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Devotions
Pancreatitis and Kingdom Advance
I recently finished a biography of William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States. The author (Robert W. Merry) detailed McKinley’s assassination. On 6 September 1901, McKinley was shot twice in the stomach as he attended the World’s Fair in Buffalo New...
Blessed to Be (and to See) a Blessing
I’m writing this in Southeast Asia, feeling exceptionally blessed after three days of seeing the way Brackenhurst Baptist Church has been, and continues to be, a blessing in this part of the world. I have been reminded of the biblical principle that God blesses his...
Sermons
Anton Beetge - 30 March, 2025
Praying Like a Child of God (Matthew 6:5–8)
As we continue to study the Sermon on the Mount, we see Christ elaborate further on how genuine citizens of the kingdom do not practise their righteousness to be seen by others. In Matthew 6:5–8, Jesus addresses the critical distinction between hypocritical and righteous prayer. He shows how prayers motivated by a desire for public admiration or a transactional approach are empty and offensive. Conversely, he emphasises the nature of genuine prayer as intimate communion with the Father, a natural expression of a believer’s relationship with God. Jesus underscores the reality that true prayer is not about the perfection of words or the performance of piety, but is rather an exercise of faith rooted in a transformed heart. We consider this text under two broad headings: 1. Hypocritical prayer (vv. 5, 7) a. Practice of piety b. Perfection of words 2. Righteous prayer (vv. 6, 8)
Scripture References: Matthew 6:5-8
From Series: "Human Flourishing: A Study of the Sermon on the Mount"
A short, devotional study of the Sermon on the Mount, which highlight human flourishing.
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Awesome Worship (Hebrews 12:28–29)Anton Beetge - 18 May, 2025Hebrews 12:28-29 |
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Ask, Knock, and Seek for the Good Gift (Matthew 7:7–11)Tommie van der Walt - 18 May, 2025Matthew 7:7-11 |
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Seeing Clearly (Matthew 7:1–6)Stephen Scholtz - 11 May, 2025Matthew 7:1-6 |
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God’s Metric System (2 Corinthians 10:7–18)Doug Van Meter - 11 May, 20252 Corinthians 10:7-18 |
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Free to Focus on What Matters Most (Matthew 6:25–34)Chris Swanepoel - 4 May, 2025Matthew 6:25-34 |
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The Church Militant (2 Corinthians 10:1–6)Doug Van Meter - 4 May, 20252 Corinthians 10:1-6 |
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Then I Would Have Lived the Life! (Matthew 6:19–24)Chad Hutchinson - 27 April, 2025Matthew 6:19-24 |
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Grateful Giving (2 Corinthians 9:1–15)Doug Van Meter - 27 April, 20252 Corinthians 9:1-15 |
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Glorious Giving (2 Corinthians 8:16–24)Doug Van Meter - 20 April, 20252 Corinthians 8:16-24 |
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Don’t Waste Good Friday (Matthew 26:6–13)Anton Beetge - 18 April, 2025Matthew 26:6-13 |
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Anton Beetge - 30 March, 2025
Praying Like a Child of God (Matthew 6:5–8)
As we continue to study the Sermon on the Mount, we see Christ elaborate further on how genuine citizens of the kingdom do not practise their righteousness to be seen by others. In Matthew 6:5–8, Jesus addresses the critical distinction between hypocritical and righteous prayer. He shows how prayers motivated by a desire for public admiration or a transactional approach are empty and offensive. Conversely, he emphasises the nature of genuine prayer as intimate communion with the Father, a natural expression of a believer’s relationship with God. Jesus underscores the reality that true prayer is not about the perfection of words or the performance of piety, but is rather an exercise of faith rooted in a transformed heart. We consider this text under two broad headings: 1. Hypocritical prayer (vv. 5, 7) a. Practice of piety b. Perfection of words 2. Righteous prayer (vv. 6, 8)
Scripture References: Matthew 6:5-8
From Series: "Human Flourishing: A Study of the Sermon on the Mount"
A short, devotional study of the Sermon on the Mount, which highlight human flourishing.
More Messages
18 May, 2025
Awesome Worship (Hebrews 12:28–29)
Anton Beetge
Hebrews 12:28-29
18 May, 2025
Ask, Knock, and Seek for the Good Gift (Matthew 7:7–11)
Tommie van der Walt
Matthew 7:7-11
11 May, 2025
Seeing Clearly (Matthew 7:1–6)
Stephen Scholtz
Matthew 7:1-6
11 May, 2025
God’s Metric System (2 Corinthians 10:7–18)
Doug Van Meter
2 Corinthians 10:7-18
4 May, 2025
Free to Focus on What Matters Most (Matthew 6:25–34)
Chris Swanepoel
Matthew 6:25-34
4 May, 2025
The Church Militant (2 Corinthians 10:1–6)
Doug Van Meter
2 Corinthians 10:1-6
27 April, 2025
Then I Would Have Lived the Life! (Matthew 6:19–24)
Chad Hutchinson
Matthew 6:19-24
27 April, 2025
Grateful Giving (2 Corinthians 9:1–15)
Doug Van Meter
2 Corinthians 9:1-15
20 April, 2025
Glorious Giving (2 Corinthians 8:16–24)
Doug Van Meter
2 Corinthians 8:16-24
18 April, 2025
Don’t Waste Good Friday (Matthew 26:6–13)
Anton Beetge
Matthew 26:6-13
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