal things and emphasizes the need to prioritize the knowledge of Christ. It presents four essential conditions for following Christ: desire, denial, death, and devotion. The passage also warns against losing one's life, squandering the soul through the pursuit of worldly success, and being ashamed of Christ. The action steps involve surrendering spontaneously and sacrificing strategically as part of the disciple's journey.
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