Crowding Out the Word of God - General Preaching

The "thorny ground" is not necessarily caused by a heart that is hard or shallow, maybe it's that our heart is crowded. Are the "thorns" of life suffocating your spiritual growth? While we often guard against blatant sin, Jesus warned that the Word is most frequently silenced by the subtle pressures of everyday life. In this message, we examine the three specific "strangleholds" mentioned in Mark 4:19, the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things. Join us as we learn how to clear the soil of our hearts and ensure the Word of God has the room it needs to bring forth a harvest.