A look at Matthew chapter 7.

Seek First Matthew 6:32-33, "For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

Teach Us to Pray Let's be honest, prayer is hard. The purpose of Jesus teaching us how to pray is not to perfect it, but to allow it to perfect you. The purpose of prayer is not for you to get your prayers perfect. In fact, Jesus actually spoke against that, because...

You Have Heard it Said The six statements found in Matthew 5 of Jesus explaining what the righteousness that he requires—the greater righteousness—beyond what the scribes and Pharisees require, looks like.

Salt and Light We are representatives of the kingdom of God. The question is: When people see our lives, what do they see? What do they experience? Do they experience people who are moving towards a freedom from anger? A fidelity in relationships? Honoring of...

The Beatitudes A look at the Beatitudes in Matthew 5.