Sermons on Matthew 6:1-7:1:

"How To Pray" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 16, 2011

How to get out of rote praying and pray from the heart.

There have been many people on TV, the radio and volumes of books have been written on “How To Pray”. Instead of dissecting these books lets look at one passage in the bible. Did you know that in the book of Matthew Jesus tells His disciples how they should pray? Matthew 6:5-13 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Worry

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 17, 2011

Don't worry; it is needless, senseless, useless and faithless

WORRY Death was walking toward a city one morning and a man asked, "What are you going to do?" "I’m going to take 100 people today," Death replied. "That’s horrible!" the man said. "That’s just the way it is," Death said. "That’s what I do." The man hurried to warn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Pray "Duty Or Privilege" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 18, 2011

Why do we take prayer so lightly. This lesson will help us to see who we serve.

Thank you for all the responses to yesterday’s devotional on prayer. It seems I am not the only one who likes to simplify things. Getting to know God through prayer is not a one time event but a lifetime of interaction with a Holy God. I believe that one of the main qualities we lack when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

The Consumption Assumption Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 24, 2011

We are in the fifth and almost the final part of Guardrails.

We are in the fifth and almost the final part of Guardrails. People keep saying, Was that the end, was that the end? I’m like, No, there’s more. If you haven’t been with us, essentially we’ve taken this thing that we’re so familiar with, the guardrail, and we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disciple’s Life: Treasure Hunt Series

Contributed by Dan Boyce on Aug 30, 2011

“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Jesus

The Disciple’s Life: Treasure Hunt Matthew 6:19-34 How many of you have ever done a treasure hunt. Not sailing around the Caribbean looking for sunken ships with their holds full of gold and jewels or scouring islands for buried chests filled with the same, but the game. If I remember right, you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: *other

Treasure And Your Heart Series

Contributed by Justin Miller on Aug 31, 2011

1. Today we’re in Matthew 6:19-24 where Jesus talks about our priorities.

1. Today we’re in Matthew 6:19-24 where Jesus talks about our priorities. Specifically in regards to money. It’s always funny to me when people say churches shouldn’t talk about money. Have you heard that rule? I realize some churches abuse this teaching to take advantage of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Worry Series

Contributed by Justin Miller on Aug 31, 2011

1. Today we’re in Matthew 6:25-34 where Jesus teaches us not to worry and tells us why we don’t have to.

1. Today we’re in Matthew 6:25-34 where Jesus teaches us not to worry and tells us why we don’t have to. Interesting timing and I can’t take credit for planning the Sermon on the Mount; that was Jesus. But I do have to say that it’s perfect timing for all of us, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judging

Contributed by David Tack on Aug 31, 2011

Biblical Judging

Judging (1) AN INTRODUCTORY STORY: Steven Covey tells in 7 Habits for Highly Effective People, the story of a man who riding an a bus and was greatly disturbed at a young boy who was running up and down the aisle of the bus screaming and laughing at the top of his lungs, while the young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson From God

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 26, 2011

This message indicates what God considers important in our life.

Text: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). You have read and heard this Scripture many times, but have you ever stopped to think about what the words “But seek first the kingdom of God and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't Worry, Be Sustained Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 26, 2011

We make Christ known when our faith comes to life in our experiences and we learn to trust GOd in and for all things, i.e., we make Christ known by the way we respond to our adversities.

Title: Don’t Worry, Be Sustained Text: Matthew 6:24-34 Thesis: We make Christ known when our faith comes to life in our experiences and we learn to trust God in and for all things. (We make Christ known by the way we respond to our adversities…) Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Trust: Do You Have Who It Takes?

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Feb 26, 2011

Is our trust really in God?

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:24-34 INTRO (ILLUS.): Do you have a worrier in your family? Someone who can just find something to worry about in every situation possible? I saw this illustration recently and it really struck me because I have a family member like this. This young couple. When their first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

Constant communication with God is important in the Christian life.

Focus Passage: Matthew 6:5-13 Supplemental Passage: 1Th 5:17 “pray without ceasing” But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Never Worry About Money

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 3, 2011

We don't need to worry about money - here's why

“You’ll never have to worry about money again, if...” if what? How would you finish that sentence? You’ll never have to worry about money again, if – you win the lottery? That’s a common one. If you could get a better job? If you inherit a large estate? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Transfiguration

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 6, 2011

The transfiguration answers the question: "Who is Jesus?" It also helps us to see that the Kingdom of Heaven is not out there for when we die, but right here, right now for when we live.

I remember a time when I had misplaced my good pen and I was looking for it everywhere. I looked in drawers. I looked under things, behind things and in things. I looked on the floor, but it was nowhere. And then I found it. I was holding it in my mouth the whole time. That is the way that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Boldly Seeking The Kingdom Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

This week we are going to look at Boldly seeking the Kingdom. What do I mean by seeking the kingdom? Lets consider that this morning. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6 verses 25-34

Boldness A-Z Boldly seeking the Kingdom Matthew 6: 25-34 We are still considering the a-z of Boldness. Last week we looked at how we should be Bold about Jesus. We talked about being bold about His Identity, who he is... We discussed who the world may say He is. We looked at what the written word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist