What are you feeding your soul? In this powerful message from the Be The Attitude series, Pastor TJ McCormick unpacks Jesus’ words from Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Using relatable illustrations about junk food, cravings, appetite, and spiritual hunger, Pastor TJ challenges us to examine what we’re truly chasing in life — comfort, success, pleasure, popularity, money, relationships — and asks the deeper question: is any of it actually filling us?
Throughout this message, Pastor TJ explains that many believers are spiritually starving while consuming “junk food” from the world. Drawing from Scripture and everyday examples, he reveals how culture trains our appetites away from God and why righteousness is the only thing that truly satisfies the human soul. This sermon speaks directly to anyone who feels spiritually empty, distracted, burned out, or disconnected from God. Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years or are searching for fulfillment for the very first time, this message offers practical steps to reignite spiritual hunger and pursue a deeper relationship with Christ.
You’ll also hear practical teaching on how to live a spiritually filled life: feeding daily on God’s Word, starving unhealthy influences, surrounding yourself with godly community, and obeying quickly when God speaks. Pastor TJ reminds us that you cannot live off “yesterday’s nutrition” spiritually — a past encounter with God is not enough for today’s battles. True fulfillment comes from consistently pursuing the presence and righteousness of Jesus.
BIBLICAL REFERENCES
Matthew 5:6 Romans
3:10 Philippians 3:18–19
Psalm 34:8
Hebrews 10:25
John 10:10
Matthew 4:4
