In the dark. Behind the scenes. That's where the magic happens. That is where Christ will meet us. There is power when God takes notice, and only God is the focus of attention when our deeds are done in secret.

The sermon today is titled "Our God Who Sees In Secret." I was honored to be joined by Casey McDonald, Associate Minister at West Side in Searcy. It is the ninth installment in our series "One Sermon That Changed The World." The Scripture reading is from Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 15, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under DISCOVER: A New Lifestyle.

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Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):

• Craig S. Keener, The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary.
• For more on Enneagram 3's, see Sean Palmer, Fourty Days on Being A Three.
• For ostentatious practicing of righteousness, see Josephus, The Life 290-91.
• For receipt saying "paid in full," see G. E. Ladd, The New Testament and Criticism, p. 91.
• For more on spiritual disciplines, see Donald S. Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life.

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