Settling Our Identity Crisis | Psalm 8 & Romans 11:33-12:2 | Reclaiming Our Humanity
Sermon Mark Groen Sermon Mark Groen

Settling Our Identity Crisis | Psalm 8 & Romans 11:33-12:2 | Reclaiming Our Humanity

In a world that tells us we are cosmic accidents who "clawed our way out of the ooze," nihilism and meaninglessness often win the day. This sermon grounds our identity in the truth of Scripture: we are created by a sovereign God and crowned with glory and honor. Because God the Son took on human flesh to redeem our bodies, we have a purpose that transcends technology. This message provides three practical resolutions for the New Year to help us live as "living sacrifices" in a digital world.

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Worship Without Compromise: Malachi 1:6-2:9 | 5 Devotions on Guarding Against Spiritual Complacency
Devotions Mark Groen Devotions Mark Groen

Worship Without Compromise: Malachi 1:6-2:9 | 5 Devotions on Guarding Against Spiritual Complacency

When we think of worship, we often picture singing songs in church or praying before meals. But worship is much more than that—it’s about the posture of our hearts before God. In Malachi 1:6–2:9, God confronts the priests of Israel for offering second-rate sacrifices, dishonoring Him by giving what was easy rather than what was right. Their worship had become routine, empty, and without true devotion.

This week’s devotions will help us reflect on what it means to worship God without compromise. We’ll explore how worship is about giving God our best—not just in church but in our daily lives. Through passages from Romans, Revelation, James, 2 Corinthians, and John, we’ll see how true worship flows from a heart that honors God in spirit and truth.

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