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Sermons, devotionals and weekly bulletins from Clarity Church in Brooklyn Park.
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Lead us not into temptation: the last request of the Lord’s Prayer, Matthew 6:13, and why the Christian life means growing more dependent on God.
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Why does the Lord’s Prayer say forgive us our debts? Matthew 6:12 on God’s forgiveness in Christ, and why forgiving others is simple but not easy.
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Daily bread in the Lord’s Prayer: Matthew 6:11 teaches us to pray as a family, trusting God for our needs and for Christ, the bread of life.
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Your kingdom come, your will be done: what Matthew 6:10 means, how God’s kingdom is already here but not yet complete, and why this prayer changes lives.
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What does hallowed be your name mean? Matthew 6:9 opens the Lord’s Prayer with Our Father: we belong to God’s family, and he alone deserves our worship.
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Quality over quantity in prayer: in Matthew 6:5-8 Jesus warns against praying to be seen or babbling on, and points us to a Father who knows what we need.
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What is prayer, and why pray at all? John 15:7-8 and Luke 11 show that prayer changes things and that God has chosen to work through people who pray.
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Do not be afraid: an Advent sermon on Matthew 1:18-25 about Joseph, fear and control, and trusting Emmanuel when Christmas doesn’t feel like good news.
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In our increasingly fast-paced world, it’s no surprise that many people are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Recent trends like quiet quitting and the Great Resignation highlight a growing sense of weariness among individuals. Pastor Phil offered a message of hope and renewal, drawing inspiration from Matthew 11:28-30. Jesus invites all who are weary and burdened…
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A Mission of Love and Sacrifice Last week, we dove into Matthew 10:5-42, where Jesus sends out His twelve disciples on a pretty intense mission. It’s like He’s equipping them for a real-life adventure, but with a twist: it’s not about treasure or fame, it’s about sharing God’s love and healing the broken. Jesus tells…
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In this sermon, Pastor Phil unpacks the mission of Jesus as seen in Matthew 9:35–10:4. It begins with Jesus’ ministry of teaching, preaching, and healing, and highlights His deep compassion for people who were distressed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd. From this, the message draws out a central theme: God’s mission involves both…
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A true love for Jesus means a desire to know Him deeply, to understand His teachings, and to let them transform our lives. In our study of Matthew’s Gospel, we see that knowing Jesus means more than just admiration; it’s about allowing His life and message to shape us. Without a commitment to orient our…