The Kingdom Way: Kingdom Fruits

Text: Matthew 7:13-23

Are you walking through the narrow gate — and does your life show it? In this message from Matthew 7:13-23, Jesus brings His Sermon on the Mount to a close with a clear and sobering call. There is a wide gate and a narrow gate, and the one you choose will produce something. Jesus warns us about false prophets who bear diseased fruit, and He makes plain that not everyone who claims His name truly knows Him. The key to it all is this — Christ roots produce Kingdom fruits. We hope this message challenges you to examine your roots, inspires you to bear fruit that lasts, and encourages you to walk boldly through the narrow gate.

The Kingdom Way: Invited to the Throne

Text: Matthew 7:7-12

Have you ever considered what a wonderful privilege it is to pray to God? Have you ever considered the significance of what God has done by inviting us to come to Him to share anything on our hearts and ask anything on our minds? In this message, we see the importance of asking, seeking, and knocking in prayer, and we find the assurance of our Heavenly Father’s loving care. We hope this message encourages you, challenges you, and strengthens you in your relationship with the Lord and in your faithful times of prayer.

The Kingdom Way: Me First

Text: Matthew 7:1-6

Matthew 7:1 is one of the most misquoted, misused, and misrepresented verses in all the Bible. Many people, including professing Christians, hear it and conclude that a Christian should never judge anyone or anything, but is this really what Jesus actually meant? Sadly, many people use this verse for their own selfish motives, quoting it when they want to silence the truth, resist confrontation, or protect themselves from accountability. To understand what Jesus meant, we simply must look at the context and listen to this message. We pray you will listen closely and consider a truth that can radically impact your perspective and your practices as you follow Him.

The Kingdom Way: God's Solution for Our Common Struggle

Text: Matthew 6:25-34

This message from the Sermon on the Mount addresses an issue that we all wrestle with to some extent – worry. We have all known the worry of a health crisis, an uncertain future, the wellbeing of a friend, etc. There are many things that cause worry and many ways that our worry is expressed verbally, emotionally, and physically in our lives. Therapists may offer various tools and techniques to solve our problems, but the world has no lasting solution for this struggle. In this passage, Jesus points us to the greater spiritual implications of our worry and then clearly explains the solution, which is easier than you might think. We invite you to listen closely today, that you might discover God’s plan and draw near to Him.