“Over the years we have been taught many myths.  Most of them are purely harmless (Santa, Easter Bunny, always wear clean underwear in case you are in an accident, etc.).  However, there have been some myths that just aren’t true, that really are harmful – they have robbed us of happiness and led us into guilt and despair.  In this Bible study, we’ll bring God’s truth to the myths about ourselves, about life, the future, and our past.  Why? Because if we don hot have truth in our life we cannot have true joy either."

Part 4 - "The Truth about Managing your Life"

Our summer sermon series is called “Life in the Kingdom”. Each weekend we will explore the Gospel of Matthew, especially the portions that detail the teaching ministry of Jesus. If one was to read through the book of Matthew, one might notice how often Jesus speaks of “the kingdom of heaven”, a way of talking about the kingly reign of God. Throughout His life, Jesus encourages His listeners to live according to God’s will since we are ultimately under His authority and kingship.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus has a lot to say about life in the Kingdom of God. Throughout our “Life in the Kingdom” series, we will examine specific ways Jesus encourages us to live out our lives as His disciples.

Today we will take a closer look at the story of Jesus walking on water and Peter’s faltering faith. Peter started to sink once he shifted his focus from the amazing power of the Son of God to the high waves and howling wind. Peter’s faith was overtaken with doubt. We may not walk on water, but we do walk through tough situations in our lives. If we focus on the waves of difficulty, or depend on our own inadequacies and understanding to get us through, we too will eventually succumb to doubt and sink. Instead, trust in Jesus; He alone can save us (Isaiah 43:2-3)!

“Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.”

Our summer sermon series is called “Life in the Kingdom”. Each weekend we will explore the Gospel of Matthew, especially the portions that detail the teaching ministry of Jesus. If one was to read through the book of Matthew, one might notice how often Jesus speaks of “the kingdom of heaven”, a way of talking about the kingly reign of God. Throughout His life, Jesus encourages His listeners to live according to God’s will since we are ultimately under His authority and kingship.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus has a lot to say about life in the Kingdom of God. Throughout our “Life in the Kingdom” series, we will examine specific ways Jesus encourages us to live out our lives as His disciples.

Today we will take a closer look at the story of Jesus walking on water and Peter’s faltering faith. Peter started to sink once he shifted his focus from the amazing power of the Son of God to the high waves and howling wind. Peter’s faith was overtaken with doubt. We may not walk on water, but we do walk through tough situations in our lives. If we focus on the waves of difficulty, or depend on our own inadequacies and understanding to get us through, we too will eventually succumb to doubt and sink. Instead, trust in Jesus; He alone can save us (Isaiah 43:2-3)!

“Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.”

Our summer sermon series is called “Life in the Kingdom”. Each weekend we will explore the Gospel of Matthew, especially the portions that detail the teaching ministry of Jesus. If one was to read through the book of Matthew, one might notice how often Jesus speaks of “the kingdom of heaven”, a way of talking about the kingly reign of God. Throughout His life, Jesus encourages His listeners to live according to God’s will since we are ultimately under His authority and kingship.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus has a lot to say about life in the Kingdom of God. Throughout our “Life in the Kingdom” series, we will examine specific ways Jesus encourages us to live out our lives as His disciples.

Today we will take a closer look at the story of Jesus walking on water and Peter’s faltering faith. Peter started to sink once he shifted his focus from the amazing power of the Son of God to the high waves and howling wind. Peter’s faith was overtaken with doubt. We may not walk on water, but we do walk through tough situations in our lives. If we focus on the waves of difficulty, or depend on our own inadequacies and understanding to get us through, we too will eventually succumb to doubt and sink. Instead, trust in Jesus; He alone can save us (Isaiah 43:2-3)!

“Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.”

“Over the years we have been taught many myths.  Most of them are purely harmless (Santa, Easter Bunny, always wear clean underwear in case you are in an accident, etc.).  However, there have been some myths that just aren’t true, that really are harmful – they have robbed us of happiness and led us into guilt and despair.  In this Bible study, we’ll bring God’s truth to the myths about ourselves, about life, the future, and our past.  Why? Because if we don hot have truth in our life we cannot have true joy either."

Part 3 - ”The Truth about Why Bad Things Happen to Good People"

“Over the years we have been taught many myths.  Most of them are purely harmless (Santa, Easter Bunny, always wear clean underwear in case you are in an accident, etc.).  However, there have been some myths that just aren’t true, that really are harmful – they have robbed us of happiness and led us into guilt and despair.  In this Bible study, we’ll bring God’s truth to the myths about ourselves, about life, the future, and our past.  Why? Because if we don hot have truth in our life we cannot have true joy either.”

Part 2 - "The Truth about God"

Our summer sermon series is called “Life in the Kingdom”. Each weekend we will explore the Gospel of Matthew, especially the portions that detail the teaching ministry of Jesus. If one was to read through the book of Matthew, one might notice how often Jesus speaks of “the kingdom of heaven”, a way of talking about the kingly reign of God. Throughout His life, Jesus encourages His listeners to live according to God’s will since we are ultimately under His authority and kingship.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus has a lot to say about life in the Kingdom of God. Throughout our summer series, we will examine specific ways Jesus encourages us to live out our lives as His disciples.

Today’s theme and texts focus on the parable of the hidden treasure, parable of the pearl merchant, and parable of the fishing net. All three focus on finding things of worth—Jesus and the kingdom of heaven. In our earthly lives, there are so many temporal things that distract us and pull us away from our spiritual treasure. That is why Jesus said, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:19-21). Covered in the righteousness of Christ, we can, and will, find our treasure in Heaven!