Podcasts about Matthew 6

This episode explores the biblical concept of the “secret place,” emphasizing intentional solitude and prayer as the primary arena where identity as sons and daughters of God is formed, drawing from Matthew 6 and Psalms to show that true spiritual transformation does not happen in public, but in hidden communion with the Father. The speaker contrasts modern culture's fixation on noise, self‑promotion, emotional validation, and constant stimulation with God's invitation to silence, obedience, and submission, teaching that the secret place is not for self‑care or emotional relief, but for dying to self and becoming like Christ. Through personal stories, Scripture, historical Christian voices, and psychological research, the episode argues that freedom from fear, clarity of calling, and spiritual authority are birthed through faithful, disciplined time alone with God, where trust is built, idols are dismantled, and God's will takes precedence over personal feelings or ambition

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchMatthew 6:16-18The Freedom of Fasting1. It is assumed that Christians fast, v. 16“The greatest enemy of hunger for God is not poison but apple pie. It is not thebanquet of the wicked that dulls our appetite for heaven, but mindless nibbling atthe table of the world.”-John Piper, A Hunger for God2. Fasting is for God, v. 16When we embrace that fasting is for God two things happen:a) it eliminates anybody having to knowb) it affects what I do while fastingZechariah 7:1-6Isaiah 58:3-53. Fasting is in secret, v. 18Four thoughts that accompany habitual sin...a God is ________.b There is no use.c There is no stopping.d There is no hope.Nehemiah 9:1-2Mental worship...1 What has most shaped how you think about fasting?2 What spiritual habits do you practice to stay connected to your faith?3 Do you ever wonder if your spiritual habits matter?4 What do you feel when you read that "your Father sees in secret? "5 Is the lie you believe about God or yourself?

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John reflects on Jesus' teaching from the Sermon on the Mount regarding giving in secret. His words weren't just spiritual advice. They were revolutionary. In a world built on reciprocity, status, and public recognition, Jesus offered a radically different way to live—one rooted in gratitude, freedom, and quiet goodness.Drawing on insights from ancient history, lived experience, and wisdom from voices like Dietrich Bonhoeffer, this reflection shows how generosity can slowly retrain our hearts. When we practice giving without announcing it, something remarkable happens: we become less impressed with ourselves and less dependent on other people's approval.Over time, generosity becomes second nature. The left hand forgets what the right hand is doing. And goodness begins to feel free.

Date: 01/14/26Speaker: Luke MatzkeTitle: Evening Service (Respectable Sins: Anxiety)Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

We live in a culture of dissatisfaction. Never have so many wanted so much and found so little contentment once they got it. We live in one of the most prosperous nations on the face of the earth and we still struggle on a daily basis with feeling contentment. Coveting means believing the myth that "Someone else is having a better life than mine – and I deserve to have what they have.” It's FOMO - the fear of missing out.  It's almost as though the more people have the more discontent they feel. And this works its way into our lives in at least these four areas: Looks, Loot, Lifestyle and Love. Explore the antidote in this episode of Gospel Wabi Sabi.

Pastor Micah Klutinoty shares how money is a matter of worship because it reveals who or what we truly serve, shaping both what we love and who we obey. Jesus calls us to replace a horizontal love of money with a vertical love for Christ, viewing all we have as a gift from God to be used as a tool for Kingdom impact.

Follow along with our sermon notes here: https://www.thehubcitychurch.org/note/good-resolves-prayer-luke-111-2-matthew-69-13/

In the Christian tradition, remembering death (memento mori) was never about morbidity. It was about clarity. St. Benedict told his monks to “keep death daily before your eyes” not to darken their days, but to brighten them—to strip away illusion, procrastination, trivial pursuits.A daily reminder: Don't waste your life. When you remember that your days are numbered, certain things lose their power. Petty resentments. Performative success. The endless chase for relevance. You stop asking, “How do I look?” and start asking “Who am I becoming?” This is precisely why our culture prizes and worships being young.Youth feels like infinity. Youth whispers the lie that there is always more time—more time to repent, more time to reconcile, more time to love deeply, more time to tell the truth, more time to give yourself away. So we spend enormous energy denying aging, hiding death, and sanitizing loss. We airbrush wrinkles, euphemize funerals, and treat mortality as a malfunction instead of a teacher. But Christianity insists on the opposite: death is a tutor.Not because it is good—but because it is honest. It tells the truth about limits. And limits, paradoxically, are what make love urgent and obedience meaningful. You cannot follow Jesus casually when you remember that you will die. You cannot drift when the end is in view.

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Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHMatthew 6:5-15How To Pray Big & Free1. Prayers is not for managing people's opinion, v. 5-62. Prayer is not where you control God, v. 73. Prayer is a demonstration of what you believe, v. 8Two things to believe...a) “for your father”b) “knows what you need before you ask him.”4. Prayer has structure, v. 9-13Structure of the disciples prayer...a) acknowledgement- “Our father in heaven...”b) nature1) name- “Hallowed be your name..."2) Kingdom- ...”your kingdom come...”3) will- ...”your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”c) needs- “...give us this day our daily bread...”d) responsibility- ”...and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”e) freedom, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”I Corinthians 10:13Mental worship...1. When you pray, are you more mindful of God or the people in the room?2. Does your life “hallow” God's name?3. Do you ever sound like an orphan when you pray. Like someone who doesn't have a Father?4. What would change about your prayers if you believed that God knows what you need beforeyou asked Him?5. How is your spiritual ability these days?6. What two words best describe your prayer life?

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Kingdom-Centered Prayer | Chris McGarvey

In this episode, Austin Edwards is preaching though Matthew 6:19-24 and how the church is lead to be investing into the kingdom

2026-1-11 - Matthew 6:1-18 - Hypocrite or Imitator? by Imperial Berean

Sunday, January 11, 2025"Generosity: A Tresure Map" - Tyler TankersleySermon based on Matthew 6:19-24(reading by Becky Bryant)

Matthew 6:5-6 New King James Version   5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

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Send us a text****Read the Bible in a Year with me in 2026 right here on the podcast!***Bible Verses of the Week: Jeremiah 9:23-24Welcome to the podcast Move Forth With Grace!  We will be reading the entire Bible in a year.  This is such a perfect way to get into God's Word each day and to develop your own relationship with God our Father through His Son Jesus Christ. I am your host Angela and want to first of all say that I am not an expert in Theology or Church History or a Minister and I never will claim to be.  I am a  wife and mother who has been reborn and want to be of service to God in gratitude for calling me back home. Welcome to the Podcast! The Bible that I will be reading from is the McArthur Daily Bible.  It is a New American Standard Bible.Thank you for being here....thank you for becoming less like you and more like Jesus.May you Move Forth with Grace today!Love, Angela Connect with me on social media or send a prayer request to me on my website here:https://campsite.bio/moveforthBible Teachers that I recommend:Mike Winger on https://biblethinker.org/meet-mike/John McArthur on https://www.gty.orgDr. Chuck Missler on www.khouse.orgNancy Missler on www.kingshighway.orgDale Partridge on www.relearn.orgChuck Smith on http://www.pastorchuck.org/RC Sproul Eschatology Playlist:https://youtu.be/n22MRa0P6_I?si=Aw53nQLSteu6T3-ASupport the show

Send us a text****Read the Bible in a Year with me in 2026 right here on the podcast!***Bible Verses of the Week: Jeremiah 9:23-24Welcome to the podcast Move Forth With Grace!  We will be reading the entire Bible in a year.  This is such a perfect way to get into God's Word each day and to develop your own relationship with God our Father through His Son Jesus Christ. I am your host Angela and want to first of all say that I am not an expert in Theology or Church History or a Minister and I never will claim to be.  I am a  wife and mother who has been reborn and want to be of service to God in gratitude for calling me back home. Welcome to the Podcast! The Bible that I will be reading from is the McArthur Daily Bible.  It is a New American Standard Bible.Thank you for being here....thank you for becoming less like you and more like Jesus.May you Move Forth with Grace today!Love, Angela Connect with me on social media or send a prayer request to me on my website here:https://campsite.bio/moveforthBible Teachers that I recommend:Mike Winger on https://biblethinker.org/meet-mike/John McArthur on https://www.gty.orgDr. Chuck Missler on www.khouse.orgNancy Missler on www.kingshighway.orgDale Partridge on www.relearn.orgChuck Smith on http://www.pastorchuck.org/RC Sproul Eschatology Playlist:https://youtu.be/n22MRa0P6_I?si=Aw53nQLSteu6T3-ASupport the show

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Disorder around us exposes the disorder within us, and Jesus calls us to realign our lives by seeking His Kingdom first

In Matthew 6, is Jesus talking about "healthy" and "unhealthy" eyes, as translations sometimes have it (e.g., NIV, ESV, NLT), or is the Greek expression an idiom that Jewish listeners would have readily understood in another way? Dr. Brad H. Young is Emeritus Professor in Judaic Christian Studies with an emphasis in Biblical Literature at Oral Roberts University Graduate School of Theology and Ministry, and Professor at Jerusalem Seminary. Among other things, he has published Jesus the Jewish Theologian and The Parables: Jewish Tradition and Christian Interpretation.

"The Power of Prayer" by Matt Miller.  First Things First - Part 2.  The message was preached on January 4, 2026.  Matthew 6:5-13.

Pastor Zack Flipse shares a message from Matthew 6:7-13, “Praying to the God Who Already Knows.” —————————— More from Oostburg CRC Sermons: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/sermons Bible Study Resources: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/resources Original Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/4P7JbJlHzabPNW8GpdxKcB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSouYxM1rwWZ4cYAvTIqVA

Genesis 11-13; Psalms 11-14; Matthew 6

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Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHPracticing RighteousnessMatthew 6:1–41. It's not what we do but why, v. 1Matthew 6:1In this one verse Jesus tells us three things...a) practicing righteousness reinforces who we arePracticing righteousness means a lifestyle that demonstrates inner transformation which showsup in our life rhythms, daily choices, relationships and posture towards others that goes beyondrule keeping and to the authority and sufficiency of King and Kingdom.b) where and why matterc) its possible for heaven to have no consequence of how you lived on earth2. Giving to the needy is assumed behavior, v. 2Here is what happens when you give to the needy...a) you are lending to GodProverbs 19:17b) you are seeing the world the way God sees itc) you are avoiding judgement through stewardshipLuke 16:19-253. Giving can be a form of taking, v. 2-4a4. Let the fact that God knows be enough for you, v. 3-4Matthew 6:3-4Mental worship...1. What do you do in order to practice your righteousness?2. Does being anonymous take the joy out of giving or add joy to giving?3. Do you practice your righteousness enough to feel confident about your faith?4. How often do you think of yourself as “lending to God?”5. Are you a different person in the “synagogue” than you are in the “streets?”

Pastor Luis Zamot

In what is often referred to as “The Lord's Prayer”, Jesus gives His followers a template for how to pray. Kenton walks us through this passage explaining how to pray different parts of the prayer.

As we begin 2026 it seems the perfect time to give some serious thought to our priorities.Isn't it interesting that history is divided into BC and AD? I'm sure we all know that AD is an abbreviated form of the Latin “Anno Domini” which translates “year of the Lord”.So since this is the beginning of the “year of the Lord”, it seems appropriate to determine His priorities for those of us who are followers of our Lord Jesus Christ.Instead of making our own New Year's resolutions, let us just make His priority our resolution for 2026 AD.DNA QuestionsDNA Questions - Matthew 6:33DiscoverTo whom does Jesus give the command to “seek”?What is His reasoning for this instruction?How would you describe the “kingdom of God” and “his righteousness”?Why would He make this the “first” priority?NurtureOver the course of your life, what have been your priorities?How have they changed as you “walk” with the LORD?What would you desire to see changed in 2026?ActHow would seeking “the kingdom of God” reorder the priorities in your life?How would seeking “his righteousness” reorder the priorities in your life?What “good thing” would you ask of your heavenly Father this year?

As we begin 2026 it seems the perfect time to give some serious thought to our priorities.Isn't it interesting that history is divided into BC and AD? I'm sure we all know that AD is an abbreviated form of the Latin “Anno Domini” which translates “year of the Lord”.So since this is the beginning of the “year of the Lord”, it seems appropriate to determine His priorities for those of us who are followers of our Lord Jesus Christ.Instead of making our own New Year's resolutions, let us just make His priority our resolution for 2026 AD.DNA QuestionsDNA Questions - Matthew 6:33DiscoverTo whom does Jesus give the command to “seek”?What is His reasoning for this instruction?How would you describe the “kingdom of God” and “his righteousness”?Why would He make this the “first” priority?NurtureOver the course of your life, what have been your priorities?How have they changed as you “walk” with the LORD?What would you desire to see changed in 2026?ActHow would seeking “the kingdom of God” reorder the priorities in your life?How would seeking “his righteousness” reorder the priorities in your life?What “good thing” would you ask of your heavenly Father this year?

Genesis 8-9; 19 Psalms 10-11; 40 Matthew 6

January 4 – Teach Us to Pray (and Fast) Matthew 6:9-18 This week kicks off our three week church prayer campaign at Northwest. Each day our prayer team leaders will send out the daily prompt to their team to pray about a different aspect of “Connecting” to God and one another in 2026. This sermon will go over different wants to think about prayer and fasting and to plan how we will all engage in prayer to kick off 2026. It will go over the basics of fasting as a spiritual discipline that helps us to have less of a physical thing to engage in more of a spiritual thing.

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SERMON: FIRST THINGS FIRSTSCRIPTURE:  Matthew 6:25-34

On the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-15)

In Matthew 6 Jesus warns against 3 forms of showy piety prevalent amongst the Pharisees of his dayverses conspicuous giving of alms (charity, prayers designed to impress others rather than heartfelt requests to the Father and attention-seeking fasting. Our Lord tells us that the focus of worship must be internal i.e. our relationship with our Father and should ignore anything external that would impress an audience. The chapter points out that charitable deeds must have their focus on the receiver and not the giver - and the reward being future not present. The same attitude must characterise our prayers. Jesus then provides a model prayer in which the honour and reverence for God must be foremost. When His Kingdom is sought and when His will shall be done. Next in the prayer follows petition for needs (not wants), forgiveness(measured by our capacity to forgive) and deliverance. Advice on fasting, the objective of the treasure we seek, freedom from all anxiety as God knows us loves us and will provide all that we need to bring us into His Kingdom. One day at a time our Father has given us- we leave the worry for tomorrow to Him.

12.28.25 Matthew 6:33-34 "Word of the Year" Speaker: Dr. Owen Nease, Lead Pastor

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Matthew 6:19-34 - Gaze Upon God's Character - AJ KratzMESSAGE NOTES:http://www.calvaryword.com/Topical/a1437.pdf

Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?' or ‘What shall we drink?' or ‘What shall we wear?' . . . For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. Taught at Agape Bible Church on December 28, 2025. [40 minutes]