Four Habits of Jesus We Should Imitate | Matthew 9:35-38 | Pastor Neil McClendon

Are your personal preferences keeping you from God's bigger purpose? Discover the four central habits of Jesus that every believer is called to imitate.In this sermon, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon walks through Matthew 9:35–10:5, exploring how Jesus lived with a deep sense of responsibility rather than personal preference. Learn what it means to move past your comfort zone, see people with true compassion, and recognize when God is calling you to be the answer to your own prayers.In this episode, we cover:Where He Went (Responsibility vs. Preference): Why clinging to our comfort zones causes us to miss out on what God is doing in the "villages."What He Did (Teaching, Proclaiming, Healing): Why believing the Bible is profitable requires allowing it to align our lives, correct us, and train us in righteousness.How He Felt (Moving from Ethos to Pathos): Experiencing the deep, visceral compassion of Jesus for people who are harassed and helpless.What He Prayed (Becoming the Answer): Why Jesus calls us to pray for laborers in the harvest field—and then sends us out to be the laborers.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Is the Bible Profitable for You?01:05 – Welcome & Passage Context (Matthew 9:35–10:5)02:25 – Habit 1: Where He Went (Preference vs. Responsibility)10:45 – Habit 2: What He Did (Teaching, Proclaiming, Healing)18:15 – Why the Scriptures Are Profitable (2 Timothy 3:16)26:10 – Habit 3: How He Felt (Jesus' Deep Compassion)33:20 – Habit 4: What He Prayed (Praying for Laborers)37:15 – Chapter 10: Are You the Answer to Your Own Prayer?41:10 – Closing Prayer & ReflectionBe sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube