All of us go through storms, but only some of us make it out of them. As Jesus concluded the Sermon on the Mount, he taught his listeners how to build the types of lives that can withstand life’s storms.
The Make-Believer
April 4, 2021 • Travis Agnew
Plenty of people know religious lingo and practice helpful service, but not all have an actual relationship with Jesus. Make sure that your faith isn’t make-believe.
The Broken Rule
March 28, 2021 • Travis Agnew
Instead of treating others the way we wish to be treated, we often repay others for what they have done. The remarkable standard of the kingdom is simple, yet few will accept it.
Your Father Isn’t Annoyed by Your Requests
March 21, 2021 • Travis Agnew
Many of us are lacking certain things because we have simply refused to ask God for them. As our Father, he knows what we need and takes pleasure in giving us good gifts.
The Just Way to Be Judgmental
March 14, 2021 • Travis Agnew
One of Jesus’ most misinterpreted phrases was his teaching on judging one another. Jesus didn’t expect us to refrain from accountability but abstain from hypocrisy.
The Weariness of Worry
March 7, 2021 • Travis Agnew
You would have plenty of valid reasons to worry if God was not your intentionally provisional Father. Rid yourself of the weariness of worry and trust God for your daily needs.
The Danger of Decadence
February 28, 2021 • Travis Agnew
When we believe our status to be contingent upon what we own in this life, it robs us of obtaining true treasure. Decide if you will either serve God or money.
Fast Approvals
February 21, 2021 • Travis Agnew
Like many other spiritual disciplines, fasting can, unfortunately, be a means to gain the approval of others. Jesus taught that fasting should only be something directed to and noticed by God.
When They've Hurt You So Deeply
February 14, 2021 • Travis Agnew
When others cause emotional pain in your life, forgiveness is the only restorative option. Jesus explained that our forgiveness of others is tied to God’s forgiveness towards us.
Learning How to Talk to God
February 7, 2021 • Travis Agnew
Jesus taught us how to pray but not what to pray. In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus gave a template by which we can learn how to talk with God.
Don’t Be Needy When Giving to the Needy
January 31, 2021 • Taylor Wolfe
Jesus expects us to give, but he desires that we not give with a need to be noticed. The only recognition that a generous heart should seek comes from God.
Don’t Give Them What They Deserve
January 24, 2021 • Travis Agnew
Our tendency is to repay people for any negative words or harmful actions, but Jesus taught quite the opposite. The way of the kingdom is counter-cultural and yet life-giving.
Losing Credibility One Empty Promise at a Time
January 17, 2021 • Travis Agnew
Each of our reputations are defined by our level of credibility. Instead of exaggerating with empty promises, simply stay reliable with a trustworthy life.
Avoiding Divorce
January 10, 2021 • Travis Agnew
While divorce is permitted in the Bible, it is never promoted in the Bible. Learn what Jesus had to say about those considering dissolving a marriage union
Lured by Lust
January 3, 2021 • Travis Agnew
Adultery always begins far before the act. We must be careful what we look at and what we think about if we are to remain faithful to our commitments.
