The Heart God Dwells In

This sermon examines the specific characteristics of the heart in which God chooses to dwell, as outlined in Isaiah 66. The central message emphasizes that God looks not to human religious efforts or physical temples, but to souls who recognize their spiritual poverty and inability to earn salvation. The preacher distinguishes between mere regret for consequences and true contrition, which is a brokenness over sin committed against God. Furthermore, the text highlights the necessity of a reverential fear of the Lord, defined not as terror but as a deep respect for the authority and truth of Scripture. The tone is both convicting and pastoral, urging believers to examine their hearts for genuine humility and repentance while calling the unsaved to rely solely on the grace of Christ.