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Fasting is one of the most neglected gifts Jesus gave His Church.
In Matthew 6:16–18, Jesus doesn’t say if you fast—He says when. He assumes fasting will be part of the normal rhythm of life for those who follow Him.
But what exactly is fasting? Why do we do it? How long should we fast? And what does fasting actually accomplish in us?
In this message, Neil Broere looks at the who, what, why, when, and how of biblical fasting—and we discover that fasting is far more accessible than many of us have assumed.
Fasting humbles the soul. It exposes what distractions normally keep hidden. It reminds us that we are dependent creatures. And ultimately, fasting is a discipline of longing—a way of saying with our whole selves, “What I need most is God.”
We’ll look at:
• Why Jesus assumes His followers will fast
• What qualifies as biblical fasting
• Why hunger reveals what is happening in the soul
• Fasting as longing for the Bridegroom
• The ordinary biblical rhythm of fasting
• When to fast in seasons of crisis, repentance, and decision
• Practical ways to begin fasting without comparison or legalism

What we treasure always tells the truth about who is really on the throne of our hearts. In this message from Matthew 6, Chad unpacks Jesus’ words on money, mammon, and generosity, showing how our use of resources reveals our true allegiance. Drawing from the Sermon on the Mount, the parable of the rich fool, the rich young ruler, and real-life examples of radical generosity, we’re invited to dethrone rival “kings” and trust our Father with every part of our lives—including our finances.
In this message, you’ll learn:
Why you can’t serve both God and money and how mammon subtly becomes a functional “lord”
What it means to store up treasure in heaven and be “rich toward God”
How generous eyes fill your whole life with light and reshape your lifestyle, margins, and priorities

What happens when the most unlikely, offensive, “too far gone” person runs to Jesus? In Mark 5, the demonized man with Legion becomes a living display of the Father’s heart. This message exposes how our small views of God create big bondage in our lives—and how Jesus, gentle and lowly, meets us at our worst with abundant pardon, not condemnation.
Drawing from Mark 5, Isaiah 55, and Ephesians 2, we explore:
Why no one is beyond the reach of God’s mercy
How Western church culture often disciples us into passive unbelief
How to let Jesus’ scars, not your own, define your identity
The power of simple testimony to shift a whole region
If you’ve ever wondered, “Have I gone too far?” or “Is there mercy left for me?”, this message is for you.

What if the simplest prayer Jesus taught could shape your entire life? In this message from Radiant Church, Pastor Chad unpacks the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6 and shows how “Our Father” is not just a phrase—it’s the foundation for a lifelong, prayer‑saturated walk with God.
From the Father’s loving gaze in your panic and weakness, to daily consecration, forgiveness, and spiritual battle, this teaching invites you into a life where prayer and obedience become one seamless conversation.
In this message, you’ll learn:
What it really means that God is your Father through Jesus Christ
Why the Father is immediately accessible in the secret place—anywhere, anytime
How God values your proximity more than your performance in prayer
How to use the Lord’s Prayer as a practical templatefor daily life
Why a prayer‑saturated life is the only way to live a kingdom‑saturated life
Whether you feel stuck in performance, distant from God, or unsure how to pray, this message will help you return to the secret place with confidence and clarity.
📖 Key Scripture: Matthew 6:5–15, Psalm 32, Luke 18, John 1, Colossians 1
📍 Recorded at Radiant Church – “Our Father” series / School of Prayer emphasis
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Be Seen or Stay Hidden?
What Jesus Really Meant About Good Works | Matthew 6:1–4
Jesus says, “Let your light shine before people” — and then, just a few verses later, He says, “Take care not to practice your righteousness in the sight of people.”
So which is it?
Be seen… or don’t be seen?
In Matthew 6:1–4, Jesus exposes the subtle danger of self-righteousness and asks a deeper question: Who are you performing for?
As Jesus addresses giving, He reveals that the issue isn’t simply what we do, but who our righteousness is aimed at. The same good work can either point people toward God or point them toward us.
In this message, we explore three truths:
1. The Kingdom asks, “Who are you performing for?”
Our righteousness is meant to make the Father visible, not ourselves. Like a window rather than a mirror, our good works should point beyond us to Him.
2. You get what you aim at.
Jesus says that those who seek the applause of people “have their reward in full.” But when we aim our righteousness toward the Father, we discover that He is the One who sees what is done in secret — and He rewards those who seek Him.
3. Lose yourself in righteousness.
“Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing” isn’t merely a technique for keeping our giving secret. Jesus is describing a righteousness so captivated by the person in front of us that we stop thinking about ourselves altogether.
The goal isn’t to become invisible. The goal is to make Him visible.

True righteousness isn’t about whether people see what we do. It’s about who receives the glory when they do.

📖 Text: Matthew 6:1–4
🎙️ Message: The Kingdom, Righteousness, and Who We're Performing For
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