Jesus performed nine miracles in Matthew 8 and 9, demonstrating His divine authority over people, spiritual powers, and nature. These miracles weren't random acts but purposeful displays of His identity as the Messiah. When Jesus healed Peter's mother-in-law, she immediately began serving Him, showing that God's healing should lead to faithful service. While physical healing is wonderful, the greatest miracle is spiritual transformation through salvation in Christ. Every believer can experience this miracle of forgiveness and eternal life, regardless of their physical circumstances.
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Reading the Owner's Manual: Part 4 - True Foundations
Jesus concludes His Sermon on the Mount with a powerful illustration about two foundations - rock and sand - representing how we build our lives. A firm foundation requires both salvation through relationship with Christ and wisdom through applying God's Word. When storms inevitably come, those built on rock stand firm while those on sand collapse. True faith isn't about religious activities but genuine relationship with Jesus. We can't avoid life's storms, but we can choose our foundation, submitting to Christ's authority in every area of our lives.
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Reading the Owner's Manual: Part 3 - Giving: Seen or Secret
Jesus teaches that our giving should be motivated by love for God, not recognition from others. When we give in secret, we develop intimacy with God and store up treasures in heaven. Our relationship with money directly impacts our spiritual condition - where our treasure is, there our heart will be also. Christians should give regularly, happily, and for God's glory, recognizing that before we ever gave to God, He gave everything for us through Jesus Christ. Generous giving doesn't just change others' lives; it transforms our hearts from fearful to faithful and shifts our loyalty from money to God.
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Reading the Owner's Manual: Part 2 - How to Grow Faith and Shrink Fear
Pastor Gregg taught that in a world marked by evil, Christians are called to respond with wisdom, prayer, and unwavering trust in God's victory.
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Reading the Owner's Manual: Part 01 - Praying and Fasting God’s Way
Dr. Stephen Trammell shared that Jesus calls us to pray and fast with sincerity, seeking intimacy with God rather than attention from others.
Houston's First Baptist Church is a relevant biblical community where we gather our hearts, grow our souls and give our lives as we seek to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). This podcast provides weekly messages from Pastor Gregg Matte and others. Visit us at HoustonsFirst.org to learn more about HFBC, and visit us in person the next time you're in Houston!
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