March 26, 2023
Pastor Matt Kendrick
The Widow’s Mite
Luke 21:1-4

The Bible gives us a very helpful framework through which we can view our possessions. It is a set of biblical principles that we must hold in tension. Now, any of these principles taken alone will take you out of balance, but holding them all in tension together will provide you with a biblically sound and balanced approach to your money and possessions.

Ditches to avoid when it comes to how Christians view their possessions and money:

1. Ditch #1: God wants 10% of my money, and I can do whatever I want with the other 90%.
2. Ditch #2: I can’t enjoy spending money, because I should have given this money to someone in need.

Biblical principles

1. Jesus’ radical generosity toward us is a model for our radical generosity toward others.
2. God gives some people more, so they can share with those who have less.
3. God wants His people to enjoy what He’s given to them.
4. Money cannot make anyone happy.
5. It’s good to save money and build wealth.

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March 19, 2023
Guest Speaker Dr. Peyton Hill
Exodus 3:1-17

Have you met the Lord? 

1. See God for who He is (verses 1-6)
2. Recognize your desperate need. (verses 7-11)
3. Embrace the Lord who saves (verses 13-17)
4. Be set free to worship (verse 12)

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March 12, 2023
Pastor Matt Kendrick
Judging Others
Luke 6:37-42

We have to be people of mercy. If we want to be set free emotionally and spiritually, we have to let Jesus change our tendency and desire to criticize and judge others.  Mercy must defeat the desire to judge, to criticize, or to point out faults. The way of mercy is the way of Jesus, and this is the way we all long for.

• Principle of Returning Judgment
  If we go around judging people, we're inviting others to judge us too.
• Notice your sin before critiquing their sin.
  We notice their sin before our sin because of pride and shame.
  But there is mercy for our mistakes. Jesus has not given up on us.
  Evaluate your behavior and repent.
• I need to address my sin before I address their sin.
  We approach others with much more humility and love when we're aware of our own brokenness.

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March 5, 2023
Pastor Matt Kendrick
Love Your Enemies
Luke 6:27-36

Jesus wants to free us from our anger and hate so effectively that we’re able to love our enemies. 

• Be loving toward your enemies.
  We are to be people building bridges made of love. Applying bandages to society made of forgiveness, hope, mercy, and grace.
• Freedom from anger.
  Jesus wants to free us from our sinful anger and hate so effectively that we’re able to love our enemies. Chronic guilt is the price we pay if we avoid internal change. Repentance is the way forward.
• Ask yourself:
  • Who doesn’t love me, but I really desire their love?
  • Who do I have a hard time freely doing good to?
  • Who do I have bitterness for?
• Do the work to recognize the anger, engage the anger, and repent.

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February 26, 2023
Ed Upton
Luke 6:20-23

In this passage Jesus speaks to being spiritually poor, hungry for the righteousness of God, and mourning your old self. When we experience the true kingdom of God, then comes the worldly rejection but we are not alone in that suffering!

• Spiritual Poverty- We are blessed when we put the totality of our hope for any spiritual gain in the person and work of Jesus Christ, not in ourselves.
• Hunger for Righteousness- We are blessed when we have a deep, consuming, longing desire for the acceptance of God.
• When we experience the true kingdom of God, then comes the worldly rejection- Blessed are you when you are different from the world, when you suffer on account of the Son of God.

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February 19, 2023
Pastor Matt Kendrick
How to Become a Pharisee
Luke 6:1-11

Don't be a pharisee. How can we focus on what Jesus has done instead of what we are doing? God’s invitation to you today is to avoid becoming a Pharisee by receiving this Sabbath: resting from work and resting in Christ.⁠

How to Become a Pharisee:

1. Hold your opinions and traditions more tightly than the Bible (verse 2)
2. Focus on being right (verse 7)
3. Be more concerned with rules than love (verse 11)
4. Focus on what you do instead of what Jesus has done (1-11)

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February 12, 2023
Pastor Matt Kendrick
Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind?
Luke 5:27-32

In this passage we see Jesus go out of His way to engage a sinner. This is what He's really about. He took on human form and came to earth to seek and save the lost. He’s inviting you to do the same; to open your home, to open your life, to invite people to Jesus across the table or at a party. 

• "Follow Me"
  Jesus came to a man who routinely stole from his own people and called him to be His disciple. Matthew, right then, packed up and said Yes!
  Starting a relationship with Jesus is accessible. Matthew  took Jesus at His Word and started walking after Him. You can do that too!
• Stop, engage, invite and have dinner with them
  If you’re seeing what Jesus sees and doing what Jesus does, you’re engaging with everyone! Having meals with unchurched people for the purpose of them meeting Jesus is probably the best way for you to live on mission for Jesus!

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February 5, 2023
Pastor Matt Kendrick
Making Disciples
Luke 5:1-11

What Jesus introduces in this passage actually matters. He invites us into a life of expanding His love and spreading His good news to our neighbors and friends, and then showing them how to follow Jesus along with us. 

• A disciple of Jesus, obeys Jesus.
  Obedience to God invites favor and blessings into your life. Sin dismisses blessings and brings chaos and exhaustion into your life.
• A disciple of Jesus makes disciples.
• A disciple of Jesus leaves everything to follow Jesus.
  There’s a decision that we must all make. If you follow Jesus, He is your Lord and He is in charge.

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January 29, 2023
Pastor Matt Kendrick
The Temptation of Jesus
Luke 4:1-13

What we view as God’s punishment is oftentimes God’s training. We think this difficult circumstance is some sort of penalty, but it might be Him equipping you for what He wants you to do next.⁠

• TRUTH: I can still trust God in the wilderness
• WEAPON: God's spirit in us.
  Jesus approached the coming temptations,  Not in His own physical strength, but with the strength from His Father.
• WEAPON:  SPEAK GOD’S WORD. Speak God's Word
  Jesus fought the fake promises of the enemy with the dependable promises of God!
• TRUTH: What I'm really longing for, only Jesus can provide!

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January 22, 2023
Pastor Matt Kendrick
Forward Into the Second Season
Exodus 14:10-14

We are so excited for this second season at Redemption City Church as we begin 2 services! Pray for our church as we fear not, stand firm, and go forward!

Fear Not

• Don’t live in fear of "what ifs" but press on in Christ! Let faith drive you! Your fears are great, but the truth is greater!

Stand Firm

• Stand firm in His strength, not yours. You can stand firm through the trial, into the next season because of who He is, not because of what you bring to the table.

Go Forward

• We have to get out of the habit of looking back in fear. With each step, trust God.

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