EPISODE · Mar 29, 2026 · 30 MIN
Crowding Out the Word of God - General Preaching
from Emmanuel Baptist Church of Jacksonville - Sermons · host Chad Hayes
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.
What this episode covers
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.
NOW PLAYING
Crowding Out the Word of God - General Preaching
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m