September 22, 2024 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • Matthew 6:25–34
- An eternal perspective understands God as the sustainer of life.
- An eternal perspective cherishes God as our Heavenly Father.
- An eternal perspective recognizes God’s sufficiency to handle our troubles.
Matthew 6:19-24
September 15, 2024 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • Matthew 6:19–24
- An eternal perspective accumulates material possessions for kingdom advancement.
- An eternal perspective views material possessions as an opportunity for generosity.
- An eternal perspective handles material possessions as a servant of the King.
Matthew 6:16-18
September 8, 2024 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • Matthew 6:16–18
- Our fasting must not be dramatic in order to draw attention to ourselves.
- Our fasting must be done privately in order to accomplish a spiritual purpose.
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.
Matthew 6:1-4
May 26, 2024 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • Matthew 6:1–4
- Giving must not be done publicly in order to draw attention to ourselves.
- Giving must be done discreetly in order to glorify God alone.
Matthew 5:43-48
May 19, 2024 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • Matthew 5:43–48
- True Meaning: God demands that followers of Christ love and pray for all people.
- A follower of Christ loves and prays for all people as a reflection of their heavenly Father.
- A follower of Christ loves and prays for all people because they are distinct from the world.
- A follower of Christ must pursue holiness and develop a wholehearted focus on God.
Matthew 5:38-42
May 12, 2024 • Pastor Bryce Ulrich • Matthew 5:38–42
- 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.
