Matthew 17:24-27

As we travel through life we’re going to be hit with trouble and heartache.  It’s about that time that many of us get anxious and start to worry.  But a better course of action is to cast our cares upon the Lord.  And as a result we’ll find peace and rest.   This is modeled for us by Peter as we’ll discover today on Sound Doctrine.  

Can you imagine Jesus smiling, laughing, and enjoying some casual time with His disciples? Or do you think He was always serious? Some people are convinced that Jesus never had any fun and was somber all the time. If you believe this and you limit your perception of Jesus to a stern teacher, then your walk with Him can become stiff and rigid. But when you look at the Gospels, you can see how Jesus loved to smile, laugh, and share joyful moments with His disciples and everyone He encountered. In this message, Pete Briscoe shows us how Jesus had a playful side to His character. If your life with Jesus has stiffened, He can’t wait to bring joy and laughter back into your life!

We’re on an incredible journey through the gospel of Matthew right now, and we’ll join pastor Jeff Johnson at the tail-end of chapter seventeen today.  Jesus and the disciples are back in Capernaum, where Peter is about to encounter some tax collectors. They’re asking if Jesus pays the temple tax.  Let’s see what went down, here in part one of Casting Our Cares!

Can you imagine Jesus smiling, laughing, and enjoying some casual time with His disciples? Or do you think He was always serious? Some people are convinced that Jesus never had any fun and was somber all the time. If you believe this and you limit your perception of Jesus to a stern teacher, then your walk with Him can become stiff and rigid. But when you look at the Gospels, you can see how Jesus loved to smile, laugh, and share joyful moments with His disciples and everyone He encountered. In this message, Pete Briscoe shows us how Jesus had a playful side to His character. If your life with Jesus has stiffened, He can’t wait to bring joy and laughter back into your life!