Love God. Love His Church. | Heart For The House Sunday | Marcus Mecum | 7 Hills Church

Heart For The House is more than a moment — it’s a posture of the heart. Loving God means loving what He loves, and Scripture is clear: Jesus loves His Church.In this Heart For The House message, we’re challenged to examine how we love the Church and whether our commitment is rooted in convenience or sacrifice. Through the example of David, we see what it looks like to give with no strings attached — investing in a house of worship he would never personally benefit from, simply because he loved God and loved His house.In this message, you’ll discover:- How generosity reveals what we truly love- The danger of neglecting the Bride of Christ- How your giving builds something that will outlive youScriptures Referenced:- 1 Chronicles 29:1–5- Ephesians 5:25- Acts 9:4Heart For The House isn’t about equal gifts — it’s about equal sacrifice. When we give because we love Jesus and His Church, we become part of what God is building for generations to come.

When Jesus walks into a room, He can instantly see what’s out of place. In Matthew 21:10–13, He steps into the temple and recognizes that the people had lost what mattered most: prayer, purpose, and usefulness. What looked fine to everyone else was completely misaligned to the One who actually owns the house.This message challenges us to pause and ask:Am I being found useful in God’s house?Have things shifted in my life that He never intended to move?God isn’t looking for perfection, He’s looking for people who will be available, servant-hearted, and willing to be used. And even when we feel like “just dirt,” God specializes in taking what seems ordinary or overlooked and forming it into something with eternal value.In this message you’ll learn:- Uselessness is more dangerous than failure—God can forgive failure, but He can’t use what refuses to be used- Every gift, resource, and opportunity God gives is meant to bless others- God can take the “dirt” of our lives and turn it into a miracleScriptures:- Matthew 21:10-13 - Jesus cleanses the temple- Luke 10 — The Good Samaritan as a picture of true usefulness- John 8 & John 9 — God moving “dirt” to redeem, heal, and make lives useful again

What if the breakthrough you’re praying for doesn’t start “out there”… but starts in you?In this message, Pastor Luke DiBenedetto walks us through the book of Nehemiah: a nation in ruins, people defeated, walls burned to the ground, and shows us how one person’s burden sparked one of the greatest revivals in Scripture. Even after 131 years of devastation, God rebuilt what was broken in just 52 days. And that same God can revive what feels lost in your life today.Revival doesn’t begin with a crowd.It begins with a burden, a step of obedience, and a vision for what God can restore.In this message you’ll learn:- Why revival always begins with a burden for your family, home, church, and city- The power of saying “My part matters” and how God uses your obedience to build His house- How to fight for your family, future, and legacy with God given visionKey Scriptures:Nehemiah 4:1–2 NKJVNehemiah 2 NIVPsalm 84:4 NIVMatthew 6:21 NKJVLuke 6:38 NIVGalatians 6:7–9 NKJVRevival starts with me. Revival starts with you.

In this powerful message, Pastor Marcus Mecum dives into the age-old battle for worship, drawing from Daniel 4:20-27 to reveal how pride and worship are in constant opposition.Babylon represents a spirit that seeks to pull us away from true worship and lift ourselves up in pride. Pastor Marcus discusses how Satan must seek permission from God, and how God’s intervention comes to humble the prideful.Discover how worship and humility restore sanity and bring us back to God's design, helping us flourish. Join us as we explore how Babylon wants your knee to bow, but only God can lift you up.Be encouraged as we explore how God’s people are never alone, and why we can rest knowing that His kingdom will outlast every earthly power.

In this powerful message, Pastor Marcus unpacks Daniel 2, revealing how God holds the future and remains in control over all earthly kingdoms, even in the darkest times. Discover how prayer invites God into your situation, and why it's essential to seek God's wisdom in every season—especially when it comes to voting and leadership.Key Topics:•God changes times and seasons•The attack of the enemy has an end date•Why prayer is crucial in navigating life’s challenges•The eternal kingdom of Jesus is coming•Are you honoring God with your vote?Be encouraged as we explore how God’s people are never alone, and why we can rest knowing that His kingdom will outlast every earthly power.

In this powerful message with Pastor Marcus, we dive deep into the ancient battle between Babylon and Jerusalem—the City of Man versus the City of God. Drawing from Daniel 1:1-5, we reveal how the Babylonian spirit still works in the world today, attacking families, morals, and freedom. Discover:- Why God will bless those who bless Israel- The true meaning of Babylon and its relentless agenda- How Babylon hates family and seeks to control the next generation- What it means to stand with GodEven if the world sees you as broken or rejected, God sees your value. Learn how to live with the mind of Christ, resist cultural pressure, and stand firm in your faith with humility, love, and truth.Babylon may try to silence you, but God has already given you a voice. This message is a call to action—pray, serve, and love like never before. Be part of the solution, not the problem.

What makes a great friend—and what makes a great church?In life, the people around you will either lift you higher or hold you back. Paul knew this well. In his final letter, he listed his friends, his enemies, and everything he learned in between. He found gratitude even for the ones who left him—because they revealed the ones who would never leave.In this message, discover five qualities that define every great friendship and every strong church:1. They lift you up – they make you better just by being around them.2. They let you out – they see the potential in you and help you step into it.3. They let you in – they create a space where you belong.4. They level you out – they keep you grounded when life gets out of balance.5. They look you up – they remind you that your story isn’t over yet.Because real friends don’t just show up when it’s easy—they show up when you’re ready to give up. And the best kind of friend? The one who points you back to purpose.Scriptures Referenced:2 Timothy 4:9–22Acts 9:17–18Acts 9:30–31Acts 11:26True friends lift you, lead you, and love you enough to remind you—you’re not done yet.

Sometimes the things that hold us back aren’t visible, they’re habits, mindsets, or priorities that have taken up space where purpose should live.What wrong spirits have you allowed in your life? Nehemiah’s boldness to evict the wrong spirit is a call to every believer: protect the store rooms of your heart and keep the covenant strong.God keeps His promises with His hands, but our covenant response is through obedience. God calls us to honor Him in three ways:-  Through tithing-  By keeping the sabbath-  By putting Him first in our relationshipsWhen we honor these, we honor God, and we see His blessings in every area of life.Protect what’s holy. Evict what doesn’t belong.Scripture References:•  Nehemiah 13:1–13 NIV•  Malachi 3:10–12 NIV•  Exodus 20:8–11 NIV•  Matthew 6:21 NIV

Sometimes the only thing standing between you and what God has for you is your perspective.Zacchaeus wasn’t just short in height — he was short on vision. He wanted to see Jesus, but the crowd blocked his view. Instead of settling, he climbed higher. That decision changed everything.In this message, we’re reminded:•  Money can never satisfy•  Nothing can disqualify you•  Only Jesus can purify youScriptures Referenced•  Luke 19:1–10 — Zacchaeus climbs to see Jesus•  Ecclesiastes 5:10–11 — Money can never satisfy•  Romans 8:38–39 — Nothing can disqualify you•  Luke 16:13 — You can’t serve two masters•  Malachi 3:10 — Bring the whole tithe into the storehouseClimb higher. Don’t let the crowd, your past, or your pride block your view of Jesus.

When God gives you a door, it’s up to you to walk through it. 🚪As a church this Vision Sunday we’re asking, “God, what doors do You want us to walk through?” and believing that prayer unlocks the impossible.When we pray, we’re not using our last resort — we’re taking our first step. 🙏This is the season to pray into possibility, to fuel the vision with faith, and to amaze Jesus with our faith.Scriptures•  1 Corinthians 16:9 - “Because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.”•  Mark 5:35-42 - The story of Jairus’ daughter •  2 Samuel 11:1–2 – David’s distraction on the balcony instead of being at war.In This Message•  God opens doors, but it’s our choice to walk through them.•  Jesus was amazed by both faith and lack of faith — let’s be a people who amaze Him with belief.•  God’s vision works through generations — our faith today builds the church of tomorrow.•  Prayer isn’t a last resort — it’s the first step into possibility.