140 sermons preach from Matthew 6 — 134 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 6 from the classic library.
“'Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name' ... 'Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.'”
“In Matthew 6 he notes three religious activities: fasting, public prayer, and giving to those in need.”
Laurie Wilburn preaches from 1 Samuel 15 on the danger of selective obedience—how partial compliance with God's commands leads to judgment, loss of blessing, and the need for genuine repentance and wholehearted obedience.
“Jesus is delivering one of his most powerful messages: 'when you pray, when you give, when you fast.'”
A New Year Sunday message calling the congregation to deny self, take up their cross daily, and enter a 21-day corporate season of prayer and fasting beginning Wednesday. The preacher taught from Luke 9:23 about the flesh vs. spirit, explained types and purposes of fasting, shared testimonies of breakthrough, and issued invitations for surrender, prayer, and participation in church life.
John Wesley
Upon our Lord's Sermon on the Mount Discourse 6 "Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: Otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a…
Read the full text“'When you give... don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing... for your Father who sees in secret will reward you.'”
A teaching on servanthood as the foundational calling for all Christians and church leaders: each believer has a divinely appointed function, gifts differ by grace, and the church flourishes when members serve humbly, support leaders, give cheerfully, and build one another up.
“He said, 'when you give,' not if you got the opportunity.”
Pastor James Edwards (part 2 of the series) teaches that there are intentional and unintentional lies that keep people spiritually tied. Unintentional lies—born of ignorance, denial or laziness—breed insecurity, self-rejection and a lukewarm faith; he gives markers of lukewarmness and practical steps (confession, repentance, spiritual disciplines, speaking faith, sacrificial giving) to be set free and live by faith.
“Jesus said, when you give alms, don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing; your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
A teaching on servanthood as the foundational calling for all Christians and church leaders: each believer has a divinely appointed function, gifts differ by grace, and the church flourishes when members serve humbly, support leaders, give cheerfully, and build one another up.
“Matthew capítulo 6 diz 'quando você dar ... em segredo e o senhor irá lhe revelar de forma aberta' (referring to giving in secret and God rewarding openly).”
A live message from Apostle Ray Foster centered on Psalm 23: the Lord as Shepherd who provides, guides and heals; calls for faith, humility, rejection of destructive words and reliance on the Word and the Holy Spirit, with prayer, anointing and practical exhortations for living in God’s provision.
“Because Jesus says in Matthew 6, 'when you pray' — he didn't say if you would pray; he said when you pray.”
Pastor James Edwards (part 2 of the series) teaches that there are intentional and unintentional lies that keep people spiritually tied. Unintentional lies—born of ignorance, denial or laziness—breed insecurity, self-rejection and a lukewarm faith; he gives markers of lukewarmness and practical steps (confession, repentance, spiritual disciplines, speaking faith, sacrificial giving) to be set free and live by faith.
“Jesus' teaching quoted: don't pray like the Pharisees; 'go into your inner chamber... your prayer closet... God who sees you in secret will reward you in public.'”
A sermon urging humble, persistent prayer as the pathway from setback to restoration. The preacher emphasizes personal connection with God, the prerequisite of humility and repentance, and the real effects of prayer—God hears, forgives, heals, and intervenes—illustrated with biblical and contemporary testimonies and a gospel invitation.
“people were fasting and praying just like Jesus told us to do”
Rev. Khristi (Christy) Adams preaches from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, urging congregants to make prayer a continual lifestyle and—crucially—not to stop praying when answers seem absent. Using personal stories of loss and contemporary struggles (including COVID-19), she reframes “pray without ceasing” as both a God‑conscious way of life (the Spirit interceding for us) and a call to persistence in prayer through discouragement, alongside continual rejoicing and gratitude.
““But thou when thou prayest enter into your prayer closet and when you have shut the door pray to your father which is in secret and your father seeth in secret shall reward you openly.””
A teaching and corporate prayer service emphasizing the power of united, sustained intercession—how corporate prayer differs from private prayer, creates spiritual synergy, and accelerates breakthrough—along with ministry announcements and calls to give and volunteer.
“Jesus said, "go into your inner chamber" — your prayer closet, your private space.”
A sermon urging humble, persistent prayer as the pathway from setback to restoration. The preacher emphasizes personal connection with God, the prerequisite of humility and repentance, and the real effects of prayer—God hears, forgives, heals, and intervenes—illustrated with biblical and contemporary testimonies and a gospel invitation.
“Don't be like the hypocrites with their vain repetitions; your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask him.”
A sermon on Luke's Parable of the Persistent Widow teaching that persistent prayer is an expression of faith. Speakers contrast the unjust, indifferent judge with a loving God, encourage strategic, justice-focused praying (especially for salvation in the city), and offer practical next steps for growing persistence in prayer.
“Your words say in Matthew six and eight, you know what they're in need of before I even open my mouth to ask, Lord.”
Pastor Charlie Dates preaches on Jesus' teaching about divorce and marriage from the Sermon on the Mount, arguing that God's intent is one-man/one-woman lifelong covenant while acknowledging limited, compassionate permissions for divorce (such as abuse or sexual immorality). He emphasizes grace, forgiveness, the church's role in helping marriages, healthy singleness, and calls listeners to faith and community support.
“The Lord's Prayer: 'Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come.'”
Pastor Nathaniel Green teaches on angelology—who angels are, their role in God’s purposes, and how believers should relate to them—moving from theology to practical application about faith, obedience, worship and church participation.
“Our Father which art in heaven... thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
Pastor teaches that spoken words exercised in faith—believing and declaring God's promises—activate miracles and change circumstances. He contrasts life-giving biblical practice with dead tradition, urges confessing scripture, praying to receive, exercising spiritual authority (healing, deliverance, tongues), forgiving others, and actively sharing the gospel.
“'Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name' ... 'Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.'”
A Bible study on God’s ‘‘unstoppable kingdom’’ that explores Acts 19’s account of new believers renouncing occult practices and shows how a prevailing, kingdom-centered faith—modeled by Abraham and grounded in the church—enables believers to overcome sin, receive God’s provision, and walk in victory.
“Our Father in heaven, let your name remain holy; bring about your kingdom; manifest your will here on earth as it is manifest in heaven.”
Elder Jonathan Banks teaches on the 'unstoppable kingdom' of God, using the Lord's Prayer as a framework to explain kinship with God, kingdom authority, and practical kingdom living. He emphasizes God's immutability—creator, provider, sustainer, perfecter—and the secret that believers are included as joint heirs and co-workers in God's redeeming plan.
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“Our Father who art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name.”
A Sunday worship service centered on Psalm 107: how God meets people in their deepest struggles — the lost, the bound, the foolish, and those caught in storms — with practical calls to prayer, evangelism, stewardship, and going into 'deep water' ministry, plus community announcements, back-to-school blessings for children, and an invitation to salvation.
“'Our Father which art in heaven, holy is thy name' (opening line of the Lord's Prayer).”
A Sunday service focused on 'Mind Matters' — preaching on the importance of renewing the mind, resisting 'mind monsters' (deception, doubt, fear), and practicing 'mind medicine' (Philippians 4:7-8). The service included baby dedications, announcements (beach prayer & communion, volunteer needs, early childhood/parenting initiative), offering/ stewardship teaching, altar calls and baptisms, and an official church meeting presenting Elder Jonathan Banks as senior pastor-elect.
“Let's go to Matthew chapter 6... Chapter 6, verse 9.”
A practical teaching on why faith sometimes doesn't produce results — identify and correct factors that short‑circuit faith (financial irresponsibility, lack of specificity, silent/private petitions, no agreement with others, failure to speak and confess). Emphasizes learning the 'rules' of faith, praying audibly and specifically, coming into agreement with prayer partners, repaying debts, and taking tangible steps (journals, altar time, faith conference) to activate breakthrough.
“Your Father who is in heaven. Hallow His name (line from the Lord's Prayer).”
A Mother's Day worship service celebrating mothers as God's masterpieces (Imago Dei), emphasizing their identity, calling, and capacity, with worship, prayers, pastoral encouragement, and church announcements.
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“"Our Father which art in heaven... Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts... lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil." (Lord's Prayer)”
A sermon calling believers to build lives on a lasting foundation (the 'rock') rather than convenience ('sand'), emphasizing obedience to Jesus, practical spiritual formation, and an invitation to place full trust in Christ.
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread...”
Pastor Francis Smith preached about the spiritual danger of distraction and the necessity of keeping our focus on Jesus. Using the story of Peter walking on the water and the Mary-and-Martha contrast, he urged the congregation to prioritize prayer, Scripture, and a gospel-centered life amid everyday anxieties and public distractions. Announcements included Vacation Bible School follow-up, a community sing, a prayer walk, student/teacher blessing, church cleanup, and giving options.
“'Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name... For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.'”
Melissa Hollerith preaches that Christians are called to trust God rather than cling to control or possessions, using a personal hurricane-evacuation story and Peter walking on the water to urge the congregation to live by faith and embrace the promise, "Do not be afraid."
“'Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.' (The Lord's Prayer introduction and opening line.)”
A homily for the Feast of the Transfiguration connecting the gospel account (Matthew) and readings (Daniel, 2 Peter) to the Eucharist: the Transfiguration reveals Jesus’ divinity as a gift of hope and strength for the apostles and for believers, and faith opens our eyes to recognize Christ in the sacraments, scripture, the poor, and the life of the Church.
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“‘Our Father who art in heaven...thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us each day our daily bread.’ (The Lord's Prayer quoted)”
A revival-focused sermon urging believers to stop murmuring, renew their minds, apply the blood of Jesus, and exercise faith for healing, deliverance and breakthrough through prayer, obedience, fellowship and testimony.
“Paraphrase of the Lord’s Prayer: “Thy kingdom come... on earth as it is in heaven.””
Bishop Duane Swilley preaches that obedient, covenant-centered living — especially in family and youth ministry — activates God’s promises, removes delay, and sets in motion a series of blessings for individuals, marriages, and the church.
“'Your kingdom, Your will be done on earth as it already is' — the Lord's Prayer petition from Matthew chapter 6.”
Pastor William McDowell teaches that our true inheritance is God Himself — intimate, present communion with the Father made possible by Christ's redemption and the indwelling Holy Spirit. Conviction and even judgment are reframed as evidence of God's nearness and loving pursuit, and holiness is presented not as a list of rules but as the natural fruit of living in God's presence. The sermon issues an invitation to 'remove' whatever hinders intimacy with God and to pursue the present and future reality of the kingdom.
“Reference to “thy kingdom” coming and operating on earth (paraphrase of the Lord’s Prayer).”
A call to preserve and defend the honor of God through faithful, ordered kingdom ministry — modeled by David’s battle with Goliath — emphasizing apostolic/bishopric responsibility, spiritual warfare, discipleship of next generations, corporate intercession, and stewardship.
“for him to get his will accomplished here as it is in heaven”
A pastoral teaching on partnering with the Holy Spirit so individuals and the church can receive more of God — emphasizing believing the Word, cultivating open hearts, leaders guiding the congregation, practical sensitivity in ministry (especially healing), and structuring services to release the Spirit.
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“Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
A Pentecost Sunday sermon reflecting on Acts 2 that celebrates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as the birth and continuing mission of the church—emphasizing inclusion, diversity, hospitality, and the call to carry Pentecost power outward into service, justice, and community life.
“that you will give us today our daily bread”
A Sunday sermon launching a Colossians series that begins with Psalm 84’s longing for God’s presence, emphasizes satisfaction in Christ, the identity of believers as saints, faithful servant leadership, and warns against false teaching and premature pursuit of titles.
“Give us this day our daily bread.”
A sermon on the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds calling believers to faithful, patient ministry in the 'between time' — to persist in compassion, justice, and service rather than rushing to condemn or 'uproot' others.
“Give us this day our daily bread.”
Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. teaches that Christian hospitality and generosity — expressed as humility, maturity, approachability, and tranquility — are essential marks of discipleship and church life, culminating in a call to form a Joy Team to make the congregation more welcoming and to live out Godly generosity and peace.
““Give us this day our daily bread.””
Elder Jonathan Banks teaches on the 'unstoppable kingdom' of God, using the Lord's Prayer as a framework to explain kinship with God, kingdom authority, and practical kingdom living. He emphasizes God's immutability—creator, provider, sustainer, perfecter—and the secret that believers are included as joint heirs and co-workers in God's redeeming plan.
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““our daily bread and forgive us our debts.” (part of the Lord’s Prayer)”
An Easter sermon reflecting on John 20 (Mary at the empty tomb) that connects the first Easter to the congregation's experience during the 2020 pandemic. The preacher contrasts Peter's paralysis with Mary Magdalene's expectant faith, interprets the empty tomb and empty church as signs that Christ is at work beyond the building, and calls believers to hope-filled action—serving the vulnerable, proclaiming the resurrection, and continuing the church's mission while apart. The service includes scripture readings (Psalm 118, John 20), confession, intercessory prayer, and a benediction.
“The Lord's Prayer begins with asking forgiveness ("forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors").”
A Bible study defining the 'kingdom of God' as God's rule coming to earth inaugurated in Jesus. The talk explains how Jesus' miracles signal the kingdom's arrival, calls the church to be ambassadors carrying heaven's will into the world, and highlights forgiveness as the central power for reconciliation and unity.
“There's this moment in the prayer where Jesus gets to forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
Tim Brown teaches that unforgiveness (bitterness) is a pervasive source of spiritual bondage that punishes the holder more than the offender. Drawing on Matthew 18, Matthew 6 and Mark 11, he calls Christians to forgive as God forgave us—absorbing the debt, humanizing the offender, and releasing them—and gives a practical five‑step forgiveness exercise.
George Whitefield
Matthew 6:13 -- "Lead us not into temptation." The great and important duty which is incumbent on Christians, is to guard against all appearance of evil; to watch against the first risings in the heart to evil; and to have a guard upon our actions, that…
Read the full text“"lead us not into temptation" (Lord's Prayer) and "deliver us from evil" referenced in the prayer model.”
Elder Jonathan Banks teaches on the 'unstoppable kingdom' of God, using the Lord's Prayer as a framework to explain kinship with God, kingdom authority, and practical kingdom living. He emphasizes God's immutability—creator, provider, sustainer, perfecter—and the secret that believers are included as joint heirs and co-workers in God's redeeming plan.
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Divine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.”
A Memorial Day–weekend sermon reflecting on suffering, sacrifice, and prayer in the pandemic era. Using readings from John, 1 Peter, and a psalm, the preacher connects Christian hope in Christ's suffering and glorification to our current trials, urging humility, persistent prayer, mutual care, and faithful resistance to the adversary.
“But deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.”
A virtual Good Shepherd Sunday sermon (John 10:1-10) that explains Jesus as both shepherd and gate, urging listeners to learn to recognize and follow Christ's voice, enter the gate to abundant life, repent, accept grace, and share that life with others—especially in the isolation of COVID-19.
“Deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.”
A sermon on the Emmaus road story emphasizing that Jesus is revealed most fully in table fellowship. The pastor applies the narrative to life during COVID—reminding the congregation that Christ walks with them even when unrecognized, announces a virtual communion, and offers pastoral prayers and practical church updates.
“"When you forgive, your Father in heaven will also forgive." (paraphrase)”
A Bible study defining the 'kingdom of God' as God's rule coming to earth inaugurated in Jesus. The talk explains how Jesus' miracles signal the kingdom's arrival, calls the church to be ambassadors carrying heaven's will into the world, and highlights forgiveness as the central power for reconciliation and unity.
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
Tim Brown teaches that unforgiveness (bitterness) is a pervasive source of spiritual bondage that punishes the holder more than the offender. Drawing on Matthew 18, Matthew 6 and Mark 11, he calls Christians to forgive as God forgave us—absorbing the debt, humanizing the offender, and releasing them—and gives a practical five‑step forgiveness exercise.
“If you do not forgive others their sins, God cannot forgive you of your sins.”
A Sunday service focused on trusting God and adopting the mind of Christ — moving from intellectual belief to active trust, dying to sin, choosing others above self, and intentionally renewing the mind. The service also included testimony on vulnerability and healing, practical teaching on stewardship/giving, corporate worship, prayer, and communion.
“He says when you fast; he didn't ask you if you was going to fast.”
Pastor James Edwards (part 2 of the series) teaches that there are intentional and unintentional lies that keep people spiritually tied. Unintentional lies—born of ignorance, denial or laziness—breed insecurity, self-rejection and a lukewarm faith; he gives markers of lukewarmness and practical steps (confession, repentance, spiritual disciplines, speaking faith, sacrificial giving) to be set free and live by faith.
John Wesley
Upon our Lord's Sermon on the Mount Discourse 7 "Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou,…
Read the full text“Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven; moth, rust, and thieves cannot destroy them.”
A sermon on Colossians emphasizing that the church’s faith and love are rooted in a living hope stored in heaven. The preacher urges believers to anchor faith in the person of Christ, let hope shape choices and stewardship, and demonstrate sacrificial love as the hallmark of discipleship while celebrating the gospel’s saving and spreading power.
“Invest in eternal significance where moth and rust can't get to it.”
A sermon on Acts 19 showing how the advance of the gospel in Ephesus changed people’s feelings and redirected the flow of money — provoking a violent reaction from those who profited from the old religious economy. The preacher contrasts fear, lust, and pride (which preserve wealth) with faith, hope, and love (which fuel generosity), and urges believers to steward resources sacrificially — whether in personal life, marriage, or mission giving.
“Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven; moth, rust and thieves cannot destroy that.”
A Colossians-centered Sunday message emphasizing faith anchored in Jesus Christ, Christlike love for God’s people, and a living hope stored in heaven that fuels faithful living, sacrificial stewardship, missions, worship, and evangelism. The sermon calls the church to thanksgiving, practical obedience, and loving the unlovable as evidence of true discipleship.
“'Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth... but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.'”
A sermon on the Parable of the Rich Fool that warns against identifying ourselves with possessions, reminds believers that earthly resources are temporary, and calls Christians to steward what God gives for the blessing of others rather than hoarding it for self. The speaker uses personal stories and practical questions to challenge listeners to trade obsession with wealth for trust in God and generosity toward people.
“Do not store up treasures on earth where moths and rust destroy and thieves break in and steal; store your treasures in heaven, for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
A worship-centered sermon emphasizing God’s holiness (kadosh), prophetic Revelation imagery, and the believer’s access to God through the blood of Jesus. The service connects heartfelt worship with practical discipleship — giving as storing treasure in heaven — and issues an invitation for reconciliation with the Heavenly Father on Father’s Day.
“help us not to store up treasures for ourselves on earth, but to put our faith and our trust and our hope in you”
Sermon reflects on Jesus' response to questions about taxes, using the 'render unto Caesar' moment to distinguish civic obligations from ultimate allegiance to God. The preacher urges Christians to remember their identity as made in God's image, practice faithful stewardship of money and civic life, and let faith shape daily decisions.
“Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy and thieves do not break in and steal.”
A worship-centered sermon emphasizing God’s holiness (kadosh), prophetic Revelation imagery, and the believer’s access to God through the blood of Jesus. The service connects heartfelt worship with practical discipleship — giving as storing treasure in heaven — and issues an invitation for reconciliation with the Heavenly Father on Father’s Day.
“Jesus tells us to store up treasures in heaven rather than on earth and not to be anxious.”
Raegan Griffith preaches on freedom from anxiety using Matthew 6 and Philippians 4. She defines anxiety, diagnoses how it becomes entrenched (neural pathways and cultural normalization), explains three lies anxiety tells (about God's power, our identity, and our purpose), and gives two biblical tools for freedom: meditate on truth and practice prayer with thanksgiving. She affirms the role of therapy and medication as God‑used tools and issues a pastoral invitation to bring anxieties to God.
John Wesley
Upon our Lord's Sermon on the Mount Discourse 8 "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and…
Read the full text“Wherever your treasure is, there your heart will also be.”
Pastor Gabriel Platero exhorts believers to center their lives on Jesus himself rather than on what he provides, using John 6 and Paul’s example to give five practical ways to maintain a lifestyle that is truly 'all about Jesus.'
“Jesus says, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.””
Using Acts 19 (Ephesus) and Luke's teaching, the sermon shows how the gospel reshapes social and economic life, diagnosing the heart issues behind financial behavior (fear, desire/lust, pride) and giving practical spiritual and tactical guidance for stewardship: start giving, prioritize generosity (give-save-spend), get counsel for debt, and remember that distrust of leaders doesn't excuse failing as stewards.
“He says, where our treasures are there, your heart will be also.”
A sermon on responding immediately and obediently when God interrupts your plans — using Paul's conversion and calling as the model: you are set apart, chosen by grace, empowered by God, and called for a purpose so that God is glorified.
“"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matthew 6:21 referenced)”
A pastor-led Sunday message on kingdom economics and stewardship, calling the congregation to move from obligation to devotion in giving—practically defining tithe, offering, and seed—and promising provision, protection, productivity, and public testimony when believers honor God with their resources.
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“Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy your whole body is filled with light; but when your eye is unhealthy your whole body is filled with darkness.”
A Palm Sunday message on learning to recognize and follow the Lord's voice. The preacher connects Jesus' humble kingship to the call for a living relationship with God, identifies obstacles that dull spiritual hearing (media, music, ungodly company, neglected Scripture), and gives practical remedies: prayer, Scripture, fellowship, discipline and obedient action.
John Wesley
On a Single Eye "If thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. Therefore, if the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!"…
Read the full text“it's either god or mammon ... but you cannot have them both”
Pastor Nathaniel Green teaches on demonology and deliverance during a Sunday service, exposing the origin and nature of Satan and his demons, explaining their strategies, and calling believers to exercise their God-given authority, repentance, and sustained holiness. The message includes Scripture-based teaching, a practical exhortation about tithing/giving, warnings about public exposure and social media, and a corporate altar call for deliverance and healing.
“You can't serve God and money.”
A sermon on Acts 19 showing how the advance of the gospel in Ephesus changed people’s feelings and redirected the flow of money — provoking a violent reaction from those who profited from the old religious economy. The preacher contrasts fear, lust, and pride (which preserve wealth) with faith, hope, and love (which fuel generosity), and urges believers to steward resources sacrificially — whether in personal life, marriage, or mission giving.
““The Bible says that you can't serve two masters... you can't serve money and serve God.””
Pastor Shane Abbott argues that Daniel’s true test was not the one night in the lion’s den but seventy years of faithful living in Babylon. Christians are called to be kingdom ambassadors who remain faithful in foreign cultures, carry God’s character into their spheres of influence, refuse the spirit of Babylon, and trust that God is the eternal King.
“Jesus said you can't serve two masters.”
Executive Pastor Banks preaches that believers are God’s masterpiece—saved by grace and created for good works—calling listeners to receive God’s purpose, resist the enemy’s deceptions, and respond in faith through obedience, worship, prayer, baptism, and service.
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John Wesley
Upon our Lord's Sermon on the Mount Discourse 9 "No man can serve two masters; For either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. "Therefore I…
Read the full text“Reference to Matthew 6 about God's provision: "your father will always feed you" (do not worry passages).”
A sermon on Mark 4 emphasizing kingdom principles: the parable of the sower and the seed that grows. The pastor teaches that the 'seed' is the Word/what we say — spoken faith and repeated confession plant truth in the heart, producing spiritual fruit. He applies the parable to hearing rightly, guarding against cares and love of money, evangelism, stewardship, healing, family life, and practical kingdom living.
“'Do not worry about what you will eat or drink or wear; life is more than that.'”
A sermon on the Parable of the Rich Fool that warns against identifying ourselves with possessions, reminds believers that earthly resources are temporary, and calls Christians to steward what God gives for the blessing of others rather than hoarding it for self. The speaker uses personal stories and practical questions to challenge listeners to trade obsession with wealth for trust in God and generosity toward people.
“Paraphrase of Jesus' teaching not to worry and that God provides for our needs.”
A packed Inland Empire Sunday service featuring worship, communion reflections on Job, teaching from Matthew and Genesis, baptisms/testimonies, mission and leadership announcements, and a central sermon on 'wrestling with God' (Genesis 32) calling believers to honest, transformative prayer and wholehearted discipleship.
“Do not be anxious about your life—what you will eat or drink or wear; look at the birds and the flowers; seek first the kingdom of God.”
Raegan Griffith preaches on freedom from anxiety using Matthew 6 and Philippians 4. She defines anxiety, diagnoses how it becomes entrenched (neural pathways and cultural normalization), explains three lies anxiety tells (about God's power, our identity, and our purpose), and gives two biblical tools for freedom: meditate on truth and practice prayer with thanksgiving. She affirms the role of therapy and medication as God‑used tools and issues a pastoral invitation to bring anxieties to God.
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Look at the birds of the air... and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.”
A packed Inland Empire Sunday service featuring worship, communion reflections on Job, teaching from Matthew and Genesis, baptisms/testimonies, mission and leadership announcements, and a central sermon on 'wrestling with God' (Genesis 32) calling believers to honest, transformative prayer and wholehearted discipleship.
““Therefore I tell you, do not worry... Do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or drink or about your body, what you will wear. Look at the birds of the air... will he not much more clothe you, you of little faith?””
Raegan Griffith preaches on freedom from anxiety using Matthew 6 and Philippians 4. She defines anxiety, diagnoses how it becomes entrenched (neural pathways and cultural normalization), explains three lies anxiety tells (about God's power, our identity, and our purpose), and gives two biblical tools for freedom: meditate on truth and practice prayer with thanksgiving. She affirms the role of therapy and medication as God‑used tools and issues a pastoral invitation to bring anxieties to God.
“Look at the birds; they don't plant or harvest or store food, for your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you far more valuable to him?”
Rev. Bradley Tucker opens a three-week Bible study on controlling emotions with a first message on anxiety. Using the example of Elijah, he outlines a three-step pastoral response—isolate (find quiet to be with God), explain (tell God your burdens), and restoration (trust God to provide and restore)—and gives practical and ministerial applications for believers facing anxiety during uncertain times.
“"He can feed the birds of the air" (parable about God's care for the birds).”
A Sunday night sermon using the Jesus-and-Peter walking-on-water account to teach that trials are teachable moments: tests reveal and build faith, God is present in storms, His provision is more than enough, and believers must keep their eyes on Jesus rather than be distracted by fear or self-focus. The message included testimony, calls to prayer and salvation, and practical exhortations to be intentional in trust and faith.
“in the New Testament, the lord Jesus would say, Ystyried y llyfrau o'r ffordd, sut rydw i'n eu codi, nid ydych chi'n fwy gwych na nhw (Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; you are not more than they)”
A Sunday service message that centers Christ as the chief priority, expounds Jonah 4 to show God's compassion for the lost, contrasts the Gospel's initiating love with other religious views, and issues a pastoral call to availability for mission, prayer, and evangelism.
“If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers, most of which are never seen, don't you think he'll attend to you?”
A worship-centered New Year service calling the Generation One community to pursue a fresh work of God in their hearts. Leaders led extended worship, celebrated the ministry's fifth anniversary, taught on faithful stewardship (tithing as the first 10% of increase) and seeking God's kingdom first, then delivered a pastoral call to leave behind former habits, wilderness wandering, and desert dryness so God can make 'roads in the wilderness' and pour 'rivers in the desert.' The message culminated in an altar invitation to receive Jesus, renew commitment, and step into the new season.
“So do not worry, saying, what shall we eat or what shall we drink or what shall we wear? And your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
A packed Inland Empire Sunday service featuring worship, communion reflections on Job, teaching from Matthew and Genesis, baptisms/testimonies, mission and leadership announcements, and a central sermon on 'wrestling with God' (Genesis 32) calling believers to honest, transformative prayer and wholehearted discipleship.
““seek first the kingdom of God” (quoted directly in the sermon).”
Pastor Ed preaches from Luke 12 about being "built for more": guarding the heart against covetousness, recognizing that worth comes from being made in God's image (not possessions), and embracing stewardship. He contrasts storing up stuff with being "rich toward God," urging open hands, generous living, using all five forms of capital (financial, relational, educational, physical, spiritual) to serve others, and building a legacy that changes lives. The sermon includes practical church examples (disaster relief, neighborhood campuses), an invitation to serve and a call to faith.
“What Jesus said: 'seek first the kingdom of God, put him first in all things.'”
A sermon calling believers to build lives on a lasting foundation (the 'rock') rather than convenience ('sand'), emphasizing obedience to Jesus, practical spiritual formation, and an invitation to place full trust in Christ.
“Seek first the kingdom of God, and he will add all these things.”
Pastor Ed teaches from 1 Peter 2 that believers are 'living stones' under God's ongoing construction—saved by Christ, being sanctified through a process that removes what doesn't belong, replaces unhealthy appetites with spiritual nourishment, redefines identity as God's chosen and royal priesthood, and reveals Christ through transformed lives—culminating in a call to faith, repentance, and practical growth from 'milk to meat.'
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
A Bible-study style message on faith titled "Manifestation: Maintenance Leads to Manifestation." Speakers teach faith as a heart-and-mouth response to God's promises, using the centurion (Matthew 8) and the parable of the sower (Mark 4) to show how to obtain results by (1) finding a promise, (2) speaking the word, and (3) acting in faith. Practical maintenance—regular spiritual disciplines, removal of 'other things,' stewardship (giving), and taking authority in prayer—is emphasized as necessary for heavenly promises to produce earthly manifestation. The service includes offering exhortation, altar calls for salvation, rededication and church membership, and prayers for healing.
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“The guest speaker's text is Matthew 6, verses 33 and 34.”
A sermon on Psalm 73:13-16 that examines Asaph's struggle with suffering despite faithfulness, warns against a transactional relationship with God, and urges believers to move from mere church attendance to genuine worship because worship restores perspective and strength to face life's trials.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.