What the Heart Follows
Jesus flips the world's most popular advice. The heart doesn't lead — it follows. In Matthew 6:19–21, Tony Padgett challenges us to examine which vault we're building with our money, time, and attention. Discover why every act of generosity, service, and prayer is a deposit that shapes your heart.
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.
A Pattern of Excellence in Faithful Prayer - Part 1
What is your intentionality when you pray? Tony Padgett brings Brookfield Church of Christ to Matthew 6:7-13 and the Lord's Prayer — not to recite it, but to understand the pattern behind it. In Part 1, Tony unpacks three foundations of faithful prayer: checking your motivation, approaching God with reverence for His holiness, and aligning your heart with His kingdom. Companion quiz and study game available at barrysbureau.org.
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.