Matthew 7:1-6 – Judging Without a Judgmental Spirit (pt1 of 4)

Read Matthew 7:1-6. Have you ever said something and what you said or what you wrote in an email was taken completely out of context? When that happens, it’s frustrating. Hey, the other day, I heard you say, fill in the blank… Come on, that’s not what I meant....

Matthew 6 – The Lord’s Prayer (pt4 of 4)

Quick Recap 1) The first litmus test–Christianity is not a show. It’s not a performance. Don’t live before men. 2) Related to this, the second litmus test–a Christian knows how to cultivate a secret faith before God. 3) The third litmus test–a...

Matthew 6 – The Lord’s Prayer (pt3 of 4)

The fifth litmus test–a Christian is someone who is concerned about God’s name and His kingdom. Verse 9. We start with acknowledging who we are talking to. Our Father in heaven. He is the Creator, we are the creature. We start by acknowledging the immense gap...

Matthew 6 – The Lord’s Prayer (pt2 of 4)

Christianity is not a show, it’s not a performance lived out before men. If the way of the Pharisee is pompous, trumpet sounding ostentation, then what is the way of a Christian? It’s the way of secrecy. This is the second litmus test. A Christian knows how to...

Matthew 6 – The Lord’s Prayer (pt1 of 4)

Today, we are going to cover the Lord’s Prayer. Read Matt 6:9-15. This chapter is packed. If you’ve been to church for a while, chances are, you’ve probably listened to sermons about the Lord’s Prayer, or storing up treasures in heaven, or seeking God’s kingdom and...