Principle 30, Matthew – The Unpardonable Sin    Matthew 12:15-32    We should assure people that they have not committed the unpardonable sin and encourage them to receive the gift of eternal life.  &n...

Principle 29, Matthew – Inappropriate Traditions    Matthew 12:1-14    We should periodically evaluate our traditions in order to make sure they do not violate Christ’s compassionate example or the clear te...

Principle 28, Matthew – Imitating Christ    Matthew 11:16-30    When we face persecution, we are to imitate the Lord’s gentle, humble, and sacrificial example.     https://youtu.be/nIAQN3...

Principle 27, Matthew  Doubt and Disillusionment    Matthew 10:16-11:15    Regardless of our maturity in Christ, we should expect crises that are sometimes disillusioning.     https:...

Principle 26 – Matthew, Equipping Leaders    Matthew 9:37-10:15    To carry out the Great Commission effectively, spiritual leaders must equip others to assist them who in turn will multiply this process in...

Matthew Principle 22 - Good ShepherdsTo be effective, pastors are to imitate Christ's love and compassion.Matthew 9:18-36https://youtu.be/vpOirEZLPb8

Matthew Principle 24 - Function and FormWhen we worship God, we are to determine both our practices and our patterns by using God's truth in Scripture as our primary criteria, not cultural traditions.Matthew 9:14-17https://youtu.be/...

Matthew Principle 23 - Witnessing for ChristTo present the gospel to those who are lost we are to associate with them, but we must never compromise biblical values.Matthew 9:9-13https://youtu.be/_CALVljEpVI

The God-Man Matthew Principle 22 - Matthew 8:18-27 The more we get to know Jesus Christ, the more we should be in awe of who He really is!

Physical HealingPrinciple 21 – Matthew 8:1-17Though we are to pray for physical healing, we must differentiate between spiritual healing for salvation and physical healing for the body.

A Solid Foundation     Principle 20 – Matthew 7:24-29To withstand the vicissitudes of life, we must put our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ—who He is, what He has done for all of us, and what He taught. 

The Way of Salvation     Principle 19 – Matthew 7:13-23To be true to the Scriptures, we must believe and teach that faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the one and only way to inherit eternal life. 

Persistent Prayer     Principle 18 – Matthew 7:7-12To apply Christ’s teachings, we must have supernatural strength that is released in our lives through prayer. 

Judgmental Hypocrisy     Principle 17 – Matthew 7:1-6When we confront fellow believers because of sin in their lives, we are to make sure we have dealt properly with our own sin. 

Establishing Priorities        Principle 16 – Matthew 6:25-34   To avoid anxiety, we should consistently put God first in all that we do—including the way we view and use our material possessions. ...

Principle 15 – Matthew, Eternal Treasures   Matthew 6:19-24   We are to measure our spiritual health by the way we use our material possessions to help make disciples of all nations. 

Principle 14 – Matthew, Honoring God   Matthew 6:16-18   When we give, pray, and fast, we should do so with pure motives that glorify God and not ourselves.

Principle 13 – Matthew, Experiencing God’s Forgiveness   Matthew 6:1-15   To maintain intimate fellowship with God and one another, we must forgive those who sin against us. 

Principle 12 – Matthew, Loving as Christ Loved  Matthew 5:38-48  We are to imitate Jesus in the way He related to people who were selfish, prejudiced, judgmental, hateful, and vengeful. 

Principle 11 – Matthew, Practicing Integrity   Matthew 5:31-37   We are to build all relationships on trust and honesty.