Teaching by Book: Matthew
The Narrow Way, Part 6: Turn the Other Cheek
Followers of Christ are called to not take a commensurate response to injury, but to stand against evil by being willing to overlook an insult, give sacrificially to others, and serve those who don’t deserve it,
Watch / ListenThe Narrow Way, Part 5: The Gospel Brings Disruption
Embracing the gospel is a call to put Christ above everything, to be prepared for disruption, to radically pray for those who need Him, and to radically love those who need Him.
Watch / ListenThe Narrow Way, Part 4: Don’t Judge
When Jesus said, “Judge not, that you be not judged,” He did not mean that we should never pass judgment, but that we should assess the standard we are judging by, assess ourselves, and assess the situation. We are called to handle all situations with humility, speak the truth in love, and always be open to correction.
Watch / ListenThe Narrow Way, Part 3: The Problem with Idols
The story of the rich young ruler exposes how easily idols keep us from fully following Jesus. When we embrace God as the giver of all, we can rely on Him as we faithfully steward and purposefully give.
Watch / ListenThe Narrow Way, Part 2: Depart from Me
All people will give an account for their lives before the Lord. To some, He will say, “I never knew you; depart from Me.” But those who truly believe in Jesus and His finished work can rest in the certainty that He knows us and we know Him.
Watch / ListenThe Narrow Way, Part 1: The Call to Die
The narrow way of Christ means denying yourself, taking up your cross, and following Him with your life.
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The King Has Come
The fact that Jesus was riding into Jerusalem on donkey gave a clear message that He was the Messiah and the King. Are you living today like a child of the King, submitted to the Lord Jesus Christ in every area of your life?
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Radical Like Jesus
When we apply God’s truth to our lives, we can’t help but live lives that are radical like Jesus. Everyday people who live out God’s truth in God’s power become mighty tools in the hands of God.
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Christ and Culture, Part 7: God and Government
Should we as Christians be involved in the political process? We are called to be separate from the world, but we are called to have an impact in the world.
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Jesus Encounters: The Transfiguration
In their encounter with Jesus, three of the disciples beheld the glory of Christ, glory that was sought after in the Old Testament, is supreme in essence and position, is shared with His people, and is sustaining in suffering.
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