Many people quote Jesus’ words, “Do not judge,” but few understand the depth of His heart behind them. In this message from Matthew 7, we explore how “do not judge” is not a shallow moral slogan, but an invitation into the very heart of Jesus—the friend of sinners who moves toward the broken, not away from them.

Drawing from passages like Matthew 11, John 17, Isaiah 57, 1 John 2, and Romans 6, this teaching unpacks:

• How Jesus relates to people with “logs and splinters”—the morally failed, the spiritually weary, the ashamed
• Why true maturity is not a life without failure, but knowing how to run to Jesus when we stumble
• How judgmentalism and indifference both contradict the gospel and fracture church unity
• What it means to see Jesus as gentle and lowly, a Savior who draws near when we sin
• The danger of living with “plank eye” and calling it normal Christianity
• Two practical responses from Romans 6:

This sermon is a call to let the revelation of God’s hearttransform how we see ourselves and others, so that instead of condemning or disengaging, we join Jesus in His redemptive movement toward people.

Whether you feel judged, stuck in shame, or tempted to write others off, this message invites you back into the abundant life Jesus offers and into a church family marked by mercy, unity, and love.

Scriptures referenced:
Matthew 7, Matthew 11, John 4, John 7, John 17, Isaiah 57:15, Revelation 3:20, 1 John 2, 1 John 3, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 6, Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 6, Colossians 2, 2 Peter 1:19

Key themes:
Judgment, mercy, repentance, sanctification, church unity, spiritual formation, friend of sinners, gentle and lowly, brokenness, grace that truly changes us.

ASK • SEEK • KNOCK – Building a Life of Prayer on the Goodness of the Father

In this message, Pastor Chad walks through Matthew 6–7, centering on Jesus’ invitation to “ask, seek, knock”(Matthew 7:7–12). Instead of treating prayer as a one‑off emergency tool, Chad calls us into a lifestyle of ongoing, relational prayer built on one foundation: God is a good Father.

Drawing from Scripture and his own battle with anxiety and disappointment, Chad unpacks:

• Why a real prayer life must start with seeing God as a good, attentive Father
• What it means to live in the present‑continuous of prayer: keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking
• How God uses delays and unanswered prayers to form us, not punish us
• The progression of prayer:

ASK SEEK KNOCK – Contend for the Coast | Radiant Church

What does it look like to build a life of prayer on the goodness of a Father who really listens, answers, and moves in power? In this message, Pastor Chad unpacks Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 7:7–12—“ask, seek, knock”—and connects it to Radiant’s regional call to “Contend for the Coast.”

Drawing from Micah 4, Isaiah 2, Matthew 6–7, and his own journey through grief and anxiety, Chad calls the Central Coast to contend for a supernatural “uphill river” of hunger for God in one of the most indifferent, never‑churched regions in America.

In this message:

• The vision behind Contend for the Coast and why Radiant is rallying regional prayer
• Why a real prayer life must be built on God’s goodness as a Father
• The progression of prayer: Ask → Seek → Knock
• How disappointment, cherished sin, unforgiveness, and unbelief can stall your prayer life
• Practical ways to start (or restart) a life of prayer and contend for revival in your city

If you’re weary, disappointed in prayer, or hungry to see God move on the Central Coast (and beyond), this message will call you back to persistent, hope-filled, relational prayer.

Key Scriptures: Micah 4; Isaiah 2; Matthew 6:25–34; Matthew 7:1–12; 1 Timothy 2:1–6; 2 Peter 3:9; Psalm 66:18; Hebrews 3; Mark 9

Fasting is one of the most neglected gifts Jesus gave His Church.

In Matthew 6:16–18, Jesus doesn’t say if you fast—He says when. He assumes fasting will be part of the normal rhythm of life for those who follow Him.

But what exactly is fasting? Why do we do it? How long should we fast? And what does fasting actually accomplish in us?

In this message, Neil Broere looks at the who, what, why, when, and how of biblical fasting—and we discover that fasting is far more accessible than many of us have assumed.

Fasting humbles the soul. It exposes what distractions normally keep hidden. It reminds us that we are dependent creatures. And ultimately, fasting is a discipline of longing—a way of saying with our whole selves, “What I need most is God.”

We’ll look at:

• Why Jesus assumes His followers will fast
• What qualifies as biblical fasting
• Why hunger reveals what is happening in the soul
• Fasting as longing for the Bridegroom
• The ordinary biblical rhythm of fasting
• When to fast in seasons of crisis, repentance, and decision
• Practical ways to begin fasting without comparison or legalism

What we treasure always tells the truth about who is really on the throne of our hearts. In this message from Matthew 6, Chad unpacks Jesus’ words on money, mammon, and generosity, showing how our use of resources reveals our true allegiance. Drawing from the Sermon on the Mount, the parable of the rich fool, the rich young ruler, and real-life examples of radical generosity, we’re invited to dethrone rival “kings” and trust our Father with every part of our lives—including our finances.

In this message, you’ll learn:

• Why you can’t serve both God and money and how mammon subtly becomes a functional “lord”
• What it means to store up treasure in heaven and be “rich toward God”
• How generous eyes fill your whole life with light and reshape your lifestyle, margins, and priorities

What happens when the most unlikely, offensive, “too far gone” person runs to Jesus? In Mark 5, the demonized man with Legion becomes a living display of the Father’s heart. This message exposes how our small views of God create big bondage in our lives—and how Jesus, gentle and lowly, meets us at our worst with abundant pardon, not condemnation.

Drawing from Mark 5, Isaiah 55, and Ephesians 2, we explore:

• Why no one is beyond the reach of God’s mercy
• How Western church culture often disciples us into passive unbelief
• How to let Jesus’ scars, not your own, define your identity
• The power of simple testimony to shift a whole region

If you’ve ever wondered, “Have I gone too far?” or “Is there mercy left for me?”, this message is for you.

What if the simplest prayer Jesus taught could shape your entire life? In this message from Radiant Church, Pastor Chad unpacks the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6 and shows how “Our Father” is not just a phrase—it’s the foundation for a lifelong, prayer‑saturated walk with God.

From the Father’s loving gaze in your panic and weakness, to daily consecration, forgiveness, and spiritual battle, this teaching invites you into a life where prayer and obedience become one seamless conversation.

In this message, you’ll learn:

• What it really means that God is your Father through Jesus Christ
• Why the Father is immediately accessible in the secret place—anywhere, anytime
• How God values your proximity more than your performance in prayer
• How to use the Lord’s Prayer as a practical templatefor daily life
• Why a prayer‑saturated life is the only way to live a kingdom‑saturated life

Whether you feel stuck in performance, distant from God, or unsure how to pray, this message will help you return to the secret place with confidence and clarity.

📖 Key Scripture: Matthew 6:5–15, Psalm 32, Luke 18, John 1, Colossians 1
📍 Recorded at Radiant Church – “Our Father” series / School of Prayer emphasis

If this encourages you, share it with a friend and consider joining us as we contend for a coast filled with prayer, mission, and the presence of the Father.

Be Seen or Stay Hidden?

What Jesus Really Meant About Good Works | Matthew 6:1–4

Jesus says, “Let your light shine before people” — and then, just a few verses later, He says, “Take care not to practice your righteousness in the sight of people.”

So which is it?

Be seen… or don’t be seen?

In Matthew 6:1–4, Jesus exposes the subtle danger of self-righteousness and asks a deeper question: Who are you performing for?

As Jesus addresses giving, He reveals that the issue isn’t simply what we do, but who our righteousness is aimed at. The same good work can either point people toward God or point them toward us.

In this message, we explore three truths:

1. The Kingdom asks, “Who are you performing for?”
Our righteousness is meant to make the Father visible, not ourselves. Like a window rather than a mirror, our good works should point beyond us to Him.

2. You get what you aim at.
Jesus says that those who seek the applause of people “have their reward in full.” But when we aim our righteousness toward the Father, we discover that He is the One who sees what is done in secret — and He rewards those who seek Him.

3. Lose yourself in righteousness.
“Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing” isn’t merely a technique for keeping our giving secret. Jesus is describing a righteousness so captivated by the person in front of us that we stop thinking about ourselves altogether.

The goal isn’t to become invisible. The goal is to make Him visible.

True righteousness isn’t about whether people see what we do. It’s about who receives the glory when they do.

📖 Text: Matthew 6:1–4
🎙️ Message: The Kingdom, Righteousness, and Who We're Performing For

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Jesus’ command to “love your enemies” and “be perfect as your Father is perfect” can feel impossible—especially in a world shaped by revenge, outrage, and violence. In this message, Pastor Chad Bohi walks through Matthew 5:38–48 and shows how Jesus offers a radically different way to be human.

We explore:

• The Old Testament “eye for an eye” law and why it was actually a mercy
• What it means to turn the other cheek, give your coat, and go the second mile
• How followers of Jesus are called to break the cycle of retaliation
• The tension between the Sermon on the Mount and Romans 13 (civil authority, police, military, just war)
• The ultimate kingdom vision where weapons become plowshares (Isaiah 2, Micah 4)

Anchored in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, this teaching calls us to grow up (telios) into the likeness of our Father—people who trust God to vindicate, refuse to recycle revenge, and overcome evil with good.

Scripture References:
Matthew 5:38–48; Genesis 4–6; Deuteronomy 24; Romans 12–13; Isaiah 2; Micah 4; 1 Peter 2:21–25; Colossians 1; John 17

Chapters (Suggested):
0:00 – Story: 20-year-old Chad vs. the Christian pacifist
4:55 – “Eye for an eye”: the law of retaliation explained
10:30 – Turn the other cheek: breaking the cycle of revenge
18:30 – Give your coat also: exposing false visions of flourishing
23:30 – Go the second mile: enemy love under empire
28:40 – Love your enemies, pray for your persecutors
33:30 – “Be perfect” (telios): growing into maturity, not performance
38:30 – Private disciple vs. public officer; Romans 13 tension
43:00 – Just war, Bonhoeffer, and a fallen world
45:30 – The peaceable kingdom: swords into plowshares
47:24 – Jesus’ example: entrusted to the One who judges justly
49:36 – Response and prayer

What does Jesus see in our everyday words that we often miss?In Matthew 5:33–37, Jesus confronts the games we play with language—the half-truths, exaggerations, empty promises, and carefully worded escape clauses we use to protect ourselves. He reminds us that there is no part of life outside the presence of God. Every word matters, because every word reveals something about the heart from which it came.In this message, we explore why Jesus tells His followers to let their “Yes” be yes and their “No” be no. A whole heart does not need to support its words with elaborate promises. It speaks truthfully, consistently, and without manipulation.We also look at the faithfulness of God, whose promises never fail. Jesus is God’s eternal “Yes”—the faithful and true witness in whom every promise of God is fulfilled.This sermon is both a call to repent of divided speech and an invitation for those who have been wounded by someone else’s broken word to learn to trust the One whose words are always kept.To CONNECT with our church, submit a PRAYER REQUEST, download FREE encouraging material, GIVE to this ministry or FOLLOW US on social media, click the link below!https://linktr.ee/radiantcentralcoast