Sept. 10, 2025
What Did Jesus Teach About Giving, Prayer, Fasting, and Worry? | Sermon on the Mount Part 3

Description:
In Part 3 of the Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Joe unpacks Jesus’ teaching from Matthew 6 — how to give quietly, pray sincerely, fast with joy, treasure God above possessions, and trust Him instead of worrying. This episode wraps up our three-part journey through Jesus’ most famous sermon with a call to authentic devotion from the heart.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why Jesus warns us to give, pray, and fast in secret — and how that frees us from living for approval.
- How the Lord’s Prayer can reshape your everyday conversation with God.
- Practical ways to fast beyond food (social media, habits, distractions).
- Why investing in people matters more than collecting possessions.
- How to trade worry for trust in God’s provision.
Related Episodes:
- https://www.pastorjoe.com/how-can-the-beatitudes-shape-my-life-today-sermon-on-the-mount-part-1/
- https://www.pastorjoe.com/sermon-on-the-mount-explained-jesus-on-anger-lust-and-loving-enemies-part-2/
- https://www.pastorjoe.com/how-to-pray-when-you-dont-know-what-to-say/
Resources & Links:
- Blog post: https://www.pastorjoe.com/blog/what-did-jesus-teach-about-giving-prayer-fasting-and-worry/
- Website: https://www.pastorjoe.com/
Call to Action:
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