The Moody Church Sunday Morning Podcast

We are all pursuing the same thing: life to the fullest. Jesus speaks to this core human desire, describing the "race" of life as something that must be pursued with perseverance. What are the key Christian commitments that we need to have to experience life to the fullest? In this passage, we learn that in order to run the race well, we must never stop praying, trusting, and loving. Matthew 7: 7-12

What are the dangers of a critical spirit? This passage reminds us of the hypocrisy and destructiveness of being judgmental of others. Although it is wise to discern good from evil, when we compare ourselves to others, we are far more likely to err on the side of sin. Being critical of others is destructive not only to our own hearts but also to our relationships with others. Matthew 7:1-6

It's been said that worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy. How can someone find peace in the struggles of life? When we learn to prioritize the Kingdom of God, we find that God gives us proper provisions that lead us to supernatural peace, for God takes responsibility for a life wholly yielded to Him.

 

Matthew 6:33-34

When our lives are consumed with worry, what should we do?  In this passage, Jesus reminds us that God has a plan for our lives, and despite the difficulties of life we don't have to fear.  When we recognize that we have a Father in heaven who knows our needs, it changes everything.

 

Matthew 6:31-32

What does worry say about our hearts? In this passage we learn two key points: the futility of worry and the faithfulness of God. Jesus teaches us that worry is practical atheism, because worry denies that there is a loving God who cares for us and our needs. Ultimately, the heart of worry is a lack of faith. The antidote to worry is giving our cares to God and placing our confidence in His providence.

 

Matthew 6:25-34

Have you ever seen a hearse pulling a trailer? Ultimately, we can’t take the things of this world with us when we die, but we can send them on ahead. In this passage, we learn that we can either focus on the provisions of life or the provider, but not both.

 

Matthew 6:19-24

What happens when our religious activity is motivated by the wrong reasons? In this passage, Jesus provides a critical word of caution: outward religion without inward relationship leaves us dead inside.

 

Mathew 6:16-18

How does our view of sin affect our prayer life? In this passage, we discover three affirmations we should make as we pray: we affirm that sin is evil, that we are vulnerable to sin, and that God desires to help us overcome the temptation of sin. Matthew 6:13

Have you ever felt anxious about something? We all have, whether it's for provisions, jobs, relationships, you name it. Human beings are prone to worry, and this produces unholy anxiety. Jesus teaches us how asking God for "our daily bread" refocuses our tendency for self-reliance towards reliance on God. The result is Jesus meeting us in our anxiety and reminding us the He is truly enough for us every day.

 

Matthew 6:11

Do you ever feel like your payers aren't heard or answered? In this passage, Jesus teaches us to how pray so that we have assurance that God joyfully hears us. It all begins with submitting our will to the Father's. When we pray "your kingdom come", we are praying that God will be glorified through people coming to faith in Christ and that God's kingdom will come in fullness with the return of Christ. Matthew 6:10