Prayer in the Trenches | Matthew 6:11-15
In Matthew 6:11-15, Jesus teaches us three requests to help us survive the spiritual battle: (1) provision; (2) forgiveness; and (3) deliverance. "Prayer in the Trenches" is part 5 of "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's expository sermon series on Matthew 6 & 7.
The Lord’s Big Picture Prayer | Matthew 6:9-10
Jesus teaches us three big picture requests that radically change our outlook: (1) hallowed be your name; (2) your kingdom come; and (3) your will be done. This sermon is part 4 in "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's expository preaching series on Matthew 6 & 7.
Prayer That God Rewards | Matthew 6:5-8
Jesus compares three reasons that people pray to show the one that God rewards: (1) praying to impress people; (2) praying to access power; and (3) praying to express faith. This sermon is part 3 of "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's expository preaching series on Matthew 6 & 7.
Giving That God Rewards | Matthew 6:2-4
Jesus presents three specifications of the giving that God rewards: (1) give mercifully; (2) give secretly; and (3) give expectantly. This sermon is part 2 of "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's series on Matthew 6 & 7.
Stop the Show | Matthew 6:1
Jesus confronts our impulse to perform with three challenges that lead us to live by faith in him: (1) perfect makes practice; (2) for his eyes only; and (3) eyes on the prize. This sermon is part 1 of "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's series on Matthew 6 & 7.
Overcoming Our Hateful Hearts | Matthew 5:43-48
Jesus leads us through three steps toward overcoming our hateful hearts: (1) recall the limitation: neighbors; (2) grasp the implication: love; and (3) adopt the application: sonship. This sermon is part 7 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.
Overcoming Our Vengeful Hearts | Matthew 5:38-42
Jesus leads us through three steps toward overcoming our vengeful hearts: (1) recall the limitation: justice; (2) grasp the implication: retaliation; and (3) adopt the application: goodness. This sermon is part 6 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.
Overcoming Our Deceitful Hearts | Matthew 5:33-37
Jesus leads us through three steps toward overcoming our deceitful hearts: (1) recall the limitation: swearing falsely; (2) grasp the implication: equivocation; and (3) adopt the application: truthfulness. This sermon is part 5 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.
Overcoming Our Adulterous Hearts | Matthew 5:27-32
Jesus leads us through three steps toward overcoming our adulterous hearts: (1) recall the limitation: adultery; (2) grasp the implication: desire and divorce; and (3) adopt the application: amputation. This sermon is part 4 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.
Overcoming Our Murderous Hearts | Matthew 5:21-26
Jesus leads us through three steps toward overcoming our murderous hearts: (1) recall the limitation: murder; (2) grasp the implication: anger; and (3) adopt the application: reconciliation. This sermon is part 3 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.