Matthew 5:38-42

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Matthew 5:38-42

Growing deeper in your relationship with God requires understanding and conforming to the true meani

May 12, 2024 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • Matthew 5:38–42

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- True Meaning: When faced with personal persecution, a follower of Jesus offers grace and mercy instead of retaliation.

- Jesus does not diminish the authority or responsibility of the government to enact justice.

- Followers of Jesus will face persecution.

- Followers of Jesus should put the good of others above their own interests and rights.

- Followers of Jesus must respond in a way that reflects Christ.

Matthew 6:11-15

June 23, 2024 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • Matthew 6:11–15

- Pray for God’s provision of our material needs. - Pray for God’s forgiveness of our sins and tender hearts that forgive others. - Pray for God’s protection from future sin and the power of Satan.

Matthew 6:9-10

June 16, 2024 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • Matthew 6:9–10

- Pray for the recognition and reverence of God as holy. - Pray for the increase and consummation of God’s divine rule. - Pray for the conformity to God’s desires by unbelievers and believers.

Matthew 6:5-8

June 2, 2024 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • Matthew 6:5–8

- Our prayers must not be pretentious in order to draw attention to ourselves. - Our prayers must be meaningful conversations with God focused on seeking Him. - Our prayers must not be full of repetitious, meaningless words in an attempt to persuade God. - Our prayers must be meaningful conversations with God in order to develop a deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father.