Do You Go Above and Beyond for Jesus?
from St Mark Sermons Hosted by St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
What would it look like if the gospel actually made you uncomfortable? Today's reading presents two striking characters side by side: a sinful woman who was willing to humiliate herself just to get close to Jesus, and a Pharisee who thought he was doing God a favor by having Him over for dinner. The contrast challenges us to ask honestly, "Has my love for Christ grown cold?" This sermon explores: - The radical boldness of the sinful woman and what her desperation teaches us about approaching God - How comfort and routine can quietly replace genuine devotion - The danger of treating church attendance like a transaction with God - Why worthiness before God is about the condition of our hearts, not a checklist - The overwhelming gift of the Eucharist and how easily we take it for granted - An invitation to rediscover the spirit of repentance and real love for Christ
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