What Christians Need to Prioritize: Matthew
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- Опубликовано: 3 ноя 2018
- If we are going to keep the main thing the main thing in our lives then we need to apply what Jesus said in Matthew 6:33. It has special instructions that should affect every area of our lives. We will examine the meaning and application of, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you.”
"You have only one life, it will soon be past, only what you do for Christ will last"
The grammar bothered me a wee bit until I looked the poem up (which is beautiful) and the repeating refrain makes more sense "Only one life, "twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last". Written by a British missionary, C.T. Studd (1860-1931)
I enjoy your online sermons. Your hard work isn’t going unnoticed.
Amen!🙏🏾
I came here to say the same thing! 😁
"I don't know what I'm called to do. I just know I've got to serve the Lord." I like that.
Yeah it really sinplifies the mental hijinks
do whatever is near at hand.
Everything you need to know about salvation is written..but everything being told by our preachers are lies.. prioritizing don't get you rewards on earth..all Christ's promises are in the next life.. all of it.. scripture says EVERYTHING GOD HAD LEFT TO SAY TO US WAS DONE THROUGH CHRIST, it means God said all he had left to say.. and is not speaking to anyone, he's not granting houses and cats wives and jobs..christ said he brings his rewards ACCORDING TO OUR DEEDS, GATHER NOT FOR YOURSELVES TREASURE ON EARTH WHERE MOTH AND RUST DOTH DESTROY AND THIEVES STEAL IT AWAY BUT INSTEAD GATHER FOR YOURSELVES TREASURE IN HEAVEN..MATHEW 6:33 MEANS THE SAME THING.. FOCUS ON HEAVEN FOCUS ON GOD AND YOUR REWARDS WILL BE IN HEAVEN.. A MAN ASKED CHRIST WHAT GOOD DEED SHALL I PERFORM TO OBTAIN ETERNAL LIFE. CHRIST REPLIED.. WHY DO YOU SPEAK OF A GOOD DEED THERE IS ONLY 1 WHO IS GOOD IN HEAVEN BUT TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION OBEY THE COMMANDMENTS. THE MAN ASKED WHICH ONES. CHRIST SAID DONT KILL, DONT LIE, DONT STEAL, HONOR THY PARENTS, LOVE ONE ANOTHER. THE MAN REPLIED BUT I OBEY THOSE ALREADY. CHRIST SAID IF YOU WISH TO BE PERFECT SELL YOUR STUFF GIVE IT TO THE POOR AND COME FOLLOW ME AND YOULL HAVE TREASURE (IN HEAVEN) look at the rich man parables..or the parable of the rich man and lazurus.. lazurus suffered his whole life but loved god.God.. later died and went to heaven the rich man passed him everyday never offering anything to help. Lazurus was rewarded in heaven.. but the rich man went to hell. Begging for lazurus to be sent back to warn his family of hell..he was told they have the scriptures and prophets they have the prophecies ..if they don't believe them they won't believe even if lazurus came back to life. And it's the same that applies to us..thinking we recieve proofs and signs..miracles and holy spirit..yet everytime christ was asked to show proof he denied them the proof. He told his disciples ask anything in my name and recieve NOT US. They had a purpose and task to build the church. Hear the teaching and whitness the miracles and resurrection so that by thier testimonies we believe.. christ said to his disciples BLESSED are you that believe because you have seen how much more blessed are those that believe WITHOUT SEEING.. over 1 million faithful were crucified, burned alive, tortured, flayed, fed to lions for refusing to deny christ or for reading the gospels because the churches wanted to control the interpretations.. these 1st followers of christ willingly died refusing to deny christ. Did the holy spirit guide them from being caught by the persecuters? Did God comfort thier anxiety? Rescue or protect them? Did God send down a thunder bolt to punish the persecuters? What about Peter who was hung upside down? Sol who died from illness? And they were hand chosen by christ. Did they get blessings and houses? No!. They died violent deaths agonizing deaths. And lots did it willingly knowing thier rewards are in heaven.. it is written the disciples can see and recieve GODS SPIRIT BUT THE WORLD (US) CANNOT AND STILL CHURCHES PRETEND THE HOLY SPIRIT IS AMONGST BELIEVERS..WHEN CHRIST BROUGHT THE HOLY SPIRIT ..HE BREATHED ON HIS CHURCH.. FIRE FILLED THE ROOM, THEY REMEMBERED ALL CHRIST TEACHING..THEY RECIEVED POWER TO PERFORM MIRACLES, HEAL AND RAISE DEAD.. THEY SPOKE IN TONGUES AND COULD PROPHECY.. ALL THINGS NOBODY HAS SEEN FELT, WHITNESSED SINCE THEM..SPEAKING IN TONGUES WAS A LANGUAGE ALL TONGUES UNDERSTOOD ALL WHO HEARD WAS AMAZED.. NOT A MADE UP MUMBLE GIBERISH LANGUAGE. BUT THEY RECIEVED BECAUSE THEY HAD A PURPOSE AS CHRIST DID.. HE LEFT THE COMMANDS AND EXPECTATIONS TO RECIEVE ETERNAL LIFE..IT IS NOT A ROAD MAP TO LIVE LONG HEALTHY RICH LIVES ON EARTH. AS GOD MADE LAWS, HE MADE KARMA.. IF YOU EAT BAD OR BEAT ON YOUR BODY U SUFFER LATER, IF YOU WORK HARD AND MAKE GOOD CHOICES GOOD THINGS WILL HAPPEN. IF YOU DO BAD THINGS MOST TIMES BAD THINGS WILL HAPPEN AND SOMETIMES THINGS JUST HAPPEN..
Your 40+ hours preperation for your sermons and videos show, Mike! I really appreciate it. I started watching your videos more than 1 and a 1/2 years ago, as a doubtful person on his way to becoming a Christian. I'm a believer at this point and I still love your work, sometimes revisiting your older videos, it's really good!
Wow, that’s great!
Dec 3 2020. On my way to work there was a car in front of me that had Matt 6:33 written on the back! So I pulled over looked up the verse and then did a quick search for a sermon to listen to on the rest of my way to work. Thank you for this🙏🏼
This is so timely! I am a newer Christian and it can be overwhelming sometimes to consider all of the things that we are supposed to do and not do. I actually prayed last night to have understanding on how to live for the Lord and this has helped my perspective!
Kalyn C in Acts 15 there's a dispute going on about Gentiles needing to keep the law to be saved. But the decision was no Gentiles do not have to keep the law to be saved, and because people were troubling them(probably making them feel overwhelmed like you) the council decided to write to them as clarify this and told them four things that they should avoid. These four things applied to them specifically, though us as well but we don't come from a pagan sacrifices temple worship background so there's less of a relevance to us need to avoid things strangled and blood and things offered to idols. But because they came from a pagan sexually immoral society, they needed to start with abstains from these four things. These things were very relevant to them at that time.
Staying away from four things is less overwhelming, and I think a great approach for new believers, and the idea was they'll learn the rest as they gather together.
The four things were a jumping point of things that absolutely must be avoided for them. But there are other things we are to avoid and also things we should do, which as we abide in reading our bibles we will learn.
The key is to read scripture often. Jesus had a habit of getting up early to pray so some say beginning your day in the Bible is enough, but Jesus said that man shall not live on bread alone but by every Word that comes from the mouth of God. If you think of how often we eat, I think that's how often we should seek to be reading the Word. I put the Bible on CD on when I'm in the car or washing dishes or doing other mundane tasks that prevent me from actually reading, and this has been so impactful on my walk.
I've been a believer for 15 years but this past year God revived my faith and showed me how I need to give myself entirely to these things. One step at a time and God will show you. His yoke is easy and His burden is light. Seek His counsel thru the Word and listen for His voice convicting you and heed it. That's the worse mistake I ever did was to not listen when He convicted my heart and His voice got fainter and fainter. When I would be giving my attention to other things that were worthless He spoke to my heart but I did what I wanted and I regret that time I lost. But if we draw near to Him He will draw near to us, praise God! I'm praying for you!
Sanctifiedby Truth Thank so much for taking the time to reply to me! This is very helpful and really made my day! God bless you!
Kalyn C
Spiritual growth is a life time pursuit. We can intellectually learn a lot but this does not mean that we can attain Jesus’s character quickly. Concentrate on your responses to your life events, are you getting angry? Find out why? Are you becoming irritated? Look into this? Have you lost your patience? Am I looking at a women the right way? You get my point. These reactions tell us who we are so we are not going to like what we see. This is precisely the point of the gospel to transform us so that we become and respond like Jesus. This is not putting yourself in Jesus’s shoes and saying, what would Jesus do? This is being transformed so that we become like him by the power of the Holy Spirit. We start very low in the Christian life but we have to use what we have to be able to grow. Read the parable of the. Talents. As we start the christian life we need to become very familiar with what Jesus says and understand where He wants to take us. It is not a matter of don’ts it is a matter of understanding that this is a process which culminates when we grow in love to be like Jesus Christ.
fcastellanos57 This is so wonderful, thank you! I hadn’t considered it from this angle and I think reflection and action will be an amazing way to grow! God bless you!
Kalyn C
I am glad to be able to help you, God bless you.
In John 14:15 “Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” When I was 16 this became true to me. I am 61 now and I go back to those days when I experience the power of the Holy Spirit. I experienced His love which cannot be compared with anything I have experienced in my life since then. I understand the spiritual life I experienced to be the price He will give to me and to anyone who listens to Him, it is wonderful! Full of joy and glory, and this LIFE is going to be permanent. So we live by faith knowing this will be true someday even though we do not see it now but God let’s us know He is with us along the way.
Something we all need to hear to the purpose of being disciples and making disciples.
I'm still listening buuuuut…… Thanks already. God is good. I needed to be reminded to not worry about money. God will provide, DUH! God Bless!
Yes, I too struggle with this. It seems "money equals security" in this world and that's WHY God sees to it that I never have any. Lol 🤣 He Wants My Focus and for me to know that He's My Security Forever! "Just Do Me Will, And Trust In Me, And I SHALL Take Care Of You!" See? Like that! Amen?
@@k-dogg9086 Amen 😆
I spend most days with Mike Winger. He makes the Word so easy to digest and to trust. I am so thankful to have a great teacher to help understand all of this.
Matthew 6 changed my perspective and my life.
Yes Theresa, faith is knowing and trusting the Lord to make us righteous like Him, this is where happiness and true life reside.
@@fcastellanos57 we have Christ's Righteousness placed on our account so to speak, because we have no "righteousness" of our own. Its the Righteousness we have by Faith in Jésus-Christ, for we are Justified by Faith and Walk in Faith. Jésus is saying in this passage that to seek That Righteousness of God and His Kingdom means to Be Born Again.. Saved from Sin Death Hell Satan and the Grave, for we are Saved by Grace through Faith.. its God's Free Gift to all who Repent and Place Faith in His Son. Now we are in His Kingdom, Covered in His Righteousness. Then the blessings are ours: Atonement Redemption Reconciliation Joy Peace Stillness Rest Abundance Fulfillment, these things we have because we know God and He knows us. Second is to Focus on Christ in His Word, in Prayer, in Worship.. Fellowship with Him is Priority in these evil days so readily so easily overwhelming. Then it means we are to Stand on His Word and be Salt and Light: Preserving what's Right according to God's Word, Exposing evil heresy error sin, and Bringing in the Light of the Gospel to those we encounter. If we Focus on His Will for us, He will Take Care of the rest. If we give to Ministry, He'll provide it. If we serve in Ministry.. even in the smallest thing, He'll honour it. If we Seek Him and His Will and Put Him First, He Will then Provide for us all we need so we don't have to worry about it. That's what I take from Matthew 6: 33. It's not about being "comfortable," nor is it "getting something out of it," for these "name it and claim it" and these "prosperity" false "gospel" hereticks are wolves in sheep's skin, tickling ears manipulating and deceiving the ignorant (who too are corrupt with their "call up the Lord and tell Him what you want")! I've had to deal with this in the church body I was baptised at, and if counter with "how about you calling Him up and asking Him what He wants??" Let's just say that I became unpopular, with the pastor just wanting to "put butt's in the seats" rather than really just focus on glorifying God. I told him God was taking his candlestick from him, sad to say that church body don't exist no more, they closed their doors recently. It's just now another blasphemous mosque that took over the building and which is seeming to spread in America these days! We Had Better Start Waking Up!
@@k-dogg9086 I am 65 now, when I was 16 I experienced the presence of the Holy Spirt within me, it was real as real as can be. I knew at that time there was a God, I understood what is to be ONE with the Lord and that Christianity was correct. At that time I did not know much about the New Testament but as I learned, what I experienced corresponded to the promises Jesus gave in the gospel of John to those who believe. So, keep believing that one of this days we will find the love, joy and happiness in the Lord we are looking for, I am certain of that.
Pastor Mike, please drink more water during these long messages ( which I absolutely love and appreciate). For folks that are in public speaking, I have observed several Pastors that have developed a chronic cough. Drink plenty of fluids please, use some soothing cough drops, or a spoonful of delicious pure honey, and before sleep a good cup of tea with lemon and honey. We old folks that love you in the Lord want to keep you healthy. The Lord bless you and keep you. 🙏🙏🙏🎶🎶🍲
46 minutes is not so long. But good advice nonetheless ❤
The Holy Spirit spoke to me through this spoken at 43:00 “Maybe because we feel like we’re not going to be important enough, we hide what we have, and we just don’t do anything with it. The main point is that God has given you something for a purpose and He respects a return on the investment. “
This REALLY spoke to me and tore down some strongholds. I don’t have to be perfect or the best to use what God has given me. I just need to be obedient no matter how insignificant I may see my “talent”
Thank the Lord for opening my eyes. I feel blessed to have heard this. My prayer is that will cultivate what God has started.
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." I, Annelies Bakker, agree with every word in this verse of Matthew 6:33 for my life, in the name and blood of Jesus Christ: amen!
I love it that the Jewish people are now turning to Jésus-Christ OUR Messiah. It started after 1948 that the people started yearning for and turning to Jésus. I Love hearing Testimonies they're so precious, and thinking about mine too where the Lord called me to Himself and Saved me 20 years ago, and had been FAITHFUL ever since, as well as having KEPT me. We have a lot to be grateful for to Him. Hallelujah to God's Lamb Jésus-Christ!
I was just struggling with this issue, prayed hard about it. He answered Alot of my questions through this video thankyou! I needed to hear this!
What an incredible way God uses you to dissect the truth from scripture.
Thank you for this teaching. Watching from Kuwait 🇰🇼
Such an critically important teaching! Understanding this is imperative in having the right perspective as a follower of Jesus. When I understood this it changed my personal walk in a big way as well. Thanks!! Wish I could give it two thumbs up 👍🏼
God bless you Mike, this is the best thing I’ve heard all week.
If this is the best thing you heard all week then you do not have the ears to hear.
Yes it’s good teaching, very convicting and edifying❤️
@@Ryan_Zell Did you consider that maybe the OP had a super blessed week, and the cherry on top was perhaps this message? How can you sit there and judge whether the OP has ears to hear? By what fruit are you judging? What measure are you using?
@@onlytwogenders420 what is OP?
@@Ryan_Zell OP = Original Poster. DEMANIC in this case.
Thank you You really do have an anointing. I have been a member of our church for 40 some odd years and the new Apostolic Reformation is starting to sweep in and affect my church. I appreciate being able to listen to your solidly biblical words.
Such a good reminder. You mean I don't have to take on all the troubles of the world and strive to fight for every injustice real or imagined! May God give us wisdom and peace in seeking His kingdom and righteousness and not what the world says we should be doing, which can be a distraction from really following these commandments and marching orders. Sobering.
Thank you for this teaching. It was in due season for me. God used your ministry to remove doubt and fear in stepping out and serving. I’m going to be a pregnancy advocate at a ministry that serve’s pregnant women who are considering abortion. We share the Gospel with them, nurses give ultra sounds, and show them they don’t have to abort because they are cared for and there is help we can offer. Praise the Lord for your ministry. God bless you!
Thank you. Mark 1:15 The time is fulfilled and the Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the good news. Matthew 13:11 Because the secrets of the Kingdom have been given to you and not them. Romans 14:17 For the Kingdom is not found in food and drink but in righteousness, joy and Peace in the Holy Spirit. Matt 6:33 But Seek First the Kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you.
one of my ten top favorite sermons to be heard again and again
So good. And I guess I've never thought about how much this applies to my free time as well... I know I spend WAY too much time watching tv/surfing the web/sleeping..and not a lot of time reading my Bible...ouch 😬 Reminds me of part of a song I love..."Lord, EVERY beat of my heart, EVERY breath of my lungs- is YOURS." Thanks sooo much for posting these videos
Great teaching as usual, much spiritual food for thought, God bless 🤗
I really needed this. Thank you for the word.
This is so good, thank you for delivering this message
Thank you, these videos help me live a more fruitful life for God, I’m so grateful.
What an amazing blessing! Great teaching Mike, thank you.
Another eye (and heart) opening lesson. Thank you, Mike!
Listening to this message as I'm online gaming.......
Really haveta reevaluate my priorities
Loved this teaching (all the way from Australia)- thank you Mike, God bless you
That was great...those verses have meant so much to me through the years...I am getting ready (again) for another major move and this reminder will certainly help me to stay focused...thank you for all your focus on teaching those you won't meet until heaven...❤📖
I was praying about this passage a little while ago and I’m so happy I came across this video. Thank you!!
This was a sermon I needed to hear today.
Pastor Joe is an awesome teacher. You will love it here.
Brilliant teaching!!! God continue to use you for his glory
Thank you and God bless You, I needed that
Thank you for your wonderful message. May God Bless you and your ministry.
A much need video today thank you for the reminder God bless ❤️
I really appreciate your sermon, so rich and clear, may God bless you more
Mike your videos have been such a blessing to me. God has increased my appetite for his Word and your teachings help make sense of so much! It is so refreshing and powerful to actually hear the gospel being preached (in true Winger fashion!). May you be blessed and encouraged my dear brother in Christ ✨
Greetings from South Australia 🇦🇺. Thank you Pastor Mike. Following your teaching, bible studies, 20 questions vids, for sometime now. God bless
Thank you again for a message that seems to have been prepared specifically for me. You bless many people through teaching in His Spirit. I am renewed and ready for another day in Christ.
This is eye opening to hear,a true blessing to me...'Thank you for the cup of cold water!"
Thank you, Mike.❤️📖✝️
That was what I needed. Thank you Lord, for this man.
Thanks for your faithfulness and time…I may never meet you this side of heaven…but you serve me and so many people I love! Thank you a ton!❤️
Thanks for the teaching servant of God I'm blessed
Amen.🙏
Matt 5 & 6 are the commands of Christ and what it looks like to follow him and love people.❤🔥
Greetings from Rio de Janeiro. Mike, I love the way you teach. Your work is making a big difference in my life. Please keep doing it. Our Lord is using you to bless me. Thanks to Him.
Great sermon!! God’s word is beyond human understanding.
Love love love this Mike. ❤
Thank u for your sermons
God bless you!! Your videos change my life. 💙
Thank you so much Mike. Your teaching have been so helpful to me. Thank you for being faithful to biblical truths.
Thank you for your sermons Mike you are a great example of the little leven that makes the loaf keep strong in the Lord love you brother and may God Bless you
I’m learning so much from your sermons! My husband and I listen and share with other’s. I echo the thanksgiving for all your study to bring us your Spirit filled messages. Thank you! God bless you!!!!
Awesome video, all good things to think about. Thank you for your hard work & faithfulness. ❤
Thank you, Mike. Just thank you.
Ive been listening this sermon on repeat! This is my favorite Bible Verse and your teaching inspired me to do more for the Kingdom of God! Thank you Pastor Mike! May the Lord Bless You and Your Family 🙏🏼
Thank you for your faithfulness and the extensive time you put into these studies. Expat in Cuenca Ecuador. ❤. I’ve watched and will continue to watch your videos. God bless you and keep you and your family safe.
Thank you for breaking this down !! So refreshing to hear this unpacked ❤️
Excellent! Thank you for this! 🙏🏾🙌🏾
Thank you so much for this sermon. I have been racking my brain over this. Thank you for your commitment to God.
I'm so glad God is using you to spread his word. I really needed to hear this message and I could through and you posting this video online. May God bless you continuously
Greetings, from Austria
Wow. What a blessed message. Thank you, Mike. In tears and prayer listening. Eager for this to bear fruit. God bless you.
Same, I have a real urgency inside to bear the fruits of righteousness. These messages just confirm for me that I indeed am a temple. I am indeed blessed to have His Holy Spirit in me, driving my desires in a good and righteous way. I love God to an immeasurable degree. And although that seems as if my love for Him cannot grow anymore, somehow it does.
This has blessed me today.
Thanks Pastor Mike
Thank you brother!
Thank you for this you are a blessing to the Christian community I just want to encourage you I will be praying for you and your ministry
Thank you Pastor Mike, Your teaching really help set my mind free, am greatful...God bless u
Thank you. I needed this. That's what I love about the internet, this message was recorded and uploaded 4 years ago, but it's still having a powerful effect.
the Living Word
Thank you pastor Mike for clearing up what is God's kingdom, just what I really needed to hear at this time. may God blessed you always 🙏
Thanks so much pastor Mike! This sermon is very practical for me specifically during this time of my life. I like your sense of humor too
I love you pastor Mike!!!!! You truly do have a gift for connecting with what the common person goes through. You’re speaking the absolute truth….we often are in denial and it’s just laziness. We want a voice speaking from heaven to spend time seeking the kingdom but if it’s something we like then we will “make” time. We are so backwards 🤦🏽♂️
Mike, great teaching brother. In fact I'm downloading this to view offline later. Grace & Peace on you, your family, the leaders around you and gathering. Love your videos and streams. While I consider myself a "Calvinistic Charismatic" (I know, I hate labels too but it kind of paints a faint picture) I enjoy even your opposing views on predestination and the like. Keep trucking brother, if I don't ever meet you I'll see you on the flipside (New Jerusalem).
Thanks Mike. Really needed to hear this.
Great Bible Study Mike!! Exactly what I needed to hear!!!!
❤️👌🏾love this
Keep up the good work for the Lord
Extremely bless by your minsitry! I have witnessed to a couple of Mormons and Church of God members and you have blessed me and equipped me to defend the faith. Praise God for you and your ministry.
Church of God? They’re Christians, unless they’re just going to church to warm a pew. My uncle was a Church of God pastor. While they have doctrinal differences, it’s a real stretch to say they aren’t Christians.
Thank you my brother. I am confident (and, I truly) pray that the LORD continues to bless and safely protect your mind, body and soul - to not only reach the loss; but to also help you keep in alignment with Him, with consistent rest. In JESUS’ Mighty Name I pray, Amen!
And yes it takes a lot of work for what you are doing but it also takes an anointing. Thank you for being willing to be a vessel. You really helped me in a tumultuous time.
I’ve been struggling with this question for a very long time now. I just want to say thank you.
I am so glad that God created you my brother in Christ!
Thank you so much for this wonderful message. It has help me to know my important mission in life.
i just found out about you. You are smooth and on point with the gospel. practical and deeper insight into things we hear everyday. Well Done brother. God bless and increase his grace over your life.
Great video! You really spelled it out for a lay to understand. Really hit home. Appreciate it.
I needed this!
Thank you for this sharing ❤❤❤
Love the Lord our God with our everything!!!!
This was a great message.
This is so perfect...Simple even....thank you for your Godly wisdom and insight!
Amen
Character...Then gifting. This is very good teaching.
I LOVE how the church goers corrected Mike, thats how a church should be!!! He is truly educating and preaching Gods word!!!
Rock solid teaching and a message I needed to hear, thanks very much Mike, God Bless.
Thank you for being strong and fighting the flesh, Pastor Mike! I don’t have a home church yet, so I rely on your online sermons! :)
Truly a helpful and uncomfortable teaching. Those are the best. ❤️
I have interpreted this as focusing or learning about the fruition of God's plan of The Holy Spirit in us because of the finished work of Christ. Learning and living this reality while talking amongst other Christians while teaching this truth.
Hello Pastor Mike keep those videos coming it’s very important to me watching it everyday May The almighty God strengthen you in your ministry and spread the Good News the kingdom of God am hoping many people will be enlightened take care ❤️from Australia
This is such good teaching!!