Push Back: Why We Need Personal GuardrailsEvery one of us can look back at regrets in our lives and see a pattern: those regrets often came from times when we had no moral guardrails in place. Guardrails are those spiritual convictions and personal boundaries that keep us from wandering too close to danger. They may feel restrictive in the moment, but in reality, they protect us from destruction.T...

Seeking First the Kingdom in Our FinancesJesus’ words in Matthew 6:33 are both a promise and a challenge: “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.” The question for each of us is simple: What comes first?Many times our excuse is, “I can’t afford it.” But God’s Word says otherwise. The truth is, both rich and poor struggle with giving—...

This message wraps up our series on guardrails in the area of money, possessions, and “stuff.” Last week we saw God’s promise from Matthew 6:33: “Seek first the Kingdom of God and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.” That promise comes with two conditions:Seek God’s Kingdom first — make Him your top priority, above your feelings, rights, and opinions.Live righteously — not ...