Teaching Missions: Growing in God’s Grace

Matthew 6:24-34 Don't worry about the material cares of this world

Do not worry about the cares of this world - food, clothing, shelter, etc. because God taks care of the birds and plants, and will care for you too. 

Matthew 6:19-23 Seek things from above; see the heavenly future clearly

Seek things from above, and not things on earth; your heart is where your treasure is. Have a clear eye on things in heaven, not an evil eye with darkness in your soul.

Matthew 6:9-15 Lord's prayer II

We look at the last 3 petitions of the Lord's prayer concerning physical needs, forgiveness of our daily sins, and protection from Satan and his angels. 

Matthew 6:9-15 The Lord's Prayer Part I

Address God as Father, he is holy, and we must seek His will above our own. 

Matthew 6:1-8 Seek praise from God, not man

If we seek praise from man in our giving charity or prayer, we have it on earth, but not in heaven. 

Matthew 5:38-48 Not an eye for an eye, but pray and bless your enemies

Jesus prayed for his persecutors from the cross. We are not to seek revenge but pray for our persecutors like God does bless both just and unjust, though he will eventually judge all and all sin will be paid for...

True Freedom in Christ or Slavery to Sin?

We are slaves to sin leading to eternal destruction, and many tempt us to do whatevery we want. But true freedom comes when we submit to the right master, Jesus Christ, rather than place ourselves in slavery to our old sin nature.

Matthew 5:33-37 We are to speak only the truth without oaths

Some try to make their statements seem more true because they swear with an oath, but Jesus tells us just to tell the truth - He who is the truth, and we are indwelt by the spirit of truth.

Matthew 5:31-32 No frivolous divorce

Why to divorce is controversial, but the main reason is sexual immorality and divorce should not be undertaken lightly.

Matthew 5:27-30 No lustful looking

Adultery starts in the heart, and God judges lustful looking and doing. Pornography is sin