Last week Jesus warned us not to succumb to greed. He reminded us that it is foolish and faithless to devote our lives to the storing up of treasure here on earth because everything on earth will ultimately fade away. Now, Jesus turns his attention to the topic of anxiety and – at first glance […]

The hypocrite seeks treasure in the praise and approval of others. The worldly person seeks treasure in the comforts and pleasures of this life. Both are chasing the wrong treasure. Both are living in unbelief. Matthew 6:19-24

If you choose to fast, trust that the Lord will meet you in your fasting. He will reorient your appetites and grow in you a deeper longing for Him. He will listen to your prayer and He will answer. Matthew 6:16-18

We live in a culture that HATES forgiveness. Forgiveness gives the offender a mercy that they do not deserve. Jesus knows that forgiveness is HARD. As we consider this passage, we will see that the principle itself is clear, but the application is challenging. Matthew 6:14-15, 18:21-35

In our sin, we will be tempted to treat prayer like a magic formula. But – as Jesus reminded us – our Heavenly Father knows what we need before we even ask Him. After giving that correction, Jesus presents us here with a model prayer that is striking in its simplicity. Matthew 6:9-13

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is warning us not to trade treasure in heaven for a pat on the back in the foyer. Don’t trade eternal glory for a temporary boost to your pride. Matthew 6:5-8

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is focusing on how we can live righteously without succumbing to pride and hypocrisy. Today, we are going to zoom in on the first lesson which focuses on our giving. Matthew 6:1-4