Private Practices: Secret Prayer – Matthew 6:5-15 Just like the charity that we give should be done as secret as possible, and for the glory of God. So should our prayers be. Our prayers are between us and God. There is nothing wrong with praying with people, in front of people and in groups. But,…
Private Practices: Secret Charity – Matthew 6:1-4 Being charitable is a characteristic all Christians should have. Jesus expects charity to be a priority for us. But, the condition of our heart when giving is also important. Are we giving so others can look at what we do and be impressed with us, or are we…
Redefining Righteousness: Part 2 – Matthew 5:38-48 Rather that retaliating against those who have wronged us, forgiveness and humility better represent God’s kingdom. It is better for us to love and serve others than hold to our own conveniences at their expense. Even in the face of hatred from others God calls us to fight…
Redefining Righteousness – Matthew 5:21-27 What is righteousness? Righteousness can be defined in many ways, but how does it look played out in our lives. Righteousness has to do not just with our relationship to God, but our relationship with people and the world. Not just being an influence on our actions, but our thoughts…
The Curse & The Cure – John 3:1-16 This Easter Sunday we take a look at the curse that separates us from God. And, the cure He has provided to each of us. Just as the curse of sin was keeping Nicodemus out of the kingdom of God, the same is true even today. Our…
GraceWorks Global seeks to remove hinderances that prevent local church leaders in developing countries from reaching people effectively. GraceWorks Global provides food and safe drinking water, conducts training conferences for pastors, and offers children’s ministries. Join us for this presentation on GraceWorks Global from Allen Mann. https://graceworksglobal.org/
Be A Blessing – Matthew 5:13-20 What does it mean to be salt? Jesus says “You are the salt of the earth…”, but how are we to be so. Here we look at what it means to be the salt of the earth. Our actions in life should impact the lives of those around us….
An Upside-Down Understanding – Matthew 5:1-12 As we dive into the sermon on the mount we start with the Beatitudes. A familiar place in scripture where Jesus is addressing the crowd that has been following Him. Here we look at how what Jesus is saying is so very different from what many people of the…
Aiming For Availability – Matthew 4:12-25 In His time Jesus brought hope to a land that had been oppressed. Jesus also brings hope to each of us still today. All we need to do is accept Jesus’ invitation. Just like in the New Testament Jesus challenged the people to think and live differently, even today…
A Place Of Preparation: The Wilderness – Matthew 3:13-4:11 After Jesus was baptized, He went into the wilderness. He sought time to be alone with the Father. During which He was tempted multiple times. We, like Jesus, should find time to be alone with God. To feel His love, to seek His will, and to…
