Matters of the Heart - Part 1 - Heart Issue by Pastor Steve Dow on Sunday, March 1, 2026

In this convicting message, Pastor Steve Dow explains that every issue we face—from anger and bitterness to pride and greed—is ultimately a "heart issue." Drawing from the Beatitudes and the wisdom of the Old Testament, he illustrates that God is not interested in our outward religious rituals or titles, but in the purity of our inner motives. The teaching challenges us to stop judging others and instead focus on the restoration that only comes through the blood of Jesus Christ. -- Everything you do in life flows from the heart, making its condition the most important factor in your spiritual health. -- Culture tells us to "follow our heart," but scripture warns that the heart is deceitful and needs to be conformed to God’s likeness. -- A pure heart is not a perfect heart; it is a heart with correct motives that seeks to love the unlovable and see others through God's perspective. -- Maintaining a judgmental spirit creates a tension that makes it impossible to live in true forgiveness. -- True greatness in the Kingdom is found through humility and service, not through seeking positions or human recognition. Scriptures for Further Study -- Proverbs 4:23 -- Jeremiah 17:9-10 -- Ezekiel 36:26 -- Psalm 147:3 -- Matthew 5:8 -- 2 Timothy 4:8-10 -- Psalm 51:10 -- Matthew 11:29 -- Luke 6:37 -- Romans 3:23 -- Romans 7:15-25 -- Romans 8:1 -- 1 Corinthians 13:5-7 +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally