Matthew 3:16-4:11 — We are called to take up our crosses, and follow Jesus and his example. Like Jesus we must say no to self, self-gratification, physical comfort, self-acclaim, power, worldly empires, earthly treasures, doubt, and our idols, and yes to self-denial, self-sacrifice, humility, faith, powerlessness, suffering, persecution, and yes to God and his kingdom.
This is part of our Lent 2020 sermon series called Take Up Your Cross.
Read More2 Chronicles 20:1-30 — How big is your God? What determines the size of your faith? What do you do when you face impossible situations? Do we focus on the problem and ourselves? Do we fall back on our own devices, plans, resources, and strength? Or, do we focus on God? We must set our eyes on God, and not the problem, because the battle is the Lord’s. We pray, fast, worship and praise God. We do not fear. We are not discouraged. We believe. We step out in faith. We take our position, stand firm, and watch God do his kingdom work.
Read MoreMatthew 7:21-27 — Jesus ends his sermon by calling us again to obedience. Authentic faith is expressed and lived out through active obedience. Authentic faith is expressed through kingdom living.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Read MoreMatthew 7:15-20 — At the end of his sermon Jesus presents the two gates, the two ways, two kingdoms. There is a choice to be made. There are only two gates and two ways. There is no middle road. There is no compromise. There is no sitting on the fence. Which way is it going to be, the kingdom of Satan or the kingdom of God, the prevailing world culture, or the Christian counter-culture? There is only one gate and way to enter into and to live in God’s kingdom.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Read MoreMatthew 7:13-14 — At the end of his sermon Jesus presents the two gates, the two ways, two kingdoms. There is a choice to be made. There are only two gates and two ways. There is no middle road. There is no compromise. There is no sitting on the fence. Which way is it going to be, the kingdom of Satan or the kingdom of God, the prevailing world culture, or the Christian counter-culture? There is only one gate and way to enter into and to live in God’s kingdom.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Read MoreMatthew 7:7-14 — Pray with persistence. Pray with confidence. And God will give us all the material and spiritual blessings we need to live the Kingdom life.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Read MoreMatthew 7:1-6 — Do not judge others, but love them unconditionally with the love of Christ, and love them as we love ourselves.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Read MoreMatthew 6:25-34 — When we worship and serve only God with our eyes fixed on Jesus only, then we don’t need to worry. God knows and provides what we need. We can focus on seeking first the kingdom and living the kingdom life.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
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