Matt. 28.18 We would all agree that authority is good and needed in our society. But how do we feel once that authority begins to invade our life? For an entire year we have been studying Matthew and it's message of God's Kingdom coming to earth. How do we feel about the King?

We take a break from Matthew this week to reflect on the depth of giving thanks. Can we really, truly, be thankful in everything? How important is thankfulness in our walk with Christ?

Don Rogers is the founder of Empowering Lives International, an organization dedicated to the restoration of the people of East Africa. Don speaks on ELI's latest ministry efforts and how God is enabling them to reach the people in this area.

Matt 26 You know the feeling. You get on the ride, begin the long ascent to the top of the lift, and then...do you clutch on to the restraint for dear life or lift your hands in the air and enjoy the crazy ride down? This week we see how the Jesus responds to rollercoaster-like situations that would make even the enthusiast queasy.

Matthew 25 Jesus continues in His warnings about the end times and how important it is to be ready and watchful for His coming. A line of division will be drawn that separates the sheep from the goats, and the wise from the foolish. When that time comes, which side will we find ourselves on?

Matt 24 Jesus is coming. There's no stopping Him, slowing Him down, speeding Him up or knowing when it will happen. Are you ready? What kind of people ought we to be knowing that His return is drawing near? He is coming soon. Get ready.

Matt. 23 Nobody likes a hypocrite. While the symptoms of hypocrisy are obvious, where does the the root of this sin begin? It's about more than just 'practicing what we preach'.

If our life was a painting, would it look like a masterpiece or a mess? This week concludes our study on Living Regret Free by asking ourselves "What is the wise thing to do?" But there is one step we must take even before asking this question, and it will determine what the canvas of our life will become.

If we had a timecard with which we clocked in and out of God's Kingdom, how many hours would be on it at the end of our week? The Bible says that time management is the indication of a life lived wisely or foolishly. Is it really that important how we choose to spend our time?

Did you know that our Father in heaven is rooting for us to make wise decisions? He knows what blessings await us when we follow His design, and the painful consequences involved when we do not. This week we take a look at how to make regret-free decisions when it comes to sex. *Before the sermon we viewed a short illustrative video. Watch the video "Marshmallow Test" by pasting this link: http://www.worshiphousemedia.com/mini-movies/14675/The-Marshmallow-Test