Fasting That God Rewards | Matthew 6:16-18
To understand Jesus' teaching on fasting in Matthew 6:16-18, we look to other biblical examples that reveal four reasons for fasting that pleases God: (1) humble repentance; (2) desperate prayer; (3) spiritual devotion; and (4) crucial direction. This sermon is part 6 of "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's expository preaching series on Matthew 6 & 7.
Going with the Gospel | Acts 12:24-13:41
The beginning of Paul’s first missionary journey demonstrates six forces that compel us all to go with the gospel: (1) The passionate worship of God; (2) The opposition of false teaching; (3) The revealed plan of God; (4) The prophesied death of Jesus; (5) The prophesied resurrection of Jesus; and (6) The forgiveness and freedom of faith. This sermon is part 6 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.