Sermons

Living a Life in Sandals: A Tale of Two Masters

Pastor Mitch Todd's message in "Living a Life in Sandals: A Tale of Two Masters" based on Matthew 6:19-21, 24 highlights our struggle with materialism in American culture. He emphasizes the need to break free from the slavery of possessions, urging us to focus on spiritual wealth over earthly treasures.
Discussion Questions for Growth Groups

Read Matthew 6:19-21,24 below:

Don't store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust
destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal.
Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and
thieves do not break in and steal.
Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. No
one can serve two masters.
For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and
despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.

  • How does Matthew 6:19-21 challenge our cultural emphasis on accumulating wealth and material possessions in America?
  • In what ways do American cultural values make it difficult to prioritize "Treasures in Heaven" over "Treasures on Earth"?
  • What practical steps can we take to avoid becoming slaves to our possessions, as warned in Matthew 6:24?
  • What are the potential consequences of prioritizing material wealth over spiritual well-being in our daily lives?