For some believers, fasting is a hard spiritual discipline to do right. God knows this, and He gives us help. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he examines Jesus’s words in Matthew 6:16-18, as well as Dr. Donald Whitney’s book, “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life.” The goal of all spiritual disciplines is closeness and conformity to Christ, so tune in as this episode hopes to encourage you in your pursuit of these things.

How is your prayer life? Prayer is such a gift to God’s people, yet many times we neglect it or do it half-heartedly. In Matthew 6:9-15, Jesus gives us a great example to follow when lifting our prayers to God. Known as the “Lord’s Prayer,” join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks this passage and addresses the importance of putting God’s name, kingdom, and will above all and before all. Tune in for both encouragement and helpful conviction.

As with every passage in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus makes it clear that He cares much more about the heart than the action. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 6:5-8 and its implications for both public and private prayer. Filled with encouragement and conviction, this episode urges us to evaluate our hearts when we pray. Do we pray for the applause of men or for communion with God? You don’t want to miss this one!

As true worshipers, we are called to meet the physical needs of others. It is great when we obey this, but there can still be the temptation to make things about us. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 6:1-4 and the motives behind being generous. As implied in this episode’s title, we need to quit “tootin’ our own horns” by making us the point, and we need to wait on the only trumpet blast that will matter- the fanfare announcement that Jesus has come back to earth for His bride. This episode is sure to bring encouragement, a few chuckles, and a challenge to align ourselves with the heart of Jesus.

In the last few weeks, we have witnessed a heightened reminder of how hateful the world can be. It is overwhelming, and frankly, it can make it hard to love all people. However, Matthew 5:43-48 reminds us as true worshipers that loving only those who love us back is easy. If we truly want to imitate Christ’s love and set ourselves apart from the world, we must love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks this passage and reminds Christians that we all were once enemies of Jesus. Yet, Luke 23:34 shows us that Jesus’s love was demonstrated on the cross as He prayed over His persecutors, “Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

What do you do when people wrong you? Do you want to get even? Do you want revenge? Do you leave things up for “karma?” However you feel, what if every evil done to you is a Gospel opportunity to show the grace of Jesus Christ? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:38-42 and encourages all true worshippers to meet the sting of evil with the surprise of grace.

Though the world seems to have a soft and relative view of truth, Jesus calls us to imitate His perfect standard of truth. After all, the very word, “truth,” is embedded in our identity as true worshipers, right? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he works through Matthew 5:33-37. Does your word hold up on its own, or do you need to supply additional promises to boost your credibility? Tune in for another challenging but necessary episode. 

Most likely you have heard the saying, “Look but don’t touch;” and in today’s culture, this seems to be the sexual immorality measuring rod for what is sinful and what isn’t. However, in Matthew 5:27-32, Jesus destroys this idea by reminding true worshippers that lust is a sin of the heart even if it is never “acted upon.” Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks these convicting verses. This episode contains some hard truths, but these truths lead to Jesus. 

There is a murder scene. After the investigation, the situation was determined as anger, and the murder weapon was hurtful words. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:21-26. Though this is a hard text, it is important that we as true worshippers know the impact of our words. In your anger, have you weaponized your words to murder the heart of your brothers and sisters, or have you spoken life through self-control? You won't want to miss this episode.

What does Jesus say about the Old Testament? What does it mean that He fulfilled the Law and Prophets? How does this affect our view of obedience and grace as true worshippers? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he discusses these topics from Matthew 5:17-20. This episode is sure to both challenge and encourage you in your walk with Christ.

Right after the beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-12, Jesus addresses His disciples as salt and light on the earth. As a true worshipper, you will have an impact on the world. What will people see through your life? Will it be Christ or someone else? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he works through Matthew 5:13-16 and its implications for believers. Tune in to be both encouraged and challenged.

Perhaps the hardest beatitude, Matthew 5:10-12 confronts true worshippers with the reality that a God-filled life will lead to opposition and even persecution. But take heart! Christ has promised a great reward for those who persevere. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks these verses and gives his final thoughts on the beatitudes.

What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Jesus's Sermon on the Mount tells us that peace comes when true worshippers actively sow good things in places where conflict abounds. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:9 and its implications for believers. Jesus paid the highest cost to grant us peace before God the Father, and true worshippers are called to follow His example. In doing so, we show the world that we belong to Him.

Matthew 5:8 tells us that pure hearts will see God. However, if our hearts are sinful (Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 15:19), how do we get them pure? What a great question! Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks this verse and shows how God can both purify and keep cleaning our hearts so that we can see Him now and into eternity.

As true worshippers, how do we align with God's will and match Jesus's heart? We show mercy! Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:7 and its implications. As the Christ-Centered Exposition Series says, "Mercy known is mercy shown." You don't want to miss this episode.

Are you tired of feeding and drinking from this world only to end up hungrier and thirstier? Do you long for true satisfaction? You can have that! Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:6. When we hunger for Christ Himself, Christ in us, and Christ in the world; the Bible promises us that we will be filled and satisfied- first in this life, but most in the next. Come be encouraged by this episode.

In a world where it seems only the strong end up on top, meekness is not always an attractive quality. However, Jesus promises an incredible inheritance for those who are meek. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:5. Will meekness mean losing some in this life? Yes, it is highly possible. However, will meekness gain us an inheritance far greater than the fading things of this world? Absolutely. Hold on, Christian, for blessed are the meek.

Surely Jesus can't be serious when He says in Matthew 5:4 that we are blessed when we mourn! We want to live happy and joyful lives, and mourning doesn't seem to contribute to that. However, join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks this beatitude and its implications for the true worshipper. Though mourning may sting, Jesus has promised that comfort will follow to bring healing and hope.

What does it mean for Christians to be poor in spirit in Matthew 5:3? Jesus promises the Kingdom of Heaven to those that are. It is not always easy, but it is always worth it. Tune in for some encouragement from Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks what this means for true worshippers.

If our identity as true worshippers is different from the world, the way we see the world will be different too. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he begins a series on Jesus's Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. Living out these passages may not make sense to many, and it will require losing things that the world says is important. So, is it worth it? Christian, the answer is... absolutely.