“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. — Matthew 6:5
How do we grow spiritually and experience God’s transforming grace? In this sermon on Matthew 6:1–18, Pastor Matt Ayars explores Jesus’...
What do you do when God feels distant? In this sermon on Matthew 6:1–18, Pastor Matt Ayars explores the means of grace—the spiritual...
Standing before King Agrippa, Paul recounts his encounter with the risen Jesus and the calling that transformed him from persecutor to...
What if following Jesus isn’t about trying harder to become a better person? In Matthew 5:17-48, Jesus goes beyond outward obedience and...
Jesus came not to abolish the Law and the Prophets, but to fulfill them. In Matthew 5:17-48, Jesus takes us beyond outward obedience and...
Explore Acts 25 as Paul appeals to Caesar, faces unproven accusations before Festus, and prepares to appear before King Agrippa. This Bible...
I love the movie Kung Fu Panda. It’s hilarious. It’s also well-written. In Kung-Fu Panda, the key to victory over the great enemy is the mysterious...
One of the Bible’s strongest commands is no idolatry. It’s common for this command to strike modern readers as odd, and there are several reasons for...
Are you tossed about by every wind and fad that comes along? Is your peace and contentment easily stolen away? If it is, you’re putting your faith in...
Psalm 42:7 says, “Deep calls to deep at the roar of your waterfalls; all your breakers and your waves have gone over me.” What in the world...
Have you ever noticed that in the story of Noah’s ark God doesn’t just destroy everything and start all over; rather, He preserves a human family and...
In the opening chapters of Amos, the prophet (who was a shepherd), proclaims oracles against the nations. In those oracles, the charge against each...
