We begin our next section as we work through the Sermon on the Mount, warning us not to be like the hypocrites. Our reminder in this next section is still for us not to do our righteous deeds to be seen by men, and this includes our prayer life. Matthew 6:5-15: 5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their ... continue reading...
5 Benefits We Have in Christ – {Colossians 1:12-14}
Inside: When we become those people who understand what we have been forgiven of and the cost of that forgiveness. It is then that we will become thankful to the Lord for all He has done for us in and through Jesus. I have been camping in Colossians, working through it inductively for quite a while now, and there is so much to pull from this rich book. Being reminded of all the riches we have in Christ is a sweet reminder to give thanks to the Lord in and through all things. So many ... continue reading...
Six Thought Patterns of a Christian Mind (Philippians 4:8)
Inside: The sin in our lives begins in our thoughts—or as the bible calls it, "the heart" (Mark 7:20-23). We don't sin without it first starting in our minds. We're walking through Philippians 4:8 together to see how to replace sinful, wrong thinking by instead thinking thoughts that are God-honoring. Spiritual stability is a result of how a person thinks. The Bible leaves no doubt that people's lives are the product of their thoughts. ~ John MacArthur Have you ever wondered what it ... continue reading...
A New Resource for Sharing the Gospel with Dale Partridge from MailtheGospel.org
Friends, I had the opportunity to sit with Dale Partridge and talk about his new Gospel project, MailtheGospel.org, which helps us share the gospel with anyone anywhere. The video below was from our time on Instagram Live, and we discussed why Christians don't share the gospel, getting equipped to share the gospel and how MailtheGospel.org can be a sweet addition - not a replacement - to your evangelism. Links Mentioned in the ... continue reading...
EP 123: How Should We Give? (Matthew 6:1-4 – Sermon on the Mount Series)
When we grasp our relationship with God as our Father and rest securely in His care and love, it will change what we do and why we do it. We will not be looking for the approval of men but only of God, and there is where we receive the greatest reward that isn't lost because it is done out of love for our Father in Heaven, and He has seen it, and He will reward us. Matthew 6:1-4:"Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have ... continue reading...