It’s easy to stay busy and still miss what matters most. In Matthew 23:23–24, Jesus confronts religious people who were meticulous in small things—but neglected the “weightier matters” of justice, mercy, and faithfulness. This message is a gracious reset for anyone who feels spiritually scattered, overwhelmed, or tempted to measure faith by appearances. We’ll look at what Jesus means by doing justice, showing mercy, and staying faithful to God—and why he also says we shouldn’t neglect generosity and obedience in everyday life. If you’re longing for a clearer, simpler way forward, this passage helps you keep the main thing the main thing.
Kingdom Priorities - Week 2
How often are we tempted to look spiritually healthy instead of actually becoming healthy? In Matthew 23:5–12, Jesus confronts the Pharisees for living out their faith to be seen by others—and invites us to examine our own hearts. This message exposes the danger of religious performance and offers three life-giving remedies: private devotion, servant-hearted leadership, and honest confession. Rather than chasing approval or managing appearances, Jesus calls us into an integrated life where who we are in private matches who we are in public. This sermon helps us trade spiritual pretending for humility, integrity, and the freedom that comes from grace.
Kingdom Priorities - Week 1
If you love Scripture, value spiritual habits, and want a solid “rule of life,” Matthew 23 starts with both affirmation and a sober warning. In Matthew 23:1–4, Jesus speaks to the crowds and his disciples and exposes what happens when faithful people drift: traditions start to feel like Bible commands, public spirituality replaces integrity, and we quietly add burdens God never asked anyone to carry. In this message, Pastor Henry Williams walks through three warnings to committed disciples—let Scripture set the standard, practice what you preach, and lay down human-made loads to embrace God’s priorities. Come ready to be encouraged—and recalibrated.