Seek First The Kingdom | Matthew 6:25-34 - Clint Leavitt

We live in a world constantly bombarding us with messages about who we are, what the good life looks like, and how we can obtain it. In a culture carried by the whims of personal desire and comfort, we hear values like “follow your heart;” in a culture where we are constantly divided from one another, we start to believe that our spite is justified; in a culture that is constantly blaming others, we jump into the blame game. Yet each of these notions lead us not to life, freedom, or peace, but further into death, captivity, and anxiety. In Jesus’ ministry, He regularly spoke against all sorts of notions that we consider commonplace today, and in listening and applying His words together, we will find a lasting, peaceful, joyous life in the midst of a culture mired in anxiety, division, and hatred. Listen as Pastor Clint explores the notion: You've Heard It Said, "Be Worried and Fearful," but Jesus says to you, "Seek First The Kingdom," and how His wisdom has the power to free us from our worldly worry. Sermon Resources: 1. Study on American wealth: https://www.sportofmoney.com/how-rich-are-americans-on-a-global-scale-very-rich/#:~:text=39%25%20of%20the%20world%27s%20millionaires,share%20is%20at%20%24145.8%20trillion. 2. “Most people are being crucified on a cross between two thieves: yesterday's regret and tomorrow's worries.” -Warren Wiersbe 3. William Barclay's Commentary - Story about doctor and son: https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsb/matthew-6.html 4. “Our Heavenly Father has provided many delightful inns for us along our journey, but he takes great care to see that we do not mistake any of them for home.” - C.S. Lewis 5. “Worry about the future doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength.” -Corrie Ten Boom Join us below: Facebook: www.facebook.com/midtownpreschurch Instagram: www.instagram.com/midtown.pres Website: www.midtownpres.org Community Groups: www.midtownpres.org/community-groups Sunday Services: www.midtownpres.org