Matt and Nancy Heerema

Your Righteousness

Jesus says (Matthew 5:20)

“…For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”

The Pharisees we’re perfect (outwardly) according to the law (which is what Jesus is talking about here, obedience to the law). How could anyone’s righteousness exceed perfection? This must [...]

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Extended Time in Prayer

The following are my notes from Dave Bovenmyer’s sermon at Stonebrook Church on extended time in prayer.

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Love Your Enemy

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on [...]

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