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.
A Simple Yes or No Will Do
In Matthew 5:33–37, Jesus doesn't ask us to swear more carefully. He tells us to stop swearing altogether — and to let the integrity of our character do the talking. Barry Johnson unpacks what Jesus really meant when He said "Let your yes be yes and your no be no," why trustworthiness is the greatest currency in God's kingdom, and how to close the gap between the faith we confess on Sunday and the life we live on Monday.
Honoring God In Our Thoughts
Guarding your heart goes deeper than managing your behavior — it starts in your thoughts. Tony Padgett unpacks Matthew 5:27–30, revealing how God judges the heart, why lustful looking is never harmless, and how the chain from thought to action to destiny makes what happens in your mind the most important battlefield in the Christian life.
Surpassing Pharisaic Righteousness
Jesus told the crowd: unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Tony Padgett unpacks what that means for ordinary believers — and why the answer is not trying harder, but surrendering deeper.
Different from the World, Faithful to the King
Jesus didn't come to tear up God's charter — he came to fulfill it. Discover what that means for how we live as faithful citizens of the Kingdom.
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.