Stapleton Baptist Church

Matthew 7:13-14 brings us the first of four warning from Jesus to end the Sermon on the Mount. We are presented with a choice between the narrow gate that leads to life or the broad gate that leads to destruction. 

Matthew 7:7-12 brings us two passages that summarize the major themes of the Sermon on the Mount. These verses remind us that we have a perfect, heavenly Father, and there is a greater righteousness required for the citizen of the Kingdom of God.

Matthew 7:1-6 brings us one of the most misunderstood passages in all the Bible. Join us as we explore Jesus' teaching on judging others. 

Matthew 6:25-34 can be summarized in one sentence: Jesus does not want you to be anxious. The cure for anxiousness and worry is seeking God's Kingdom and His Righteousness. God promises to take care of the rest. 

Matthew 6:19-24 brings us a series of three teachings all centered around our treasure and our heart. 

Matthew 6:16-18 brings us Jesus' instructions on how to fast. Christian fasting is going without food for a set period of time for a specific spiritual purpose. God promises to reward his children when they fast seeking Him. 

Dr. Charles Smith, president of the University of Mobile, brings us God's Word today from Psalm 23.

Matthew 6:9-13 brings us the Lord's Prayer in which Jesus teaches us how to pray. This is a model we can use to shape our prayer life around God's glory and our good.

Matthew 6:5-8 gives us the first of Jesus' instruction on prayer. In these verses, Jesus gives two examples of how not to pray. Pray is not a performance. Prayer is an act of obedient faith, trusting that our heavenly Father hears us.

Matthew 6:1-4 brings us into a new section of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus focuses in on religious devotion. We find that the motive for practicing righteousness matters. Our motive should be love obedience to God and the conviction that he is a good heavenly Father who rewards his children.