It’s easy to focus on appearances—but God is focused on the heart.

In Mark 7, Jesus confronts the idea that outward behavior makes someone holy. The religious leaders had all the right rules and traditions, but their hearts were far from God. Jesus makes it clear: true change doesn’t start on the outside—it starts within.

This week, we’ll dive into what it really means to follow Christ from the inside out: • Are we focused on appearances or transformation?

• Are we following man-made rules or God’s truth?

• What’s really flowing out of our hearts?

Faith isn’t just something we believe—it’s something that comes alive in our actions.

In Mark 6, people carried their friends to Jesus, placed the sick in the marketplaces, and reached out in faith believing He could heal them.

Their story reminds us that real faith is:

• Active

• Visible

• Alive

This week we’ll talk about what it means to deposit your faith in Christ and trust Him with your life.

Storms in life can stir up fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. The disciples experienced this firsthand while struggling on the water in the dark. Yet in their moment of fear, Jesus came to them with a simple but powerful message: “Take courage… don’t be afraid.”

This week we’ll look at how Jesus helps us face fear with faith:

• Why obedience to Christ brings security

• How prayer reminds us we’re not alone

• Why our minds often jump to the worst conclusions

• How Christ’s presence replaces fear with courage

No matter what storm you’re facing, Christ is greater than the waves. He is with us even in the darkest moments.