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

In Matthew 6.11-15, Jesus teaches us three requests to help us survive the spiritual battle: (1) provision; (2) forgiveness; and (3) deliverance. "Prayer in the Trenches" is part 5 of "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's expository sermon series on Matthew 6 & 7. TRANSCRIPT⁠⁠⁠⁠

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(0:00) Why Christians Need a Wartime Mindset

(6:41) A Prayer from the Wilderness

(14:28) Freedom from Your Spiritual Debt

(23:20) Help for Our Spiritual Battle

(30:53) Summary and Response

Jesus teaches us three big picture requests that radically change our outlook: (1) hallowed be your name; (2) your kingdom come; and (3) your will be done. This sermon is part 4 in "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's expository preaching series on Matthew 6 & 7.

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(0:00) Rising Above the Rat Race

(6:10) Hallowed Be Your Name

(18:07) Your Kingdom Come

(29:36) Your Will Be Done

(42:06) Summary and Response

Jesus compares three reasons that people pray to show the one that God rewards: (1) praying to impress people; (2) praying to access power; and (3) praying to express faith. This sermon is part 3 of "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's expository preaching series on Matthew 6 & 7.

Jesus presents three specifications of the giving that God rewards: (1) give mercifully; (2) give secretly; and (3) give expectantly. This sermon is part 2 of "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's series on Matthew 6 & 7.

Jesus confronts our impulse to perform with three challenges that lead us to live by faith in him: (1) perfect makes practice; (2) for his eyes only; and (3) eyes on the prize. This sermon is part 1 of "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's series on Matthew 6 & 7.

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(0:00) How Christianity Becomes a Circus

(5:02) Challenge 1--Perfect Makes Practice

(15:48) Challenge 2--For His Eyes Only

(25:27) Challenge 3--Eyes on the Prize

(34:38) Summary and Response

Jesus leads us through three steps toward overcoming our hateful hearts: (1) recall the limitation: neighbors; (2) grasp the implication: love; and (3) adopt the application: sonship. This sermon is part 7 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.

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(0:00) How We're Like Avocados

(6:32) Who Is My Neighbor? | Matthew 5.43

(14:44) Identifying Enemies | Matthew 5.44

(21:34) Living as Sons of God | Matthew 5.45-48

(28:56) Summary and Response

Jesus leads us through three steps toward overcoming our vengeful hearts: (1) recall the limitation: justice; (2) grasp the implication: retaliation; and (3) adopt the application: goodness. This sermon is part 6 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.

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(0:00) Why Relationships Blow Up & the Change We Need

(6:38) An Eye for an Eye: Limiting Vengeance | Matthew 5.38

(15:51) The Problem with DIY Justice | Matthew 5.39

(25:30) Why Turn the Other Cheek | Matthew 5.39-42

(36:35) Summary and Response