In Matthew 6.25-34, Jesus equips us with three strategies for overcoming anxiety: (1) observe God’s provision in nature; (2) seek God’s kingdom and righteousness; and (3) trust God day by day. This sermon is part 8 of "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's expository preaching series on Matthew 6 & 7.

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(0:00) Does Taking Control Help Anxiety?

(7:31) Look at Nature to Overcome Anxiety | Matthew 6.24-30

(15:21) Don't Let Anxiety Eclipse God | Matthew 6.31-33

(24:06) Why Jesus Said "Do Not Worry About Tomorrow" | Matthew 6.34

(31:19) Summary and Next Steps

In Matthew 6.19-24, Jesus presents three benefits of fully investing your life in God's kingdom: (1) eternal security; (2) clear vision; and (3) simple service. This sermon is part 7 of "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's expository preaching series on Matthew 6 & 7. ⁠TRANSCRIPT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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(0:00) Radical Investment Advice from Jesus

(5:17) The Problem with Your Savings | Matthew 6.19-21

(12:48) Healing for Our Spiritual Blindness | Matthew 6.22-23

(20:20) You Can't Serve God and Money | Matthew 6.24

(27:39) Summary and Next Steps

To understand Jesus' teaching on fasting in Matthew 6:16-18, we look to other biblical examples that reveal four reasons for fasting that pleases God: (1) humble repentance; (2) desperate prayer; (3) spiritual devotion; and (4) crucial direction. This sermon is part 6 of "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's expository preaching series on Matthew 6 & 7.

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(0:00) The Wrong Way to Fast

(5:04) Fasting with Two Goats & an Evil King

(14:25) Fasting with a Desperate Dad

(21:57) Fasting to Win the Fight

(29:24) Fasting to Find the Way

(34:33) Next Steps