Forgiveness That Frees the Heart
Tony Padgett preaches a powerful message from Matthew 6:12–15 on the freedom that comes when we choose to forgive. Discover why forgiveness is never impossible, how it differs from reconciliation, and why a heart of unforgiveness can block God's forgiveness of us. Includes small group discussion questions and a practical 7-day prayer challenge to begin releasing the weight you've been carrying.
Excellence in Prayer: Seeking the Father in Secret
What does excellent prayer actually look like — and does God hear you when you pray alone? In this Padgett's Perspectives companion to Tony Padgett's March 15 sermon at Brookfield Church of Christ, we explore three marks of a powerful prayer life: sincerity, consistency, and transformation. Includes a weekly challenge, small group questions, interactive quiz, and study game.
Righteousness That Goes Deeper
Jesus doesn't ask whether you give — He asks how and why. In this powerful message from Matthew 6:2–4, Tony Padgett challenges believers to examine the motives behind their generosity. True excellence in giving is not measured by visibility but by sincerity. Discover three principles of quiet, God-honoring generosity that can transform how you give — and why.
Excellence That Seeks the Father's Approval
We are surrounded by a culture obsessed with visibility — likes, followers, applause. But in Matthew 6:1, Jesus redirects our focus from the crowd to the Father. In this powerful message from Barry Johnson at Brookfield Church of Christ, discover three marks of excellence that God actually rewards: pure motives, integrity in secret, and a heart that seeks eternal approval over temporary praise. Read on — and take this week's challenge.
Loving While the World Hates
It's easy to love those who love you back. That requires no transformation at all. But in Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus raises the standard: love your enemies, pray for your persecutors, and reflect the Father who sends rain on the just and unjust alike. Tony Padgett's powerful closing message of the "Salt and Light" series will convict and challenge you to choose obedience over emotion — starting this week.
Let Your Light Shape Your Relationships
Can anger really be murder? Tony Padgett opens Matthew 5:21-26 to show that Jesus wasn't softening the law — He was revealing its full intent. Our inner attitudes, not just our outward actions, determine whether we walk in light or feed the darkness. This week: three convicting truths about anger, forgiveness, and the urgency of making peace.
The Blessings of Influence and Purpose
What if the most powerful thing you could do for the world around you isn't louder, bigger, or more polished — but simply different? In this message from Matthew 5:13-16, Tony Padgett unpacks what it truly means to be salt and light in a decaying world. Discover why salt was "white gold" in Jesus' day, how the story of Ananias and Paul proves one act of faithfulness can change history, and how to let your light shine without compromise or apology.