Romans 9 opens with Paul’s heart breaking for his people, the Israelites. Even though they had received incredible blessings from God, so many missed that Jesus is the Messiah. His grief shows us what it means to love people who are far from God with compassion, humility, and urgency.

In this message, Pastor Jamie unpacks what it means to have a heart that breaks for what breaks God’s heart. From Paul’s sorrow in Romans 9, to the warnings of grieving the Holy Spirit in Isaiah 63 and Ephesians 4, we’re reminded that rebellion and disobedience don’t just break rules, they wound the very heart of God.

Key takeaways from this sermon:

• A broken heart for the lost | Like Paul, do we ache for our neighbors, family, and friends who don’t know Christ?

• God’s promises never fail | Belonging to God is not about pedigree, background, or performance, but about His promise fulfilled in Christ.

• Grieving the Holy Spirit | Our choices, attitudes, and words can bring sorrow to God’s Spirit when we resist His work in us.

• Everyone has a story, but all need Jesus | Our past, religion, or morality can’t save us. Only Christ can.

This is a call to pray, to weep, and to witness with urgency. If Paul could weep for Israel, and Christ could die for the world, then surely we can let God break our hearts for the people right in front of us.

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