Living a Legacy

In part one of “Passing the Test,” Dr. Crawford Loritts took us to Matthew 4:1-11, to describe how Jesus passed his test of temptation in the wilderness. In this second part, Crawford talks about how we pass our test. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Crawford Loritts speaks about overcoming anxiety. In this first part of the message he defines anxiety and explains its effect on us.  He concludes by highlighting four commitments Jesus calls us to.  Those will be developed in detail in the second half of the message next week. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

There is a direct relationship between how we handle our resources and our true spirituality. In this message, Crawford explains what Jesus means when He says that we’re to go beyond the performance of the scribes and Pharisees. It’s as if Jesus is saying here, “Look, I need to tell you something.” “How you handle your resources and how you handle what God places in y...

Matt 6:19-24  I There is a direct relationship between how we handle our resources and our true spirituality. In this message, Crawford explains what Jesus means when He says that we’re to go beyond the performance of the scribes and Pharisees. It’s as if Jesus is saying here, “Look, I need to tell you something.” “How you handle your resources and how you handle...

Matthew 6:1-18 I Part 2 of “Don’t Show Off.” The message of these 18 verses is simply this: Don't show off. Don't use spiritual disciplines to promote yourself. In this passage, Jesus is not necessarily talking about running from recognition, but he does say it’s wrong to do something for the recognition. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy S...

Matthew 6:1-18 I The message of these 18 verses is simply this: Don't show off. Don't use spiritual disciplines to promote yourself. Are you blowing your trumpet a little bit too much? Do you really want everybody to know how spiritually mature you are?  Jesus is not necessarily talking about running from recognition. It’s wrong when you do something for the recognition. Donate to Moody...

Dr. Crawford Loritts shares the second part of his message, “An Uncommon Love.”  There’s nothing easy about loving our enemies.  Crawford reminds us it is only done through the power of the Holy Spirit within us.  It’s another great lesson Jesus taught his disciples in the Sermon on the Mount and it’s one for us to learn as well. Donate to Moody Radio:...

Dr. Crawford Loritts explains how to take the godly approach when loving our enemies. It all begins with reflecting God’s unconditional love when facing ridicule and mistreatment.  Be ready to turn in your Bible to Matthew 5:43-48. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crawford is leading us through a series of messages called, “For His Kingdom”… it’s a study in the NT book of Matthew. In a few moments, we’ll hear the rest of the message Crawford began last week about retaliation. The scribes and  Pharisees  of Jesus day were known to pull this on occasion in order to maintain their perverted desire to manipulate people w...

Dr. Crawford Loritts looks at Jesus teaching about retaliating against those who do wrong to us. As Americans we’re quick to threaten legal action, to demean, to retaliate with angry speech on social media. The question for followers of Christ though is do we want to be right or do we want to be Kingdom people and relinquish our rights for the cause of Christ? Donate to Moody Radio: http://m...

In Part 2 of “Is Your Word Enough?” Dr. Crawford Loritts warns that when it comes to God’s agenda, some things are not ours to promise.  Don’t use the authority of God’s name to rubber stamp things you want to see accomplished.  Let the integrity of your life validate the decisions you make.  Let your “yes” mean yes and your “no”...

Dr. Crawford Loritts provides another one of Jesus Christ’s illustrations to His followers indicating how the Scribes and Pharisees portray a false righteousness through their use of oaths and how they wrongly use God’s name. In Part 1 of “Is Your Word Enough?”, Crawford reminds us that our word should be true and trustworthy. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/do...

In part 2 of “Divorce,” Dr. Crawford Loritts explains what God thinks of divorce and under what circumstances it is tolerated. Crawford also offers suggestions on how to move on after divorce.  Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Crawford Loritts takes a look at Jesus teaching about divorce.  In part one of his message, Crawford outlines God’s vision and purpose for marriage. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of “See No Evil,” Dr. Crawford Loritts warns of the potential devastation of sexual sin.  He offers five suggestions on how to minimize the temptation to lust.  Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Crawford Loritts presents part one of his message, “See No Evil.”  In this passage in the gospel of Matthew, Crawford says this is some of the most direct, harsh language you will ever read coming from the mouth of Jesus. When you read these words, you come to the startling, stark conclusion that Jesus is horrifically serious about lust and sexual sin. Donate to Moody Radio: h...

In part 2 of “Angry? ” Dr. Crawford Loritts warns that excessive anger can leave shrapnel effecting generations to come.  Unnecessary anger must always be followed up with an attempt to reconcile.        Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Crawford Loritts continues his series in Matthew with a look at Jesus’ phrase, “unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees you will never enter into the kingdom of heaven.”  Crawford begins to list 6 illustrations of such righteousness, beginning with excessive anger. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystu...

We're told to follow the 10 Commandments, but when we try we find we cannot keep them. The Commandments are there to show how much we need God.  Jesus fulfilled the Law in His death, burial and resurrection. Therefore, we live in gratitude to God for His Grace in allowing us to live righteously through the power of His Holy Spirit. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livinga...

Dr. Crawford Loritts warns that grace has been abused and law has been minimized. We have some wrong assumptions about the place of the law in the Christian life and the place of grace in the Christian life.  God is the same in the Old Testament as He is in the New Testament.  The standards are the same. How God relates to us, having maintained His standard, is different. &nbsp...

Dr. Crawford Loritts continues his message, “Tasty and Bright.”  It’s a look at Matthew chapter 5 and Jesus’ teaching about being salt and light in the culture. Crawford encourages us to make Christ’s love very visible in our lives. The result will be that God’s light will shine in the darkness. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingal...

Dr. Crawford Loritts continues his series in the gospel of Matthew with a look at what it means to be salt and light in our culture. Crawford reminds us that as followers of Christ we need to be attractive in our demeanor and visible in our influence. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Crawford Loritts helps us see the potential for happiness in the Beatitudes of Matthew 5.  It’s an insightful look at our life conditions and the resulting promise of God’s faithfulness. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crawford Loritts highlights The Beatitudes in Matthew 5, calling this one of the most popular passages in the Bible. From this text, Crawford suggests that happiness can come from unexpected places and conditions. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Part 2 of “Getting on Board” Matt.: 4:19-25.  Crawford Loritts takes us to the unfolding of Jesus public ministry. Jesus is on His way to declaring the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God in the midst of humanity.  Crawford emphasizes that to follow Jesus means to make a firm decision to do so. It’s not something we take steps toward. And when Jesus calls, we...