Main Thought

God’s desire to give is greater than your desire to receive.

Scripture

Matthew 7:7-11, James 4:3-4, Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 139:23-24, James 4:1-2, Psalm 37:3-4, 1 Samuel 9:19-20, Matthew 7:9-11, Matthew 6:9

Main Thought

In order to judge rightly you have to be able to see clearly.

Scripture

Matthew 7:1-6, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, Matthew 7:5, 1 Corinthians 13:7-8, 2 Corinthians 2:4

Main Thought

To the degree that I allow God to own me will be the degree that I experience true freedom.

Scripture

Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:24-34

Main Thought

Jesus cares more about who I am in private than who I am in public.

Scripture

Matthew 6:1-9, Matthew 6:16-18, Acts 4:33-35, Luke 21:1-4

Main Thought

When prayer doesn’t immediately change my circumstance I hold on to what is true and trust God regardless.

Scripture

1 Peter 3:12, Jeremiah 29:12-13, Hebrews 13:8, Proverbs 3:5, Psalm 119:105

Main Thought

Intimacy is what transforms prayer from a religious obligation into a personal encounter with God.

Scripture

Luke 11:1, Deuteronomy 6:4-7, Matthew 6:5-6, Matthew 5:7, Matthew 5:8, Luke 11:11-13, Matthew 6:9-13

Main Thought

If you thought it was impossible to live up to the Old Testament Law try living up to Jesus’ standards.

Scripture

Matthew 5:17, Matthew 5:20, Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 5:27-28, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 5:43-44, Matthew 5:46-48, James 2:10, John 15:5

Main Thought

For a follower of Jesus it’s not a question of our ability to shine for Him, but rather our willingness to shine for Him.

Scripture

Matthew 7:24, Matthew 5:13-16, John 8:12, John 9:5, Ephesians 5:8

Main Thought

The attitude and mindset Jesus challenges us to have in the beatitudes leads to a blessed life.

Scripture

Matthew 7:24-17, Matthew 5:1-12

Main Thought

Even in the midst of intense pressure there is always hope and God invites us to step into it.

Scripture

Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:14-21, Joel 2:12-17, Matthew 24:14