Kingdom Life Explored

The House on the Rock

May 22, 2022 • Pastor Aaron Groat • Matthew 7:24–29

Jesus uses the illustration of building a house to show us the two ways we can respond to His teaching. The wise person puts it into practice, and the fool chooses to ignore it.

The Tree and Its Fruit

May 15, 2022 • Mike Sanders

"Every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit." We are recognized by the fruit we bear – whether good or bad– therefore maintaining a healthy spiritual life means we can bear healthy spiritual fruit.

Jesus is the Way

May 8, 2022 • Mike Sanders • Matthew 7:12–14

You have probably heard the Golden Rule in may different forms: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". That is just one part of a verse written in the context of pursuing Kingdom life and the holiness of God. Today we'll look at this passage and what it means for us as Christ-followers.

How to Grow in Kingdom Character

May 1, 2022 • Pastor Aaron Groat

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Familiar words for those who might have grown up in the church, but what does God really want to give me?

How can I clearly see myself and others?

April 24, 2022 • Pastor Aaron Groat

"Judge not, lest you be judged..." It's a line right out of Scripture that we see used and abused in popular culture today. But it's just one part of a verse that is written in the context of pursuing the holiness of Kingdom living. Let's look today at how we can clearly see ourselves and others.

Don't Worry About Tomorrow

April 10, 2022 • Dave Burley

We don't have to worry about tomorrow because we have a God who cares for us!

Where does your treasure lie?

April 3, 2022 • Pastor Aaron Groat • Matthew 6:19–24

Jesus calls us to recognize the warning signs of a heart that is out of alignment with Him.

The question of fasting

March 27, 2022 • Pastor Aaron Groat

What is fasting? Why is it significant, and should I be doing it? Let's see what the Bible says about it.

How Do I Pray?

March 20, 2022 • Pastor Aaron Groat • Matthew 6:5–15

Matthew 6:5–15 teaches us to pray with the right attitude.

Giving to the Needy

March 13, 2022 • Dave Burley • Matthew 6:1–4

Why is it good to love people who are hard to love?

February 27, 2022 • Pastor Aaron Groat • Matthew 5:43–48

"Love thy enemy" can be easier said than done. But when Jesus tells us to love people, He means loving those who are hard to love!

Why getting even never works!

February 20, 2022 • Pastor Aaron Groat

"Don't get mad, get even." It's bad advice, and it's unscriptural too! What does Matthew 5 say about retaliation, and what is the better way?

Why is your word important?

February 13, 2022 • Pastor Aaron Groat • Matthew 5:33–37

"Let your yes be yes, and your no be no." Why is this so hard to do, and what does Jesus say about it?

Why does Jesus take marriage seriously?

February 6, 2022 • Pastor Aaron Groat

“Marriage is the foundational institution for establishing God’s will on the earth" (Bruce Waltke) Why does Jesus take marriage seriously?