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What is Holding You Back? (Mark 10:17-31)
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Have you ever felt a deep, inner discontent that longs for something more than the world can offer?
In today’s sermon, Br. Lim Geok Seng brought our attention to the bondages we often hold on to—our possessions, grudges, or fears—that prevent us from fully surrendering to God. Just like the rich young man in Mark 10:17-31, it’s not the possessions themselves that bind us, but our refusal to let go of them.
What is it in your life that is keeping you from moving forward in faith and experiencing true freedom in Christ?
Listen to the sermon: https://open.acast.com/public/streams/62ef556524f5cd0012edcbc8/episodes/670b69794973799246742eed.mp3
Read the slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iIP8UglROh_GrY_WJppSxCb5akWp0W_p/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110561836372338415540&rtpof=true&sd=true
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